Jurin maintains export target for 2022 as Thailand’s January exports grow by 8%

Jurin said the country enjoyed growth mainly because the Commerce Ministry has been working closely with the private sector to boost exports.

Moreover, the manufacturing sector was expanding globally, which was reflected in the Global Manufacturing Index that was above 50 points for 19 consecutive months.

Another factor was the fact that the shortage of containers at the Laem Chabang deep sea port and Bangkok Port has eased, Jurin said. He said the private sector and US authorities have been working night and day and on holidays to speed up clearance of goods so the containers could be recycled for use for exports.

Jurin added that the figure was much higher than the 0.3 per cent growth in January 2021.

The Commerce Ministry maintained its export target for this year of 3 to 4 per cent growth despite the Russia-Ukraine war, Jurin said.

Jurin said the permanent secretary has been…