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Economic Research

22 August 2017

Thailand

 

Economic Update

 

 

 

Softer E&E Shipments Weigh On July Exports

 

Thailand’s exports slowed to +10.5% YoY in July, precipitated by a sharp slowdown in E&E shipments. However, automotive exports surged and agricultural shipments picked up, cushioning some of the downside.

Going forward, exports would likely moderate in 2H17 but remain robust. Electronic shipments should pick up again with the launch of the new iPhone in September, and agricultural exports are expected to remain robust on the back of higher farm yields this year. However, auto exports are expected to trend lower due to a cyclical slowdown in demand. We maintain our forecast for exports to grow 5.3% in 2017, from just +0.5% last year.

 

Economist:  Ng Kee Chou  | +603 9280 2179

 

 

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Peck Boon Soon

Chief ASEAN Economics

bspeck@rhbgroup.com

+603 9280 2163

Vincent Loo

Malaysia, Vietnam

vincent.loo@rhbgroup.com

+603 9280 2172

Ng Kee Chou

Singapore, Thailand

ng.kee.chou@rhbgroup.com

+603 9280 2179

Rizki Fajar

Indonesia, Philippines

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Aris Nazman Maslan

Malaysia, Vietnam

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