North Korea rice prices fall nearly 20%

North Korea rice prices fall nearly 20%

Rice prices in North Korean markets fell by nearly 20% in early July 2026, a Daily NK survey found, as seasonal supplies of alternative grains and a possible increase in imported food pushed costs down across the country. According to Daily NK’s regular survey of North Korean market prices, rice sold for 31,200 won per kilogram at a market in Pyongyang as of July 5, an 18.3% drop from the previous survey on June 21. A similar trend appeared in S…