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Rice prices drop brings relief to billions worldwide, risk for farmers

Favourable weather over past year has helped lift global stockpiles for a second season, and a further flood of the crop is expected from India, which has scrapped long-running export restrictions. By Pratik Parija, Anuradha Raghu and Katarina Höije From the Philippines to Senegal, billions of people are finding it easier to feed their families […]

Pakistan secures $155 per ton cut in rice export valuation to Kenya

Customs valuation reduced from $615 to $460 per ton, boosting trade prospects. By Monitoring Desk Pakistan has successfully negotiated a reduction in the customs valuation of its ice exports to Kenya, lowering it from $615 to $460 per metric ton. The revision is expected to enhance the competitiveness of Pakistani rice in the Kenyan market […]

World Bank pledges continued support for Vietnam’s high-quality, low-emission rice project

Vietnam is a pioneer in low-emission rice farming, she said, adding that many people around the world are eager to visit the country to learn from this model. Can Tho (VNA) – The World Bank is committed to mobilising additional non-refundable aid to support Vietnam’s project on developing one million hectares of high-quality and low-carbon […]

Thailand Boosts Rice Exports To Philippines By 60,000 Tons.

A.T.K. aims to help farmers as rice prices decline, promoting income growth through increased exports. On March 18, 2025, the Agricultural Market Organization (A.T.K.), under the leadership of Executive Director Mr. Panithan Meechaiyo, announced significant moves to aid Thai farmers grappling with declining rice prices. Following directives from the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, led […]

Pakistan secures major breakthrough in rice exports to Kenya

KARACHI – In a significant diplomatic and trade achievement, Pakistan has successfully negotiated a reduction in the customs valuation of its rice exports to Kenya, from 615to615to460 per metric ton. This landmark revision is expected to significantly enhance the competitiveness of Pakistani rice in the Kenyan market, providing a substantial boost to Pakistan’s rice exports […]

Agri & processed food exports rise 13% in April-February of FY25

India’s agri-food exports up 13% to $22.67B (Apr-Feb). Rice shipments surge 21%, driven by eased restrictions. FY25 export target: $26.56B. Written by Sandip Das. India’s exports of agricultural and processed food products rose by more than 13% year-on-year to $22.67 billion during the April-February period of the current financial year, driven primarily by a sharp […]

76pc of FY25 rice import target met.

FE REPORT. The government has met 76 per cent of its FY25 rice-import target so far, thanks to the grain’s sourcing from multiple countries, officials said. The two latest consignments totalling 35,000 tonnes arrived at the Chittagong port from India and Vietnam, according to a food ministry announcement. With those, the Directorate General of Food […]

Rice exports hit by low demand, no price parity.

Indore: Subdued demand amid lack of price parity has dampened spirits of rice exporters pinning elevated hopes on ban revocation on export of 100 per cent broken rice by the Indian government as lower prices by other exporting nations including Vietnam, Thailand and Pakistan has diminished demand. India on March 7 allowed the export of […]

Rice exports set for rebound amid strong demand

Customer demand remains high, with Việt Nam exporting over one million tonnes of rice in the first two months of the year. Although rice prices remain steady due to abundant supply, experts anticipate a market rebound in the near future. Đỗ Hà Nam, vice chairman of the Việt Nam Food Association (VFA), said that customer […]

Rejections of non-basmati rice shipments to EU rise despite mandatory ‘certificate’

Increase in rejection of Indian non-Basmati rice by EU due to pesticide residues, while Pakistan’s shipments remain stable. By BL New Delhi Bureau. Cases of rejection of non-basmati rice consignments shipped by India to the European Union (UK excluded) due to higher than permitted pesticide residues increased between 2020 and 2024 from 3 to 37. […]