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This report explains the required information for the optional certificate of analysis for fresh produce exports to Thailand.

Despite the weakening of the Thai baht, rice export prices remain unchanged due to new inquiries from foreign buyers.

On July 15, the Thai FDA issues its revised pesticide residues monitoring measures on fresh produce that will be implemented on August 1, 2020.

Rice export prices further declined 3-4 percent due to the weakening of the Thai baht and more white rice supplies entering the market.

Distiller’s Dried Grains with Solubles (DDGS) was recently added to the Thai Ministry of Commerce’s Controlled Goods and Services list, but import restrictions have not yet been established.

This report gives an overview of Thailand’s food retail sector and current market updates. Thailand represents one of the most attractive food and drink markets in the Asia Pacific region.

Rice export prices further declined 5 percent due to a lack of new inquiries as traders are waiting for supplies of new-crop rice crop.

Export prices declined 1 to 3 percent due to a lack of new inquiries.

MY2017/18 sugar production will likely increase to 11.2 million metric tons, up 12 percent from MY2016/17 due to favorable weather conditions.

Despite some flooding, the forecast for MY2017/18 rice production is unchanged at 20.4 million metric tons.

Export prices increased around one percent due to the strengthening Thai baht.

Export prices increased 2-3 percent due to new inquiries for white and parboiled rice. Fragrant rice prices are now above U.S. $1,000/MT.