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‘Farmers will suffer most’: Vietnam rice sector slump deepens as Philippines import ban may extend to year-end

By Amanda Lim Vietnam’s rice sector faces mounting pressure as the Philippines import ban could stay in place until year-end, raising concerns over further price falls for the top exporter. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. announced a 30-day extension on its rice import ban, a measure to support domestic farmers during its peak harvest […]

Thai rice prices hover near 9-year lows

Story by Bangkok Post Thai export prices retreated further this week and hovered near nine-year lows, hurt by ample supplies and meagre demand, while Indian prices edged up from three-year lows, supported by a slight improvement in demand. Thailand’s 5% broken rice was quoted at US$345 per metric tonne on Thursday, its lowest since November […]

West African rice prices slump to one-year low amid weak demand, oversupply

Rice sourced from India and Thailand typically enters the region through Cotonou before being re-exported informally into Nigeria. WEST AFRICA – Rice prices in West Africa have fallen to their lowest levels in a year, weighed down by sluggish demand and excess inventories across key import hubs, according to S&P Commodity Insights. Platts, part of […]

Thai rice prices hover near 9-year lows

Reuters BENGALURU, HANOI, MUMBAI, BANGKOK AND DHAKA: Thai export prices retreated further this week and hovered near nine-year lows, hurt by ample supplies and meager demand, while Indian prices edged up from three-year lows, supported by a slight improvement in demand. Thailand’s 5percent broken rice was quoted at USD345 per metric ton on Thursday, its […]

Thai rice exports slump 23.9% in first eight months on strong baht, global glut

Thailand’s rice exports in the first eight months of 2025 fell sharply, with both volume and value dropping due to oversupply in the global market, weak import demand, and the impact of a stronger baht. Arada Fuangtong, director-general of the Department of Foreign Trade (DFT), said exports between January and August totalled 5.04 million tonnes, […]

Thai rice exports slump 23.9% in first eight months on strong baht, global glut

Thailand’s rice exports in the first eight months of 2025 fell sharply, with both volume and value dropping due to oversupply in the global market, weak import demand, and the impact of a stronger baht. Arada Fuangtong, director-general of the Department of Foreign Trade (DFT), said exports between January and August totalled 5.04 million tonnes, […]

Thailand’s rice exports fall for 10th month, domestic prices drop by 200 baht per tonne

Thailand’s rice exports drop 16.9% in August, with domestic prices falling by 200 baht per tonne. Exports to key markets like the US and South Africa decline. The Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO) of the Ministry of Commerce on Thursday reported that Thailand’s rice exports in August 2025 totalled 739,497 tonnes, a 16.9% decrease […]

Thai rice prices fall to 9-year low on weak demand

Reuters BENGALURU, HANOI, MUMBAI, BANGKOK AND DHAKA: Thai rice export prices fell to their lowest in nearly nine years this week weighed down by sluggish demand, while Indian prices held steady after hitting a three-year low in the previous week. Thailand’s 5percent broken rice was quoted at USD350 per tonne, its lowest level since November […]

Thailand’s rice exports fall for 10th month, domestic prices drop by 200 baht per tonne

Thailand’s rice exports drop 16.9% in August, with domestic prices falling by 200 baht per tonne. Exports to key markets like the US and South Africa decline. The Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO) of the Ministry of Commerce on Thursday reported that Thailand’s rice exports in August 2025 totalled 739,497 tonnes, a 16.9% decrease […]

Thai rice prices buck global trend as record supply pushes down values

A report by Pranee Muenphangwaree reveals that while global rice stocks are high, Thailand’s export prices are on the rise Global rice prices are continuing to fall, according to a report by Pranee Muenphangwaree for Krungthep Turakij, as a worldwide oversupply and record-high production levels flood the market. The US Department of Agriculture’s latest Rice […]