Japan to resume rice purchases for stockpiling
Japan’s ministry plans to purchase 210,000 tons of unpolished rice to replenish stocks, which have fallen to about 300,000 tons from roughly one million tons. It may also buy back 590,000 tons released earlier. The 2026 rice production estimate is expected at 7.11 million tons, down 370,000 tons from 2025.
The ministry intends to buy 210,000 tons of unpolished rice.
The government has been releasing rice from its stockpiling since March this year to cope with the shortage, reducing the stocks to about 300,000 tons, compared with some one million tons, a level deemed appropriate.
The ministry is also considering buying back the released rice, totaling about 590,000 tons, over the next few years.
The ministry is working on an estimate for the production of rice to be harvested in 2026 for consumption as staple food.
The estimate will likely be set at 7.11 million tons, down by 370,000 tons from 7.48 million tons projected for 2025 when a sizable production increase is projected.
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Source : Tuoi Tre News
