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The strengthening of the Thai baht and strong export demand pushed export prices of Thai rice slightly higher.

Export prices of Thai rice dropped 1-2 percent due to the weakening of the Thai baht and limited trading during the Thai New Year’s holiday.

Sugar production in MY2022/23 and MY2023/24 is still far below record production levels due to reduced sugarcane acreage.

Export and domestic prices of Thai rice increased two percent due to strong export demand for Thai rice and the strengthening of the Thai baht.

FAS Bangkok (Post) expects soybean imports to rebound in Marketing Year (MY) 2022/23 and further increase to around 4 million metric tons in MY2023/24, driven by strong demand for poultry and swine feed.

FAS/Seoul forecasts marketing year (MY) 2023/24 corn imports to remain flat, with U.S. market share gradually recovering towards the end of the year. Wheat imports are expected to decline towards the long term average as feed wheat loses a temporary price advantage over corn.

South Korea's rebounding consumer demand for beef and pork, together with elevated retail prices, led to greater domestic slaughter and import totals in 2022 and into 2023.

Rice export prices remained unchanged as higher domestic rice prices offset the depreciation of the Thai baht.

Thailand’s food and beverage industry contributes significantly to the country’s economy. The country aims to be one of the world top ten processed food exporters by 2027 and a key global player in the “Future Food” market.