# Regional rice production economic crises

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/regional-rice-production-economic-crises
> Updated: 2026-10-04T11:10:21.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

Rice producers in both the Valencian Community and the Kočani region of North Macedonia are facing severe economic crises characterized by rising production costs and plummeting market prices.

In Valencia, producers report that selling prices are 35.2% below production costs, driven by high expenses, crop diseases, and a surge in imports from Southeast Asian countries. Agricultural organizations are requesting that the European Commission activate safeguard clauses to limit imports, warning that farmers may stop planting next year.

Similarly, in North Macedonia, producers face a catastrophic situation as purchase prices have dropped from 42 denars per kilogram in 2021 to 16 denars per kilogram. Rising costs for fuel, fertilizers, and machinery have left farmers struggling to find buyers. Political representatives have proposed legislation to provide financial support of 10 denars per kilogram to ensure continued domestic production.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-04: Rice producers in North Macedonia face crisis as prices drop

SDSM Deputy President Fani Karanfilova Panovska warns that North Macedonian rice producers face a crisis as purchase prices drop to 16 denars per kg, prompting a proposal for 10 denars per kg in subsidies.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rice-producers-in-north-macedonia-face-crisis-as-prices-drop

### 2026-09-14: Valencian rice producers face crisis as prices fall below production costs

Valencian rice producers face a crisis as prices fall 35% below production costs, prompting calls for EU import safeguards and threats to cease planting next season.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/valencian-rice-producers-face-crisis-as-prices-fall-below-production-costs

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