KUCHING: Sarawak’s total trade soared to a 10-year high last year to record a remarkable performance of RM217.2 billion, marking an impressive growth of 44 per cent.
According to the Department of Statistics Malaysia’s Sarawak External Trade Statistics 2022 report, the state’s trade performance maintained its growth momentum in 2022 with exports, imports and trade surplus reaching new heights.Chief statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin attributed the significant performance to higher external demand and strong commodity prices. “Exports surged by 50.3 per cent year-on-year to RM153.
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