Ques: According to the Thai Rice Exporters Association (TREA) what is the total amount of rice exported by India in 2015?
(a) 10.23 million tonnes
(b) 9.79 million tonnes
(c) 8.5 million tonnes
(d) 7.3 million tonnes
Ans (a)
Related facts:
- According to data released by the Bangkok based Thai Rice Exporters Association on 28 January 2016. India has beaten Thailand to become the largest exporter of rice in the world.
- According to these figures, in 2015 the world’s three biggest rice exporter are:
- India (23 million tonnes)
- Thailand (9.79 million tonnes)
- Vietnam (6.61 million tonnes)
- According to the report, in 2015, India exported 10.23 million tonnes of rice.
- Thailand was the second-largest rice exporter, Last year Thailand exported 9.79 million tonnes.
- Vietnam was third after shipping 6.61 million tonnes.
- Due to fluctuations in oil prices and climate change this year rice exporters are expected to see stiffer competition.
Reference:
http://www.thairiceexporters.or.th/default_eng.htm
http://www.bangkokpost.com/business/news/842220/rice-exporters-pessimistic-about-market-prospects
http://www.bangkokpost.com/business/news/842220/rice-exporters-pessimistic-about-market-prospects