Liberia: India’s Rice Export Restriction May Lead to Rice Scarcity and Price Increases in Liberia

Monrovia — Liberia, a nation heavily reliant on rice as its staple food, faces a critical juncture as India, the globe’s largest rice exporter, implements restrictive measures on the commodity’s export. With a substantial 20% export duty in place, the ramifications of this decision are poised to reverberate through Liberia’s food security landscape.

Rice consumption constitutes over 20% of Liberia’s total food intake, provides a major share of adult calorie intake, and commands approximately 15%…