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India's rice output is expected to fall this year for the first time in eight years, potentially by up to 8% below last year's record despite a larger planted area. Erratic monsoon rains and floods damaged crops.
Traders fear the government will extend its rice export restrictions, which followed a July ban on non-basmati white rice exports.
A drop in India's output, which accounts for a large share of world rice trade, combined with extended export curbs would tighten global supply and lift rice export prices. Importers in Asia and Africa would face higher costs.
aleqt.comNov 14, 2026After 180 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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