Of the total figure, agro-forestry products brought in US$8.7 billion while the remainder came from the fisheries sector.

Most key export items accomplished rises in both volume and value, including coffee (1.2 million tonnes and US$1.86 billion, up 22 percent and 52 percent, respectively), rubber latex (719,000 tonnes and US$1.4 billion, up 2 percent and 9 percent), cashew nuts (153,000 tonnes and US$649 million, 20 percent and 29 percent) and tea (114,000 tonnes and US$131 million, 8 percent and 18 percent)

Meanwhile, rice and pepper exports declined in volume but recorded rises in value due to the export price hike. The country fetched US$1.46 billion from shipping abroad 4.5 million tonnes of rice, up 14 percent in revenue but down 3 percent in volume as compared with 2006.

Pepper shipment recorded 86,000 tonnes in volume and US$282 million in value, representing a decrease of 27 percent and an increase of 48 percent year-on-year, respectively.

Other staples attaining high export value included fruit and vegetables (US$299 million, up 15 percent) and rattan and bamboo products and carpets (US$218 million, up 13 percent).