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Senegal’s rice production growth fails to curb rising import dependence

With needs reaching 2.2 million tonnes, imports mainly from Asia and particularly India, have made it possible to satisfy consumers’ appetite. SENEGAL – Senegal’s rice sector has recorded remarkable progress over the past decade, but despite significant gains in domestic output, the country’s dependence on imports continues to widen. Official figures from the National Agency […]

Indonesia projects 3.5M ton rice surplus in 2025, no imports needed

Jakarta (ANTARA) – Deputy Agriculture Minister Sudaryono confirmed that national rice production in 2025 is projected to record a surplus of 3.5 million tons, ensuring sufficient domestic supply without the need for imports until the end of the year. “According to data from Statistics Indonesia (BPS), by the end of December 2025, rice production is […]

Vietnam’s rice exports remain stable despite import pauses by Philippines, Indonesia

By VNA Vietnam’s rice exports are unlikely to be significantly affected in the short term, said acting Minister of Agriculture and Environment Tran Duc Thang following reports that the Philippines and Indonesia have temporarily suspended rice imports since early September. The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE) will report to the Prime Minister, seeking directives […]

Vietnamese rice exports stall as Philippines bans imports

By Thi Ha Rice traders are keeping their purchases from farmers to a minimum after the Philippines, a key market, suspended all imports. Hang, a trader in the Mekong Delta Province of An Giang, a major rice-growing area, bought only a few tons last week compared to the usual hundreds of tons. Exporters are also […]

Indonesia projects 3.5M ton rice surplus in 2025, no imports needed

Jakarta (ANTARA) – Deputy Agriculture Minister Sudaryono confirmed that national rice production in 2025 is projected to record a surplus of 3.5 million tons, ensuring sufficient domestic supply without the need for imports until the end of the year. “According to data from Statistics Indonesia (BPS), by the end of December 2025, rice production is […]

Market diversification needed to further boost rice export: official

Vietnam’s rice industry has the capacity to maintain export targets, but businesses need to actively expand markets and reduce dependence on a few major partners to build a more sustainable foundation for growth, said Nguyen Anh Son, Director of the Import-Export Department under the Ministry of Industry and Trade. Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam’s rice industry […]

Rice under pressure as Việt Nam tackles Philippine pause

The MoIT requested that the People’s Committees of provinces and cities review and promptly compile information and feedback from the business community regarding any difficulties or obstacles arising, in order to report and propose appropriate solutions. HÀ NỘI — With the Philippines hitting pause on imports of Vietnamese rice for 60 days from September 1, […]

Indonesia confirms no rice imports until end of 2025

Palembang, S Sumatra (ANTARA) – Minister of Agriculture Andi Amran Sulaiman reaffirmed that Indonesia will not import rice until the end of 2025. In an interview held on Friday, Sulaiman stated that over the past two years, the government had regularly imported rice to strengthen national reserves. However, Indonesia has not imported rice this year […]

Rice prices maintain downward trend in Ctg wholesale markets

BSS Traders report that the recent approval of rice imports from India through land ports has caused an oversupply in the market, leading to a decrease in prices. Prices for four types of rice have dropped by Tk 5 to Tk 8 per kg. After three months of price volatility, rice prices in major wholesale […]

Rice importers expected to pass on costs if ordered to maintain reserves

THE Department of Agriculture’s (DA) proposal to require private importers to share the responsibility of maintaining the country’s rice reserves could send retail prices higher, a farmers’ group warned. Federation of Free Farmers National Manager Raul Q. Montemayor said importers will likely charge consumers for the expense of maintaining extra inventory. “If importers shoulder the […]