Crops back record trade in August | Bangkok Post: business

EXPORTS

The value of Thailand's exports in August reached a record US$21.57 billion, increasing by 31.1% year-on-year, supported by the strong performance of farm product and food shipments, according to the Commerce Ministry.

Yanyong Phuangrach, the ministry's permanent secretary, said exports in baht terms were worth 640.55 billion baht, up 21.5% and reflecting the currency's strength.

Growth was seen in all sectors, particularly agriculture and agro-industrial products that rose by 64.3% to $4.06 billion. Rice exports in the month expanded by 67% compared with the same period last year, rubber by 69.6%, and tapioca products 81.3%.