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Ghana becomes Vietnam’s largest rice export market in September

Ghana became Vietnam’s largest rice buyer in September, accounting for nearly 22% of total exports after the Philippines temporarily suspended imports. Vietnam exported 6.83 million tonnes of rice in the first nine months, earning 3.49 billion USD, down 2.05% in volume and 19.98% in value year-on-year. In September alone, the country shipped 466,800 tonnes of […]

World Rice Prices Fall to 2015 Levels

The base price of rice in Asia has dropped to the lowest level in the past decade. This situation will lead to a decrease in expenses for households and countries dependent on imports, according to agronews.ua. Bloomberg reports that, according to the Thai Rice Exporters Association, wholesale prices for Thai white rice with 5% broken […]

APEDA allowed to retain 30% of non-Basmati export fee; Basmati exporters cry foul over disparity

The NBDF will use the funds for promotional and research activities, training, and trade initiatives, while APEDA’s share is to be used as “service and infrastructure charges.” By Prabhudatta Mishra The Commerce Ministry has authorised its agri-export promotion body, APEDA, to retain a 30 per cent share of the funds collected from the registration fee […]

Philippines moves to extend rice import ban, pressuring Asian exporters amid global glut

The restriction, introduced on September 1 for a period of 60 days, was aimed at supporting farmers facing falling paddy rice prices during the harvest season. PHILIPPINES – The Philippines, the world’s largest rice importer, is preparing to extend its temporary rice import ban until April 2026, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. told lawmakers […]

MRF targets to reach 1.8MT of rice export in H2 FY 2025-2026

Global New Light of Myanmar The Myanmar Rice Federation (MRF) aims to meet rice export of 1.8 million tonnes during the second half of the current financial year 2025-2026, with 300,000 tonnes of rice per month.Myanmar’s rice export exceeded 1.2 million in the first half (April-August) this FY, bagging US$408 million. Myanmar mainly exported rice […]

India’s expanding rice export ambitions expected to weigh on global prices

India’s aggressive export drive is likely to extend its grip on global rice trade, where it already accounts for around 40% of shipments. INDIA – India, the world’s leading rice exporter, is seeking to further consolidate its dominance in the global rice market during the 2025/26 season, raising concerns over prolonged weakness in international prices. […]

Govt approves import of 50,000 tonnes rice from India, 2.2 lakh tonnes wheat from US

UNB The price of per tonne rice has been fixed at $359.77. The government today (7 October) approved a proposal to import 50,000 tonnes of non-Basmati parboiled rice from India under the international open tender system for 2025–26 fiscal year. The Advisers Council Committee on Government Purchase (ACCGP) in its meeting approved the proposal. According […]

Agri exports up 30%, generates nearly $4 billion in nine months

Mom Kunthea / Khmer Times Synopsis: Besides rice, Cambodia exports many key agricultural products, including fresh and dried cassava, cashew nuts, fresh mangoes, fresh bananas, corn and longans. In the first nine months, Cambodia exported over 11 million tonnes of agricultural products, marking a 30.43 percent increase compared to the same period last year, and […]

Rice prices forecast to fall in 2025 marketing year

Broad decline in the world rice price points to India’s decision to lift rice export ban. Ryan Loy, Alvaro Durand-Morat At a Glance The 2025 planting season was marred by considerable challenges. Farmers in the Midsouth faced historic flooding in April that forced replanting across a significant portion of the Mississippi Delta. As Delta farmers […]