“We are considering the prospect of exporting up to 100,000 000 tonnes this year, but this would rely on the ability to guarantee competitive pricing. Due to the razor-thin margins, even Thailand exports relatively little rice to the Philippines, he said.
He claimed that because the government is supporting the federation in its efforts to minimize transportation costs, this is the perfect time to start researching the Philippine market.
In order to debate the new market with his members and decide how to export the first 100,000 tonnes, the federation will, according to Sokheang, organize an internal meeting.
