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Export prices further declined one percent due to a lack of new inquiries as traders are awaiting the results of the July 25 Philippines import tender.

Export prices declined to the same price levels as seen in mid-May.

Effective on June 12, 2017, the Thai FDA has established maximum levels (MLs) of Annatto Extracts (INS160b(i) and INS160(ii)) for certain dairy products.

Export prices declined three to four percent due to a lack of new inquiries following uncertainties about the sale of government stocks.

Rice production is expected to be larger than previously forecasted in MY2016/17 and MY2017/18 due to attractive returns compared to corn.

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.

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.