
The Philippines has formally granted SPS certification to its businesses to import rice from Vietnam, specifically 25% broken fragrant rice rather than 5% rice. Vietnamese 25% broken rice prices have risen above $500 per tonne as supply tightens in the final two months of the year.
Renewed Philippine demand for Vietnamese fragrant rice, with limited Vietnamese supply left for the year, supports export prices and firms the regional rice market into 2027.
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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