Browse Data and Analysis

The forecast for MY2017/18 main crop rice production is revised down slightly due to higher than expected flooding damage to fragrant rice.

Export prices increased 2 to 6 percent due to strong demand for white and fragrant rice.

Export prices declined 1 to 4 percent due to larger available supplies during the peak harvest, particularly for new crop white and fragrant rice.

Export prices remain unchanged. Exporters are securing rice supplies as main crop rice production is entering the market.

Farmgate prices for rice and corn are under downward pressure as MY2017/18 supplies enter the market.