Rice prices
Rice prices, the dollar and the Chicago exchange.
Paddy rice prices in southern Brazil, rice in Paraguay, Uruguay and Asia, Mercosur currencies and Chicago futures, gathered by a rice broker working in the market since 1990.
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FAQ
About rice prices
What is the price of paddy rice in Brazil today?
The main benchmark is the Cepea/Esalq paddy rice indicator for Rio Grande do Sul, per 50 kg sack. The latest value is shown in the dashboard on this page, with date and source, and also converted to US$ per tonne. Actual deal prices depend on head rice yield, moisture, variety, location and terms.
Why does the dollar affect rice prices?
Rice is traded internationally in dollars. When the dollar rises against the real, Brazilian exports become more competitive and export parity at the port goes up, which tends to support domestic prices. We explain this in how rice prices are set.
What is rough rice on the Chicago exchange?
It is the rough rice futures contract traded on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT, part of CME Group), quoted in US dollars per hundredweight (about 45 kg). It is an international benchmark, but Mercosur prices also depend on local supply, exchange rates and demand from Asia and Africa.
Are the prices on this page an offer from the broker?
No. They are market references. To buy or sell paddy or milled rice, per bale, bag or tonne, contact the broker for a quote on your lot.
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