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Export prices declined around 1 percent. China agreed to buy an additional 1 million metric tons of Thai rice in 2016. Results for the tender for “rotten” rice have yet to be finalized.

Water supplies for dry season are the lowest in history. Farmers continued to plant off-season rice despite a Government ban.

Export prices remained unchanged. Thirteen bidders participated in the first public tender for non-food grade rice for industrial uses on December 1.

Export prices declined around 1 percent. The Government will issue the first public tender for non-food grade rice for industrial uses on December 1.

Adverse weather conditions characterized by lack of precipitation and high temperature variations reduced the expectation for good yields for deciduous fruits.

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Export prices were virtually unchanged from the previous week. The Government will issue a new public tender for non-food grade rice for industrial use by the end of November.

Despite the weakening Thai baht, export prices increased 1 percent as G-to-G agreement with Indonesia has been signed and shipments are beginning immediately.

Continued growth in Thailand livestock and poultry sectors is fueling larger-than-expected growth in soy protein demand.

Export prices declined around 1 percent due to quiet trading activities. Thai and Chinese Governments have finalized the delivery details of the 8th shipment under the 2014 G-to-G agreement.

Water restrictions for MY2015/16 off-season rice remain in place as current water supplies available for all uses are far below 2014.

TH5132 – Export prices declined around 1 percent as the rumored G-to-G agreement with Indonesia has not yet been finalized.