Rice fell to 12.57 USD/cwt on May 18, 2026, down 1.45% from the previous day. Over the past month, Rice's price has risen 13.91%, but it is still 0.95% lower than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity.

Historically, Rice reached an all time high of 24.46 in April of 2008. Rice - data, forecasts, historical chart - was last updated on May 18 of 2026.

Rice is expected to trade at 12.45 USD/CWT by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. Looking forward, we estimate it to trade at 11.60 in 12 months time.



Price Day Month Year Date
Soybeans 1,200.14 23.14 1.97% 2.95% 14.22% May/18
Wheat 654.32 18.57 2.92% 9.60% 23.69% May/18
Lumber 589.00 3.00 0.51% 1.03% -2.34% May/15
Cheese 1.66 -0.0059 -0.36% 0.43% -10.09% May/18
Palm Oil 4,523.00 103.00 2.33% 0.56% 16.45% May/18
Milk 16.96 0 0% 0.59% -8.72% May/15
Cocoa 3,880.96 -121.04 -3.02% 14.31% -64.41% May/18
Cotton 81.71 1.100 1.36% 2.09% 24.44% May/18
Rubber 221.30 -1.00 -0.45% 9.99% 28.07% May/18
Orange Juice 164.45 -16.85 -9.29% -7.25% -34.69% May/17
Coffee 267.41 0.51 0.19% -7.07% -28.69% May/18
Oat 371.51 7.7560 2.13% 15.11% 3.99% May/18
Wool 1,876.00 0 0% 2.79% 57.78% May/18
Rice 12.57 -0.1850 -1.45% 13.91% -0.95% May/18
Canola 738.10 2.10 0.29% 1.51% 4.79% May/17
Sugar 14.80 0.004 0.03% 8.53% -15.31% May/18
Corn 469.60 13.8516 3.04% 3.89% 4.94% May/18


Rice
Rough Rice futures so-called US. No. 2 are traded in the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). The standard contract unit is 2,000 hundredweights (CWT) an equivalent of 91 Metric Tons. The biggest exporter of rice is India accounting for around 40% followed by Vietnam, Thailand, Pakistan, and the United States. The biggest consumer of rice is China, followed by India, Indonesia, Bangladesh, and Vietnam. The rice market prices displayed in Trading Economics are based on over-the-counter (OTC) and contract for difference (CFD) financial instruments. Our rice market prices are intended to provide you with a reference only, rather than as a basis for making trading decisions. The data is supplied by a third party and, while efforts are made to ensure its accuracy, Trading Economics does not verify the data and makes no representations or warranties regarding its accuracy..
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
12.57 12.76 24.46 0.75 1981 - 2026 USD/CWT Daily

News Stream
Rice Futures Near 9-Month High
Rice futures rose more than 1% to $12 per hundredweight in mid-May, reaching its highest level since August 2025, as concerns over a tightening supply outlook supported prices. The USDA projects US rice supplies for the 2026–27 season at 175.2 million hundredweight, down about 15% from the previous year. The agency also raised its forecast for the average farm price to $13.50 per hundredweight, accelerating from $12.10 in the 2025–26 season. Elsewhere, farmers across Asia are reducing rice planting due to soaring fertilizer prices and higher fuel costs, which were exacerbated by the ongoing conflict involving Iran. Moreover, the onset of El Niño is expected to bring hotter and drier conditions to the region in the second half of the year, with signs of strain already emerging across parts of Southeast Asia. Despite these risks, global rice stocks remain ample after years of strong production, with top exporter India holding a record 42 million tons.
2026-05-13
Rice Futures at Over 8-Month High
Rice futures traded around $11.8 per hundredweight, the highest since August 2025, amid rising risks to the supply outlook. Global rice supplies are expected to decline this year as farmers across Asia reduce planting due to fertilizer shortages and higher fuel costs linked to the Iran war. At the same time, the emergence of El Niño is expected to bring hotter and drier conditions to the region in the second half of the year, potentially further curbing production. Fertilizer shortages and drought are already weighing on yields from smaller crops being harvested in Southeast Asia, while the upcoming main harvest is expected to face even greater pressure. India, Thailand and the Philippines plant their main crops in June and July, while Vietnam and Indonesia are currently sowing their second-season crops. Despite these risks, global rice stocks remain ample after years of strong production, with top exporter India holding a record 42 million tons.
2026-05-05
Rice Hits 31-week High
Rice increased to 11.49 USD/cwt, the highest since September 2025. Over the past 4 weeks, Rice gained 3.53%, and in the last 12 months, it decreased 8.96%.
2026-05-05