In the first two months of 2024, Brazil witnessed a notable 24% decline in rice exports, shifting from 239.4 thousand tons in the same period in 2023 to 182.1 thousand tons. The downturn led to reduced foreign exchange earnings, dropping from $74.5 million to $60.8 million, as reported by Abiarroz. The significant increase in domestic […]
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