The price of rice plummets 51% in one year and the industry reduces purchases

The husked rice market showed a significant drop in October, with the CEPEA/IRGA-RS Indicator recording an average of R$ 58.00 per 50 kg bag. According to Cepea data, the value represents a 6.2% retraction compared to the previous month and a 51.4% decrease compared to October 2024, in nominal terms. In the accumulated total for 2025, rice has already accumulated a 43.2% devaluation. The drop reflects an environment of uncertainty in the sector, especially regarding measures announced by the National Supply Company (Conab), which still generate doubts about supply and market regulation. In light of this scenario, processing industries have adopted a cautious stance. According to Cepea, there was a sharp reduction in the volume of sales between September and October, which directly impacted the search for raw materials. The dominant strategy among buyers has been punctual acquisition, only for stock replenishment. This reduction in purchases adds to the pressure from producers, who ...