From Rice Exporters Urging Tax Relief To Cambodia’s Rice Exports. Here Are Some Top Rice News Of The Day
Rice Exporters Urge For Significant Tax Relief And Freight Support To Strengthen Sector’s Competitiveness
The Indian Rice Exporters’ Federation (IREF) has appealed to the Indian government to declare tax incentives, interest support, and freight subsidies for rice exporters in Union Budget 2026. Main demands include a 4% interest subvention on export credit, 3% freight reimbursement, and faster RoDTEP (Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products) refunds to decrease costs and strengthen sustainability. IREF stated that these measures would help India retain its global leadership in rice exports.
Vietnam Records Rice Exports of 7.85 Million Tons In 2025
Vietnam records rice exports of 7.85 million tonnes in the previous year, earning $4.02 billion, though export volume fell 12.7% and value fell 29.4% year-on-year. The average export price stood at $555 per tonne. Vietnam is shifting focus to premium and value-added rice segments with demand weakening in traditional markets like the Philippines and Indonesia. High-quality and specialty rice exports are focusing on markets such as the EU, US, Japan, and China, supported by the global recognition of ST25 as the world’s best rice and growing acceptance of Japonica rice in Japan.
Cambodia’s Rice Exports surpassed 940,000 Tonnes In 2025
According to the Cambodia Rice Federation, Cambodia’s rice exports surpassed 940,321 tonnes in 2025, a 45% year-on-year increase, generating $602 million in revenue. Significant markets included the European Union, China, and ASEAN countries, with fragrant rice accounting for 64% of total exports. The global profile of Cambodian rice was further boosted after Malys Angkor (Phka Rumduol) won the World’s Best Rice 2025 award for the seventh time. In addition, Cambodia earned $1.579 billion from exporting 6.85 million tonnes of paddy rice through border trade, reflecting strong growth and rising international demand.
New Contract Farming Deals To Strengthen Rice Production in Cambodia
Cambodia’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) has facilitated new $7 million contract farming agreements between agro-processing firms and two modern agricultural communities in Kampong Thom province to strengthen Rice Production in the country. Covering around 6,000 hectares of paddy cultivation, the contracts make sure that stable markets and pre-agreed prices for farmers. MAFF has now completed market linkages for all modern rice-growing communities this season and supported about 2,000 farming families with low-interest loans. The initiative is part of Cambodia’s push to modernise agriculture, decrease farmers’ income risks, and ensure reliable crop supplies while limiting dependence on middlemen.