All posts tagged "rice imports"
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80Rice News in EnglishNigeria spends N51bn on rice imports in one year
Rising rice imports are weakening Nigeria’s domestic rice industry, making local production uncompetitive due to high costs. Over 90 rice mills have...
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78Rice News in EnglishPhilippines : Rice imports jump to 820,000 MT at end-February despite curbs
The Philippines imported over 820,000 tonnes of rice in January–February, up 49% year on year and exceeding the government’s request to limit...
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198Rice News in EnglishPhilippines resumes Vietnamese rice imports after four-month pause
After a four-month pause, the Philippines has resumed rice imports from Vietnam, its largest supplier. Imports in 2026 are projected at 3.6...
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290Rice News in EnglishKenya court clears duty-free rice imports as government moves to stabilise supply, support local producers
Kenya’s High Court allowed duty-free import of 254,000 tonnes of rice in 2026 to bridge supply gaps, ordering government to mop up...
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Philippines plans higher rice imports to stabilise supply
The Philippines plans to import 300,000 tonnes of rice in February 2026 to stabilise supply after a production shortfall. Vietnam remains the...
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299Rice News in EnglishNepal : Rice and paddy imports exceed Rs 20.38 billion in six months
Nepal spent Rs 20.386 billion on rice and paddy imports in the first half of FY 2025/26, up 6.73% year-on-year. Despite higher...
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196Rice News in EnglishPhilippines : DA eyes 300K MT rice imports as stakeholders vow support for farmers
The Philippines’ DA is considering importing 300,000 MT of rice in February to stabilize supply and prices, while securing commitments from millers...
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Philippines : Rice imports down to 3.37 million MT in 2025
The Philippines imported 3.37 million MT of rice in 2025, down 30% from 2024, following a four-month suspension to protect local farmers....
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Kenya : Food insecurity fears grow as rice imports face legal challenge
Kenya faces a worsening rice shortage as droughts cut yields and a legal dispute threatens duty-free imports. Domestic production is only 110,000 MT...
