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Global rice prices projected to drop 11% in 2025 on favourable weather.

Feyishola Jaiyesimi. The price of rice is projected to decline by 11 percent in 2025/2026 owing to favourable weather conditions and increased production. In its 2025 annual commodities review and outlook report, AFEX, a commodity exchange platform, notes that the projection is based on favourable weather conditions, including strong rainfall and expected onset of La […]

Vietnam expected to export over 7.5 million tonnes of rice in 2025.

MARD’s supply and demand report sent to the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) projects the Mekong Delta will cultivate 3.78 million hectares of rice, yielding more than 23.96 million tonnes. Of this, 15.08 million tonnes of commercial rice, equivalent to 7.54 million tonnes of husked rice, will be available for export. Hanoi (VNA) – […]

Cambodia ready to boost rice exports to Philippines

As the Philippines grapples with food supply challenges, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has assured Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos that Cambodia is prepared to increase exports of rice and other agricultural products to support Manila’s food security. Speaking at a joint press conference with Marcos in Malacañang on February 11, following the signing of eight […]

Thiacloprid Ban Incoming? EU’s Strict New Rules Could Shake Up Indian Rice Exports

16 February 2025, New Delhi: The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has urged Indian rice exporters to comply with the European Union’s (EU) newly established maximum residue limit (MRL) for Thiacloprid, an insecticide commonly used to combat stem borers. In a recent circular, APEDA highlighted that the EU has lowered the […]

Retail rice prices remain high amid 9-year low export prices.

By Thi Ha. Retail rice prices in HCMC and Hanoi have stood firm at high levels despite paddy and export rice prices falling 40-50% to their lowest in years. Data from the Vietnam Food Association shows that paddy prices have decreased by 40-50% year-on-year to VND5,400-9,500 (US$0.2-0.37) per kilogram, depending on the variety. Meanwhile, the […]

Cambodia ready to boost rice exports to Philippines

The Philippines will import 4.8 million tonnes of rice this year, according to the country’s Bureau of Plant Industry. Phnom Penh (VNA) – As the Philippines grapples with food supply challenges, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has assured Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos that Cambodia is ready to increase exports of rice and other agricultural products […]

APEDA asks rice exporters to adhere to the EU pesticide residue cap on stem borer insecticide.

The maximum residue level norms on Thiacloprid will come into force in Europe on May 12. By BL Chennai Bureau The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has asked rice exporters to adhere to the new maximum residue limit (MRL) set by the European Union (EU) for Thiacloprid, which is used against […]

U.S. Rice Outlook: Higher Stocks, Lower Exports, and Price Dip

The 2024/25 U.S. rice outlook indicates increased supplies due to higher imports, particularly in long-grain varieties, while medium- and short-grain imports decline. Domestic use reaches a record 166.0 million cwt, but exports are reduced by 4.0 million cwt to 96.0 million, mainly impacting rough rice sales in the Western Hemisphere. Ending stocks rise 18% year-over-year […]

Government Extends Deadline for Broken Rice Exports to Senegal

The Indian government has extended the deadline for exporting broken rice to Senegal to support food security while ensuring domestic supply for poultry and ethanol production. KJ Staff. The Indian government has announced an extension for the export of broken rice to Senegal, allowing shipments until February 28, 2025. This decision follows a notification issued […]