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Export and domestic prices of Thai rice increased one percent due to the strengthening of the Thai baht and strong demand for Thai rice.

Export and domestic prices of Thai rice increased one percent due to the strengthening of the Thai baht

Export prices of Thai rice increased 1-2 percent due to the strengthening of the Thai baht and the upward pressure on domestic rice prices.

The strengthening of the Thai baht and strong export demand pushed export prices of Thai rice slightly higher.

Export prices of Thai rice dropped 1-2 percent due to the weakening of the Thai baht and limited trading during the Thai New Year’s holiday.

Sugar production in MY2022/23 and MY2023/24 is still far below record production levels due to reduced sugarcane acreage.

Export and domestic prices of Thai rice increased two percent due to strong export demand for Thai rice and the strengthening of the Thai baht.

FAS Bangkok (Post) expects soybean imports to rebound in Marketing Year (MY) 2022/23 and further increase to around 4 million metric tons in MY2023/24, driven by strong demand for poultry and swine feed.

FAS Rangoon (Post) forecasts Burma’s rice exports, corn exports, and wheat import smaller in MY 2023/24. Exporters and importers continue to face a lot of uncertainties with the continuing changing policies on export/import procedures and foreign currency controls.

Rice export prices remained unchanged as higher domestic rice prices offset the depreciation of the Thai baht.

Foreign Agricultural Service Phnom Penh (Post) forecasts an increase of both rice and corn production in Cambodia due to lower input prices, higher animal feed prices, and a positive outlook on tourist inflow into the Kingdom.

Thailand’s food and beverage industry contributes significantly to the country’s economy. The country aims to be one of the world top ten processed food exporters by 2027 and a key global player in the “Future Food” market.