Commodity & Trade Updates

Telangana contributed 12,005 hectares to the increase in cultivation, while Andhra Pradesh added 13,286 hectares.

With domestic needs fully met, Zimbabwe is now seeking export opportunities within the region, particularly in neighboring countries.

The expansion is scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter of 2025 and is expected to be completed by the end of 2027.

The rebound in production comes amid significant government investment in the agricultural sector for the current season.

Kenya maintained the region’s highest rice price at US$1,264 per metric ton (MT) in both months, reflecting a marginal month-on-month decline of 0.03%