Thai November exports mark first growth in 2009: Ministry

Antara News, Tuesday, December 22, 2009 13:47 WIB

Bangkok (ANTARA News/Asia Pulse) - Thai exports in November grew 17.21 per cent for the first time this year with an export value of US$13.8 billion, Commerce Minister Porntiva Nakasai said on Monday.

Increased exports of agricultural and agro-industrial products such as cassava, frozen and processed shrimp and sugar rose 28.6 per cent while exports of industrial goods like electronic appliances, jewellery, cosmetics turned positive to grow 13.2 per cent for the first time this year, Mrs Porntiva said.

Exports to key markets rose 5.9 per cent and new markets including China, Australia, Hong Kong, Myanmar, India and Taiwan expanded 29.9 per cent. Exports in the first eleven months were valued at US$137 billion, a drop of 17 per cent year-on-year.

Source:
Business in Asia Today - Dec 22, 2009
published by Asia Pulse