The USDA-FAS anticipates a slight reduction in the Philippines' rice imports for the 2024/25 marketing year, projecting a decrease from 4.1 million tons to 4 million tons. This forecast is based on the expected mitigation of the El Niño phenomenon, alongside the Philippine government's continued support through subsidies, and the increased adoption of fertilizers and hybrid seeds by farmers. Concurrently, the country is expected to see a rise in rice production to 12.125 million tons and an increase in total rice demand to 16.48 million tons, reflecting an overall positive outlook for the Philippines' rice sector.