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Pakistan’s rice exports fall 32% in July–August, overall food exports down 23%

Basmati rice exports fall to 101,934 metric tons worth $107.29 million; overall rice exports total $314.39 million; food imports rise 36.7% during first two months of FY26. By News Desk Rice exports from Pakistan were recorded at 545,403 metric tons during the first two months (July-August) of the current financial year, as compared to 616,744 […]

Rice demand for year through June estimated to be up to 7.1 million tons

Demand for staple rice in Japan is likely to total between 6.97 million and 7.11 million tons in the year through June 2026, down slightly or unchanged from the previous year’s real demand, the agriculture ministry said Friday. The ministry’s food council subgroup came up with the key one-year estimate about two months later than […]

DA chief mulls extension of rice import freeze

Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. said he is inclined to recommend to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. an extension of the current rice importation moratorium by at least 15 days, citing improvements in local palay prices since the temporary ban was put in place. The rice importation suspension, ordered by President Marcos, covers the […]

Over 545,403 metric tons rice worth of $314.388 mln exported in 2 months

ISLAMABAD, Sep 19 (APP):Rice exports from the country during the first two months of the current financial year were recorded at 545,403 metric tons, as against the exports of 616,744 metric tons of the same period of the last year. During the period from July to August 2025, the country earned $314.388 million by exporting […]

Thailand’s Rice Exports Surge in Australia, Exceeding Expectations

The Department of Foreign Trade (DTF) has announced a significant boost in the popularity of Thai rice in Australia, following a highly successful promotional campaign at a major food expo in Sydney. The campaign, which was part of the Fine Food Australia 2025 trade show from 8-11 September, drew over 2,000 visitors to the Thai […]

Asia rice: India rates hit three-year low on weak demand, abundant stocks

Reuters Prices of rice exported from India fell to their lowest level in more than three years this week, pressured by subdued demand and abundant supply, while Vietnamese rates declined to a one-month low. India’s 5% broken parboiled variety was quoted this week at $354-$362 per ton, down from the last week’s $367-$371, its lowest […]

India rice prices hit three-year low on weak demand, abundant stocks

Reuters BENGALURU, HANOI, MUMBAI, BANGKOK AND DHAKA: Prices of rice exported from India fell to their lowest level in more than three years this week, pressured by subdued demand and abundant supply, while Vietnamese rates declined to a one-month low. India’s 5 percent broken parboiled variety was quoted this week at USD354-USD362 per ton, down […]

Japan’s 1-Yr Rice Demand through Next June Estimated at Max 7.1 M. Tons

Tokyo, Sept. 19 (Jiji Press)–Demand for staple rice in Japan is likely to total 6.97 million to 7.11 million tons in the year through June 2026, down slightly or unchanged from the previous year’s real demand, the agriculture ministry said Friday. The ministry’s food council subgroup came up with the key one-year estimate about two […]

DA chief mulls extension of rice import freeze

Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. said he is inclined to recommend to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. an extension of the current rice importation moratorium by at least 15 days, citing improvements in local palay prices since the temporary ban was put in place. The rice importation suspension, ordered by President Marcos, covers the […]