AreaRussian Federation

Commodity GroupRice

CommodityAll

Date20/03/2020

Policy CategoryTrade

Policy InstrumentExport restrictions

DescriptionImposed a temporary ban on exports of various cereals, including rice, following a sudden surge in domestic demand due to COVID-19 concerns, according to press reports. Although the prohibition was intended to last for ten days, it was repealed on 24 March 2020.