Exporters brace for impact as tariffs threaten livelihoods and market share. Chandigarh: A steep 26% import tariff imposed by the US on Indian basmati rice has sent ripples through Punjab’s rice industry, threatening to slash exporter margins, destabilize procurement prices for farmers, and shift American buyers toward cheaper alternatives such as Pakistan. The sudden hike, […]
By John Reidy DHAKA, BANGLADESH — Milled rice production from Bangladesh’s three distinct growing seasons is forecast to reach 37.55 million tonnes in marketing year 2025-26, up 2.6% from the previous year’s estimated 36.6 million tonnes for the country’s largest grain crop, according to a report from the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) of the US […]
Rising tariffs and falling prices threaten the rice industries in Thailand and Vietnam. As global rice markets fluctuate, both Thailand and Vietnam are navigating significant challenges in their rice export sectors. The recent announcement of a 36% import tariff on Thai rice by the U.S. government has raised alarms among exporters, particularly concerning the competitiveness […]
Reuters Prices of rice shipped from Thailand declined to an over three-year low this week due to U.S. President Donald Trump’s move to impose import tariffs and an existing market surplus, while India’s export prices neared a two-year low on subdued demand. A flat 26% tariff was imposed on all goods being exported by India […]
In MY2024-25, the total harvested area was recorded at 11.4 million hectares, with production at 36.6 million tonnes.ANM Mohibub Uz Zaman The country is poised for a substantial rise in rice production during the upcoming Marketing Year (May-April) 2025-26, as favourable weather conditions, expanded cultivation areas, and robust government support converge to boost output amid […]
The Yomiuri Shimbun Rice inventories at the end of January increased by 190,000 tons from the previous year, according to the latest inventory survey results released by the agricultural ministry on Monday. The Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Ministry’s survey found there has been a widespread move among producers, wholesalers, retailers and business operators of ready-made […]
By GMA Integrated News The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Monday implemented the P45 per kilo maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) for imported rice. According to Darlene Cay’s “24 Oras” report, the DA said the new MSRP will be retained for the next two months, which was lowered from its previous P49 price per kilo. […]
BILYONARYO.COM By Eileen Mencias The National Food Authority (NFA) has failed to maintain its mandated 15-day rice buffer stock and procure sufficient palay from farmers, leaving them vulnerable to traders who have driven prices down to ₱14 per kilo this year. The Department of Agriculture (DA) said NFA’s palay inventory stood at 399,701 metric tons […]
By DA NFA The National Food Authority (NFA), a government agency under the Department of Agriculture, made significant strides in 2024, achieving its highest rice buffer stocks in years, improving its operations, and significantly reducing its deficit despite facing challenges stemming from a leadership change and an ongoing Ombudsman investigation. In the wake of an […]
Reuters BENGALURU/MUMBAI/ BANGKOK/HANOI AND BANGLADESH: Indian rice prices fell this week to their lowest level since June 2023 on sluggish demand and ample supplies, while Thai rice export prices held steady near an over two-year low. India’s 5% broken parboiled variety was quoted at $395-$401 per tonne, down from the last week’s $403-$410. “Buyers are […]
