Understanding Thai rice A.1 prices
Raw materials and production
Rice is harvested as paddy and then dried and milled to obtain different commercial products. Rough rice, milled rice and broken rice are distinct forms. The percentage of broken kernels is one of several specifications affecting value.
Applications and consumption
Households and food manufacturers consume rice, while broken grades also serve ingredient and feed markets. Milling quality, grain type and local preferences shape demand. A rough-rice futures quotation is upstream from a finished, packaged rice price.
What affects Thai rice A.1 prices?
Harvest yields, irrigation, weather, milling output, stock levels and export orders influence rice prices. Trade conditions and transport affect delivered costs. Origin, broken-kernel percentage and the distinction between paddy and milled rice should be checked when comparing quotations.
How to read Thai rice A.1 price today
This page follows Thai rice A.1 in Thai rice A.1. The price type is Monthly average, with values expressed in USD/tonne. Compare quotations only after matching the product specification, unit, market and publication period. Changes in the chart describe the recorded series; they do not measure every transaction in the wider market. A local purchase may include freight, processing, taxes or dealer margins. Differences in quality or delivery conditions can therefore produce a different final cost even when the reference price is unchanged.
This is a monthly series. Its latest value belongs to the displayed publication month; a monthly average, settlement or contract reference is not an intraday price today.
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Frequently asked questions about Thai rice A.1
What is Thai rice A.1 price today?
The latest available value is 473.20 USD/tonne, for September 2026. It represents Monthly average. Check the displayed period and market before treating it as a quotation for a purchase today. This is a monthly series. Its latest value belongs to the displayed publication month; a monthly average, settlement or contract reference is not an intraday price today.
What affects Thai rice A.1 prices?
Harvest yields, irrigation, weather, milling output, stock levels and export orders influence rice prices. Trade conditions and transport affect delivered costs. Origin, broken-kernel percentage and the distinction between paddy and milled rice should be checked when comparing quotations.
What is Thai rice A.1 used for in everyday life and industry?
Households and food manufacturers consume rice, while broken grades also serve ingredient and feed markets. Milling quality, grain type and local preferences shape demand. A rough-rice futures quotation is upstream from a finished, packaged rice price.
Why can local Thai rice A.1 prices differ from this chart?
Local offers may include delivery, processing, taxes and commercial margins. Differences in quality, product form, market and contract timing can also change the price. Compare the same specification and unit before drawing conclusions.
Where can I compare historical Thai rice A.1 prices?
Use the price chart and dated history table on this page, or download the CSV. Choose a period and keep the market, product and units consistent. Missing publication dates are not filled with invented observations.