Imported rice doubling is a rumor, don't be misled by panic talk
On the morning of the 29th, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs held a press conference and responded to the recent claim that "imported rice has doubled, because consumers do not trust Chinese rice," calling this claim "seeking chaos in the world." The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that, according to General Administration of Customs data, 2014 imports
On the morning of the 29th, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs held a press conference and responded to the recent claim that "imported rice has doubled, because consumers do not trust Chinese rice," calling this claim "seeking chaos in the world."
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that, according to General Administration of Customs data, 2014 rice imports were 2.58 million tons, an increase of 13.6% over the year before last, not the several-fold increase being circulated. This is mainly due to increased demand for Thai fragrant rice among domestic high-income groups and high-end restaurants.