# Market Update: Western Hemisphere Rough Rice Importers Focused on U.S. Harvest - US Rice Producers

> US rice harvest is progressing strongly, with Arkansas over 80% complete and Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas nearly finished. Producers report high field yields, though head rice averages may be around 50 lbs. Buyers are cautious after India's export ban and remain covered, while low Mississippi River flows are raising logistics concerns.

- Date: 2023-10-13 · published 2023-10-13T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/33693-market-update-western-hemisphere-rough-rice-importers-focused-on-u-s-harvest-us
- Commodities: [Rough Rice](https://feedsoft.ai/c/RICE.md), [Barge Freight (St. Louis)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/BARGE.md)

## Why it matters

Heavy supply and cautious buyers point to soft cash and futures demand for US rough rice, while low river levels could delay barge movements and add freight costs.

## Read by commodity

- RICE: bearish ▼
- BARGE: bullish ▲

## Sources

- usriceproducers.com: https://usriceproducers.com/market-update-western-hemisphere-rough-rice-importers-focused-on-u-s-harvest/

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