Thailand’s Rice Exports Fall 19% as India and Pakistan Intensify Competition
BANGKOK, October 22, 2026 — Thailand’s rice exports fell 19.26% year-on-year to 4.99 million tonnes in the first nine months of 2026, as stronger competition from India and Pakistan and declining demand from Iraq weighed on shipments. Export value from January to September dropped 16.84% to US$2.962 billion, according to






