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Global rice output set to drop for first time in a decade as stockpiles shrink

Global rice output set to drop for first time in a decade as stockpiles shrink

Global rice production is forecast to fall for the first time in a decade as declines in India, Myanmar, and the US collide with record consumption and trade. That mix is expected to reduce global stockpiles just as costs rise, with higher fertilizer and energy bills and possible monsoon disruptions in India adding further risk to supplies.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 14 May 2026
Iran war and El Nino threaten world rice supply pushing prices toward strain

Iran war and El Nino threaten world rice supply pushing prices toward strain

The Iran war is rippling through global rice markets, unsettling both major exporters and key importers. Farmers and traders in Thailand and Vietnam report disruption alongside growing weather pressures from El Nino, while countries dependent on imports such as the Philippines and Indonesia brace for tighter supplies. The result could be renewed price pressure as shipments and demand realign.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 2 May 2026

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Asia Rice Slips as Weak Rupee and Muted Demand Squeeze India Prices

Asia Rice Slips as Weak Rupee and Muted Demand Squeeze India Prices

Muted demand across Asia and a weak rupee are pushing India rice prices lower, adding strain to already sensitive regional food security concerns. Thailand’s rice market remains steady despite subdued buying, while rising production costs are expected to prevent prices from falling further, potentially holding or nudging rates higher.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 2 May 2026
Rice prices in Asia surge as Iran war fallout hits Thai farming costs fast

Rice prices in Asia surge as Iran war fallout hits Thai farming costs fast

Thai rice prices have recorded their sharpest jump in over two years, as rising fuel and fertilizer costs tied to the Iran conflict squeeze farm economics. Even if tensions ease, experts expect higher input costs to linger, raising the risk of weaker rice output later. The ripple effect could tighten rice supplies across parts of Asia and lift food prices.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Asia Rice Markets: India exports steady as Vietnam and Thailand prices climb

Asia Rice Markets: India exports steady as Vietnam and Thailand prices climb

Asia’s rice prices are moving unevenly as India keeps export rates steady despite muted demand. Vietnamese rates edged higher on tighter supplies and rising production costs, while Thailand’s prices also inched up. In Bangladesh, rice remains costly for consumers even after a good harvest, highlighting how supply-side pressures are still feeding prices.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
India rice export ban signals surplus shock for farmers and traders alike

India rice export ban signals surplus shock for farmers and traders alike

India has banned rice exports after consecutive bumper harvests swelled government stocks to record highs. The move raises urgent questions for farmers and traders: how long can prices stay supported, and can exporters reshape supply chains to deliver consistent, higher-quality rice that earns better margins in new markets?

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026

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