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Rice export prices increased slightly due to the strengthening of the Thai baht.

Rice export prices rose 2-5 percent higher due to exporters’ concerns about the strengthening of the Thai baht.

Rice export prices increased 4-6 percent due to the strengthening of the Thai baht.

Quotations are not available this week due to the New Year’s holiday.

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With a large tender for government stocks announced this week, export prices for most grades of rice declined marginally

Export prices for Thai rice further declined this week $5.00-9.00/ton across the board due mainly to inactive export demand and slightly depreciated Thai currency.

Export prices were steady due to quiet trading during the Luna New Year holidays. Also, traders are awaiting the Government stocks tender on February 16-17.

MY2015/16 rice production is further revised down due to lower-than-expected off-season rice planting caused by limited irrigation availability.

Export prices increased further due to current tight domestic market supplies and concern about drought.