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Export prices increased 2 to 4 percent mainly due to new export inquiries and tighter domestic supplies.

On January 8, the Thai Food and Drug Administration (FDA) notified WTO (G/SPS/N/THA/234) about proposed revisions to maximum levels (ML) for certain food additives.

This guide serves as a resource for U.S. companies seeking to do business in Thailand.

This report includes an update of Section 2.8, pertaining to food additive labeling.

Export prices remained unchanged as traders wait for market conditions to improve.

Export prices increased slightly as exporters pursued new-crop white rice for shipment under the 2014 Government-to-Government Agreement with China.

Export prices declined around 1 percent due to the weakening of Thai baht. Farmers have shown little interest in the government’s on-farm pledging program.

MY2015/16 cotton imports are expected to decline 1 to 2 percent due to the weak economic recovery and competition from imported yarn.

Export prices were virtually unchanged due to quiet trading.

Export prices were virtually unchanged due to lack of new inquiries during the holiday season.

Export prices declined around 1 percent. China agreed to buy an additional 1 million metric tons of Thai rice in 2016. Results for the tender for “rotten” rice have yet to be finalized.

Water supplies for dry season are the lowest in history. Farmers continued to plant off-season rice despite a Government ban.