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Rates for Thai grains expected to soften
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 02/11/2023
» The price of Thai rice in the final two months of the year is expected to dip as the new harvest is released, say traders.
High potential for rice exports in H2
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 11/07/2023
» Thailand could ship up to 9 million tonnes of rice this year because of a surge in demand, driven by concerns over the potential impact of the El Niño weather phenomenon.
Shipments exceed 2m tonnes
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/04/2023
» Rice exports surpassed 2 million tonnes in the first quarter with a value of 38.1 billion baht, up 29.3% year-on-year.
Rice panel eyes 6% increase in output
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/03/2023
» The government's marketing-led production strategy calls for rice output of 29.3 million tonnes of paddy for the 2023/24 season.
Exports of rice likely to keep growing
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/02/2023
» Demand for Thai rice in the international market remains strong, with Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit expecting the country's exports to potentially increase to 8 million tonnes this year.
Rice exporters oppose populist policies
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/02/2023
» Rice exporters have voiced concerns about prospects, suggesting the entire rice market is likely to tumble if the next government reinstates populist rice policies that distort the market.
Demand sturdy as rice export target 7.5m tonnes
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 02/02/2023
» Thailand has set a rice export target for this year of 7.5 million tonnes, slightly lower than the 7.69 million tonnes exported in 2022.
Rice exports set at 6m tonnes
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 26/01/2021
» The government has set a target for rice exports at 6 million tonnes this year, slightly over the 5.72 million tonnes shipped last year.
Thailand risks slipping to third place in rice shipments
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 13/02/2020
» Thailand is at risk of losing its place as the world's second-biggest rice exporter this year, due to weaker competitiveness and a lack of rice varieties to cater to changing market demand.
Rice shipments seen below 10m tonnes
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 12/02/2020
» Thailand is expected to ship 7.5 million tonnes of rice this year, a drop below 10 million tonnes for the second straight year, due to the strong baht, decreasing competitiveness and low supply because of widespread drought.