Rice importation news

Here are some recent news articles and updates on rice importation:

Philippines

• "Philippines to import 1.5 million metric tons of rice in 2023" (Philippine Daily Inquirer, February 2023) - The Philippine government has announced plans to import 1.5 million metric tons of rice in 2023 to address the country's rice shortage.
• "Rice imports to rise 15% in 2023" (BusinessWorld, January 2023) - The Philippines is expected to import more rice in 2023, with the Department of Agriculture forecasting a 15% increase in imports compared to the previous year.

India

• "India to import 2 million tons of rice in 2023" (The Hindu, February 2023) - India is planning to import 2 million tons of rice in 2023 to meet the country's growing demand for the staple food.
• "Rice imports to rise 10% in 2023" (Business Standard, January 2023) - India's rice imports are expected to rise 10% in 2023, driven by strong demand and a decline in domestic production.

Thailand

• "Thailand to import 1.5 million tons of rice in 2023" (Bangkok Post, February 2023) - Thailand, the world's largest rice exporter, is planning to import 1.5 million tons of rice in 2023 to meet domestic demand and replenish its rice reserves.
• "Rice imports to rise 20% in 2023" (The Nation, January 2023) - Thailand's rice imports are expected to rise 20% in 2023, driven by strong demand and a decline in domestic production.

Global

• "Global rice imports to rise 5% in 2023" (Food Business News, January 2023) - Global rice imports are expected to rise 5% in 2023, driven by strong demand and a decline in domestic production in several major rice-producing countries.
• "Rice prices to rise due to global supply chain disruptions" (Reuters, February 2023) - Rice prices are expected to rise due to global supply chain disruptions, including the war in Ukraine and the COVID-19 pandemic, which have impacted rice production and trade.

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