Automotive parts supply to ASEANRegional Auto Parts Supply Across ASEAN from Thailand

Why ASEAN buyers source from Thailand

Thailand is ASEAN's largest vehicle manufacturing base and a regional hub for one-ton pickups, passenger cars and motorcycles. Many of the models sold across Southeast Asia, including the Toyota Hilux, Fortuner, Vios and Corolla, the Isuzu D-Max and MU-X, the Mitsubishi Triton and Pajero Sport, and the Honda City and Civic, share platforms and service parts with Thai-built vehicles.

For distributors in neighboring markets, sourcing from Thailand means access to a wide range of fitments for the same model generations already on their roads, plus the option to consolidate multiple product lines into one shipment.

Mixed traffic sides

ASEAN is a mixed region and drive side must be specified on every inquiry involving side-specific parts:

• Drive on the left (right-hand-drive vehicles): Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and Brunei.
• Drive on the right (left-hand-drive vehicles): the Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar. Myanmar drives on the right but has historically had many right-hand-drive vehicles in use, so buyers there should check each vehicle.

Filters, brake parts, bearings, belts, clutch kits and most engine parts are drive-side independent. Steering racks, lamps, mirrors, wiper assemblies, dashboard-related parts and some body panels are not.

Product lines commonly requested

• Service parts for pickups and SUVs: filters, brakes, suspension and steering.
• Passenger car parts for popular sedans and hatchbacks such as the Toyota Vios and Honda City.
• Motorcycle parts, relevant to markets where motorcycles are a primary form of transport.
• Light and medium truck parts for Isuzu, Hino and Fuso fleets.
• Batteries and tires.

Shipping and trade terms

Buyers in maritime ASEAN typically receive goods by container through their main ports, while neighboring mainland countries may also use overland transport. Quotations are available on FOB, CFR, CIF, EXW or FCA terms. Consolidated loads can be arranged through our mixed-container service.

Certificate of origin

Goods of qualifying Thai origin may be eligible for preferential tariff treatment under the ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA), which uses the Form D certificate of origin. Eligibility depends on the product and origin criteria, so buyers should confirm with their customs broker whether a Form D is applicable and request it at the RFQ stage.

Requesting a quotation

Upload a part list or stock sheet at RFQ upload or use the RFQ form. RFQs can be submitted in English.