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Indonesia bans import of 12 products including sugar and rice, impacting some Thai exports

Indonesia has imposed a new import ban effective January 1, 2026, affecting 12 product categories, including sugar and rice—key Thai exports. While...

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Sugar News in English

Kenya : Sugar prices to remain stable despite shortfall in production – board

Kenya’s Sugar Board says sugar prices will remain stable despite a 25% production drop in 2025 to 613,000 tonnes. Supply is supported...

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Sugar News in English

Kenya : No need to panic! State assures of stable sugar prices despite production decline

Kenya Sugar Board assured stable sugar prices despite a 25% drop in 2025 production to 613,000 MT. Output declined due to reforms,...

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Maize News in English

Kenya : For farmers still holding maize! Cereals board raises price to Sh4,000

Kenyan maize farmers welcomed NCPB’s new buying price of Sh4,000 per 90 kg bag, offering relief after last season’s low prices. Experts...

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Rice News in English

Indonesia achieves rice self-sufficiency: Prabowo

Indonesia has officially achieved rice self-sufficiency as of December 31, 2025, President Prabowo Subianto announced, noting the target was met three years...

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Sugar News in English

Kenya opens its market to duty-free sugar imports

Kenya’s exit from the 24-year COMESA sugar safeguard opens the market to more duty-free imports, likely easing sugar prices. The Sugar Board...

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Rice News in English

Vietnam 2025 rice exports seen falling 11.5% on Philippines import ban

Vietnam’s rice exports are expected to drop 11.5 per cent to eight million tonnes in 2025 as shipments to the Philippines stopped...

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Sugar News in English

MSM Malaysia says low raw sugar prices bolster 2026 prospects

MSM Malaysia expects improved prospects in 2026 supported by lower global raw sugar prices, though challenges persist this year. Domestic demand is...