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World rice price index

August 10 , 2023 474 days 457 0
  • The FAO All Rice Price Index, reached an average of 129.7 points in July this year.
  • It stands as the highest level observed since September 2011.
  • Robust rice demand is among the key drivers behind the increasing rice prices.
  • An additional factor is India’s recent decision to limit exports.
  • Countries such as India, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Pakistan are prominent rice exporters.
  • Whereas China, the Philippines, Benin, Senegal, Nigeria, and Malaysia play a crucial role as rice importers.
  • US, Thailand, Italy, Spain, and Sri Lanka are the noteworthy destinations for India’s non-basmati white rice exports.

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