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Thai rice exports in 2025 struggling, downward target revision ahead

BANGKOK: Thai rice exports in the first quarter of 2025 totaled 2.1 million tonnes, a decrease of about 30 per cent. Following this sharp decline, there are plans to revise the 2025 export target downward. Thailand’s rice exports in 2024 reached 9.95 million tonnes, a 13 per cent increase and the highest in six years […]

Agriculture as Our Foundation, Quality as Our Priority — Taiwan Premium Rice Enterprise Ltd. Unveils the Purity, Authentic Taste, and Strength of Taiwanese Rice

Business Wire. TAIPEI, Taiwan Taiwan Premium Rice Enterprise Ltd. has once again partnered with the renowned Japanese trading company Kanematsu Corporation, to bring premium Taiwan rice to the Japanese market—a market renowned for its high standards in both quality and origin. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the global export of Taiwan’s agricultural products […]

Farmers advised against unnecessary spraying rice crop

SIALKOT, Apr 23 (APP):A training session for pesticide dealers was organised at the office of the Agriculture Department Sialkot, under the supervision of Director Agriculture (Plant Protection) Pest Warning and Quality Control Pesticides Dr. Maqsood Ahmed. Addressing the training session, Director Agriculture (Plant Protection) Pest Warning and Quality Control Pesticides Dr Maqsood Ahmed said that […]

Pakistan’s rice sector defy challenges, poised for record exports despite India’s return

Overall rice exports rise by 21.78%, set to surpass 773,000 tonnes in FY25; Basmati exports dominate EU and UK markets, capturing 67% share. By Monitoring Desk Pakistan’s rice exports surged by 21.78% in the first nine months of fiscal year 2024-25 (July-March), with total exports surpassing 773,000 tonnes from the previous year, according to the […]

Japan considers increasing imports of soybeans and rice from the US

Source: OleoScope Japan is considering boosting imports of soybeans and rice as a trade concession in talks with the United States over President Donald Trump’s massive tariffs, Reuters reports. As Trump’s trade aggression has roiled markets and fueled fears of a recession, Japan is seeking to roll back “retaliatory” tariffs and other duties imposed on […]

Nigeria’s rice prices to drop as glut hit global market

Feyishola Jaiyesimi & Faith Donatus Nigerians may see relief in the prices of foreign parboiled rice on the back of a global glut occurring in major producing countries. This expected drop is largely due to a rice glut in India — world’s largest producer of the grain – which has bolstered global stockpiles for the […]

Vietnamese rice regains position as most expensive rice globally.

VOV.VN – After a period of experiencing a plunge and reaching a bottom, Vietnamese rice has regained its tag as the most expensive rice in the world, according to the Vietnam Food Association (VFA). Currently, Vietnamese 5%, 25%, and 100% broken rice grains are being traded at US$396 and US$368 and US$317 per tonne, respectively. […]

Govt halts rice imports from India thru Benapole Port

TBS Report The government, on 17 November 2024, allowed 92 importers to bring rice from the neighbouring country to keep the prices of the staple food in the country’s market stable. The interim government has halted rice imports from India through the Benapole Land Port. “Rice import through Benapole Port has been stopped since Tuesday […]

Telangana looks to explore newer export markets for its rice 

Looks at avenues to liquidate annual rice surplus of 50-60 lakh tonnes. By KV Kurmanath After successfully piloting 12,500 tonnes of rice export to the Philippines last month, the Telangana Government now sees a bigger export opportunity. While expanding its export opportunity to the Philippines to 10 lakh tonnes, the State is exploring markets such […]

Saudi Arabia Looks to Cambodia to Diversify Rice Imports

Story by Bandar al-Mosalam Riyadh: In a strategic move to diversify its food import sources and stabilize domestic markets, Saudi Arabia is encouraging the private sector to begin importing rice from Cambodia. The initiative, Asharq Al-Awsat has learned, is part of broader government efforts to expand the availability of high-quality rice alongside existing imports from […]