# Ebro Delta rice harvest and market challenges

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ebro-delta-rice-harvest-and-market-challenges
> Updated: 2026-09-05T14:30:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

In the Ebro Delta, the rice harvest has commenced early, approximately ten days ahead of schedule, due to high summer temperatures. While total production is expected to reach roughly 135,000 tons with high grain quality, producers are facing economic difficulties. 

Market prices are projected to decline, with some reaching levels not seen in a decade. This price drop, alongside rising production costs such as gasoline, has led representatives from Unió de Pagesos to call for government intervention to protect food sovereignty.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-05: Egypt paddy rice prices drop by 1,000 EGP per ton

Egyptian paddy rice prices fell by 1,000 EGP per ton due to the arrival of the new harvest and increased market supply amid stable domestic demand.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/egypt-paddy-rice-prices-drop-by-1000-egp-per-ton

### 2026-08-21: Ebro Delta rice harvest begins early amid falling prices

The Ebro Delta rice harvest has begun early due to high temperatures. While yields and quality look promising, farmers face rising production costs and a significant drop in market prices.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ebro-delta-rice-harvest-begins-early-amid-falling-prices

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