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Thailand expects El Niño to support 7 mnt rice export target despite trade challenges

Aug 7, 2026

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by

kanika Neelay

in Grains, Rice

Rice export value declines 5% to $1.91 billion in H1 CY’26 Middle East conflict continues to disrupt exports to Iraq Thailand is expected to achieve its 7 million tonnes (mnt) rice export target in 2026 as the anticipated El Niño weather pattern may reduce rice production in competing exporting countries, according to the Thai Rice…