Anwar Iqbal WASHINGTON: The 50 per cent tariff imposed by the Trump administration on Indian goods, including basmati rice, has reshaped trade flows in the United States, providing Pakistan an opportunity to expand its share in the American aromatic rice market. Pakistan’s basmati rice exports have witnessed steady growth in recent years. According to the […]
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – On August 11, a group of U.S. rice exporters met in person and virtually with Korean importers regarding U.S. rice supply, quality, and the potential outlook for 2025 U.S. rice export sales to Korea. In addition, participants discussed the current regulatory framework in Korea that governs domestic and imported rice sales […]
NEWSPAPER SECTION: Business, WRITER: Phusadee Arunmas The Commerce Ministry has announced a plan to increase rice exports to China, Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, Japan and Hong Kong. Commerce Minister Jatuporn Buruspat said the ministry had a meeting with the Thai Rice Exporters Association to discuss the rice export outlook in the latter half of the year. […]
By Gurpreet Singh Nibber A tonne of basmati purchased in the US at $1,200 will cost an additional $600 if imported from India, compared to just $228 extra from Pakistan. The 50% tariff imposed by the Trump administration has left Punjab and Haryana basmati growers and exporters deeply worried, fearing a severe impact on aromatic […]
Synopsis A new 50% tariff imposed by the US on Indian rice exports, effective August 27, threatens to significantly increase prices for the Indian diaspora in America. This could lead to a shift towards cheaper Pakistani alternatives. The Indian diaspora in the United States may soon have to pay up to 50% more for rice […]
Vietnam’s benchmark price for five-percent broken rice surged to US$391 per metric ton following a decision by the Philippines to suspend rice imports for 60 days from September 1, a measure that sharply boosts purchasing ahead of the deadline, according to the Vietnam Food Association (VFA). This marks a $9 increase since the start of […]
Thailand’s Commerce Ministry and rice exporters plan strategies to boost rice exports amidst global market fluctuations, focusing on key markets and production adjustments. Commerce Minister Jatuporn Buruspat on Friday met with the Thai Rice Exporters Association to assess the rice export situation for the second half of 2025, amidst challenges in the global market. The […]
Harrison Brooks India’s rice market is at a pivotal inflection point. A confluence of record surpluses, a depreciating rupee, and aggressive export policies has driven global rice prices to multi-year lows, creating a contrarian opportunity for investors in agri-commodities. While mainstream markets fixate on equities and tech stocks, the oversold Asian rice sector particularly India’s […]
By: Xinhua News Agency PHNOM PENH – Cambodia exported 420,572 tons of milled rice during the first seven months of 2025, generating a gross revenue of 309 million U.S. dollars, the Cambodia Rice Federation (CRF) said in a news release on Thursday. Fifty-one companies had exported the kingdom’s milled rice to 65 countries and regions […]
By Vietnam News Agency Vietnam has outranked Thailand as the world’s second-largest rice exporter in the first half of 2025, Thai PBS reported on August 3, citing the Thai Rice Exporters Association. The association noted that from January to June, India exported 11.68 million tons of rice, an increase of 36.5% year-on-year, followed by Vietnam’s […]
