Rice exports to resume

The government announced yesterday the private sector can resume the export of white rice to the international market on May 20 – one month after imposing an export ban – according to the Minister of Economy and Finance. The announcement was signed by Minister of Economy and Finance Aun Pornmoniroth who stated that, based on a request from the Cambodia Rice Federation (CRF), the government is now resuming the export of white rice in order to facilitate agreements with foreign countries from May 20.

The announcement comes after Prime Minister Hun Sen, in late March, ordered the ban for all exports of white rice and paddy from April 5 until further notice. The decision was made to safeguard local supply in response to COVID-19 food shortage fears. “Starting from April 5, we will not allow the export of any white rice or paddy to the international market. This is because we want to keep the supply for domestic demand. However, fragrant rice can be exported normally,” Mr Hun Sen said.

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