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Rice prices soar amid ongoing shortage

Rice prices soar amid ongoing shortage

Update: 2025-06-17
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The cost of putting a bowl of rice on the table in Japan continues to soar, despite the release of more than 200,000 tons from the national stockpile. Imported rice is playing an important role to meet demand as Japan looks for a long-term solution to the current shortage.
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Rice prices soar amid ongoing shortage

Rice prices soar amid ongoing shortage

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