
Vietnamese and Thai export rice prices rose to their highest levels in nearly two years, with Vietnam’s 5% broken rice quoted at $480–490 per tonne and Thailand’s at $490–495. Traders cited renewed Philippine buying and strong demand, while flooding in rice-growing areas and concerns about supplies before the next harvest added support; Indian prices fell.
Philippine demand is drawing buyers toward Vietnamese and Thai supplies, while flooding and a gap before the next harvest constrain availability. These factors support export prices, although lower Indian offers provide a competing source of supply.
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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