Freight Rates Thailand to India | FCL Shipping & Transit Times
India's imports from Thailand in 2024 were about US$8.9B. Direct sailings like Thailand → India can be as low as 13–22 days. Get live prices, schedules and documents.
Total trade
US$8.9B
India imports from Thailand, 2024 (UN Comtrade/DGCIS)
Two-way trade
US$15.2B
Two-way trade 2024/25
Typical transit
13–22 days
Direct services ~13–16d; Transshipment up to ~22d.
Port throughput
8.1M TEU
Thailand's largest port Laem Chabang handles 8.1M+ TEU annually. Major transshipment hub.
Trade Snapshot: Thailand → India
Updated: 2025-12-08
Top Commodities Traded (Thailand → India)
From DGCI&S / analysis briefs & sector reports
Electrical Machinery (HS-85)
Electronic components, electrical equipment, consumer goods. US$2.4B (2024).
Plastics & Polymers (HS-39)
Plastic resins, polymers, plastic articles. US$1.8B (2024).
Rubber & Articles (HS-40)
Natural rubber, rubber products, tires. Thailand is world's largest rubber exporter. US$1.5B (2024).
Organic Chemicals (HS-29)
Chemical products, pharmaceutical ingredients. US$1.2B (2024).
Major Ports & Transit Benchmarks
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Origins (Thailand):
Destinations (India):
Carriers:
| Port Pair | Service | Transit | Cut-off (typ.) | Free Days | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai → Nhava Sheva | Direct | 13–16 days | VGM D-2 / CY D-1 | 14–21 | |
| Ningbo → Mundra | Direct / T/S | 14–19 days | VGM D-2 / CY D-1 | 14–21 | |
| Shenzhen → Chennai | Transshipment | 17–22 days | VGM D-2 / CY D-1 | 7–14 | |
| Qingdao → Nhava Sheva | Direct | 15–18 days | VGM D-2 / CY D-1 | 14–21 |
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- Contract rates ↓ ~3–8% as tenor ↑.
- Each extra free day can ↑ all-in by ~USD 4–6.
- Peak windows: pre-CNY (Jan–Feb), back-to-school (Aug–Sep).
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