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Despite the lower area anticipated, ample spring precipitations are expected to increase fodder yields in MY 2025/26.

The Malaysian food and beverage sector growth continues on a strong food processing sector and an increase in tourism fueling the HRI sector.

Thai rice exports declined amid rising global supply and lower imports by major buyers. While fragrant rice prices saw a slight rise, prices for most other grades fell.

Thailand offers strong potential for U.S. agricultural exports, which reached $1.4 billion in 2024. The United States ranked as Thailand’s 9th largest supplier of consumer-oriented products, with $429 million in exports.

Abundant precipitation and mild temperatures prevailing since the beginning of March have favored winter grain crop development and increased yield expectations.

Thai rice export prices are trending up, with the premium grades, such as Hom Mali rice, showing the most significant increase.

Thailand’s Department of Fisheries (DOF) has established procedures to certify aquatic animals developed through genome editing technology for domestic research and development, production, and/or distribution.

The Malaysian government will end chicken egg subsidies effective August 1, 2025 as part of a broader shift from blanket subsidies to targeted assistance. Current ceiling prices for certain grades of eggs remain unchanged.

Thai export rice prices experienced downward pressure and then slightly recovered after Songkran holidays, reflecting tariff changes and adjustments in the global rice market.

Spain is one of the world’s largest markets for fish and seafood. In 2024, it was the fourth largest importer of fish and seafood in the world - after much larger countries like the United States, China, and Japan.

Malaysia relies on imports to satisfy local demand for grain commodities including rice, corn, and wheat.

This report provides information on the regulations and procedures for the importation of food and agricultural products from Unites States to Malaysia. The report is supplemented by the Malaysia Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) Export Certificate Report 2025.