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January 2002 Edition

Thai Rice Exports Surge on Nigeria's Record Imports in 2001

(Million Metric Tons)Pie charts and bar charts showing changes in the Thai rice market, 1995-2001 (Nigeria's Imports from Thailand, Thailand's Exports to Nigeria, and Nigeria's level of imports)

In 2001, despite ample global supplies and sluggish import demand outside of Africa, Thailand's exports are estimated to reach a record 7.5 million tons, in part the result of competitive prices and high quality rice. A key factor in the export surge is Nigeria, where a poor harvest and higher prices for traditional crops have significantly boosted consumption and, consequently, imports. While Thailand has traditionally been a small supplier to Nigeria, since 1995 their market share has increased rapidly and reached record sales in 2001.

Although Nigeria's imports are projected to decline in 2002, Thailand is expected to remain a major supplier.


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