India overtakes Thailand as World's largest Rice exporter
India has overtaken Thailand as the world’s largest rice exporter in the year 2015 by shipping (exporting) 10.23 million tonnes of rice.
It was announced by the Bangkok based Thai Rice Exporters Association Chairman Charoen Laodhammatas.
Key facts
- Thailand: The south-east Asian country ranked second on the list of the world’s largest rice exporting countries.
- It has exported 9.8 million tonnes of rice to the world market in year 2015 compared to 10.9 million tonnes in year 2014.
- Vietnam: It was ranked third largest rice exporter with 6.4 million tonnes.
- China: It has remained the number one importer country of rice in the year 2015.
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2016
Topics: Agriculture • Business • Current Affairs 2016 • Economy • India • Rice • Thailand • Vietnam
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Comments
Star
It signs that India is reaching its heights in agricultural sector, alongwith infrastructural sector.
Star
It signs that India is reaching its heights in agricultural sector, alongwith infrastructural sector.
garg
its bcoz thai export has been decreased
garg
its bcoz thai export has been decreased
Vandana
Great ! i have read that China has produced rice with plastic content, now the best thing is China will provide plastic mix rice to the world and import organic rice from others in turn !!!!
Funny!!!!
Vandana
Great ! i have read that China has produced rice with plastic content, now the best thing is China will provide plastic mix rice to the world and import organic rice from others in turn !!!!
Funny!!!!
priyanshi
it seems india is reaching its heights in agricultural sector
priyanshi
it seems india is reaching its heights in agricultural sector