
India will export 1 million tonnes of non-basmati white rice to Indonesia annually for four years, through the National Cooperative Exports Limited. The deal follows a surge in Indian inventories after earlier restrictions and a robust harvest.
Indonesia's 2024 output is estimated to fall 2.43%, which necessitates imports.
A multi-year government-backed sale of 1 million tonnes adds a firm outlet for Indian surplus rice, supporting export demand but signalling ample global supply that is bearish for rice prices.
After 141 past bearish trade events, Rough Rice moved a median +0.6% over 5 sessions (57% higher; middle half -2.3% to +2.4%), and -0.6% over 20.
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