Japan may expand its tariff‑free rice import quota—currently 770,000 t, with U.S. rice making up 45%—to cool prices that have doubled since last...
Japan is considering increasing U.S. rice imports to gain leverage in tariff negotiations, despite likely pushback from farmers and ruling party politicians....
Mozambique spent a record $441 million on rice imports in 2024, up nearly 39% from 2023, as domestic production fell 34% amid...
A sharp rise in rice prices in Japan has led to increased imports of cheaper foreign rice. Retailers like Aeon are now...
In Q1 2025, Vietnam exported 2.2 million tons of rice worth USD 1.14 billion—a 0.6% volume rise but 19.7% value drop. Export...
In fiscal 2024, Japan's private rice imports surged to a record 991 tons by January's end, driven by domestic shortages and soaring...
The Philippines' rice imports in early 2025 have significantly decreased, with 641,000 metric tons imported as of March 13, compared to nearly...
Philippine rice imports dropped nearly 50% in Q1 2025, with 641,000 metric tons imported by March 13, compared to 1.2 million metric...
Private imports of overseas rice have surged due to domestic shortages, with rice import applications reaching a record 991 tons by January...