Rice News in English
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162Pakistani rice loses edge to India
Pakistan’s commerce minister said rice exporters will receive Export Development Fund support to improve price competitiveness, warning unsold stocks could hurt farmers....
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225Thailand’s 2025 rice exports top target at 7.9m tonnes
Thailand exported 7.9 million tonnes of rice in 2025, exceeding its 7.5 million tonne target, supported by strong parboiled and jasmine rice...
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179Pakistan, Indonesia eye expanded rice trade and agricultural cooperation
Pakistan and Indonesia agreed to deepen cooperation in trade and investment, with emphasis on agriculture and food security. Talks focused on rice...
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191Hili exporters welcome Bangladesh’s decision to import rice from India
Bangladesh has approved importing 200,000 tonnes of rice from India to curb rising prices, raising total approved imports to 800,000 tonnes. Exporters...
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524Pakistan emerges as World’s third-largest rice exporter, marking a strong start to 2026
Pakistan began 2026 strongly, overtaking Vietnam to become the world’s third-largest rice exporter in December 2025. A 14% monthly rise, led by...
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227Thailand : DFT clarifies farmer groups can export rice without huge stocks
Thailand’s Department of Foreign Trade (DFT) clarified that farmer groups and cooperatives can export boxed or packaged milled rice without maintaining stockpiles....
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224Soaring price, shifting policies deepen woes for Japanese rice farmers
Japanese rice farmers are under pressure from volatile prices and shifting government policies. With average prices at 4,267 yen per 5 kg,...
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183Record stock of rice with government leaves doors open for direct sales to consumers
As of January 1, 2026, India’s Central Pool holds record paddy and rice stocks, totaling 679.32 lakh tonnes—far exceeding buffer norms. With...
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130Basmati boom propels Pakistan past Vietnam
Pakistan’s rice exports rebounded strongly in December 2025, rising 14% month-on-month to 489,000 tonnes, driven by a 50% surge in Basmati shipments....
