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Introduction – Canada’s Basmati Rice Market in Statistical Focus Canada might not be the first country you think of when it comes to Basmati Rice, but look closer, and you’ll see a market that’s growing steadily in both scale and sophistication. As of 2025, Canada is emerging as a significant hub for importing and…
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Introduction – South Africa’s Jasmine Rice Market in Statistical Focus Let’s talk rice—specifically, jasmine rice. This fragrant, long-grain variety is a staple in many Asian cuisines and increasingly popular in global markets, including South Africa. While South Africa doesn’t grow jasmine rice on a large scale, it plays a surprisingly active role in the…
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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Rice Sector in Portugal Portugal’s rice market is undergoing a transformation. With the country ranked as the fourth-largest rice producer in the European Union and the highest per capita consumer in Europe—averaging 18 kg per person annually—rice plays a vital role in both agricultural output and daily…
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Introduction – United States’s Jasmine Rice Market in Statistical Focus Jasmine rice — that soft, fragrant, slightly sticky long-grain rice we all love in Thai curries — has quietly become a global food staple. While traditionally grown in Southeast Asia, particularly Thailand and Vietnam, its popularity has exploded worldwide. In 2023, the global jasmine…
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Introduction – United Arab Emirates’s White Rice Market by the Numbers The United Arab Emirates (UAE) might be a desert nation, but it plays a surprisingly big role in the global rice trade. Even though the country doesn’t grow much rice due to its dry climate, it’s one of the most important importers and…
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Introduction – The Current State of Play: The White Rice Sector in South Africa The white rice market in South Africa is in the middle of a significant transformation. With Quarter 3 of 2025 now underway, businesses across the food and agriculture sectors are facing a rapidly evolving landscape shaped by global supply shifts,…
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Introduction – Understanding Canada’s Role in the Global Rice Trade Let’s clear the air right from the start: Canada is not a rice-producing country. That might surprise some, considering the country’s agricultural prowess. But when it comes to rice, Canada wears a different hat — that of a major importer. With annual rice imports…
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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Non Basmati Rice Sector in Ukraine The Non Basmati Rice market in Ukraine is undergoing a major transformation in July 2025. A flurry of new import-export regulations, shifting geopolitical alliances, and unpredictable weather patterns have disrupted traditional supply chains. After a challenging Q2 marked by delayed shipments…
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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Basmati Rice Sector in Philippines The Basmati Rice market in the Philippines is undergoing a major transformation in 2025. With recent global trade shifts, new tariff policies, and a growing appetite for premium rice varieties, businesses here are navigating a complex but opportunity-rich landscape. The Philippines is…