The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries announced that the average price of rice sold at approximately 1,000 supermarkets nationwide from the 10th to the 16th was ¥3,191 per 5 kg, down ¥29 from the previous week. The average price of branded rice was ¥3,211, while blended rice was ¥3,094, with prices for both categories moving accordingly.
The average price per 5 kg of rice sold at approximately 1,000 supermarkets nationwide was reported at ¥3,191, down ¥29 from the previous week. This was the first decline in two weeks.
The average price of branded rice fell ¥44 from the previous week to ¥3,211, accounting for approximately 83% of sales volume.
Blended rice rose ¥15 from the previous week to ¥3,094.
The announcement was based on information released by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and reported a modest overall movement in rice prices.