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Resumption of broken rice exports to boost growth in west Africa, Indonesia markets.

In FY24, India shipped rice worth $10.41 billion, a decline of 6.5% on year, as shipments were hampered because of restrictions that were imposed to improve domestic supplies. Written by Sandip Das The government’s move to lift the ban on broken rice exports — the last of the restrictions on the shipments of the grain […]

Vietnam’s central bank instructs more lending to rice sector amid sharp price drops

By Lan Do Vietnam’s central bank has directed commercial banks to promptly meet the loan needs of individuals and businesses involved in producing, processing, purchasing, temporarily storing, and consuming rice in 2025, particularly in the Mekong Delta. Vietnam’s rice exports in February were 560,000 tons or $288.2 million, down 13.6% in value year-on-year, according to […]

DGFT exempts certificate of inspection for export of basmati, non-basmati rice to Europe except UK.

India has exempted the need for a certificate of inspection for European countries except the UK, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland for export of basmati and non-basmati rice.ANI New Delhi [India], March 10 (ANI): India has exempted the need for a certificate of inspection for European countries except the UK, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland […]

Vietnamese rice exporters urged to boost global competitiveness

Vietnamese and Thai 5% broken rice have seen declines of 38-45%, with Vietnam’s prices falling from 680-700 USD per tonne to 390-400 USD per tonne, an unprecedented decrease. Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnamese Trade Counselor in India Bui Trung Thuong has urged Vietnamese rice exporters to strengthen their global competitiveness and diversify markets and sales channels […]

Asia Rice: India rates hit lowest since June 2023, Vietnam sees demand pick up

Synopsis Indian rice export prices reach their lowest since June 2023 due to weak demand and abundant supplies, with 5% broken parboiled rice quoted at $409-$415 per tonne. Rice export prices from India extended declines this week to their lowest level since June 2023 due to weak demand and abundant supplies, while Vietnam rice saw […]

Kenya reduces Customs valuation for Pak rice by 25pc.

Rizwan Bhatti. KARACHI: In a significant development for rice exports, Kenya has revised the Customs valuation of Pakistani rice downward by 25 percent, a move expected to enhance the export of Pakistani rice to the Kenyan market. This adjustment allows Pakistani exporters to export rice to Kenya at a new price of $460 per metric […]

Thai rice at high risk of running into US tariff wall, expert warns.

Trump administration could target Thailand because of its trade surplus, says academic Rice, one of Thailand’s key exports to the United States, is at risk of facing higher tariffs due to the protectionist policies of the Trump administration as part of his “America First” campaign, an expert warned on Friday. The campaign targets countries that […]

Thailand seeks cooperation to address falling rice prices.

Thailand is in talks with some countries, including India, to reduce competition, hoping to create a balance in rice prices in the global market and help farmers have stable income. Bangkok (VNA) – Thailand is seeking cooperation with the world’s top rice exporters to find ways to tackle falling rice prices amid simmering protests by […]