
The Indian government is considering restricting exports of 100% broken white rice, according to a Platts survey, though no decision has been announced. Indian broken rice prices rose 5.3% in October and early November, and S&P Global Energy expects India's 2026-27 rice output to fall 8 million tons partly due to El Niño.
Senegal, which imported 399,057 tons from India in 2025, faces potential supply disruption.
Possible Indian curbs on broken rice, a feed and ethanol input, would tighten global supply and lift prices, forcing West African importers to find replacement volumes at higher cost.
After 171 past bullish policy events, Rough Rice moved a median +0.8% over 5 sessions (58% higher; middle half -1.7% to +2.1%), and -0.4% over 20.
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