# Rice market update – CBOT rough rice and Asian FOB price divergence

> CBOT rough rice futures traded in a tight range with a mildly upward-sloping curve, with November 2026 around 17.64 USD/cwt. Vietnam FOB quotations eased slightly in late October while Indian steam and sella FOB prices edged higher versus mid-October.

- Date: 2026-11-05 · published 2026-11-05T09:05:59.192Z
- Category: market · region Global · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/81414-rice-market-update-cbot-rough-rice-and-asian-fob-price-divergence
- Commodities: [Rough Rice](https://feedsoft.ai/c/RICE.md)

## Why it matters

Divergent Asian FOB trends suggest firm Indian values offset Vietnamese softness, leaving a modest risk premium in 2027 contracts tied to El Niño and policy risk. Buyers should expect mixed rice cash prices rather than a clear direction.

## Read by commodity

- RICE: neutral

## Sources

- commodity-board.com: https://commodity-board.com/rice-market-holds-firm-as-cbot-nearby-drifts-while-asian-fob-prices-diverge

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