
Higher energy prices have driven up production costs by 20%, but manufacturers managed to increase goods prices by less than 10% as they struggle to maintain sales volume, according to the latest poll conducted by the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Up to 38.8% of 165 company executives and members of the FTI in 45 industries said production costs have soared by 20% during the Russia-Ukraine war, followed by a 10% increase (30.3%) or a 30% rise (23%).