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Thai Ministry of Commerce Monitors Animal Feed Corn Prices Amid Global Market Fluctuations
The Thai Ministry of Commerce has issued directives to ensure fair pricing and consistent purchasing of domestic animal feed corn as the harvest season peaks and global prices decline.
As Thailand’s animal feed corn enters its high season, the Ministry of Commerce is closely monitoring the market to protect domestic producers. This intervention follows a decline in global corn prices, specifically noted in the Chicago market, where September 2026 contracts fell by 3.25 cents to 5.120 on September 4, 2026, according to Prachachat Business.
To prevent market instability, the Ministry has instructed factories to maintain consistent purchasing activities and ensure that prices remain fair for local farmers. The government is particularly concerned about the influx of domestic produce hitting the market simultaneously with downward pressure from international commodity trends.
For residents and those involved in the agricultural sector, this development is significant as it highlights the government's proactive stance in stabilizing food supply chains and supporting rural income. While the Ministry has mandated that factories continue their purchasing operations, it remains to be seen how effectively these measures will offset the impact of the global price drop on local farm-gate prices. Observers are waiting to see if further regulatory actions will be required if international market volatility persists throughout the harvest season.