TOKYO -- Japanese rice exports climbed 28% on the year to 5,589 tons for the six months ended in June, an all-time high for the first half, but growth is slowing as often exorbitant prices drive consumers to cheaper alternatives.
The largest share went to Hong Kong, with shipments up 24% to 1,906 tons, Japanese government data released Thursday shows. Singapore ranked second at 1,400 tons, a 25% increase.
