The paddy rice market in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, has seen a 14.24% price drop in February, with some markets selling a 50-kilo bag for less than R$100.00. The 'harvest price' is expected to be established after March 20, when most of the crop will be harvested. However, smaller industries without large storage capacity are paying higher prices for quality grain. The market is expected to continue its downward trend. Additionally, due to a delay in the harvest and market conditions, Brazil's shipping window for rice is likely to be shorter, concentrated between late April and early September. This is due to increased supply from the United States and favorable harvest conditions in the Northern Hemisphere.