Author: Vaibhav Sahu
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Thailand’s rice exports face Middle East disruption, ASEAN demand emerges as key support
Weather conditions critical for sustaining supply Exports drop 4% y-o-y to 1.15 mnt in Jan-Feb’26 Thailand’s rice export market has come under pressure in early 2026, with shipments declining amid intensifying competition from India and Vietnam, coupled with logistical disruptions in key Middle Eastern trade routes. At the same time, evolving regional demand dynamics and…