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Sub-Saharan Africa rice imports surge as local production struggles to keep pace: OSIRIZ
While prices rose by an average of 6% in December 2025 due to a resurgence in demand from Southeast Asia and China, Osiriz points out that by early January 2026, global prices were stable.
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Liberia plans 7,400-hectare rice expansion, new processing plant in Nimba
This initiative is part of the government’s goal to cultivate at least 7, 400 hectares of lowland rice within five years.
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India rice exports surge 19% after curbs lifted, pressuring Asian prices
Exports rose to 21.55 million tonnes from 18.05 million in 2024, close to the 2022 record of 22.3 million tonnes.
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Global rice prices to stay under pressure in 2026 amid exporter competition
Lower prices are likely to provide relief to price-sensitive consumers in Africa and parts of Asia
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Kenya warns of rice supply shock ahead of court ruling on duty-free imports
Between January and June, the country will require approximately 750,000 MT of rice, yet projected domestic production for the same period stands at 110,000MT.