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Export prices leveled off due to sales of government stocks and quiet demand for parboiled rice.

Export prices increased 2 to 3 percent due to further tightening of the domestic rice supply.

Export prices increased 3 to 5 percent due to strong enquiries for parboiled rice while domestic supplies are expected to be tighter.

Domestic and export prices continued to increase around 1 to 2 percent due to tighter domestic supplies. The new public tender for 1.2 million metric tons will be issued on May 19, 2016.

MY2016/17 rice production is revised down to 17 million metric tons due to water shortages.

Soybean and soybean meal imports are expected to increase in MY2016/17 to 5.5 million metric tons. The U.S. holds about a 20-22 percent share of the market.

Domestic and export prices continued to increase around 1 to 2 percent as domestic supplies remain tight.

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.