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Cambodia exported 412,023 tonnes of milled rice in the first eight months of this year, with a revenue of $305 million, the Cambodia Rice Federation said in a news release on Thursday.

The price of rice was even higher in August 2024 compared to January 2024 when 35% tariff for imports was in effect, said agricultural groups on Friday.

The Nigerian government has begun the sale of 30,000 metric tonnes of milled rice to Nigerians

Vietnam has strengthened its position as a global rice exporter as surging prices and volumes propel the country towards a projected record-breaking eight million tonnes of exports in 2024.

The inflation rate for rice slowed down in August due to the combined base effects and impact of reduced tariff rates for the imported grain during the period, data released by the Philippines Statistics Authority (PSA) on Thursday showed.

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia's National Food Agency (Bapanas) is targeting to increase government rice reserves to two million tons by the end of 2024, considering that rice demand is projected to rise ahead of the regional elections in November.

MANILA, Philippines — Rice imports are starting to pick up steam, with arrivals reaching almost half a million metric tons nearly two months after the government reduced tariffs to 15 percent.

For Export of 40,000 MT of 100% broken Non-Basmati White Rice to Senegal upto Dakar Port seaport on CIF (LO) basis

JAKARTA, Aug 30 (Reuters) -Indonesia seeks to import another 900,000 metric tons of rice until the end of this year amid expectations of lower output anddelayed planting season, the country’s food procurement company Bulog said on Friday.

THE DEPARTMENT of Agriculture said that it would not yet recommend raising tariffs on imported rice since retail prices have not gone down.

This is seen as a big change in the policy as the government had banned the use of rice for making ethanol last year

With Indian rice no longer significantly cheaper, buyers seek other options

New Delhi: The Indian government is looking at relaxing its year-old export ban on non-basmati white rice amid surplus stock and a significant surge in paddy sowing, said union minister for consumer affairs, food and public distribution Pralhad Joshi. The ban, which took effect on 20 July 2023, was brought in to ensure the country had sufficient stock for domestic consumption and to cool prices.

Rice shelves in some stores emptied, or stocks were rationed after a government warning this month—since lifted—of a possible "megaquake", as well as several typhoons and the annual Obon holiday

It may take a little longer before Filipinos can feel the impact of the executive order lowering the tariff on rice imports on retail prices, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said on Wednesday.

Forbes India presents a weekly series Rain Watch where we simplify rainfall status, water reservoir levels and sowing pattern of kharif crops data analysis by Barclays. This is an overview of July 13-19

Bulog Tender for 350TMT WR 5%