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Japan sees 48% surge in newly harvested rice prices

By Dimsumdaily Hong Kong 21st October 2024 – (Tokyo) Reports from local media on Monday revealed a significant 48% surge in the average price of newly harvested rice in Japan in September compared to the previous year. This sharp increase has been attributed to escalating production costs and heightened market demand following a supply shortage […]

Import, regulatory duties reduced to boost rice supply in market

Rice price expected to drop by Tk14.40 per kilogram. The government has reduced import duty and regulatory duty on the import of rice alongside withdrawing advance tax to keep the price of rice within the purchasing power of the general public. The National Board of Revenue (NBR) issued a gazette notification in this regard on […]

Punjab CM must compensate rice millers, says leader of Opposition

By HT Correspondent, Chandigarh Punjab Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa says rice millers of the state have been staring at an estimated ₹6,000-crore loss. According to rice millers, CM Mann proposed transporting Punjab’s paddy to distant states like West Bengal and Kerala for milling, says Bajwa. Blaming the state government for “mismanagement” amid the rice […]

An end of an era

BR Research Pakistan’s rice export industry is at a crucial juncture as it navigates FY25 following a record-breaking FY24, where exports reached over 6 million metric tons (MMT) and generated $4 billion in foreign exchange earnings. However, the outlook for this year indicates a potential decline due to both external and internal challenges. The beginning […]

Asia rice: India prices hold near 1-year lows, Thai rates rise on steady demand

Rice export prices in India held near their lowest level in more than a year amid a slight improvement in demand, while Thailand rates rose as the Southeast Asian country sees consistent demand from its customers. Top exporter India’s 5% broken parboiled variety was quoted at $490-$495 per ton this week, unchanged from last week […]

Rice prices drop in top hubs as supply surges after Indian export relaxations

SynopsisIndia’s 5% broken parboiled variety was quoted at $490-$495 per metric ton this week, the lowest since Aug. 24, 2023, amid weak demand and depreciation in the rupee. Rice prices across major Asian hubs declined to their lowest in more than a year this week, pressured by slow demand and increased supply after top exporter […]

Rice prices drop in top hubs as supply surges after Indian export relaxations

BENGALURU/MUMBAI/BANGKOK/HANOI AND BANGLADESH: Rice prices across major Asian hubs declined to their lowest in more than a year this week, pressured by slow demand and increased supply after top exporter India recently eased restrictions on exports of the staple. India’s 5% broken parboiled variety was quoted at $490-$495 per metric ton this week, the lowest […]