Ecuador rice exports fall as El Niño curbs surplus, local supply prioritized

Ecuador's rice exports dropped to 65,000 tons by September, with surpluses cleared, as El Niño impacts production and local consumption takes priority. The reopening of the land route to Colombia has allowed over 42,000 tons to be shipped, indicating a shift in trade flows. This reflects tightening regional supply and potential price pressures.

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