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Asia rice: Indian rice export prices rise to over one-year high on firm demand, production concerns

Global Published 1 October 2026, 17:39 · archived 1 Oct 2026

Indian rice export prices were at an over one-year high this week, driven by improving demand and concerns over production due to flooding in rice-growing areas after a dry spell. India’s 5% broken parboiled variety was quoted at $378-$384 per ton this week, its highest since July 2025, and up from last week’s $375-$381. Indian 5% broken white rice was priced at $377 to $382 per ton. “Crop conditions are worsening rather than improving. That is pushing up paddy prices and prompting exporters to raise rice prices,” said a Mumbai-based trader. India’s rice production is set to fall this year for...

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