Feb exports sink 11.3 pct
18/03/2009
Thailand's exports fell 11.3 per cent month-on-month in February while imports plummeted 40.3 per cent, according to the Ministry of Commerce.
The export value in the previous month was US$11.736 billion while the import value was US$8.159 billion, Permanent Secretary for Commerce Siripol Yodmuangcharoen said on Wednesday.
The country recorded a trade surplus of US$3.577 billion last month.
During the first two months of 2009, the export value dipped 19.2 per cent, or US$22.232 billion. The import value was US$ 8.159 billion or 38.9 per cent lower.
Mr Siripol said exports in February were higher than its previous month, and this was contributed to higher sales in agricultural and agro-industrial products such as rice, shrimps and processed poultry.
At the same time, the country imported less fuel products, machines, electrical equipment, raw materials and other consumer goods.
bangkokpost.com