The Philippines, the world’s top rice importer, plans to look beyond its dominant supplier, Vietnam, to ensure steady ...

Philippines is looking at importing rice from producers like India, Indonesia and Thailand amid concerns around stable supply ...

The agriculture department is in talks with private importers on purchases from producers like India, Pakistan, Cambodia and ...

The Philippines imported 1.7 million tons of rice in the first five months of 2025, down 20.9% from a year ago.

In 2023, the Philippines was named the world’s top rice importer, overtaking global behemoth China. According to Statista, which based its information on reports by the U.S. Department of ...

The world's top rice importer plans to look beyond its dominant supplier, Vietnam, to ensure steady supplies and competitive prices at home.

India's 5% broken parboiled variety was quoted at $380-$386 per ton, down from the last week's $382-$389. Indian 5% broken white rice was priced at $373 to $378 per ton this week. "India is poised to ...

MANILA, Philippines – The country’s rice imports are expected to decline this year but remain large enough to drive down the selling prices of local rice farmers despite the continuing ...

NUEVA ECIJA, Philippines — In the Philippines, people say, “Bigas ay buhay”: “Rice is life.” It’s a neutral canvas for every meal. Other foods are often served as “ulam,” the ...

Despite this downturn, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) projects that the Philippines will remain the world ...

Affordable prices of the staple grain are central to the agenda of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., who also helmed the ...