All posts tagged "Japan"
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110Rice News in EnglishJapan’s rice stockpiles projected to grow
Japan’s 2026 staple rice harvest is forecast at just over 7.4 million tonnes, down more than 60,000 tonnes year-on-year due to prolonged...
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134Rice News in EnglishJapan’s 2026 Rice Harvest Projected to Fall 1 Pct
Japan’s 2026 rice harvest is forecast at 7.406 million tonnes, down 1% from 7.468 million tonnes in 2025, despite concerns over prolonged...
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167Maize News in EnglishRising rice supplies in Japan could curb wheat and corn demand
Japan’s rice production is forecast to rise to 7.37 million tonnes in 2026/27, while consumption is projected to increase 7% to 7.9...
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93Wheat News in EnglishHigher freight costs weaken US wheat competitiveness in Japan
US wheat shipping costs to Japan increased across major routes in Q2 2026, with Gulf costs rising up to 25% year-on-year and...
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392Rice News in EnglishJapan’s Rice Prices Drop Below ¥3,000 for First Time in Two Years
Japan’s average price for a 5-kilogram bag of rice dropped to 2,971 yen from September 7 to 13, falling below 3,000 yen...
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237Rice News in EnglishJapan veers from rice shortage to glut, dealing blow to farmers
Japan’s rice market has shifted from shortages to oversupply, pushing supermarket prices to a two-year low and reducing farmer incomes. Farmers face...
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134Wheat News in EnglishUS wheat sales and shipments decline in mid-September
US new-crop wheat export sales fell 18% week-on-week to 267,600 tonnes in the week ended September 17, while shipments declined 23% to...
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218Rice News in EnglishJapan starts 1st rice buyback to replenish reserves
Japan has begun buying back 210,000 tonnes of rice to rebuild government reserves after emergency releases in 2025 depleted stockpiles. The move...
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147Edible Oil News in EnglishCertified sustainable palm oil already accounts for 20% of the global market
Global certified sustainable palm oil (CSPO) sales reached 16.2 million tonnes in 2025, covering 20% of supply, while RSPO members have capacity...
