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July sees highest export growth in 28 months
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/08/2024
» Exports in July expanded by 15.2%, the highest growth rate in 28 months, as inflation eased and the purchasing power of trading partners rose.
Local rice varieties winnowed out
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 13/08/2024
» Rice exporters warned that local rice varieties are at risk of extinction as farmers flock to plant a Vietnamese rice variety known for its soft texture.
Ministry drives push to buy excess crops
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 12/08/2024
» The Commerce Ministry has called for collaboration among Thai conglomerates and government agencies to help purchase economic crops and secondary crops, aiming to reach revenue of 1 trillion baht this year.
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.
Exports see decline in June as agricultural trade suffers
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 27/07/2024
» Exports in June shrank by 0.3%, representing the first contraction in three months, due to the end of the season for fruit products, the Commerce Ministry said on Friday, adding that it still expected exports to grow overall this year.
Team signs rice deal with Philippines worth B2.8bn
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 11/07/2024
» The Commerce Ministry led a team of rice exporters to the Philippines, signing memorandums of understanding (MoUs) on rice trade worth 2.8 billion baht.
Agricultural products help shipments grow 7.2% in May
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/06/2024
» Thailand's exports in May grew by 7.2% year-on-year, the highest level in 14 months, driven by agricultural products.
Rice auction attracts crowds of exporters
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 10/06/2024
» Bidders interested in participating in the government’s 10-year rice auction exceeded expectations, totalling eight companies.
Shippers fear rising freight rates could dent exports in H2
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 05/06/2024
» A group of shippers is concerned rising freight rates could potentially impact exports in the second half.