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Global rice glut set to hit Thai exports
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 01/08/2024
» Thai rice exports are likely to be less than 8 million tonnes next year due to myriad risk factors hampering their competitiveness, which include a lack of research and development (R&D) for rice varieties, rising global supply, and the possibility of India lifting its rice export restrictions at year-end.
Thai rice exports jump 25% in first half of 2024
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 31/07/2024
» Thailand expects to export 8.2 million tonnes of rice this year, up from a previous forecast of 7.5 million, helped by demand from major markets and a weakening baht, according to the Commerce Ministry.
Department sees golden year for fruit
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 29/07/2024
» Thailand has shifted its focus to stimulating domestic consumption and the export of fruit to help farmers capitalise on new markets such as the US, Europe and Canada, according to the Department of Internal Trade.
Coffee market posts healthy growth
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/06/2024
» The Thai coffee market continues to grow, both in terms of domestic consumption and processing for export, driven by consumer lifestyles.
Cassava exports in Q1 suffer 16.4% decline
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/05/2024
» Thai exports of cassava and cassava products decreased by 16.4% year-on-year in the first quarter, as cassava chip output declined.
Agro-industrial sector encouraged to diversify markets
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/03/2024
» Agricultural businesses are recommended to diversify export markets, reduce risk and increase the value of food products and processing, as a Commerce Ministry study found the majority of export-oriented agricultural products are commodities or those with only basic processing.
Government to try new strategy with rice deals
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/01/2024
» The Commerce Ministry is scheduled to negotiate on Thursday the sale of 1 million tonnes of rice to Indonesia under government-to-government (G2G) deals, while pledging to move ahead with plans to negotiate a similar rice sale with China.
Shippers upbeat on Thai rice price levels
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 15/01/2024
» As long as India maintains its ban on white rice exports, local shippers remain optimistic that Thai rice prices should stay relatively high in the first half of this year.
Sharp rise in rice exports anticipated for 2023
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/12/2023
» Thailand is projected to end the year with rice exports reaching 8.6-8.7 million tonnes, marking an increase from the 7.69 million tonnes recorded last year.
Shrimp exports projected to increase by 10% next year
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/11/2023
» Thailand's shrimp exports are expected to grow by 10% next year, driven by a slight increase in domestic shrimp production and stronger demand, especially in the United States.