AreaPhilippines

Commodity GroupRice

CommodityAll

Date23/07/2014

Policy CategoryTrade

Policy InstrumentImport quota

DescriptionApproved imports of 500 000 tonnes of rice through a tender, for delivery by November 2014. The import volume stands some 300 000 tonnes above previously announced plans, and will serve to refurbish stockpiles and quell inflationary pressure.