Bangkok, 30 May 2026 – Rice prices in Asia have surged sharply in May, raising renewed concerns over food inflation and supply security as adverse weather, higher logistics costs and geopolitical disruptions threaten output across key producing regions.
The latest rally has pushed benchmark Asian rice prices to their highest levels in more than a year, reversing part of the prolonged weakness seen earlier in the market. The rebound comes at a sensitive time for Asian economies, where rice remains a staple food and a politically important commodity for both households and governments.
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