The tight export supply in Vietnam, Thailand's main competitor in the rice export trade, could send many buyers back to the Thai market, the exporter added. Exporters said the fresh demand in the market could further boost Thai export prices even though current prices are already at high levels. Iran and Iraq are expected to close new rice contracts with Thai suppliers in the weeks ahead, exporters said. In other news, Thailand's rice exports in 2007 may rise to 9 million tons from 7.5...

Despite the arrival of the newly harvested Boro rice, the prices of rice are still maintaining the uptrend in the market, market sources said, predicting further volatility in the rice market in the days ahead. The latest enhancement of official procurement rates for rice coupled with an anticipated shortfall in 'Boro' output is likely to make the local rice market volatile further. The source also claimed that the present gap in the rice prices between the city markets and the growers'...

According to ananalyst, Indian rice plays role in international market and determines the price in global market. Hike in rice prices is estimated by FAO on rising demand of rice. The country is driving the value of export on bullish market and rising share in Nigeria and south African markets. Non basmati rice exports likely to be around 4 mn tons Non-basmati rice exports could touch 4million tons for thisseason endingin September, reports Business Line. According to the All-India Rice...

Jakarta (ANTARA News) - The government will decide whether or not it will import rice again in June after receiving complete data on the national rice stock and on demand for rice from the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS), State Logistic Agency (Bulog) President Director Mustafa Abubakar said here on Thursday. Jakarta (ANTARA News) - The government will decide whether or not it will import rice again in June after receiving complete data on the national rice stock and on demand for rice...

However, the rice exporters association chief cautioned, a stronger baht would adversely affect Thailand'srice export industry, should it rise against the US dollar from its current 35 baht level. Thailand will likely produce more rice for export, given its favourable climate, sufficient rainfall and anti-drought measures in the rice-growing areas, he said. Premium hom mali 'jasmine' rice continues to boost exports. BANGKOK, May 2 (TNA) -- Thai rice exports are expected to increase to 8.5...

He led farmers in rejecting the NIB (which used to market their produce) and forcibly taking over the rice farms. The incumbent, Mr Alfred Nderitu, has capitalised on the woes afflicting rice farmers to represent the area for two consecutive terms. Following their withdrawal from NIB, the farmers have suffered under the hands of middlemen, while the quality of rice has gone down. The MP promised farmers better prices for rice and said he would ensure that their payments were not delayed....