
Vietnamese 5% broken rice rose to $480–490 per tonne, its highest level since December 2024, while Thai 5% broken rice reached $490–495 per tonne. Traders attributed the gains to renewed Philippine buying, strong demand, flood-related production losses in some Thai growing areas, and concerns about El Niño; Indian parboiled rice prices eased as new-crop supplies improved.
Renewed Philippine purchases and weather-related supply concerns are supporting Vietnamese and Thai export prices, while improved Indian availability is weighing on Indian offers. Continued buying by the Philippines could keep regional rice prices firm.
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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