rice imports

Rice imports rose 15% in January to May

The volume of rice imported to the Philippines swelled by around 15 percent as of…

Philippine rice imports expected to decline

Philippine rice imports are expected to end up 5.4 percent lower than originally expected this…

Rice imports drop 16% amid ban on inbound cargoes

Inbound rice shipments this year have declined as of early October amid the government’s temporary…

Top economists warn vs hike in rice tariff

Lifting the rice import ban while retaining the 15-percent tariff rate on imported rice is…

Suggested price cap on foreign rice cut anew

The Department of Agriculture (DA) lowered the maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) for imported rice…

Likely better harvest lessens rice imports

Expectations of a better rice harvest slowed down the arrival of imports into the country,…

DA: No rice shortage during lean season

The Philippines’ rice supply is expected to remain stable during the lean season following a…

Inflow of rice imports to Philippines ebbed by 24%

The volume of Philippine-bound rice shipments is approaching the 1-million-metric-ton mark, although importation has slowed…

DA forecasts lower rice imports this year

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is projecting lower rice imports this year due to an…

BIZ BUZZ: Marcos bats for brown rice

Eating brown rice isn’t just the healthier option; it may help bring down rice prices…