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02/10/2025

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30/09/2025

📊 Vietnamese Rice Exports Steady Amid Global Price Pressure

Vietnam exported 6.6m tons of rice worth $3.4b up to Sept 15, 2025 — +1.5% in volume but –17% in value YoY, customs data shows.

🔹 Vietnam (5% broken fragrant): $440–465/ton – stable
🔹 Jasmine rice: $496–500/ton – steady
🔹 Domestic prices: +VND 90–164/kg due to tight supply
🔹 Africa & Philippines: remain strong buyers despite global softening

Exporters say Vietnam’s rice segment stays resilient, though falling world prices are unlikely to allow sharp gains later this year.

👉 Full story: www.ricenewstoday.com

By VNA Vietnam exported 6.6 million tons of rice, earning nearly $3.4 billion in the year to September 15, up 1.5% in volume, but down 17% in value compared to the same period in 2024, according to customs data. The Vietnam Food Association said that export rice prices are stable, with 5% broken fra...

26/09/2025

🌾 Pakistan Produces One of the Best Quality Rice: Gilani

ISLAMABAD: Senate Chairman Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani said Pakistan produces some of the best quality rice in the world and stressed the need to explore new markets to boost exports and strengthen the national economy.

Speaking at a meeting with Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP), Gilani noted that agriculture sustains a huge population and requires a more conducive environment for growth.

He highlighted that Pakistan can earn significantly from rice exports if barriers and challenges faced by exporters are addressed. Gilani also emphasized the importance of research and development to further enhance quality. He assured REAP of his full cooperation in resolving issues impacting the sector.

👉 Full story: www.ricenewstoday.com

ISLAMABAD, Sep 25 (APP): Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani Thursday said that Pakistan produces one of the best quality of rice and there is a need to explore new markets to enhance our rice export and contribute to the economy of the country. He expressed these views in meeting with represent...

26/09/2025

🚀 Pakistan’s Rice Exports to China Surge Nearly 70%

Pakistan’s rice exports to China climbed 68.5% YoY in Jan–Aug 2025, reaching $44.31m vs $26.30m last year, according to China Customs.

🔹 Semi/wholly milled rice: $33.67m (up from $5.63m in 2024)
🔹 Broken rice: $7.71m exports
🔹 Boost supported by China-Pakistan FTA & strong demand for quality + taste

📉 Experts caution recent floods may affect volumes.
💡 Analysts urge shift toward value-added rice & AI-driven farming to sustain growth.

🌱 On the side, a Sindh field trial showed Chinese flaxseed varieties (Longya-10, Longya-14, Longxuan-1) outperforming local Ilsi-90, boosting yields and oil content.

👉 Full story: www.ricenewstoday.com

Growth reflects Pakistan’s expanding presence in China’s food market, strengthening agri-cooperation. China Economic Net BEIJING: Pakistan’s rice exports to China recorded robust growth in the first eight months of 2025, rising around 70% year-on-year, according to data from the General Admini...

26/09/2025

📉 Thai Rice Prices Hit 9-Year Low on Weak Demand

Thai rice export prices dropped to a 9-year low at $350/ton this week, down from $360, as ample supply and sluggish demand weighed on the market.

🔹 Thailand (5% broken): $350/ton – lowest since Nov 2016
🔹 India (5% broken parboiled): $354–362/ton – steady after 3-year low
🔹 Vietnam (5% broken): $440–465/ton – pressure from possible Philippines import ban extension
🔹 Bangladesh: Retail rice prices remain 15–20% higher YoY

Traders say buyers are delaying purchases, expecting further price drops, while India’s policy changes on non-basmati exports add uncertainty for South Asian importers.

👉 Full story: www.ricenewstoday.com

Reuters BENGALURU, HANOI, MUMBAI, BANGKOK AND DHAKA: Thai rice export prices fell to their lowest in nearly nine years this week weighed down by sluggish demand, while Indian prices held steady after hitting a three-year low in the previous week. Thailand’s 5percent broken rice was quoted at USD35...

26/09/2025

🌾 Basmati Rice Dispute Clouds India–EU FTA Talks

The long-negotiated India–EU free trade agreement has hit a major hurdle: basmati rice. Both India and Pakistan claim GI rights over the premium grain, with Brussels caught in the middle.

🔹 India filed for exclusive GI in 2018; Pakistan submitted a rival claim in 2023 (including parts of Kashmir).
🔹 EU hesitation risks delaying or derailing the FTA, which could boost Indian exports across textiles, pharma & agri-products.
🔹 For both nations, Europe is a key basmati market — worth billions with premium pricing.

Analysts warn the deal could collapse if the rice dispute isn’t resolved, with geopolitical and trade implications beyond agriculture.

👉 Full story: www.ricenewstoday.com

Source: Policy Circle Basmati rice dispute: The free trade agreement between India and the European Union, under negotiation for years, has entered an unexpected quagmire. The stumbling block is not tariffs on automobiles or pharmaceuticals, but basmati rice. Both India and Pakistan claim exclusive...

25/09/2025

📈 Pakistan’s Rice Exports to China Surge 68.5% in 2025

Pakistan’s rice exports to China rose sharply in Jan–Aug 2025, reaching $44.31m (↑68.5% YoY).

🔹 Semi/wholly milled rice: $33.67m (↑6x vs 2024)
🔹 Broken rice: $7.71m
🔹 Growth driven by competitive pricing, quality & China-Pakistan FTA support

Experts caution floods may impact upcoming exports, urging value-added rice products & agri-tech adoption for sustainability.

👉 Full story: www.ricenewstoday.com

Exports reach $44.31 million in the first eight months of 2025, with semi-milled rice driving growth. By News Desk Pakistan’s rice exports to China saw a significant boost in the first eight months of 2025, increasing by nearly 70% compared to the previous year, according to data from the General ...

25/09/2025

🇻🇳 Vietnam’s MoIT Moves to Stabilize Rice Market & Expand Exports

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has issued new directives to stabilize the domestic rice market while boosting exports.

🔹 EU & UK negotiations – expand tariff quotas for fragrant rice
🔹 Policy monitoring – timely updates on global import regulations
🔹 Brand promotion – hybrid in-person & online campaigns
🔹 Export strategy – expansion into EU, South Korea & North America by 2030
🔹 Domestic protection – crackdown on fraud, ensuring consumer trust

MoIT also called on businesses to improve quality, production capacity & brand strength to retain buyers and capture new markets.

👉 Full story: www.ricenewstoday.com

SGGP The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has issued a directive to stabilize the domestic rice market and boost exports. The new measures focus on a multi-pronged approach involving international negotiations, market monitoring, and brand promotion. The MoIT has tasked several departments with...