Thailand supplied 327,995 tonnes, about 46%, of Malaysia's rice imports in the first half of 2026, ranking first. Officials expect the full year to pass 700,000 tonnes, the highest in over 20 years. Philippine imports of Thai rice rose 110% in six months to 295,939 tonnes, with a full-year forecast of at least 600,000. BERNAS praised Thai exporters for quality and on-time delivery. For rice exporters and millers, this is a demand signal for white rice and jasmine. Price competition from rivals is still a factor.