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Japonica rice is a type of rice that is characterized by its short round grains and moist sticky texture when cooked It is a popular choice for dishes such as sushi onigiri and other dishes where the rice is meant to stick together Japonica rice is grown in many different countries including Japan the United States and China It is often grown in wetter cooler climates and is known for its ability to withstand colder temperatures and higher levels of moisture Japonica rice is also sometimes called short grain rice because of its short round grains When cooked it has a moist sticky texture and a slightly sweet nutty flavor It is often used in dishes that require the rice to hold together such as sushi rolls or onigiri
Market check · updated 5 Nov 2026
In Oct 2026, Rice, Thai 5% averaged US$489 per tonne, up 37.4% on a year earlier. Rice listings on Global Trade Plaza ask between US$398 and US$1,100 per tonne. The world price is a reference grade; ask the seller for a firm quote for this product.
World reference · Rice, Thai 5%, Oct 2026
US$489 / tonne
+37.4% vs Oct 2025
Asking prices on Global Trade Plaza
US$398 – 1,100 / tonne
Middle half of 66 rice listings with a per-tonne price · median US$695
| Rice, Thai 5% | Oct 2025 · 356 | Apr 2026 · 403 | Oct 2026 · 489 |
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Sources: World Bank Commodity Price Data (Pink Sheet), Oct 2026; Global Trade Plaza listings, 5 Nov 2026.
For buyers · landed cost
Price filled in from the middle asking price on Global Trade Plaza; change it to your offer. Duty: WITS / UNCTAD TRAINS most-favoured-nation rate for HS 1006.30. Exchange rate: European Central Bank, 4 Nov 2026. Freight, insurance, port charges and VAT are not included.
Who trades rice · 2025
Imports, US$ million
Exports, US$ million
Source: UN Comtrade, HS 1006, 2025, as reported by each country.
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Japonica rice is a short, round grain rice with a moist, sticky texture when cooked. It is grown in countries such as Japan, the United States and China, typically in wetter, cooler climates where it tolerates colder temperatures and higher moisture. The cooked rice has a slightly sweet, nutty flavor and is commonly used for sushi, onigiri and other dishes that require the grains to hold together.
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