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Thailand’s rice exports fall for 10th month, domestic prices drop by 200 baht per tonne

Thailand’s rice exports drop 16.9% in August, with domestic prices falling by 200 baht per tonne. Exports to key markets like the US and South Africa decline. The Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO) of the Ministry of Commerce on Thursday reported that Thailand’s rice exports in August 2025 totalled 739,497 tonnes, a 16.9% decrease […]

Indigenous farmers busy harvesting jhum paddy

By Rangamati Correspondent As in previous years, the indigenous communities across the three hill districts of Rangamati, Bandarban, and Khagrachari have once again immersed themselves in the traditional harvest of jhum rice. The golden paddy fields that blanket the hills signal that the peak season for jhum harvesting has arrived. Farmers, elated by an excellent […]

Basmati rice dispute clouds India–EU free trade talks

Source: Policy Circle Basmati rice dispute: The free trade agreement between India and the European Union, under negotiation for years, has entered an unexpected quagmire. The stumbling block is not tariffs on automobiles or pharmaceuticals, but basmati rice. Both India and Pakistan claim exclusive rights to the “basmati” designation, a dispute that has spilled into […]

India to impose ₹8 a tonne fee to register non-basmati rice exports

Three industry associations support the move, hope it will yield tangible results By Prabhudatta Mishra After introducing mandatory registration of contracts for export of non-basmati rice, the Indian government has decided to levy a token fee of ₹8 per tonne to promote the staple cereal as an India brand. Currently, several varieties are exported in […]

Thai rice prices fall to 9-year low on weak demand

Reuters BENGALURU, HANOI, MUMBAI, BANGKOK AND DHAKA: Thai rice export prices fell to their lowest in nearly nine years this week weighed down by sluggish demand, while Indian prices held steady after hitting a three-year low in the previous week. Thailand’s 5percent broken rice was quoted at USD350 per tonne, its lowest level since November […]

Rice exports to China surge nearly 70%

Growth reflects Pakistan’s expanding presence in China’s food market, strengthening agri-cooperation. China Economic Net BEIJING: Pakistan’s rice exports to China recorded robust growth in the first eight months of 2025, rising around 70% year-on-year, according to data from the General Administration of Customs of China. From January to August, Pakistan exported rice worth $44.31 million […]

India’s new rice export rules may slow imports to Bangladesh

Amanur Aman, Kushtia India has introduced new regulations for rice exports to Bangladesh, raising concerns that imports may slow and prices could rise in the domestic market. The Foreign Trade Wing of India issued the directive on Wednesday, which came into effect on Thursday. Under the new rules, exporters of non-Basmati rice must register their […]

India expects record rice harvest and stronger role in global markets this year

India is expected to achieve a record rice harvest this year, with forecasts pointing to strong yields that could further strengthen the country’s position as one of the world’s leading grain producers, as reported by ANI, a partner of TV BRICS. Currently, India is projected to produce more than 145 million metric tonnes of rice […]

India: Rice exports from west coast ports surge but eastern terminals see subdued activity

While India continues to dominate the global rice export market, a significant shift in trade patterns is underway, creating a stark contrast between the country’s two coastlines. Exporters are increasingly redirecting their cargo to efficient west coast ports such as Kandla (+33% growth y-o-y in January-August 2025) and the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (+31%), leading […]