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India climbs the Great Wall to emerge as world’s top rice producer

At over 149 million tonnes, production is estimated higher than China’s 144.62 mt. By Prabhudatta Mishra. This is another new normal from India. It has emerged as the world’s largest producer of rice, with its output in the 2024-25 season to June estimated at over 149 million tonnes (mt). India has been able to achieve […]

Rice imports near 600,000 MT to boost local supply

Philippine Daily Inquirer. MANILA, Philippines — Rice imports are nearing 600,000 metric tons, helping boost local consumption. According to the Bureau of Plant Industry, 579,055.81 metric tons had arrived as of March 6. The majority of shipments came from Vietnam at 76 percent, or 440,207.42 MT, continuing to be the Philippines’ leading source of incoming […]

9-month rice imports hit all-time high

By Thi Ha Vietnam, the third largest rice exporter after Thailand and India, saw its rice imports skyrocket by 57%, hitting nearly $1 billion in the first nine months of this year, establishing a new record. Industry insiders say that as farmers focus on cultivating higher-value rice varieties for export, local companies have ramped up […]