Thailand's export growth slowed in July, mainly attributed to a decrease in fruit shipments, a semiconductor shortage that affected production in related sectors, and lockdown measures in some major Chinese cities that interrupted production and lengthened delivery times.
The Commerce Ministry reported on Friday the customs-cleared value of the country's exports continued to expand -- for the 17th consecutive month -- but at a slower growth rate of 4.3% to US$23.6 billion (829 billion baht) after robust growth of 11.9% in June, a 10.5% uptick in May, a 9.9% increase in April, and a jump of 19.5% in March, which was the highest level since records began in 1991.
