MANILA: The Philippines plans to broadly extend its ban on rice imports until April to support farmers in the world’s biggest buyer of the grain, a move that’s likely to put further pressure on global prices. The Southeast Asian nation will only allow inbound shipments for about a month in January, when it needs to […]
By VNA Vietnam exported 6.6 million tons of rice, earning nearly $3.4 billion in the year to September 15, up 1.5% in volume, but down 17% in value compared to the same period in 2024, according to customs data. The Vietnam Food Association said that export rice prices are stable, with 5% broken fragrant rice […]
Thailand’s rice exports drop 16.9% in August, with domestic prices falling by 200 baht per tonne. Exports to key markets like the US and South Africa decline. The Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO) of the Ministry of Commerce on Thursday reported that Thailand’s rice exports in August 2025 totalled 739,497 tonnes, a 16.9% decrease […]
Jasper Emmanuel Arcalas – The Philippine Star MANILA, Philippines — Rice importers will have the leverage to delay purchases and even buy at a bargain once the country’s rice import ban is lifted as global prices remain soft due to a supply glut, the International Rice Research Institute said. In a market brief, IRRI senior […]
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 […]
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 […]
Times Staff Guyana’s rice sector is poised for another record harvest in 2025, but while farmers and millers are celebrating strong yields, the international market is proving less favourable, with falling prices and a global glut creating serious challenges for exporters. President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Tuesday said that global rice production is at an […]
Nyein Nyein The Myanmar Rice Federation (MRF) asked member exporting companies to continue buying rice and paddy and to send a weekly inventory list to the MRF.The harvest season of early matured paddy has started this year. Yet, demand for rice and paddy is declining, raising farmers’ concerns. The statement of the federation analyzed possible […]
Guyana’s rice sector is poised for another record harvest in 2025, but while farmers and millers are celebrating strong yields, the international market is proving less favourable, with falling prices and a global glut creating serious challenges for exporters. President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Tuesday said that global rice production is at an “all-time high”, […]
However, strong Indian monsoon poses short-term risk, says research agency BMI. By Subramani Ra Mancombu Rice prices in the global market will likely decline, notwithstanding the loss to the paddy crop in some regions in India and Pakistan. Analysts say this is mainly due to abundant supplies in growing countries, particularly India. Rice prices are […]
