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PHL rice imports may hit 4.8 MMT
April 22, 2026
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THE PHILIPPINES’ rice imports this year could reach 4.8 million metric tons (MMT), potentially matching or exceeding the elevated level recorded in 2024, as rising input costs and a looming El Niño threaten domestic output, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said. “Because of the pressure, it’s possible that we will import 4.8 million metric tons []

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