Rice

The country sets up a national platform to address weak demand for local rice and rising imports.

New facility aims to improve data on greenhouse gas emissions from rice farming systems.

Farmers say falling prices and slow sales now threaten incomes in Kenya’s largest rice growing region.

Rising shipping costs slow down new rice export deals as regional conflict affects maritime routes.

According to the latest industry assessments, the global parboiled rice market reached a valuation of approximately US$3.6 million in 2023 and is projected to grow steadily to US$5.2 million by 2030.