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Export rice prices dropped 1-6 percent as lower domestic farm-gate prices offset the strengthening of the Thai baht.

Chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, are a legume full of protein, fiber, complex carbohydrates, and are relatively low in calories. Chickpeas are used in many Indian and Mediterranean dishes. Australia, India, and Canada are the top three chickpea exporters accounting for more than 40 percent of the world’s exports in 2022. Pakistan is the largest importer, followed by the European Union, Bangladesh, and Turkey.

Export rice prices increased 1-2 percent due mainly to the strengthening of the Thai baht.

Thailand’s export rice prices fell another 1-2 percent due mainly to the weakening of the Thai baht.

Thailand’s export prices fell 1-2 percent, mainly due to further weakening of the Thai baht.

A drought during the intensive growth stage impacted MY2023/24 sugarcane production and led Post to lower the sugar production forecast by 15 percent from MY2022/23.

A combination of a “return to normal” behavior by Thai consumers and of a rapidly recovering tourism demand bodes well for Thailand’s post-pandemic HRI sector.