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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 Sella Basmati Rice Sector in Belgium The Sella Basmati rice market in Belgium is currently navigating a whirlwind of global disruptions and shifting local dynamics. From new trade barriers to climate-induced crop shortages, the landscape has become more volatile than ever. In late 2024, India—the world’s leading…