The Russian government has abolished the export quota for raw rice… (квота · рис-сырец · тонна)
The Russian government has abolished the export quota for raw rice to countries outside the Eurasian Economic Union, citing sufficient domestic production and no need for continued restrictions. The decision follows a previous ban on exports since July 2022 due to a dam accident in Krasnodar Krai.
Consensus
- The Russian government has abolished the export quota for raw rice (rice-raw) to non-EAEU countries.
- The decision was made by a government decree signed by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.
- The previous export quota of 200,000 tons with zero tariff within the quota and 50% above it is no longer in effect.
- Ministry of Industry and Trade (Minpromtorg) has been instructed to remove quantitative export restrictions on raw rice.
- A ban on exporting raw rice had been in place since July 1, 2022.
- The government stated that domestic production fully meets internal market needs, justifying the removal of export limits.
Points of divergence
- The previous decree establishing the quota was issued in connection with a dam accident at the Fedorovsky hydroelectric station in Krasnodar Krai. — vedomosti
- The new decree cancels a previously established tariff quota effective from January 1, 2026, which was set to last until December 31, 2026. — interfax
Coverage (2 sources)
- Russian Government Cancels Export Quotas on Raw Rice — Ведомости
- Russia Cancels Quota on Raw Rice Exports — Интерфакс