Rice exports at a flying pace

Cambodia milled rice exports reached 49,815 tonnes in the first two months of this year, an increase of 106 per cent from the same period last year. Jasmine rice was the biggest part of the exports, followed by long grain white rice, data from the Secretariat of the One Window service for rice exports showed. “Our rice is more recognised in international markets, especially our fragrant rice exports,” said Kim Savuth, president of the Federation of Cambodian Rice Exporters. “For international buyers, the quality of our fragrant rice is equal to Thai rice but the price is cheaper, while the price of our ordinary white rice is a bit higher than Vietnam but the quality is more competitive.” …

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