El Nino worsens plight of Asia's rice belt after war price shock

After 179 past bullish weather events, Rough Rice moved a median +0.4% over 5 sessions (55% higher; middle half -1.4% to +2.5%), and +2.2% over 20.

• Jun 15, 2023Asia rice: Vietnam rice prices jump on low supply; traders flag El Nino risks - Markets - Business Recorder-0.1%
• Jun 4, 2026Asia rice: Vietnam prices rise on El Nino concerns; Bangladesh rates stay high amid heatwave - Markets - Business Recorder-1.6%
• Sep 6, 2023From rice to palm oil, crop output forecasts for Asia-Pacific lower as El Nino strengthens | The Straits Times-6.2%
• Oct 22, 2026Asia rice: Indian prices hit more than one-year high on strong rupee, tight supply - Markets - Business Recorder-0.4%
• Mar 10, 2023Shadow of El Nino over growth - The HinduBusinessLine+8.0%

After 1,465 past bullish weather events, Corn moved a median +0.2% over 5 sessions (54% higher; middle half -1.4% to +1.9%), and +0.9% over 20.

• Sep 6, 2023From rice to palm oil, crop output forecasts for Asia-Pacific lower as El Nino strengthens | The Straits Times-1.3%
• Jun 2, 2023Palm ends 3% higher on stronger rivals, El Nino worries - Markets - Business Recorder-1.5%
• May 5, 2023‘Developing’ El Nino may hit India’s maize, soya and rice output, says FAO - The HinduBusinessLine-0.2%
• Dec 18, 2022Tight grain, oilseed supplies to keep prices elevated - BusinessWorld Online+1.3%
• Mar 20, 2026Chicken prices soar in India on bird mortality, reduced weight - The HinduBusinessLine-0.1%