Can you smell the scent of success wafting through the rice paddies of Thailand? Charoen Laothamatas, the esteemed president of the Thai Rice Exporters Association, has announced with palpable enthusiasm that November was a golden month for rice exports. Picture this: a staggering 1.007 million tonnes of rice left the shores of Thailand, amassing a lavish sum of 23.01 billion baht, outshining the figures of October by a whopping 19.9% in quantity and 23.3% in value. Now that’s a reason to celebrate with a rice cake or two, don’t you think?
The buzz of activity in November’s rice market was largely fueled by the shimmering styles of polished and jasmine rice. The reason? A global high, my friends – rice prices haven’t been this tantalizing in 15 years. Importers around the world clamored to stack their pantries high, fearful of the dwindling supplies. The response? A fascinating leap in the exports of polished rice in November, clocking in at 659,694 tonnes. That’s a hearty 31% bulge from the month before! We’re talking about food artistry here, with the canvas stretching from the bustling streets of Indonesia to the vibrant rhythms of Brazil, not forgetting the cultured tastes of Japan and the warm heart of Cameroon. These nations can’t get enough of Thailand’s glistening polished rice.
Let’s dim the lights and switch the mood, though. In the world of parboiled rice, November told a slightly different tale. Exports took a tumble by 11.2% compared to October, clocking in at the somewhat slimmer figure of 91,303 tonnes. It seems every story has its highs and lows, but that’s life in the land of rice and spice!
Let’s talk annual achievements, shall we? Between the inaugural clang of bells in January and the rustling leaves of November last year, the Land of Smiles wore its title well, exporting 7.945 million tonnes of rice. This bountiful harvest represents a 14.7% expansion over the same period from the year prior. In dollars and cents? A cool US$4.61 million, or if you’re in the mood for something a bit more local, 161.26 million baht – marking a lush growth of nearly 29%. Is anyone else feeling a bit dazzled by these numbers?
December, oh December – what mysteries you hold. The association, with monocles polished and top hats tipped, anticipates that between 800,000 and 900,000 tonnes of rice were exported, rounding off the year with sheer elegance. The export target of 8.5 million tonnes for 2023 seems not only reachable but likely to be surpassed. And just as the curtain begins to close on this delightful revelation, let’s peek at the price tag, shall we? As the year wound down to December 27, Thai 5% fragrant polished rice was beaming proudly at $659 per tonne, just a whisper ahead of its Vietnamese counterpart. It’s a close race, but Thailand’s grains seem to be wearing the crown this year.
In the grand tapestry of agriculture and commerce, Thailand’s rice exports are a woven wonder that tells a tale of perseverance, flavor, and a sprinkle of global economic ballet. The dance continues, and the grains of success have never appeared so exquisitely polished.
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