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Philippines overtakes China as top rice importer – USDA report
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9/14/2023
A report from the United States Department of Agriculture says the Philippines overtakes China as the world’s top importer of rice.
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A report from the United States Department of Agriculture says the Philippines overtakes
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China as the world's top importer of rice.
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The USDA projects the Philippines will hit 3.8 million metric tons of rice imports for
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marketing year 2023-2024, as opposed to China's decreased projection of 3.5 million MT.
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The U.S. also projects a lower global rice production until 2024.
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The report adds global rice prices increase due to stronger demand and lower production,
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even before India, which accounts for about 40 percent of the world trade, announced its
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export ban in July.
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The Philippines is primarily affected by India's ban and is now seeking to augment supplies
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through Vietnam.
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Both governments are set to sign a pact on rice trade soon.
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