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This report explains the required information for the optional certificate of analysis for fresh produce exports to Thailand.

Despite the weakening of the Thai baht, rice export prices remain unchanged due to new inquiries from foreign buyers.

On July 15, the Thai FDA issues its revised pesticide residues monitoring measures on fresh produce that will be implemented on August 1, 2020.

Rice export prices further declined 3-4 percent due to the weakening of the Thai baht and more white rice supplies entering the market.

Distiller’s Dried Grains with Solubles (DDGS) was recently added to the Thai Ministry of Commerce’s Controlled Goods and Services list, but import restrictions have not yet been established.

This report gives an overview of Thailand’s food retail sector and current market updates. Thailand represents one of the most attractive food and drink markets in the Asia Pacific region.

Rice export prices further declined 5 percent due to a lack of new inquiries as traders are waiting for supplies of new-crop rice crop.

MY2019/20 cotton imports are expected to decrease in line with decreased yarn production.

MY2019/20 rice production is revised down further due to ineffective control of the outbreaks of blast disease on the main rice crop and limited water supplies for off-season rice plantings.

Rice export prices declined approximately 1 percent due mainly to the weakening of the Thai baht.

Export prices for most grades of rice remain unchanged, except for fragrant rice, which declined approximately 3 to 4 percent.

The new 20-year AEDP (2018 – 2037), which was approved by the Cabinet on April 30, 2019, is likely to lower the biofuel consumption target.