Thai exports up less than expected in January
Thailand’s exports grew 0.35 per cent year-on-year to USD 19.7 billion in January, below the market estimate of 2.7 per cent, officials said Tuesday.
Imports in January were USD 19.90 billion, down 5.24 per cent from the same month in 2020, contributing to a trade deficit of USD 202.4 million, said Phusit Rattanakul Sereeruengsit, director-general of the Trade Policy and Strategy Office at the Commerce Ministry.
