
Thailand's benchmark 5% broken rice rose to $406-435 per tonne in the week to August 10, up from $395-405 the previous week. Vietnamese rates were flat at $340-350, and Indian parboiled prices fell on the weaker rupee.
Dry conditions in Thailand reduced grain quality and lifted domestic prices.
Drought-related quality losses and tighter Thai supply support higher Asian rice quotes, although the stronger Thai premium may limit export competitiveness.
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.
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