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19 / 11 / 2018
#Brazil: #Rice farmers switch to cultivating shrimp as the salinity level of reservoir water increases due to perio… https://t.co/0pLFPSp3F6
19 / 11 / 2018
#Nigeria: Federal Government approves NGN 60 billion (US $165 million) of funding to boost #rice production https://t.co/OWFzp70esQ
19 / 11 / 2018
#Iran exports #rice to #Canada and #Europe for first time since 1979 (It.) https://t.co/ddCj0M4oKK
19 / 11 / 2018
#Cambodia: Amru #Rice to purchase 50,000 MTS of locally produced #paddy, worth US $17 million https://t.co/SvmxUyMJwm
19 / 11 / 2018
#India: Sundargarh #paddy procurement target set at 130,000 MTS https://t.co/RFwYin0Fba
19 / 11 / 2018
19 November 2018
There is a firm undertone to the Pakistani market due to improved demand; 5% and 100% broken WR and PB 5% STX are...
19 / 11 / 2018
Bangladesh procurement update
According to local reports, the Bangladeshi government is expecting to procure 600,000 MTS of locally produced milled rice from the Aman (off-season) crop at a price of BDT 36 per kg (US $432.56 PMT)...
19 / 11 / 2018
Philippines’ NFA G2P import arrivals update
According to the Philippines’ National Food Authority (NFA), Thai Capital Crops’ 18,000 MT award in the NFA’s 18 October government-to-private tender for 250,000 MTS of 25% broken white rice...
19 / 11 / 2018
#Spain: 2018 Andalusian #paddy production forecast at 350,000 MTS, up by 3.6% year-on-year (Sp.) https://t.co/6JaXf67pfP
19 / 11 / 2018
#Vietnam: General Department of State Reserve develops method of storing #paddy for up to 12 months longer (Vn.) https://t.co/oB80IXIC90
19 / 11 / 2018
#Philippines: Senator says that #rice tariffication bill favours farmers https://t.co/B09zpKXwuA
19 / 11 / 2018
#Philippines: NFA to release new guidelines on private #rice imports https://t.co/mABVDJxzax
19 / 11 / 2018
#Bangladesh: #IRRI expresses concern over slow annual growth of #rice production https://t.co/8fFFAr8FUI
19 / 11 / 2018
India Basmati production update
The Agricultural and Processed Food Exports Development Authority has estimated India’s 2018 Kharif crop planted area at 38.5 million hectares, down by 2.54% year-on-year. Basmati planting in...
19 / 11 / 2018
Pakistan exports update
Pakistani milled rice exports in October 2018 decreased by 20.2% year-on-year but increased by 54.4% month-on-month to 240,161 MTS, according to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics. Of this total,...
19 / 11 / 2018
El Salvador update
The FAO has forecast El Salvador's 2018 paddy production at 25,000 MTS, down by 3.85% year-on-year and 26.5% below the five-year average. Planting of the main season crop concluded in June 2018 for...
16 / 11 / 2018
#LRI Report Published! #China's COFCO and #Malaysia's Bernas purchase a total of approximately 160,000 MTS of #Thai… https://t.co/5Az4E5Z1ec
16 / 11 / 2018
#Philippines: Senate president wants proceeds from #rice import tariffs to go towards improvement of infrastructure… https://t.co/NDeGcLYpdc
16 / 11 / 2018
India water supply update
Water levels in India’s 91 major reservoirs totalled 103.7 billion cubic metres as of 15 November, according to the Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation. This...
16 / 11 / 2018
Blockchain project in #Cambodia helps farmers sell organic rice https://t.co/Os0YtTJoPN
16 / 11 / 2018
16 November 2018
Thai WR prices are all assessed down as exporters are willing to accept lower bids to conclude fresh trade, with 5% and...
16 / 11 / 2018
Cambodia update
The FAO has forecast Cambodian 2018 paddy production at 10.7 million MTS, up by 1.73% year-on-year and 10.3% above the five-year average. Harvesting of the main crop began in September, with the bulk...
16 / 11 / 2018
Paraguay exports update
According to the Paraguayan Chamber of Rice, Paraguayan exports in October 2018 totalled 49,764 MTS, down by 2.79% month-on-month. Of this volume, white rice comprised 28,410 MTS (-20%), brown rice...
16 / 11 / 2018
#Ghana: #Rice farmers urge government to roll out insurance covers and subsidise loans to boost production https://t.co/C2840z2Wkc
16 / 11 / 2018
#Nigeria expected to import the largest volume of milled #rice in 2019 (up by 13% year-on-year to 3.4 million MTS),… https://t.co/0qpE5dIO1F
16 / 11 / 2018
#India: Total of 21.6 million MTS of Kharif crop #paddy has been procured in Punjab and Haryana as of Tuesday https://t.co/Y7Ydq5wEsf
16 / 11 / 2018
#Cambodia's total #rice exports declined by 13.2% between Jan. - Oct. 2018 https://t.co/8V3atpoCD9
16 / 11 / 2018
#Philippines: Senate approves bill to lift restrictions on #rice imports to address rising inflation https://t.co/J8MEY4W9dB
16 / 11 / 2018
Thailand
The Thai white rice market was supported by sales to China’s COFCO and Malaysia’s Bernas. COFCO purchased 100,000...
16 / 11 / 2018
Vietnam
The Philippines’ National Food Authority (NFA) made no awards in its 13 November government-to-government (G2G)...
16 / 11 / 2018
Pakistan
There was a firm undertone to the Pakistani IRRI-6 market following an increase in domestic prices and in anticipation...
16 / 11 / 2018
U.S.A.
There was a soft undertone to the white rice and paddy market in the South. While strong domestic demand for white rice...
16 / 11 / 2018
South America
The Brazilian whole grain rice market continued to have a soft undertone as the average price of domestic paddy...
16 / 11 / 2018
India
The Indian market re-opened with a firm undertone following Diwali celebrations last week. Despite new crop paddy...
16 / 11 / 2018
Other Countries
Italian rice prices were generally stable as farmers remain unwilling to lower their paddy offers, with market...
16 / 11 / 2018
Italy
Italian rice prices were generally stable as farmers remain unwilling to lower their paddy offers, with market...
16 / 11 / 2018
Myanmar
Myanmar rice prices were under pressure due to the ongoing weakness of the exchange rate, with the Kyat depreciating by...
16 / 11 / 2018
Other Countries
According to reports, Laos’ 2018 wet season paddy production is expected to total 3.2 million MTS, down by 8.57% from...
16 / 11 / 2018
Other Countries
Malaysia’s Bernas purchased approximately 60,000 MTS of Thai 5% broken white rice in a tender held on 13 - 14...
16 / 11 / 2018
Other Countries
Iran’s Government Trading Corporation will hold two tenders for a total of 60,000 MTS of Indian 1121 Parboiled...
16 / 11 / 2018
Other Countries
According to market participants, 2019 Australian rice production is expected to be ‘significantly lower’ than the...
16 / 11 / 2018
Other Countries
According to reports, global dry bulk freights declined to a seven-week low last week due to reduced demand for iron...
16 / 11 / 2018
Other Countries
South Korean 2018 milled rice production is estimated at 3.87 million MTS, down by 2.62% year-on-year and the lowest...
16 / 11 / 2018
Other Countries
The FAO has forecast Colombia’s 2018 paddy production at 2.46 million MTS, down by 9.45% year-on-year but 8.41% above...
16 / 11 / 2018
Other Countries
The Philippines’ National Food Authority (NFA) did not make any awards in its 13 November government-to-government...
16 / 11 / 2018
Other Countries
China’s COFCO purchased 100,000 MTS of Thai 5% broken white rice at a price of US $430 PMT FOB FCL under the...
16 / 11 / 2018
Other Countries
The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is planning to reduce oil production in 2019, according to...
16 / 11 / 2018
Egypt
According to market participants, Egypt’s General Authority for Supply Commodities (GASC) received offers for a total...
16 / 11 / 2018
Cambodia
Substantial Phka Malis demand from China and the E.U. continued this week. Buyers in the E.U. are hoping to purchase...
16 / 11 / 2018
Iran's GTC to hold two Indian 1121 Parboiled Basmati tenders
The LRI understands that Iran's Government Trading Corporation will hold two tenders for a total of 60,000 MTS of Indian 1121 Parboiled Basmati on 18 December 2018. The first 30,000 MTS will be...
15 / 11 / 2018
#India: Law that only permits #paddy planting between specified dates reduces #rice farmers' ability to clear paddy… https://t.co/1Z6NoM58gL
15 / 11 / 2018
#Uruguay: 2018/19 planted area contracted by 10% year-on-year, the smallest since the 1994/1995 crop (Sp.) https://t.co/Mw1jGkxBF2
15 / 11 / 2018
#Vietnam: Experts believe Mekong Delta #rice production requires more modern technologies and better cooperation be… https://t.co/6c8vsOJphw
15 / 11 / 2018
#Philippines: Senate expects #rice tariffication bill to create annual income of PHP 20 billion (US $379 million) f… https://t.co/XNmZYldq7q
15 / 11 / 2018
#Vietnam: Hapro signs #rice export contacts with #Malaysia and #USA worth up to $2.5 million (Fr.) https://t.co/67IxpPBUZZ
15 / 11 / 2018
15 November 2018
Thai 100% Grade B, 5%, 10% and 15% WR are all assessed up by US $2 PMT following sales of 5% WR to China’s COFCO and...
15 / 11 / 2018
Brazil: Rio Grande Port loading update
Two vessels were being loaded with rice in Rio Grande Port on 14 November. Hunan was loading 28,927 MTS destined for Venezuela and Rivelin was loading 15,000 MTS. An LDC vessel is expected to arrive...
15 / 11 / 2018
#Brazil: #Rice shipments from Rio Grande Port totalled 1.4 million MTS during January – October 2018, up by 60% yea… https://t.co/2RZXpdnAJC
15 / 11 / 2018
#Vietnam: Average export price of Japonica #rice reported at US $526 PMT during January – October 2018 (Vn.) https://t.co/aSCvOz1Tv9
15 / 11 / 2018
#Madagascar: Local price of Vary Gasy #paddy increased to MGA 1,855 per kg (US $512.62 PMT) as of 4 November (Fr.) https://t.co/7BvbhS0VuF
15 / 11 / 2018
#India: Punjab #paddy procurement estimated at 14.7 million MTS as of 13 November https://t.co/2R7S7g54f2
15 / 11 / 2018
#India: Pune District #paddy fields affected by insufficient rainfall and fungal diseases; planted area estimated a… https://t.co/VJ57ajTU3T
15 / 11 / 2018
KCCO announces domestic tender
The U.S. Kansas City Commodity Office (KCCO) will hold a domestic tender for a total of 4,030 MTS on 27 November. Of this volume, 2,680 MTS will comprise U.S. #2, 7% broken long grain white rice...
15 / 11 / 2018
Philippines’ NFA G2P import arrivals update
According to the Philippines’ National Food Authority (NFA), Thai Capital Crops’ 18,000 MT award in the NFA’s 18 October government-to-private tender for 250,000 MTS of 25% broken white rice...
14 / 11 / 2018
#IRRI continues to develop #rice varieties that are tolerant to flash floods, saline water and drought https://t.co/29mao0otAZ
14 / 11 / 2018
AARQ announces next tender for U.S. TRQ imports
The Association for the Administration of Rice Quotas (AARQ) announced its next tranche of Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) licences to export U.S. rice into the E.U. A total of 9,681 MTS of semi-milled or...
14 / 11 / 2018
Scientists in #Singapore developing climate change resistant #rice variety https://t.co/2duwOTsjTm
14 / 11 / 2018
Indian government finalises payment guidelines for Basmati trade to Iran
According to local reports, the Indian government is finalising payment guidelines for Basmati rice trade to Iran, which are expected to be conducted in Rupees. Exporters were initially concerned...
14 / 11 / 2018
Cambodia exports update
According to the Cambodian Rice Federation, rice exports between January – October 2018 totalled 434,807 MTS, down by 11.6% year-on-year. China imported the largest volume of Cambodian rice during...
14 / 11 / 2018
#Nigeria: #Rice farmers long Rivers Rima and Niger lose up to 80% of #paddy crop to floods https://t.co/pk4NG59XV5
14 / 11 / 2018
India: Kakinada Port loading update
Six vessels were being loaded with a total of 192,900 MTS in Kakinada Port today (14 November), up by 15.4% since 26 October. Phoenix is loading two vessels: one with 31,500 MTS of Parboiled 5% for...
14 / 11 / 2018
#Philippines: Average #paddy production cost is PHP 12 per kg (US $225.48 PMT) https://t.co/FUx0i2Rl9c
14 / 11 / 2018
#Peru: 2018/19 Jequetepeque Valley planted area forecast at 28,300ha; #paddy production estimated at 336,770 MTS (S… https://t.co/uXDnJqhzQ9
14 / 11 / 2018
14 November 2018
All Vietnamese WR grades are assessed down due to persistent slow demand as offers are uncompetitive with other Asian...
14 / 11 / 2018
#Cuba: Farmers plan to plant 139,000ha of #paddy in the cold season from 15 November; production target set at 311,… https://t.co/hETLlr2b9K
14 / 11 / 2018
#Nicaragua: Rainfed #paddy production forecast at 5.7 million quintals (262,200 MTS); irrigated paddy production fo… https://t.co/i5xNLNWVSq
14 / 11 / 2018
#India: #Rice Exporters Association petitions government to end tax on Basmati rice exports from Jammu and Kashmir https://t.co/KtwVAaUHsN
14 / 11 / 2018
#Philippines: National Food Authority expects to increase #paddy procurement following introduction of buffer stock… https://t.co/JR94jvhnTL
14 / 11 / 2018
South Korea production and planting update
South Korean 2018 milled rice production is estimated at 3.87 million MTS, down by 2.62% year-on-year and the lowest level since 1980, according to Statistics Korea cited in reports. Planted area is...
14 / 11 / 2018
Colombia update
The FAO has forecast Colombia’s 2018 paddy production at 2.46 million MTS, down by 9.45% year-on-year but 8.41% above the five-year average. Production has been hampered by a 20% contraction in...
14 / 11 / 2018
Philippines' NFA updates budget for G2P tender
The Philippines' National Food Authority (NFA) has amended the budget for its 20 November government-to-private tender for a total of 500,000 MTS of 25% broken white rice. The NFA has allocated a...
14 / 11 / 2018
China's COFCO purchases Thai rice
The LRI understands that China’s COFCO has purchased 100,000 MTS of Thai 5% broken white rice at a price of US $430 PMT FOB FCL under the countries' Memorandum of Understanding. Shipment is...
14 / 11 / 2018
Malaysia's Bernas purchases Thai rice
The LRI understands that Malaysia's Bernas purchased approximately 60,000 MTS of Thai 5% broken white rice in a tender held on 13 - 14 November. The average sale price was US $375 PMT FOB.
13 / 11 / 2018
#India: 12 of the mills approved to export Basmati #rice to #China are located in Haryana https://t.co/rLtuwNIpF4
13 / 11 / 2018
#Cameroon: State projects to boost #rice sector have been unsuccessful; production deficit leads to increase in imp… https://t.co/8LEEsuCLxh
13 / 11 / 2018
#Australian firm SunRice Group acquires #Vietnamese #rice mill in the Mekong Delta; anticipated to be fully operati… https://t.co/Q5EHnTf4Pd
13 / 11 / 2018
Iran imports update
According to local reports, Iran imported 958,000 MTS of milled and semi-milled rice between 21 March – 22 October 2018, a 4.21% year-on-year decrease. These imports are valued at US $985.4 million...
13 / 11 / 2018
#Colombia: #Rice processor Federal to invest COP 3 billion (US $944,951) in rice husk energy generation plant in 20… https://t.co/mdN3M7AOv4
13 / 11 / 2018
#Ecuador: #Rice farmers offer #paddy at US $18 - $26 per 200lbs (US $198 – $287 PMT), half of the government procur… https://t.co/twecAAlWzj
13 / 11 / 2018
13 November 2018
Indian 25% WR is assessed up to US $355 PMT FOB (+$5 PMT) as lower offers are no longer available. Lower offers were...
13 / 11 / 2018
USA: Update on Californian fires
The LRI understands that Californian mills and paddy fields have not been damaged by the ongoing fires in northern California. However, many industry members have lost their homes and properties. The...
13 / 11 / 2018
Philippines production and planting update
The Philippine Statistics Authority has estimated Q3 2018 paddy production at 3.2 million MTS, which represents a 5.7% year-on-year decrease. Harvested area and the average field yield are also...
13 / 11 / 2018
India stocks update
Rice stocks in the Food Corporation of India’s Central Pool totalled 32.8 million MTS as of 1 November, representing 61.7% month-on-month and 2.54% year-on-year decreases. Of this volume, 16.3...
13 / 11 / 2018
#Kenya: Kirinyaga County requests government support to boost #rice production and for rice to be recognised as a s… https://t.co/nkO9Tfs9ku
13 / 11 / 2018
#India: Flood lights along Punjab border are delaying ripening of the #paddy crop and are reducing the average fiel… https://t.co/Qx9DxigMPO
13 / 11 / 2018
#Indonesia: Consumer preferences shift from medium quality #rice to premium rice https://t.co/HlJsym7HZp
13 / 11 / 2018
#Indonesia: Local #rice prices anticipated to increase due to delays in planting the 2018/19 #paddy crop https://t.co/OYBV5MjHYA
13 / 11 / 2018
#Thailand: Farmers increase pace of harvesting as #paddy prices rise https://t.co/pVDR5roK0i
13 / 11 / 2018
Brazil planting and exports update
According to local reports citing IRGA, planting in Rio Grande do Sul was 79.6% complete as of 8 November. IRGA revised its forecast for total planted area up by 0.5% to 1.01 million hectares due to...
13 / 11 / 2018
Philippines’ NFA makes no awards in 13 November re-tender
The LRI understands that the Philippines’ National Food Authority (NFA) did not make any awards in its 13 November government-to-government re-tender for 203,000 MTS of 25% broken white rice....
12 / 11 / 2018
#Colombia: The local price of #rice in Antioquia increased by 8.02% between January - October 2018 to COP 2,355 per… https://t.co/CNx2W39C3q
12 / 11 / 2018
LRI Methodology update
The LRI intends to update its Methodology to provide greater clarity on its price assessment process and ensure its adherence to IOSCO price reporting agency principles. The document includes updated...
12 / 11 / 2018
#India: Government #paddy procurement forecast to decline by 6% - 8% due to lower #paddy field yields in Punjab, Ha… https://t.co/PgJ9k1Czbq
12 / 11 / 2018
Egypt’s GASC tender update
According to market participants, Egypt’s General Authority for Supply Commodities (GASC) received offers for a total of 515,000 MTS of Grade #2 10% broken short/medium grain white rice in its 12...
12 / 11 / 2018
12 November 2018
Paddy prices in Pakistan have increased as local sellers are holding on to stocks in anticipation of sales to the...
12 / 11 / 2018
Freight update
According to reports, global dry bulk freights declined to a seven-week low last week due to reduced demand for iron ore and coal from China, in addition to high vessel capacity. The Baltic Dry Index...
12 / 11 / 2018
Philippines local prices update
The average farmgate price of paddy in the Philippines decreased by 1.42% week-on-week and increased by 12.4% year-on-year to PHP 20.90 per kg (US $392.41 PMT) during the third week of October 2018,...
12 / 11 / 2018
Australia production update
According to market participants, 2019 Australian rice production is expected to be ‘significantly lower’ than the historical average due to the country’s ongoing drought. Planting in New South...
12 / 11 / 2018
OPEC update
The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is planning to reduce oil production in 2019, according to reports. Saudi Arabia has called for all major oil producers to each reduce their...
12 / 11 / 2018
Brazil exports and imports update
Brazil’s rice exports between January – October 2018 totalled 1.41 million MTS, up by 98.3% year-on-year, according to IRGA. Exports in October totalled 152,775 MTS (+66.1%). Venezuela imported...
12 / 11 / 2018
Vietnam: Ho Chi Minh City Port loading update
Seven vessels are expected to arrive in Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City Port this month. Three Vinafood 1 vessels arrived last week to be loaded with rice destined for Syria (17,000 MTS of 5% broken white...
12 / 11 / 2018
Laos production update
According to reports, Laos’ 2018 wet season paddy production is expected to total 3.2 million MTS, down by 8.57% from the government’s target due to widespread floods. A total of 101,000ha of...
12 / 11 / 2018
Myanmar exports update
According to local reports citing the Myanmar Rice Federation, milled rice exports (including broken rice) between 1 April – 26 October 2018 are valued at US $435.96 million. More than 1 million...
09 / 11 / 2018
9 November 2018
Slow demand and a lack of sales to the Philippines since the National Food Authority’s 18 October tender has put...
09 / 11 / 2018
India water supply update
Water levels in India’s 91 major reservoirs totalled 107.9 billion cubic metres as of 8 November, according to the Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation. This...
09 / 11 / 2018
China production and stocks update
China’s National Bureau of Statistics, cited by the USDA, has revised its estimates for China’s harvested area, average field yield and production from the 2007/08 – 2017/18 marketing years...
09 / 11 / 2018
Philippines stocks update
Rice stocks in the Philippines totalled 1.59 million MTS as of 1 October 2018, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority. This represents a 36.1% increase since September 2018 and a 17.9%...
09 / 11 / 2018
Brazil: CONAB auction update
According to local reports, CONAB has suspended its 13 November auction for 10,664 MTS of paddy at the request of farmer groups.
09 / 11 / 2018
Brazil: Rio Grande Port loading update
Three vessels were being loaded with rice in Rio Grande Port on 8 November. TRC was loading 24,130 MTS, LDC was loading 27,245 MTS and Olam was loading 17,000 MTS. A Hunan vessel has arrived but is...
09 / 11 / 2018
Thailand
The Thai white rice market was initially supported by anticipation of sales to the Philippines’ National Food...
09 / 11 / 2018
U.S.A.
There were mixed sentiments in the Southern milled rice market. Mills in Louisiana remained busy processing recent...
09 / 11 / 2018
Thailand
Unofficial and preliminary rice exports (excluding premium white and fragrant rice) for 15 - 21 October 2018 totalled...
09 / 11 / 2018
Vietnam
The Philippines’ National Food Authority (NFA) did not purchase any rice in its 6 November government-to-government...
09 / 11 / 2018
Pakistan
Following the recommendation of the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority, the Pakistani government has increased petroleum...
09 / 11 / 2018
South America
The Brazilian whole grain market had a soft undertone as the Real depreciated slightly against the U.S. Dollar and as...
09 / 11 / 2018
Cambodia
Exporters remained focused on sales of Phka Malis as harvesting continued and increased domestic purchases of Phka...
09 / 11 / 2018
Myanmar
Trade at the Myanmar - China border has been suspended for the past month following China’s imposition of an import...
09 / 11 / 2018
Other Countries
The USDA has forecast South Korea’s milled rice production in the 2018/19 marketing year (November – October) at...
09 / 11 / 2018
India
Market activity in India was subdued ahead of Diwali celebrations, which began on Tuesday (6 November) in the South and...
09 / 11 / 2018
Other Countries
According to local reports citing Ecuador’s Minister of Agriculture and Livestock, Ecuador will export around 64,000...
09 / 11 / 2018
Other Countries
The U.S. government reimposed further economic sanctions on Iran on Sunday (4 November). U.S. President Trump has cited...
09 / 11 / 2018
Other Countries
According to market participants and reports, the E.U. Commission will ask E.U. member states to vote on whether to...
09 / 11 / 2018
Other Countries
The USDA has raised its forecast for 2018/19 global milled rice supply by 17.7 million MTS to 651.4 million MTS in its...
09 / 11 / 2018
Other Countries
The Philippines’ National Food Authority (NFA) did not receive any offers in its 6 November government-to-government...
09 / 11 / 2018
Italy
The Italian market had a firm undertone as farmers continued to be unwilling to lower their paddy offers. Although news...
09 / 11 / 2018
Other Countries
Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) will hold a Simultaneous-Buy-Sell tender on 30...
09 / 11 / 2018
Other Countries
The FAO has forecast China’s 2018 paddy production at 206.3 million MTS, a 1.08% year-on-year decrease and 0.24%...
09 / 11 / 2018
Japan's MAFF MA tender results
Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has awarded the full 42,839 MTS in its 9 November Minimum Access tender. Please see the table below for more details:
09 / 11 / 2018
Japan's MAFF announces SBS tender
Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) will hold a Simultaneous-Buy-Sell tender on 30 November for a total of 25,000 MTS.
08 / 11 / 2018
8 November 2018
All Pakistani whole grain WR prices are assessed down by US $1 PMT as demand from West Africa remains slow, with 5% and...
08 / 11 / 2018
E.U. considers imposing tariffs on rice imported from Myanmar and Cambodia
The LRI understands that the E.U. Commission will ask E.U. member states to vote on whether to impose tariffs on long grain rice imports from Cambodia and Myanmar in December; this is to support...
08 / 11 / 2018
Spain production update
According to the Rice Sector Council of Agri-Food Cooperatives of Spain cited in reports, Spanish 2018 paddy production is estimated at 825,741 MTS, up by 3.6% year-on-year. Of this volume, Japonica...
08 / 11 / 2018
Brazil's CONAB announces paddy auction
Brazil’s national supply company, CONAB, will hold an auction for 10,664 MTS of paddy on 13 November. Bids must be submitted on a BRL per kg basis. The volume is currently stored in warehouses in...
08 / 11 / 2018
USDA releases its latest WASDE and Crop Production reports
The USDA has raised its forecast for 2018/19 global milled rice supply by 17.7 million MTS to 651.4 million MTS in its latest WASDE report due to higher prospects for Chinese ending stocks and...
08 / 11 / 2018
Philippines’ NFA to hold G2G re-tender
The LRI understands that the Philippines’ National Food Authority (NFA) will hold a government-to-government re-tender for 203,000 MTS of 25% broken white rice on 13 November. This is the volume...
07 / 11 / 2018
Cambodia and Myanmar’s EBA status update
The E.U. Commission has started proceedings to remove Cambodia and Myanmar’s Everything But Arms (EBA) status, which allows both countries to export rice to the E.U. duty free. The Commission has...
