AGRICULTURE
Cambodia a new Hom Mali rival
- Published: 13/12/2010 at 04:11 AM
- Newspaper section: Business
Thai Hom Mali rice could lose market share in Hong Kong to Cambodia, where premium fragrant rice sells at more competitive prices.
Chinese rice traders sample Thai Hom Mali rice at an event held in Si Sa Ket in response to reports that some shipments to China contained other varieties mixed with jasmine rice.
Hong Kong imports 220,000 to 230,000 tonnes, or 10% of the jasmine Hom Mali rice Thailand ships each year.
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- Writer: Walailak Keeratipipatpong
- Position: Reporter
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