According to Nikkei, Japan’s Rice Stable Supply Support Organization said on Aug. 7 its August rice price-expectations index was 18, unchanged month-on-month. The group said the index remains near historic lows as weak household rice consumption has left inventories high and expectations for a larger new crop have risen.

2026-09-07

According to Nikkei, Japan’s Rice Stable Supply Support Organization said on Aug. 7 its August rice price-expectations index was 18, unchanged month-on-month. The group said the index remains near historic lows as weak household rice consumption has left inventories high and expectations for a larger new crop have risen.