The Ministry of Industry and Trade takes action against non-compliant traders in the Mekong Delta region. The Ministry of Industry and Trade in Vietnam has taken significant steps to regulate the rice export market, following a thorough inspection of 44 rice export traders across six provinces in the Mekong Delta. This initiative, aimed at ensuring […]
Unloading of the rice has started after sample testing. UNB A vessel carrying 20,000 tons of rice from Vietnam arrived at Chittagong Port. The rice was brought under a government-to-government (G2G) agreement signed on February 3, 2025. Bangladesh had contracted to import a total of 100,000 tons of non-parboiled rice from Vietnam. All shipments under […]
Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman said Indonesia cannot export rice to Malaysia to maintain domestic rice stocks.Divya Karyza The Jakarta Post JAKARTA – The government has turned down a request for rice from Malaysia, with Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman explaining that Indonesia cannot export the grain at this time as it seeks to maintain […]
ARTICLE BY: Staff Reporter. Record rice imports last year underscore a growing reliance on foreign countries to cover basic food needs in Mozambique. Data from the annual statistical report by the Bank of Mozambique (BdM) – cited by local news website Dossiers & Factos – shows that the country spent US$441 million on rice imports […]
Reuters. HAMBURG: Bangladesh’s state grains buyer is believed to have to purchased about 50,000 metric tons of rice in an international tender which closed on March 27, traders said on Friday. Traders said the purchase was made at an estimated $416.44 a metric ton CIF liner out, which was the lowest price offered in the […]
Vibhor Mohan The US has delayed proposed tariffs on Indian basmati rice imports for 90 days, offering relief to exporters and allowing existing shipments to proceed smoothly. This postponement provides a critical window for finalizing deals and streamlining logistics before the new crop arrives. In a relief for the Indian basmati rice industry, the US […]
The 2024/25 U.S. rice outlook indicates slightly reduced supplies, increased domestic use, and decreased exports, resulting in lower ending stocks. Medium- and short-grain imports dropped due to slower purchases by Puerto Rico. Domestic use hit a record high, while long-grain exports saw continued weakness. Conversely, medium- and short-grain exports to Northeast Asia showed strength. On […]
By LDN Guest Post Rice is more than just a staple food—it’s a vital component of global food security, cultural identity, and economic trade. As one of the most widely consumed grains in the world, rice feeds more than half of the global population. Behind this massive consumption lies an intricate network of production and […]
By Thanh Thanh, Minh Hue The Vietnamese rice industry is grappling with a dilemma: whether to expand its export markets despite the risk of insufficient domestic supply, or to refrain from expanding, which could lead to price pressure, according to insiders. At a seminar titled “Positioning Vietnamese Rice in the New Era,” organized by the […]
DINAJPUR, April 7, 2025 (BSS) – A total of 5,447 tonnes of rice were imported from India through the Hili Land Port in Dinajpur on Sunday. A total of 126 trucks carrying the rice entered Bangladesh from India through the Hili land port on Sunday and the amount of rice imports will increase further in […]
