Japan rice glut sends prices tumbling 40%, below production cost
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Source: Nikkei Asia
Published: 2026-08-19 07:42 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Asia, Food & Agriculture, Business & Economy, Asia Pacific
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Japan's private rice inventories hit a record high 2.43 million tons at the end of June, up 57% year-on-year. (Photo by Hiroki Masuda)
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