India's partial ban on rice exports has led to a scramble in parts of the world to secure supplies. India is the world's largest supplier of rice, a staple in several parts of the world. The lack of clarity about what India will do next and concerns about the El Nino means Thai exporters are reluctant to take orders, mill operators are unwilling to sell, and farmers have increased the prices of unmilled rice.
India's partial ban on rice exports has led to a scramble in parts of the world to secure supplies. India is the world's largest supplier of rice, a staple in several parts of the world. The lack of clarity about what India will do next and concerns about the El Nino means Thai exporters are reluctant to take orders, mill operators are unwilling to sell, and farmers have increased the prices of unmilled rice.