Brazil Paddy Rice Index
Increases About 1% from Last Week
Aug
18, 2015
The Brazilian paddy rice index maintained by CEPEA reached around 34.36
real per 50 kilograms as of August 17, 2015, up about 0.85% from around 34.07
real per 50 kilograms recorded on August 10, 2015.
In terms of USD per ton, the index reached around $198 per ton on August
17, 2015, up about 1.33% from around $195 per ton recorded on August 10, 2015.
Asia Rice Sellers Lower Some of
Their Quotes Today
Aug
18, 2015
Thailand rice sellers lowered their quotes for 5% broken rice and Hommali
rice by about $5 per ton each to around $360-$370 per ton and $845-$855
per ton respectively. Vietnam rice sellers lowered their quotes for Jasmine
rice by about $5 per ton to around $480-$490 per ton. India rice sellers
lowered their quotes 5% broken rice by about $10 per ton to around $365-$375
per ton and lowered their quotes for 25% broken rice and 100% broken rice by
about $5 per ton each to around $340-$350 and $295-$305 per ton
respectively. Pakistan rice sellers lowered their quotes for 5% broken rice by
about $10 per ton to around $330-$340 per ton.
5% Broken Rice
Thailand 5% rice is indicated at around $360 - $370 per ton, down
about $5 per ton from yesterday and about $20 per ton premium on Vietnam 5%
rice shown at around $340 - $350 per ton. India 5% rice is indicated at around
$365 - $375 per ton, down about $10 per ton from yesterday and about $35 per
ton premium on Pakistan 5% rice shown at around $330 - $340 per ton, down about
$10 per ton from yesterday.
25% Broken Rice
Thailand 25% rice is shown at around $345 - $355 per ton, about $20 per ton
premium on Vietnam 25% rice shown at around $325- $335 per ton. India 25% rice
is indicated at around $340 - $350 per ton, down about $5 per ton from
yesterday and about $30 per ton premium on Pakistan 25% rice shown at around
$310 - $320 per ton.
Parboiled Rice
Thailand parboiled rice is indicated at around $370 - $380 per ton. India
parboiled rice is indicated at around $365- $375 per ton, about $50 per ton
discount to Pakistan parboiled rice was last shown at around $415 - $425
per ton.
100% Broken Rice
Thailand
broken rice, A1 Super, is indicated at around $320 - $330 per ton, about $10
per ton from premium on Vietnam 100% broken rice shown at around $310 - $320
per ton. India's 100% broken rice is shown at around $295 - $305 per ton, down
about $5 per ton from yesterday and about $15 per ton premium on Pakistan
broken sortexed rice shown at around $280 - $290 per ton.
Bangladesh Traders Urge
Government to Raise Import Duty on Rice to Curb Price Falls
Aug
18, 2015
Bangladesh rice farmers, traders and experts have expressed concern that
rice imports, including aromatic, from India are continuing to increase despite
the imposition of 10% duty on rice imports in May this year.
According to local sources, they are worried that prices would be
significantly impacted during the Aus (February - August) and Aman (July -
December) seasons. Rice traders are urging the government to increase the
import duty on rice to stop prices from falling.
They told local sources that prices of aromatic rice may also be impacted
due to a huge influx of basmati rice from India. Bangladesh farmers grow
fragrant rice in Aman and Aus seasons. They noted that basmati rice is grown in
India during the same time and a big volume of rice enters Bangladesh illegally
every day. The volume of illegal imports is nearly 10 times more than the
formal import, they say.
Farmers are mainly concerned that production costs for growing basmati rice
are about 80% higher than for normal rice and are about Tk 900 per 40 kilograms
(around $282 per ton). They added that paddy prices of fine rice are at around
Tk 800-850 per 40 kilograms (around $250 - $266 per ton) and those of normal
varieties are at around Tk 650 - 700 per 40 kilograms(around $204 - $213 per
ton).
According to Food Ministry data, Bangladesh traders imported around 23,000
tons of rice through formal channels since the beginning of this fiscal year in
July. But local sources say another 300,000 tons would have entered illegally
into the country through border points. Bangladesh imported around 1.49 million
tons in the FY 2014-15 (July - June).
Farmers and traders reiterated that they already suffered huge losses
during the Boro (January - May) harvest season due to increased imports from
India.
Global
Rice Quotes
August 19th, 2015
Long grain white rice - high
quality
Thailand 100% B grade 375-385 ↔
Vietnam 5% broken 340-350 ↔
India 5% broken 365-375 ↔
Pakistan 5% broken 330-340 ↔
Myanmar 5% broken 405-415 ↔
Cambodia 5% broken NQ ↔
U.S. 4% broken 485-495 ↔
Uruguay 5% broken 535-545 ↔
Argentina 5% broken 530-540 ↔
Long grain white rice - low
quality
Thailand 25% broken 345-355 ↔
Vietnam 25% broken 325-335 ↔
Pakistan 25% broken 310-320 ↔
Cambodia 25% broken NQ ↔
India 25% broken 340-350 ↔
U.S. 15% broken 460-470 ↔
Long grain parboiled rice
Thailand parboiled 100% stxd 370-380 ↔
Pakistan parboiled 5% broken stxd 415-425 ↔
India parboiled 5% broken stxd 365-375 ↔
U.S. parboiled 4% broken 570-580 ↔
Brazil parboiled 5% broken 545-555 ↔
Uruguay parboiled 5% broken NQ ↔
Long grain fragrant rice
Thailand Hommali 92% 845-855 ↔
Vietnam Jasmine 480-490 ↔
India basmati 2% broken NQ ↔
Pakistan basmati 2% broken NQ ↔
Cambodia Phka Mails NQ ↔
Brokens
Thailand A1 Super 320-320 ↔
Vietnam 100% broken 310-320 ↔
Pakistan 100% broken stxd 280-290 ↔
Cambodia A1 Super NQ ↔
India 100% broken stxd 295-305 ↔
Egypt medium grain brokens NQ ↔
U.S. pet food 325-335 ↔
Brazil half grain NQ ↔
All prices USD per ton, FOB vessel,
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Mozambique Considers Surcharge
on Rice Imports to Boost Domestic Production
Aug
18, 2015
The government of Mozambique is planning to introduce surcharge on imports
of rice beans, meat and eggs in order to encourage domestic production, local
sources quoted the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security.
Recently, local media reported that rice farmers have been complaining of
losing competitiveness due to imported rice, especially the low quality cracked
rice. They told local sources that lack of restrictions at the entry point is
the main reason for an increase in rice imports in the country.
The Minister noted that a recent introduction of surcharge on sugar imports
have yields desired results and expressed optimism that it would be successful
for other products as well.
Recently, quoted the National Director of Agriculture and Forestry noted
that Mozambique has around 900,000 hectares of land for potential rice
production but only 310,000 is being used currently. He added that this
underutilization of production capacity in the country is leading to rice
deficit and forcing the government to import rice.
USDA estimates Mozambique to produce around 351,000 tons of paddy rice
(around 228,000 tons, basis milled) and import around 500,000 tons in MY
2015-16 (May - April).
Oryza Afternoon Recap - Chicago
Rough Rice Futures Pull Back from Nearby Resistance as Wheat and Beans Weigh on
the Market
Aug
18, 2015
Chicago rough rice futures for Sep delivery settled 15.5 cent per cwt (about
$3 per ton) lower at $11.840 per cwt (about $261 per ton). The other grains
finished the day mostly lower; Soybeans closed about 1.4% lower at $9.0425 per
bushel; wheat finished about 1.3% lower at $4.9425 per bushel, and corn
finished the day about 0.7% higher at $3.7725 per bushel.
U.S. stocks traded in a narrow range on Tuesday as Wall Street digested
better than expected housing data, mixed earnings results from two Dow
components while eyeing the release of the Federal Reserve's minutes. U.S. housing
starts data for July came in at 1.206 million, above what economists expected
and near an eight-year high. June's starts were also revised higher to a 1.20
million-unit rate from the previously reported 1.17 million-unit pace. The
People's Bank of China set the Chinese currency's midpoint rate at 6.3966
against the dollar, but the yuan fell against the greenback during Asia trading
to about 6.40.
The fall in China's eqiuity market led to European stocks closing mostly
lower, with the U.K. benchmark FTSE 100 the French CAC and the German DAX all
ending down more than 0.2%. Nevertheless, the housing data helped U.S. stocks
trade narrowly below the flatline as the S&P Homebuilders ETF hit an
eight-year high. The Dow Jones Industrial Average traded down 31 points, or
0.18%, to 17,513. The S&P 500 fell 5 points, or 0.26%, to 2,096, with
energy leading eight sectors lower and consumer discretionary leading
advancers. The Nasdaq traded down 26 points, or 0.53%, at 5,064, as
biotechnology stocks fell about 0.7% and Apple traded down about 0.2%. Gold is
trading about 0.2% lower, crude oil is seen trading about 1.3% higher, and the
U.S. dollar is seen trading about 0.2% higher about 1:00pm Chicago time.
Monday, there were 818 contracts traded, down from 1,065 contracts traded
on Friday. Open interest – the number of contracts outstanding – on Monday
decreased by 38 contracts to 10,186.
Oryza Overnight Recap – Chicago
Rough Rice Futures Pullback from Nearby Resistance as Outside Markets Turn
Bearish
Aug
18, 2015
Chicago rough rice futures for Sep delivery are currently seen trading 6.5
cents per cwt (about $1 per ton) lower at $11.930 per cwt (about $263 per ton)
during early floor trading in Chicago. The other grains are seen trading
lower in early morning action; soybeans are currently seen trading about 0.8%
lower, wheat is listed about 0.4% lower and corn is currently noted unchanged.
U.S. stocks
opened narrowly lower on
Tuesday as Wall Street digested the latest plunge in Chinese
stocks, more housing data and a couple of Dow component earnings. Overnight,
China's Shanghai Composite dropped 6.12% and closed at its lowest level since
Aug. 7 amid renewed concerns that the Chinese government could further devalue
the yuan. The People's Bank of China set the Chinese currency's midpoint rate
at 6.3966 against the dollar, but the yuan fell against the greenback during
Asia trading to about 6.40. Tuesdayalso
saw the release of U.S. housing starts data for July, which came in at 1.206
million, above what economists expected and near an eight-year high. June's
starts were also revised higher to a 1.20 million-unit rate from the previously
reported 1.17 million-unit pace.
The data
helped U.S. futures pare losses which came about due to a fall in Chinese
equities. Investors are also awaiting the release of the minutes from the
Federal Reserve's July meeting, which are scheduled to be released Wednesday at 2 p.m. The Dow Jones
Industrial Average opened down 40 points, or 0.23%, at 17,502. The S&P 500
fell 4 points, or 0.21%, to 2,097, with utilities leading nine sectors lower
and consumer discretionary the only advancer. The Nasdaq opened 12 points down,
or 0.25%, at 5,079, as biotechnology stocks fell 0.4%. Gold is currently
trading about 0.6% lower, crude oil is seen trading slightly higher, and
the U.S. dollar is currently trading about 0.3% higher at 8:45am Chicago time.
Oryza U.S. Rough Rice Recap -
Bids Soften as Futures Come Off Recent Highs
Aug
18, 2015
The U.S. cash market was softer today falling in sympathy with a weaker
futures market despite yesterday’s FSA report that estimated farmers planted
roughly 300,000 acres less than what the USDA used in their latest WASDE
report.
Analysts note that farmers are hoping to net at least $11.11 per cwt (about
$245 per ton) at the farm gate however buyers have interest closer to
$10.55-$10.75 per cwt (about $233-$237 per ton) and neither appeared willing to
come off of their price ideas today.
Philippines to Maintain 20
Million Tons Paddy Output Target in 2015 Despite El Nino Concerns
Aug
18, 2015
The government of the Philippines will maintain the 20 million tons paddy
output target this year despite concerns of an El Nino weather pattern,
Bloomberg quoted the Agriculture Department Assistant Secretary.
The local weather bureau has warned of an intensifying El Nino in the
coming months, which could potentially affect paddy output in central, southern
and northern provinces.
The official, however, noted that government intervention measures
would help mitigate the impact of El Nino induced dry spell in major rice
producing areas. He stated that around 58,485 tons of paddy has been lost due
to drought conditions since the beginning of this year.
He said the Agriculture Department is seeking 940 million pesos ($20.3
million) in additional budget to fund programs that will mitigate the impact of
El Nino.
The Philippine Statistics Agency (PSA) estimates the country's 2015 paddy
output at around 18.86 million tons, about 6% below the targeted 20.08 million
tons and slightly down from last year's output of 18.97 million tons.
Vietnam Rice Exporters Sign
Contracts to Export 4.45 Million Tons of Rice as of July 31, 2015
Aug
18, 2015
Vietnam rice exporters have signed contracts to export around 4.45 million
tons of rice as at the end of July 2015, down about 9% from around 4.9 million
tons contracted during the same time last year, local sources quoted an
Agriculture Department official as saying.Of this, about 24% or around one
million tons are government-to-government contracts and the remaining are
commercial contracts, according to the official.The official told local sources
that as of July 31, 2015, the member exporters of the Vietnam Food Association
(VFA) exported around 3.3 million tons of rice worth about $1.37 billion, down
about 8.73% y/y in volume and about 12.43% y/y in value from last year.
Vietnam has lowered the floor price (minimum export price, MEP) of its
lower quality (25% broken) rice exports by about 3% to around $340 per ton from
around $350 per ton in order to boost exports. The MEP was effective from
August 13, 2015.
Export prices of Vietnam 5% rice are currently quoted at around $345 per
ton, compared to around $365 per ton of Thai 5% rice, around $370 per ton of
India 5% rice and around $335 per ton of Pakistan rice.
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