Track how "Smart Money" institutions are positioning themselves in Rough Rice (ZR). By analyzing the latest Commitments of Traders (COT) data from the ROUGH RICE - CHICAGO BOARD OF TRADE, with sector comparisons, we provide a deep dive into the current market dynamics. Understanding these underlying shifts allows you to better anticipate where the market might be heading next.
About Rough Rice
Rough Rice (or paddy rice) represents rice as it comes from the field, before the hull and bran are removed. The US contract is traded globally as a benchmark.
Primary Usage
Post-milling, rice is a fundamental staple food for over half the world's population, particularly in Asia. It is also used in brewing and animal feed.
Market Dynamics & Key Drivers
| Date | Position |
Net Position
Difference between Non-Commercial Long and Short
|
Non-Comm. Long
Speculators & funds betting on rising prices
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Non-Comm. Short
Speculators & funds betting on falling prices
|
Comm. Long
Hedgers/producers hedging against rising prices
|
Comm. Short
Hedgers/producers hedging against falling prices
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 02, 2026 | Bullish | 45 | 4,564 | 4,519 | 4,017 | 5,793 |
| May 26, 2026 | Bullish | 12 | 4,692 | 4,680 | 4,156 | 5,746 |
| May 19, 2026 | Bearish | -839 | 3,874 | 4,713 | 4,253 | 5,120 |
| May 12, 2026 | Bearish | -1,260 | 3,108 | 4,368 | 3,203 | 3,639 |
| May 05, 2026 | Bearish | -3,649 | 2,977 | 6,626 | 5,792 | 3,420 |
| Apr 28, 2026 | Bearish | -4,155 | 2,641 | 6,796 | 6,330 | 2,813 |
| Apr 21, 2026 | Bearish | -3,664 | 2,675 | 6,339 | 6,211 | 3,240 |
| Apr 14, 2026 | Bearish | -3,734 | 2,744 | 6,478 | 5,922 | 3,095 |
| Apr 07, 2026 | Bearish | -3,254 | 2,611 | 5,865 | 5,546 | 3,371 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Bearish | -3,332 | 2,588 | 5,920 | 5,488 | 3,325 |
| Mar 24, 2026 | Bearish | -3,158 | 2,480 | 5,638 | 5,490 | 3,138 |
| Mar 17, 2026 | Bearish | -2,914 | 2,556 | 5,470 | 5,250 | 2,924 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Bearish | -3,725 | 2,792 | 6,517 | 5,796 | 2,748 |