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Thai Rice Exports Plunge 32% in the First Two Months Due to India’s Market Return and Increased Global Production

Thai rice exports are facing a tough battle! The Thai Rice Exporters Association revealed that in the first two months of this year, Thailand's rice exports fell by 32%, especially white rice, which plunged by 54%, as India resumed exports after a two-year hiatus, coupled with a significant increase in global rice production, with global rice stocks rising by 10 million tons, or 532 million tons worldwide, while Thailand still targets this year's exports at 7.5 million tons.

World Bank expects Thai GDP in 2025 to grow by 2.9%, inflation lower than expected at 0.8%

The World Bank projects that the Thai economy will grow by 2.9% in 2025, up from 2.6% in 2024, supported by public and private investment, as well as a recovery in the tourism sector, which is expected to return to pre-COVID-19 levels by mid-year. However, high household debt and sluggish investment recovery remain risk factors for the country's long-term growth.

The Federation of Thai Industries has revised its GDP forecast for 2024 to 2.6-2.8% from exports and economic stimulus.

Mr. Sanan Angubolkul, Chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce and Chairman of the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry, and Banking (JSCCIB), revealed that the JSCCIB has revised its GDP growth forecast for 2024 up to 2.6-2.8% from the previous estimate of 2.2-2.7%, with the main driver coming from export growth, which has benefited from the electronics sector’s upcycle, resulting in exports likely to expand by 2.5-2.9%.