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Thai 5% broken white rice was quoted at US$485 per tonne, about US$97 above comparable Indian rice and also more expensive than Vietnamese and Pakistani rice. An industry representative said buyers including Hong Kong and China are switching to cheaper suppliers, citing low yields, flood-related delays, higher costs, miller speculation and labor shortages that have prolonged loading.
The price premium is diverting demand from Thai exports to competing origins, weakening Thailand’s export volumes and market share. The pressure is bearish for Thai rice prices relative to competitors unless costs or supply constraints ease.
nationthailand.comNov 9, 2026After 141 past bearish trade events, Rough Rice moved a median +0.6% over 5 sessions (57% higher; middle half -2.3% to +2.4%), and -0.6% over 20.
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