VIVAnews - The government is positive that the growth of export would reach 5.1 percent in 2010, a sharp hike compared to 2009 which was minus 11.6 percent to 11.5 percent.
Trade Minister Mari Elka Pangestu acknowledged that the target is quite reasonable because export contraction had been through in 2009.
Mari went on to say that the export destination shifted from the United States, European Union and China to India, Singapore, and Malaysia, while keeping China on the list.
Given the new market destination, Mari believed that export growth will also rise. The government is aiming other non-traditional markets such as Middle East, Russia and East Europe.
"Commodities prices in 2010 will also be better compared to last year, which may boost export," said Mari Elka.
According to her, the projected global economic growth and positive trading volume will help improve export.
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Translated by: Bonardo Maulana Wahono
