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Pakistani rice offered lowest in Indonesia's tender for 500,000 T.

The most affordable rate offered in the global tender from Indonesian state acquiring agency Bulog to purchase about 500,000 metric tons of rice was approximated at $ 479 a ton expense and freight (c&& f) for rice expected to be sourced from Pakistan, European traders stated on Friday.

The most affordable offer was said to have actually been produced 26,000 loads.

No purchase has yet been reported and price settlements are anticipated to continue in coming days, traders said. A decision is anticipated next week.

Reports reflect assessments from traders and even more price quotes of rates and volumes are still possible later.

Rice arrival in Indonesia is looked for in November to December and the rice can be sourced from Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Myanmar, Pakistan or India. Price offers were submitted on Friday.

2 other deals of rice from Pakistan were the next most affordable at $484 and $485 a lot c&& f, traders said.

The most affordable reported deal for rice from Vietnam was $515,. from Thailand/Cambodia $511, from India $513 and from Myanmar. $ 517.50 all per ton c&& f for consignments ranging from 25,000 to. 30,000 loads.

The tender continues heavy rice getting by Indonesia in. global markets to cool domestic prices after a disappointing. domestic harvest.

Indonesia's 2024 rice output is estimated at 30.34 million. metric tons, down 2.43% from last year. Most of the decline was. in the January-April duration, when production dropped nearly 15%. on the year.

To shore up supply, Indonesia intends to import as much as 3.6. million lots of rice this year. It likewise prepares to sharply. increase the planted location in 2025 and is considering importing 1. million tons of rice from India in 2025.

In the new tender, Bulog is seeking white rice of 5% broken. grade from the 2024 crop year, grated not longer than 6 months. ago, traders said.

(source: Reuters)