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Export and domestic prices increased 1-6 percent due to the strengthening of the Thai baht and the continuing demand for Thai rice.

Export prices increased 4-6 percent mainly due to the strengthening of the Thai baht.

Export prices decreased 0.4-0.6 percent despite continued demand for Thai rice and the strengthening of the Thai baht.

Export and domestic rice prices increased 1-2 percent due to continued demand for Thai rice and the strengthening of the Thai baht.

This report gives an overview of Thailand’s food retail sector and current market updates. Food and beverage sales are driving Thailand’s retail sector.

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.

The Thai broiler industry in 2017 continued to enjoy favorable export growth and profitable export prices.

Export prices increased approximately 1 to 2 percent due mainly to the strengthening of the Thai baht and the delay of the new tender for the remaining government rice stocks.