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Post lowered MY2023/24 rice production estimate to 19.6 MMT due to water supply concerns.

Export prices further decreased 3-4 percent as downward price pressure from new supplies of MY2022/23 off-season rice offset the strengthening of the Thai baht.

Export prices decreased 1-2 percent due to the Thai baht hitting the lowest point in a month.

Export prices further increased 3-6 percent due to the panic buying reaction from the India’s rice export ban.

Export prices increased 4-10 percent due to the strengthening of the Thai baht and the panic buying reaction from the India’s rice export ban.

Rice export prices decreased 1-2 percent as new inquiries for white rice were quiet.

Rice export prices decreased 1-3 percent as the Thai baht continued depreciating against the U.S. dollar.

Rice export prices mostly remained unchanged as rising domestic rice prices offset the weakening of the Thai baht.

This report includes updates in Section II Labeling Requirements: 2.10 GM Food Labeling; Section III Packaging and Container Regulations; Section VII Other Specific Standards: 7.14 Salt and 7.15 Genetically Modified Food.

This report lists certificates required by Thai government agencies for U.S. products exported to Thailand, including fruit and vegetables, live animals, beef, canned or preserved meat and poultry products, other processed meat products, processed or frozen seafood, hides and skins, distillers dried grains, live animals, and any food that undergoes a production process (i.e., make, mix, prepare and re-packing).

Rice export prices increased 2 percent despite the weakening of the Thai baht.

This report gives an overview of Thailand’s food retail sector and current market updates. The food and beverage industry is one of the biggest retail segments in Thailand. Food and beverage sales grew more in 2021 than the previous year due to increased in-home consumption and cooking at home.