Shippers say worst is over, predict 1-2% growth next year

Exports have already bottomed out and should recover to growth of 1-2% next year, driven primarily by agriculture, food and automotive components, according to a shipping group.

Chaichan Chareonsuk, chairman of the Thai National Shippers’ Council, said the country’s export value is estimated at US$283-284 billion this year, a contraction of 1-1.5% from 2022, with figures…