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

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

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.

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine rice imports are projected to hit a record-high 5.5 million metric tons (MT) in 2026. This will maintain the country’s ranking as the world’s biggest ...

Policies Mohanty mentioned are India’s removal of the import ban on non-Basmati white rice, and the Philippines’ maximum suggested retail price on imported rice plus efforts to crack down on ...

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 ...