Exports of rice (husk base) increased in May, with 197.6 thousand tons exported last month, compared to 39.7 thousand tons during the same time period in 2022. From January to May 2022, shipments totaled 558 thousand tons, amounting to USD 162.4 million. In 2023, shipments reached 702.6 thousand tons, or USD 239.7 million in the same time period. Brazilian rice (husk base) imports totaled 130.3 thousand tons in May, with payments totaling USD 44.2 million. Brazil bought 103 thousand tons of rice from other nations in the same month of 2022, totaling USD 29.8 million.
Sources: Abiarroz/Noticias Agricolas (*Translated by Ia Niani)