The US and China signed an agreement setting sanitation guidelines for imports, including mill inspections, which could open China to US rice exports. Louisiana industry figures say the deal could eventually expand exports and planting incentives, though timing is uncertain.
Potential future access to China, which imports about 5 million tonnes of rice a year, could support US rough rice demand, but no volumes have yet been shipped.
After 189 past bullish trade events, Rough Rice moved a median +0.2% over 5 sessions (52% higher; middle half -1.7% to +2.4%), and +1.0% over 20.
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