5% broken parboiled rice: USD 353β359/ton (Near one-month high; highest since Jan 8) 5% broken white rice: USD 351β356/ton Market drivers: Slightly stronger export demand Rebound in Indian rupee, reducing exportersβ margins and supporting prices Vietnam 5% broken rice: USD 360β367/ton (unchanged week-on-week) January shipments: ~259,000 tons Mainly exported to Philippines and Malaysia Market sentiment: […]
Policy Framework and Subsidy Regime In 2026, Iran has significantly tightened its food import subsidy regime. The government has removed subsidies for all staple food imports except wheat, positioning wheat as the core pillar of national food security. The Ministry of Agriculture Jihad (MAJ) will continue to subsidise wheat imports through a preferential exchange rate […]
Indonesia (worldβs largest palm oil producer) continues to drive global vegetable oil prices through its biodiesel policy. πΉ Biodiesel Mandate Status β’ B35 β ongoing * B40 β target phase * B50 β policy roadmap announced, timing awaited πΉ Key Data β’ Indonesia palm oil production: ~48β50 MMT * Biodiesel veg oil demand: ~13.2 MMT […]
What U.S. Importers, Food Processors, and Agri Buyers Need to Know Sesame may look like a small seed, but it has become a big business in global agriculture. From burger buns and bakery toppings to tahini, hummus, and cold-pressed cooking oil, sesame is now a key ingredient across the U.S. food industry. As American consumers […]