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Rice exporters eye opportunities to expand market at German trade fair

Chea Vanyuth / Khmer Times Synopsis: The objective of participating in the International Foods Industry Trade Fair – ANUGA 2025 in Cologne, Germany, is to contribute to the market diversification strategy. A dozen of Cambodia’s leading rice exporters are set to participate in the International Foods Industry Trade Fair – ANUGA 2025, taking place in […]

EU recognition of Pakistan’s Sindh rice as basmati poses setback for India

The European Union has recognised long-grain aromatic rice from Pakistan’s Sindh province as basmati, granting import approval. This decision is a setback for India, weakening its claims and benefiting Pakistan in the global basmati recognition battle. The move poses both economic and strategic concerns for India’s rice industry, impacting exports and international market positioning.

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 […]

Ministry of Industry and Trade acts to stabilize rice market

SGGP The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has issued a directive to stabilize the domestic rice market and boost exports. The new measures focus on a multi-pronged approach involving international negotiations, market monitoring, and brand promotion. The MoIT has tasked several departments with specific roles in this effort: In addition to these government actions, […]

Pakistan’s rice exports fall 32% in July–August, overall food exports down 23%

Source: Profit by Pakistan Today. Rice exports from Pakistan were recorded at 545,403 metric tons during the first two months (July-August) of the current financial year, as compared to 616,744 metric tons exported during the same period last year. During the period from July to August 2025, the country earned $314.388 million from rice exports, […]

Turkey Repeals Retaliatory Tariffs on U.S. Rice

ANKARA, TURKEY – Earlier today, Presidential Decision 10435 was published in Turkey’s Official Gazette repealing the 2018 decision to impose retaliatory duties on certain imported goods – including rice – from the United States. Effective this week, the repeal comes ahead of President Trump and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan meeting at the White House, […]

Policy gaps, crackdowns squeeze Indonesian rice millers as prices soar

Industry experts say the situation is compounded by the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) continuing to stockpile the staple food at higher prices and the government stepping up enforcement against illegal rice mixing. Maudey Khalisha – The Jakarta Post JAKARTA – Local rice millers have been under pressure due to the narrowing gap between the government’s […]

‘Rice importers may leverage prices once import ban is lifted’

Jasper Emmanuel Arcalas – The Philippine Star MANILA, Philippines — Rice importers will have the leverage to delay purchases and even buy at a bargain once the country’s rice import ban is lifted as global prices remain soft due to a supply glut, the International Rice Research Institute said. In a market brief, IRRI senior […]

Cambodia’s rice exports on track to hit record highs this year

Chea Vanyuth and Sum Manet / Khmer Times Synopsis: The optimistic forecast comes on the heels of strong export performance in the first eight months of the year, placing Cambodia well within reach of its ambitious year-end target. Cambodia is on track to export more than 700,000 tonnes of milled rice by the end of […]

MRF urges members to keep buying rice

Nyein Nyein The Myanmar Rice Federation (MRF) asked member exporting companies to continue buying rice and paddy and to send a weekly inventory list to the MRF.The harvest season of early matured paddy has started this year. Yet, demand for rice and paddy is declining, raising farmers’ concerns. The statement of the federation analyzed possible […]