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The experts believe that if proper efforts are directed towards expanding output and reworking the export strategies that align with the needs of today’s era. This vision was outlined by Chathura Abeyratne, Director and COO of Joint Agri Products Ceylon, during a recent industry conference in Colombo.

Official data reveals a 49% fall in Malaysia’s palm oil exports to China between 2020 and 2024, followed by an additional 39% drop in the first ten months of 2025. What was once seen as a cyclical dip has now evolved into a structural reset.

India and Russia have a longstanding trade relationship. These relationships have been historically dominated by the famous energy, defence, and machinery sectors. Agriculture, though might be smaller in volume compared with the aforementioned sectors, has undoubtedly shown consistent growth.

For agro commodity exporters and aggregators, the question is pragmatic: how do we convert that macro ambition into repeatable, margin-accretive export business across value chains?

The five largest non-basmati destinations—Benin, Guinea, Côte d’Ivoire, Togo, and Bangladesh—contribute 44% of export volumes. These structurally dependent markets rely heavily on India’s consistent supply, presenting exporters with long-term market security.

According to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs monthly export statistics , Vietnam exported 216,156 tonnes to the Philippines in December 2022, which fell to 27,333 tonnes in December 2023 before recovering to 217,909 tonnes in December 2024. The extended ban therefore represents a significant disruption to a critical market.

The U.S. decision to withdraw the 50 percent reciprocal tariff on Indian tea, coffee, spices and select agricultural items reflects a pragmatic adjustment in policy. It is a reminder that global commodity flows ultimately align with supply reliability, competitiveness and long-established sourcing patterns. India’s position in the Global spice trade and Agricultural Export ecosystem has been shaped by consistency, agro-climatic advantages, processing capabilities and a long history of trade.

As Thailand’s Cabinet approves a landmark decision to expand duty-free imports of U.S. corn, the numbers tell a story that has been building for years. The latest UN Comtrade data (as reflected in the attached chart) showcases a steady yet uneven pattern in U.S. corn exports (HS Code 100590) to Thailand — from a high of $5.97 million in 2020, dipping to $1.71 million in 2022, and gradually recovering to $3.01 million in 2024.

The Indian government has decided to permit 15 lakh tonnes of sugar exports for the 2025–26 sugar season starting in October, marking a progressive step for India’s sugar sector and bringing a significant opportunity for exporters.

Vietnam’s black pepper industry is once again making headlines, and for all the right reasons. As of October 2025, the nation’s black pepper exports have touched a staggering US $1.4 billion, with projections confidently pointing toward a record-breaking US $1.5 billion by year’s end.

Vietnam’s rice exports are entering a critical phase, coinciding with the winter–spring harvest season when surplus supply peaks.

China’s abrupt pullback from U.S. Soybean Imports in 2025 is sending shock waves through global agricultural trade. Once the anchor buyer for American soy, China’s retreat is more than a bilateral shift—it signals a rebalancing of supply chains, trading alliances, and strategic risk. For exporters, importers, and B2B agro platforms, this development underscores the peril of overdependence on a single market. As China reorients its sourcing, the future contours of global agro trade are being redrawn.

India is set to return to the global sugar market. A senior official from the Department of Food and Public Distribution stated that the 2025/26 season, starting October 1, will leave enough surplus sugar after meeting domestic consumption and ethanol requirements. This surplus opens the way for Sugar Exports from India that could affect world price trends. Industry estimates project India’s sugar production at around 34.9 million metric tons for the season, with opening stocks near 5 million tons, alongside a record ethanol output expected.

In the 2024/25 marketing year, Morocco asserted itself as a formidable player in the European sweet corn market. Exports reached 21,800 tons, surpassing the 20,000-ton milestone for the first time and generating over USD 20 million in revenue, according to EastFruit and Global Trade Tracker via Morocco’s Office des Changes. Beyond the headline figures lies a narrative of strategic agility, market foresight, and the subtle recalibration of regional trade flows.

Vietnam has once again reaffirmed its position as the world’s preeminent source of black pepper, with export earnings crossing US$1.12 billion in the first eight months of 2025—a seven-year high. For black pepper suppliers, this performance is not merely a statistical milestone but a commercial signal of how Vietnam’s pepper industry is shaping the dynamics of global spice trade.

In the complex fabric of international trade, few commodities embody both cultural heritage and economic weight as distinctly as Basmati rice.

India’s edible oil imports fell by 16% year-on-year in July, sliding to 15.48 lakh tonnes, as lower palm and sunflower oil shipments weighed on the trade balance

In spite of ongoing restrictions on raw wheat, India is reportedly thinking of removing its ban on the export of wheat flour, including wheat or meslin flour (atta), refined wheat flour (maida), and semolina (suji).

India’s agriculture exports, pegged at US$ 37 billion till FY25,* reflect a measurable decline from the FY23 peak of US$ 52.5 billion. While data is until December 2024 and the drop may partially stem from softening global prices and geopolitical fluctuations. The prices might stabilise in the future. The real issue lies deeper—in how India structures its export playbook.

Russia’s recent decision to suspend its wheat export duty for the first time since implementing the grain damper mechanism marks a critical inflection point for global wheat trade.

India’s ambition to diversify its basmati rice markets is advancing into rice-producing nations, with Vietnam, Indonesia, and the Philippines now emerging on the radar of bulk rice exporters seeking calibrated expansion.

In global edible oil procurement, palm oil remains a foundational contract commodity for high-volume industrial users.

India’s position in global organic agriculture is not just defined by cultivation scale—but by its strategic potential to serve merchant buyers, food manufacturers, and retail private labels operating in certified value chains. As organic consumption moves from niche to gradually structured category procurement in developed markets, India’s relevance as a sourcing base stands at a critical point.

The global rice market witnessed significant changes this week as India and Pakistan both lifted export restrictions on key rice varieties, causing a drop in global rice prices.

India plans to increase sourcing of pulses and edible oils from Brazil in order to diversify its import dependence on a few countries.

An official said on Tuesday that India's agricultural exports are expected to exceed $50 billion in 2024-25 due to strong demand

Economic cooperation between Azerbaijan and Pakistan is expected to grow as significant initiatives are implemented to improve trade, investment, business-to-business, and people-to-people ties.

In response to evolving global trade dynamics, the United States has implemented reciprocal tariffs on various agricultural imports.

Despite New Delhi is export curbs, India& is rice exports remained stable in 2024, with record high premium basmati rice shipments offsetting a drop in non-basmati rice sales

Egypt is one of the largest importers of wheat globally and according to Ali Moselhy, the minister of supply and internal trade

India's packed food and processed agro-products sector has emerged as a critical node in the global FMCG and whole

The Indian government announcement of a 20% export duty on parboiled rice has shaken the international rice market

The US has temporarily paused the reciprocal tariffs for 90 days while maintaining the 10% baselines on countries. Now, whats next??

According to SteelMint India, domestic finished steel consumption increased by 13% to 136 million tonnes in 2023–2024,

The global trade industry is witnessing fierce turmoil with rapidly shifting dynamics in the reciprocal tariffs imposed by the US administration.

In order to give room for negotiations, Trump has announced a 90-day tariff pause for more than 75 countries, imposing a temporary 10% levy

The recent implementation of broad tariffs by the U.S. administration has significantly influenced international trade, particularly affecting the spice industry.

Rice prices from India, the top exporter, remained stable at an 18-month low, while Thai rates remained unchanged from the previous week, owing to weak demand and rising supplies.

According to the Philippine News Agency, stakeholders have voiced their support for Sugar Order No. 6 of the Sugar Regulatory Administration

The Food Ministry said in a December 26 announcement that the monthly sugar quota for January 2025 would be 22.5 lakh metric tonnes (LMT)

The government will take steps to achieve atmanirbharatha (self-sufficiency) in edible oils and pulses, according to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

According to government and industry sources, India plans to permit the export of one million metric tons of sugar this season in order to support local prices by enabling mills to export excess supplies from the second-largest producer of the sweetener in the world.

The interim government in Bangladesh plans to import seven lakh tonnes of rice, the most in the last seven fiscal years, as it seeks to replenish its depleted food grain stock

Rice imports in 2023 totaled 150% more than in 2019 from CFA 16.7 billion.

According to the report, Afghanistan, which has consistently been the world's largest importer of flour, imported almost $80 million worth of Russian flour

In the latest update, the Indian government has recently launched a National Turmeric Board. This big step has been quite enthusiastically announced by the Union Government as India is looking forward to further boosting its global position as a turmeric exporter.

A government official said on Wednesday that Indian exporters have huge opportunities to increase their share of global agriculture trade from the current 2.4 percent.

India's rice stocks reached a new high at the start of January, eight times the government's target, while wheat stocks continued to fall as traders urged the government to increase wheat sales in the face of market shortages.

According to a recent report, Brazil's summer corn crop may break production records after growing regions experience favorable weather, as analysts look for new export prospects.

As per data from the Ministry of Agrarian Policy, Ukraine has exported 21.256 million tons of grain since the start of the marketing year

Morocco's Ministry of Industry and Trade has made an announcement that it will eliminate VAT and tariffs on rice imports to boost market supply and lower prices.

According to three individuals directly involved in the process, India's Agricultural Export Policy (AEP), which has been in place for six years

After the government lifted most of the restrictions on the shipment of rice a few months ago, India's exports of agricultural

The export ban on rice and rice-related products, with the exception of rice seeds, was extended by the Russian government on Tuesday for an additional six months, until June 30, 2025.

According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD), Vietnam made close to $5.8 billion in revenue from the export of 9.01 million tons of rice in 2024.

According to experts in the commodities sector, Pakistani rice, a crucial commodity that guarantees food security and generates foreign exchange for the nation, is expected to maintain its upward trend in export markets next year as well.

Despite a projected sugar production of around one million tonnes in the current 2024-25

The Philippines's sugar planters are worried that lowering the proposed import taxes on sugar substitutes might encourage the use of other sweeteners

Malaysian palm oil futures have dropped as a result of slow export activity combined with fluctations in the world market and falling prices of competing vegetable oils.

At the beginning of December, India's rice stocks soared to a record high, surpassing the government's goal by more than five times and possibly increasing exports from the largest exporter of the staple food in the world.

The deadline for exporting broken rice - ITC(HS) code 10064000 to Senegal and Gambia through the National Cooperative Exports Limited (NCEL) has been extended by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade

Sugar mills in India can easily export up to 2 million metric tons of the sweetener this season as domestic supply prospects improve and local prices fall

The Thai National Shippers Council said Tuesday that it expects Thailand's exports to grow 4% this year, up from a previous estimate of 2% growth

The government of Sri Lanka has made the decision to allow the private sector to import rice.

The high tariffs imposed by the Trump Administration on Chinese goods could lead to a reduction in soybean seed and edible oil prices globally, according to traders and importers. These tariffs, coupled with China's retaliatory measures, may discourage Chinese importers from purchasing goods from the US, thereby impacting demand and pricing trends for US soybean oil.

Following a $100 per tonne drop in the international prices of soybean, sunflower, and palm oil in the past two weeks

According to data from the General Department of Customs, Vietnam exported 8.05 million metric tons of rice between the start of this year and November 15th, earning a record-breaking value of over US$5 billion.

The Solvent Extractors' Association of India (SEA) reported that India's imports of palm oil increased 60% from September to 845,682 metric tons in October

According to industry sources, the Indian government is considering lifting the ban on exports of 100% broken white rice

The high tariffs imposed by the Trump Administration on Chinese goods could lead to a reduction in soybean seed

India's spice export market is on track to reach $10 billion by 2030, with plans to expand into Africa, South America, and the East European bloc.

Jordan announces tender to purchase up to 120,000 metric tons of wheat, say traders European traders announced on November

Philippine rice imports are nearing the 4-million metric ton (MMT) mark, exceeding the previous record set in 2022.

Bangladesh has issued another tender for the procurement of 50,000 tons of rice

Bangladesh has issued another tender for the procurement of 50,000 tons of rice. This move comes when global food security faces increased pressure

Russia, which is considering diversifying into urad and tur production, wants to strengthen pulse trade cooperation with India, the government said on Tuesday.

BMI A Fitch Solutions Company has raised its price forecast for Bursa Malaysia-listed third-month crude palm oil futures contracts in 2024 and 2025 from RM3,850 to RM4,050 per tonne and MYR3,650 to MYR3,900 per tonne, respectively.

Vietnam's rice exports are expected to reach a record 8.9 million tons in 2024, despite a drop in domestic production. This growth is primarily due to increased demand from international markets such as the Philippines

India's first dedicated railway test track is being constructed in Rajasthan to develop the facility for testing rolling stock. The track work is expected to be completed by December 2025. High-speed trails and new railway infrastructure capabilities will be made possible by the 60-kilometer test track.

The Nigerian government has identified a significant opportunity to increase domestic production and is urging both domestic and foreign investors to investigate the $2 billion sugar market in the nation.

Exports of non-basmati white rice will not be impacted by the minimum $490 per tonne export price, or roughly ₹41/kg, as some in the trade had feared. Some states, like Odisha, Telangana, and Telangana, have declared bonuses for farmers who earn more than the ₹2,320 quintal minimum support price (MSP)

Rice exporters have placed India at the forefront of the global rice export, making it the world's largest rice exporter. India’s rise in the rice export market is not just a result of favorable climatic conditions but a well-executed strategy blending agricultural expertise, competitive pricing, and diversified market destinations. Over the last decade, India has leveraged its agricultural capacity to transform rice into a key export commodity, gaining dominance in markets across Asia, Africa, and beyond.

The palm oil market is witnessing a significant shift, particularly for palm oil exporters from Malaysia. A recent surge in palm oil futures signals a promising recovery, driven by rising crude oil and edible oil prices. As global dynamics shape the commodity landscape, Malaysia’s palm oil industry is once again gaining momentum, underscoring its vital role in the international market.

According to government sources, the Center is considering broadening its strict quality standards in response to an increase in the influx of substandard steel

India's basmati rice industry is in jeopardy due to the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel. India is the world's largest basmati rice exporter

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On Sunday, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari emphasized the importance of increasing soybean per-acre yield in order for India to achieve self-sufficiency in edible oil production.

Ukraine's agricultural sector is once again making headlines as the country reports substantial growth in grain exports for the 2024/25 marketing season.

On Monday, October NY world sugar #11 (SBV24) fell -0.12 (-0.53%), while December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ24) gained 1.30 (+0.23%).

The September edition of the JRC MARS Bulletin on Russia reports that several years of (near-)record-high yields of winter cereals and grain maize in Russia were ended by hot, dry, and excessively wet conditions

After India, the world's top rice exporter, approved the resumption of exports, the price of rice fell on Monday as a result of increased global supply, boosting the ability of low-income Asian and African consumers

Are you looking to import or export pulses? The recent decline in mandi prices of pulses, driven by robust imports and a rise in kharif sowing, is expected to impact both domestic and global markets.

The recent surge in Indian Basmati rice exports is set to have significant implications on the global B2B rice market. With India recording a 15% growth in Basmati rice

Brazil, the largest producer of sugar and coffee in the world, is still experiencing one of the worst droughts in its history. Global prices for both commodities hit all-time highs on Thursday as investors continued to monitor the situation due to the ongoing dry conditions and no immediate relief indicated by weather forecasts.

The indigenous currencies of Myanmar and India, the kyat and rupee, were the topic of discussion on Saturday over how to advance bilateral trade. On the fringes of the 12th East Asia Summit Economic Ministers' Meeting in Vientiane, Laos, Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal met with Minister of Investment and Foreign Economic Relations of Myanmar, Kan Zaw.

After India, the world's top rice exporter, approved the resumption of exports, the price of rice fell on Monday as a result of increased global supply, boosting the ability of low-income Asian and African consumers

According to officials and executives, Russia, the world's top exporter of wheat, is developing its ports in the Baltic Sea in an effort to reduce reliance on traditional

India's decision to remove the floor price for basmati rice exports is expected to result in a surge of orders from the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas, according to leading exporters

Edible oil associations have been advised by the Indian government to maintain the minimum

On Thursday, the October NY world sugar #11 (SBV24) closed up +0.77 (+3.64%), while the December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ24) closed up +13.10 (+2.36%)

Recently, a misleading piece of information has surfaced regarding the export status of non-basmati white rice from India. Claims have emerged suggesting that the Government of India

The Indian government announced on Friday that it has reduced the export duty on parboiled rice from 20% to 10%. This decision follows a year after the Center implemented

India's edible oil consumption is expected to rise by 2%-3% this year as cooking oils remain affordable despite an increase in import duties, a leading importer

Union Minister Ajay Tamta said on Friday that the Road Transport and Highways Ministry has launched eight major high-speed corridor and ring road projects in the first 100 days of the Modi 3.0 government.

Amidst the prospect of a record rice harvest in India, exporters are anticipating the removal of the ban on export of white rice as well as the 20% duty on parboiled rice exports

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Do you export or import palm oil in bulk? There's important news for you. Starting September 14, India has increased its import tax on palm oil and other edible oils by 20 percent.

In the first eight months of this year, Russia has achieved a substantial increase in its wheat and rye-wheat flour exports, exporting over 830 thousand tons.

On Friday, the Indian Government announced that the minimum export price (MEP) of USD 950 per tonne for basmati rice has been lifted.

This year, increased acreage and excellent weather are expected to increase production by 15-20% over last year, bringing about an important shift in the basmati rice sector in India.

This occurred at the First Conference of Food Industry Exporters' Opening, which was attended by Hassan El Khatib, Minister of Foreign Trade and Investment.

India, the world's leading rice exporter, is currently grappling with pressures from domestic traders who are pushing for a relaxation of export restrictions.

Vietnam's rice exports hit a remarkable 6.16 million tonnes in the first eight months of the year, reflecting a 5.9% increase compared to the same period last year

Based on a robust supply and competitive pricing environment, Thailand's rice exports increased in 2022-2023, a report from the US Department of Agriculture's Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) stated.

The government is probably going to soon announce measures to loosen the limitations on rice exports that were put in place last year, given the abundance of rice inventories and healthy kharif crops

The increasing demand from consumers for plant-based proteins and the growing acceptance of chickpeas in healthy diets have driven substantial expansion in the worldwide chickpea market

India's decision to impose a rice export ban from July 20, 2023, aimed at stabilising domestic supply and prices, has undeniably impacted the global rice market.

India has recently lifted restrictions on sugar mills and distilleries regarding the use of cane juice to produce ethanol. Starting from the 2024-25 fiscal year

As per a notification from the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), India has allotted 8,606 metric tons of sugar for export to the US under the Tariff Rate Quota scheme

Scientists anticipated that Australia will produce over 31 million metric tons of wheat in the upcoming harvest roughly two million tons more than previously predicted

Reversing the restriction from the previous year, the government on Thursday approved the use of the juice from sugarcane and sugar syrup for the manufacturing of ethanol

In a recent decision reported by Interfax, the Russian government has approved the extension of export duties on sunflowers and soybeans until August 2026.

Today's October NY world sugar #11 (SBV24) is up +0.39 (+2.05%). October's London ICE White Sugar #5 (SWV24) has increased by +20.60 (+3.92%).

The total rise in palm oil imports in July was driven by a spike in the import of palm oil. The Solvent Extractors' Association of India (SEA) reports that, in July 2024

India's agricultural sector has experienced notable expansion, mostly due to the sale of Basmati rice to important markets in Europe and the Middle East.

This week has seen a further drop in the price of Indian rice exports, primarily due to lower demand and expectations of increased output in the next season as a result of expanded planting areas

This year's monsoon in India has been good, covering up for earlier shortfalls with lots of rain in August. The goal of 136.30 million tonnes (mt) of rice output is anticipated

Looking to export bulk basmati rice? The Haryana Rice Exporters' Association (HREA) has called on the government to eliminate the minimum export price

There have been claims of discrepancies in the shipments after certified organic rice exports from India over the initial four months of the 2024-25 fiscal year

Turmeric prices, which have fallen by more than 20% since reaching a record high in May of this year, are expected to rise during the festival

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Saturday that India has become a food surplus country and is working to provide solutions for global food and nutritional security.

Thailand is stepping up efforts to increase its&nbsp;<strong>Thai rice exports in bulk&nbsp;</strong>to the Philippines as the Southeast Asian nation

According to CRISIL Ratings, local edible palm oil refiners' revenues should increase by almost a tenth this fiscal year due to stable demand and increasing realisations

A price hike of Rs 5-6 per litre in Indian cottonseed oil is expected during the upcoming festive season, driven by increased demand. Despite a promising cotton yield this season, industry experts anticipate this price rise.

India purchased a record amount of edible oils for delivery in July as refiners boosted their purchases of soy oil and palm oil because of the lucrative prices

Nearly 40% of the world's rice demand comes from India, the greatest producer and exporter of rice in the world. However, because of things like El Nino impacts,

Brazilian sugar exports increased by 50% to 15.15 million metric tonnes in the first half of 2024, according to data released by shipping company Cargonave on Friday.

Malaysia's minister for plantations and commodities, Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani, used the phrase "friendly ties" on Thursday to express his desire for New Delhi

It is anticipated that this move by India's central government will assist importers in bringing more Kabuli chana (chickpeas) into the country in advance of the festival season.

Trade data shows that the import of vegetable oils, which include both edible and non-edible oils, increased by 18% in June to 15.5 lakh tonnes due to a rise in the imports

According to the commerce and industry ministry on Thursday, the Network Planning Group convened on June 21 and assessed eight infrastructure projects from the National Industrial

Their reduction has occurred for the third weekend in a row. On June 19, they declined by 3.2 percent, or 91.2 rubles, from the previous week, reaching 2,754.1.

In a significant move underscoring India's dominance in the global vegetable oil market, the country has purchased an unprecedented 500,000 metric tons of sunflower oil for June delivery. This surge in imports comes amidst intense competition between key Sunflower Oil Suppliers Russia and Ukraine, who have slashed prices to outpace alternatives like soy oil and palm oil.

One of the biggest consumers of rice globally, the Philippines, has announced a reduction in import taxes on rice from 35% to 15%, which will take effect

India, the world's largest sugar consumer and second-largest producer, anticipates a rise in sugar production in the upcoming season (October-September). Union Food Minister Pralhad Joshi, during a global conference in New Delhi, indicated that while better cane production is expected compared to last year, the decision to allow sugar exports will depend on the distribution and adequacy of monsoon rainfall. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted an above-normal monsoon, which plays a critical role in determining the agricultural output.

Rice exporters have demanded that the ban on the export of white rice and broken rice be lifted, as well as changes to the duty structure of parboiled rice, as stocks with the Food Corporation of India (FCI) have risen to three-and-a-half times the required buffer.

On Wednesday, the Cabinet gave its approval for the construction of a massive Rs 76,200 crore all-weather greenfield deep-draft port at Vadhavan in Maharashtra. This decision indicates the government of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) intends to keep pushing public investment in infrastructure.

The global B2B rice market is a complex network influenced by the interplay of major exporters like Vietnam, India, and Thailand.

Onion prices have risen by 30-50% in the last fortnight as arrivals have slowed and demand has increased ahead of Eid-al-Adha (Bakra Eid). The trade has begun to hold stocks in the hope that the central government will ease its price-control interventions.

Looking to import or export edible oil in bulk? In May, India witnessed a substantial increase in the import of edible oils, marking a 15% rise to 1.5 million tons compared to April. Notably, palm oil imports surged by 12.4% to reach a 4-month high of 769 thousand tons, driven by lower prices.

India's recent policy changes in the rice market have significant implications for global trade and food security. The government’s decision to ban non-basmati white rice exports has stirred considerable discussion and concern among international trade partners.

Due in part to steps taken to control domestic prices, India has only been able to deliver about 73,000 tonnes, or 3.7%, of the agricultural goods guaranteed to its major collaborators under bilateral arrangements. Due to Indian exporters who Agro-Commodities Exporters are quoting prices greater than the ones of other top producer nations as a result of the G2G agreement, some farm exports from India are no longer competitive. According to a senior government source, another factor is the lower amounts that the Indian government has permitted due to the necessity to safeguard homegrown supplies.

Russia's Agriculture Ministry has recently made significant decisions regarding sugar exports, allocating quotas to Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) countries while implementing a temporary ban on exports to other destinations.

Brazil's trade ministry announced that, as of right now and through December 31, 2024, tariff-free imports of polished and non-parboiled rice will be permitted. The government will be able to prevent severe shortages of the basic grain in Brazil thanks to this step, which may also compel growing domestic prices to decrease in the wake of disastrous floods in Rio Grande do Sul state, which produces two thirds of the nation's rice.

Looking to export pulses? India, despite being one of the largest producers of pulses globally, continues to import significant quantities to satisfy its growing domestic demand. The recent spike in pulse prices, driven by inflation and production shortfalls, has opened up substantial opportunities for global exporters.

The Philippines has once again emerged as the world’s largest rice importer, with projections by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) indicating an import volume of 4.1 million metric tons (MMT) this year. This surpasses the previous year’s import of 3.9 MMT and presents significant opportunities for global Rice Exporters.

This year's strong export demand for Basmati is expected to benefit farmers of aromatic varietals ahead of the sowing season, as they enjoyed record prices for their harvest last year. They might be able to avoid any surplus scenario that often arises following a successful year by having a calibrated production.

The Brazilian real is depreciating against the dollar today, pushing down sugar prices to a one-week low. This has encouraged Brazilian sugar producers to market their products abroad. Over the last seven weeks, prices have decreased as a result of Brazil's increasing sugar output. Due to forecasts of plentiful sugar supply worldwide, London sugar fell to a 1.25-year low last Thursday while sugar in New York touched a 1.5-year low.

Vegetable oil prices have recovered from a recent drop, but they continue to be pressured by the seasonal increase in soybean and palm oil supply, as well as falling oil prices.

Are you looking to Rice Suppliers S&P Global Commodity Insights reported on May 16 that a sudden boost in demand from Brazil and Mexico has caused Thailand's rice prices to soar to a two-month high. Thai Grade B rice, which costs between $580 and $600 per metric ton FOB, is sold to these nations. Shipments to Brazil are anticipated at the docks of Santos and Paranagua.

Charoen Laothamatas, president of the Thai Rice Exporters Association, states that during the first quarter of this year, Thailand exported 2.46 tonnes of rice, a 19.4% increase over the same period last year. Tradologie.com is a next-generation, globally verified, transaction-oriented SaaS platform for B2B commodity sales and procurement that connects bulk buyers and bulk sellers of commodities, primarily of branded food and agro-commodities and facilitates operations for them.

In accordance with the findings of the Vietnam Food Association (VFA), the cost of Vietnamese rice increased by 3 to 8 USD per tonne on the global market last week, assisting Vietnam in taking the lead in rice export prices once again.

At the moment, there are notable fluctuations in the corn market. Corn prices in the Vihar region of Bihar increased by 32% in three days, only to decline shortly after by $0,90 per quintal. Due to growing market supply, market analysts anticipate a further drop of $2,40 per quintal in the near future.

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Following multiple rounds of discussions, India is diversifying its pulse imports to maintain stability in domestic prices. This is being done by signing long-term agreements with Brazil and Argentina, according to two officials with knowledge of the situation. In order to meet its domestic needs, the largest consumer and producer in the world is anticipated to import over 20,000 tons of black gram (urad) from Brazil at present and an unknown quantity of pigeon pea (tur) from Argentina.

Brazilian agriculture exports reached a new high of US$37.44 billion from January to March 2024, up 4.4% from US$35.85 billion sold in the same period the previous year. The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock's Secretary of Commerce and International Relations (SCRI/Mapa) claims that this gain in value is a result of the expansion in the quantity exported, as the 14.6% increase in the quantum index more than offset the 8.8% decrease in the price index. During the period, agribusiness accounted for 47.8% of Brazil's total foreign sales, which is somewhat higher than the 47.3% recorded in the first quarter of 2023.

Iran-Israel Conflict: Exporters Of Basmati Rice, Tea Worried

Egypt's imports of soybeans are predicted to climb by over 15% in 2024–2025 as a result of foreign exchange inflows into its financial institutions and rising feed demand. A study from the US Department of Agriculture's Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) estimates imports at 3.1 million tons. With approximately 85,000 tonnes, or less than 3% of the world's total, produced annually, Egypt is the biggest consumer of soybeans in the regions of the Middle East and North Africa. It adds soybean meal to aquaculture, dairy cows, and poultry feed regimens. A 28% increase in meal production is projected to reach 2.5 million tonnes. An estimated 2.85 million tonnes are consumed.

The Indian Sugar and Bio-Energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA) has asked the government to allow the export of 10 lakh tons of sugar during the current season.

According to Malaysia's agriculture minister, the country is planning to request another 5,00,000 metric tons of white rice from India. Additionally towards the 1,70,000 tonnes of white rice India had already promised Malaysia for the year, this request would be made. Through diplomatic channels, the government would issue an official request to India shortly, according to a Facebook post by Malaysia's Agriculture Minister Mohamad Sabu. This follows his meeting with S. Jaishankar, the foreign minister of India. The minister added that as part of a government-to-government agreement, Malaysia had also requested 1,00,000 metric tons of onions from India in January. According to the state-owned rice importer Bernas, Malaysia consumes 2.5 million metric tonnes of rice year, with an average of imported supply of 7,50,000 tonnes.

The Indian government increased the monthly sugar quota from 23.5 lt for March and 22 lt released for February to 25 lakh tonnes (lt) for April in order to fulfil the increased demand during the election campaign and ahead of the summer season. Every month, the government sets an allowance for each mill based on the amount of sugar that must be sold on the domestic market.

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According to European merchants on Tuesday, the lowest price that the Indonesian state procurement agency Bulog proposed in the international contract to purchase roughly 300,000 metric tons of rice was projected to be $609 per ton cost and freight (c&f) for rice produced from Vietnam.

According to Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, starting in April, every contract with the government involving the transportation of rice will use imported white rice. According to him, the endeavour is an attempt by government agencies to ensure that there is an adequate supply of native white rice (BPT) available on the market. 20,000 tons of BPT will be available for purchase. In a similar vein, we have directed producers to process and release the rice for public consumption from the current stock of BPT," he declared as he concluded today's Dewan Negara debate on the Motion of Thanks for the Royal Address for his ministry.

According to the Vietnam Trade Center in Algeria, which is also in Senegal, this market imports between 900,000 and one million tons of rice annually, mostly cheap, 100% broken rice. Vietnam saw a 215% growth in rice exports to the market in 2023, totaling 12,392 tons valued at $5.35 million USD. According to information gathered by the General Department of Vietnam Customs, Vietnam sold 414 tons of rice worth 307,820 USD to Senegal in the first two months of 2024. Senegal is gearing up for the 2024 presidential election and faces a shortage of rice, therefore the government will probably import additional broken rice from Asian nations. India permitted private companies to ship 250,000 tons of broken rice to Senegal.

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Despite the fact that 2024 has only just begun, the cost of agricultural products has gone up on the global market at the same time. The majority of products in Vietnam's total agricultural export turnover saw growth as well.

It's possible that Uttar Pradesh's premier non-basmati rice variety, Kalanamak, would be the first to be excluded from the export prohibition. But, the decision can trigger a wave of demand from regions of the nation where superior rice varieties are farmed. The Food Ministry's plan is supposed to have been approved by an inter ministerial panel on Monday, and an announcement is anticipated to be sent out by March 15, according to sources.

Due to a lack of rain, Indonesia intends to increase its limit for rice imports by 80% this year in order to improve local supply, as domestic production is expected to be less than that of last year in the first quarter.

ccording to an official declaration, the central government has approved the export of 30,000 tonnes of non-basmati white rice to Tanzania in addition to 30,000 tonnes of broken rice being shipped to Djibouti and 50,000 tonnes to Guinea-Bissau. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade stated in its notification that National Cooperative Exports Limited is authorised to export these items to these nations. Notably, in July 2023, shipping of non-Basmati white rice was outlawed in order to monitor domestic prices and guarantee food security in the country.

Due to the adverse weather in India, Dubai's Al Khaleej Sugar plans to boost output at its cane sugar mill this year, as reported by the company's managing director on Tuesday.

FCI and related agencies purchased 26 MT of wheat through minimum support price (MSP) operations during the most recent season (2023–2024)

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India has allowed exports of onions on government-to-government basis to some countries, on recommendation of the Ministry of External Affairs, said people aware of the matter. Another person said the government has permitted exports of onions in limited quantities to Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Mauritius, Bahrain, Bhutan and Nepal, among others.

According to a report by the US Department of Agriculture's Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS), the South Korean government is attempting to increase consumption of rice in South Korea as part of its 2024 budget.

According to an official statement released on Tuesday, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has approved the construction of the Lada-Sarli section of NH-913 (Frontier Highway) in Arunachal Pradesh on an EPC basis, for a total of Rs 2,248.94 crore.

According to the Indonesian Palm Oil Entrepreneurs Association (Gapki), there is no longer a need to implement the domestic market obligation (DMO) policy.

Russia is implementing investment projects that will raise agricultural exports by more than eight billion dollars. Dmitry Krasnov discussed this on air during an online program.

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For 2024–2025, the Ministry of Agriculture in India will have a budget of Rs 1.27 lakh Cr., which is marginally higher than in the current fiscal year.

In light of the sharp decline in domestic prices for onions, analysts report that the Indian Government is actively exploring the possibility of lifting the export ban.

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Deputy Governor and Minister of Agriculture and Food of the Rostov region Konstantin Rachalovsky told Interfax that the province exported a total of $9 billion of agricultural goods in 2023, over 25% more than the previous year.

FCI procured 26.2 million tonnes of wheat, exceeding the annual buffer requirement of 18.4 million tonnes. This year’s wheat crop will be ready for harvest from April onwards.

Egypt's state grain buyer i.e. the General Authority for Supply Commodities (GASC), announced on Monday that it is seeking bids for 50,000 tonnes of raw cane sugar and/or 50,000 tonnes of white sugar.

To combat the nation's high food inflation, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has issued an order extending the one-year exemption for masur dal, a lentil, from the agriculture and infrastructure development cess when imported into India. This exemption, which has been in place since October 2021, will expire on March 31, 2025.

The Malaysian government is actively conducting assessments and taking immediate action to prevent a potentially larger disruption in the local market's supply of refined white sugar in the upcoming year, according to a statement made by Datuk Mohd Armizan Mohd Ali, Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs.

Growth in soyabean meal and rapeseed meal exports helped India increase overall oilmeal exports by 21.04% from April to November of this fiscal year.

According to researchers, India's spice industry has grown impressively over the past 20 years, with production rising at a rate of 7% annually and the amount of land used for production growing at a rate of 4.4% annually between 2005–06 and 2020–21.

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India may consider allowing cheaper wheat imports from Russia in order to mitigate rising domestic wheat prices ahead of the Lok Sabha election to be held in March-April 2024. Given the success in agrarian states during recent elections, the government may permit the import of more than 1million metric tonnes(mmt) of cost-effective Russian wheat by potentially reducing the current 40% import duty by around 15-20%.

According to a notification released on Thursday (30th Nov), the government in India has approved the export of certain amounts of wheat, wheat flour, and broken rice to five nations, including Bhutan, Mali, and Indonesia.

Egypt is bracing for a significant influx of raw sugar, so it is a story of sweet anticipation. The country recently signed an agreement to import 170,000 tons of the sweet commodity, signaling a determined effort to stabilize prices and meet domestic demand.

Pulses, an integral part of global food and dietary practices, have witnessed a significant surge in demand in India.

This fiscal, the Indian government has offloaded 3.9 million tonne (MT) of wheat so far to bulk wheat buyers through the Food Corporation of India's (FCI) open market sale scheme (OMSS).

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A recent report stated that Nigeria is anticipated to become one of the world's top importers of rice, bringing in 2.1 million metric tonnes of the grain in 2024.

New Delhi has authorized the export of 25,000 metric tons of sugar to Nepal on a quota basis until September 30 next year to assist Nepal in securing an adequate sugar supply for the upcoming Tihar festival.

The price of mustard oil has been steadily rising on the global market, and as of the first half of the fourth quarter of 2023, prices are predicted to remain on the upper side.

As negotiations for a long-awaited free trade agreement between Britain and India progress, a £1 billion ($1.2 billion) segment of the UK economy is concerned for its future.

The airport's perimeter will now include this piece of land, bringing it up to the limits of the Aligarh district, where a multimodal logistics park has been proposed. Additionally, it will open the door for NIA, which is already on track to become the biggest airport in the nation, to surpass Denver International Airport in the United States and King Fahad International Airport in Saudi Arabia as the third largest airport in the world.

Through the Ministry of Trade, the government of Cameroon announced plans to import about 190,000 tonnes of white rice from India.

India's reputation as the "spice bowl of the world" is due to its temperate climate and expansive landscapes, which support a magnificent variety of spices.

In less than 50 days, Nowruz will be here, according to Citrono, who was quoted by Tejarat News. On this occasion, guests are frequently given nuts and dried fruits.

The Kota rice industry, which exports 90% of its rice to Gulf nations, is suffering as a result of the Israel-Hamas conflict. The war has thrown a wrench in the works for the rice growers and exporters in this town in Rajasthan, causing them to be uncertain about their ability to make a good living through the export of their produce.

Singapore, a bustling city-state, has always been reliant on rice imports to fulfil the dietary needs of its large population. Yet, in recent years, the nation has encountered challenges due to instabilities in the global rice market, particularly regarding its primary rice supplier, India.

According to data from Kenya's National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS), the volume of rice imported during the first half of 2023 surpassed that of the entire year of 2022, setting a new record for imports. Rice is the third most popular cereal in Kenya, after corn and wheat. It is, however, also the least produced grass, which keeps reliance on the global market to meet consumption needs.

Indonesia recently opened a bid for 500,000 tons of imported rice, including rice from Vietnam, and the Philippines has placed new orders.

According to the media reports, Moldova will restrict grain imports from Ukraine to protect its producers, citing the Moldavian government statement.

The U.S. Agricultural Department projected that sugar production in South Africa will rise to 7% in the current marketing year, from May 2023 to April 2024.

Constituting more than 30% of Myanmar's total agricultural output, beans and pulses are the nation’s second-most-cultivated crop after the production of rice. Myanmar is the second largest global producer of pigeon peas in the world following India.

The Indian Union Minister of Commerce and Trade Mr. Piyush Goyal requested spice exporters of India to explore new potential markets and increase spice exports to $10 billion by 2030. Currently, India is exporting nearly $4 billion worth of spices.

In an official announcement, Egypt decided to continue its ban on the export of sugar for three more months. Earlier in June, Egypt continued the March’s sugar restriction on the export of sugar for three months to meet the domestic needs of the nation.