Philippines is looking at importing rice from producers like India, Indonesia and Thailand amid concerns around stable supply ...

In 2024, the Philippines imported about 4.8 million metric tons (MT) of rice. READ: PH rice imports hit record high “Local rice needs to compete with imported rice and for this to happen, palay ...

Rice imports are starting to pick up steam, with arrivals reaching almost half a million metric tons nearly two months after the government reduced tariffs to 15 percent. Latest Bureau of Plant ...

Rice imports to the Philippines amounted to 2.8 million metric tonnes (MT) during the first 8 months of this year, 19% higher than he same period last year, data from the country's Department of ...

Philippines – The Department of Agriculture (DA) reported lower rice imports in the first two-and-a-half months of 2025 compared to nearly the same period last year. As of March 13, the country ...

NUEVA ECIJA, Philippines — In the Philippines, people say, “Bigas ay buhay”: “Rice is life.” It’s a neutral canvas for every meal. Other foods are often served as “ulam,” the ...

For the third year in a row, the Philippines is the ... What is more, large-scale imports at more competitive prices can negatively impact Philippine rice producers, especially small farmers.

The Philippines seeks to diversify rice imports beyond Vietnam for stable prices and supply, aiming for food security.

Despite this downturn, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) projects that the Philippines will remain the world ...

MANILA, Philippines – The country’s rice imports are expected to decline this year but remain large enough to drive down the selling prices of local rice farmers despite the continuing ...

The Philippines imported 1.7 million tons of rice in the first five months of 2025, down 20.9% from a year ago.