Indian rice traders hike prices to mirror higher export duty

India's rice export prices increased this week due to higher duty on rice shipments, while Thailand's demand remained low. The government imposed a 20% export duty on parboiled rice exports in August 2023 to control domestic rice prices. The customs department has demanded payment of duty differentials on rice exported in the last 18 months, which could cripple rice shipments from India.
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