SGS : Focus on Rice

Today, the global rice trade is a dynamic and constantly evolving space. Global rice stocks are expected to increase, due to record production.

Analysts are forecasting that year-end stocks for the 2016/17 season will be at their highest level in over a decade, while production is expected to be up by almost 10 million tonnes against the previous year.

However, we still need to consider the dominant features of the complex rice market environment, such as high levels of segmentation and the concentration of exports; not forgetting strong government intervention, state trading, self sufficiency agendas, and large informal flows, amongst others. SGS, with a presence in the rice sector in Asia spanning more than five decades, is ideally placed and experienced to understand these dynamics, as a global market leader in inspection, verification, testing and certification services. SGS provides competitive advantage, drives sustainability and delivers trust. We offer our customers unrivaled experience and expertise, the latest technologies, state-of-the art laboratories with new DNA testing capabilities through the network, as well as innovative services and solutions. Our experienced teams consistently offer clients precise, timely and efficient information on compliance with regulatory and food safety requirements with their unique standardized global network. SGS helps customers to make strategic decisions, prevent losses and move their businesses forward. We help you to add value through the supply chain, and ensure quality, safety and compliance to be able to sell with confidence.

TRT World Rice Confrerence 2016

Experienced members of our team, from across the region, will be pleased to meet you at the TRT World Rice conference 2016, in Chiang Mai. Throughout the event, we'll be available to meet you, learn about your specific requirements, provide customized solutions to tackle challenges, provide local market information and answer your questions. Read on to find out more about our services, capabilities and local operations across the region. You'll also find details of local experts and their contact details. For more information contact:

Bipin V. Karnik
International Sales Manager, South East Asia Pacific
t: +65 6379 0109