India Rice Exports

Chhattisgarh exports first batch of fortified rice kernels to Costa Rica

The 12-tonne export marks India's global debut in fortified rice trade, linking its nutrition mission with international markets

Mauritius looking to revive rice ties with India to ease out Pakistan

Pakistan became the country's significant rice supplier after India banned non-basmati rice exports in 2023 to cool down domestic markets

India's rice exports to rise over 10% in FY26 on robust global demand

India's rice exports in volume terms is likely to rise more than 10 per cent during this fiscal on better demand from overseas markets, APEDA Chairman Abhishek Dev said on Thursday. In the 2024-25 fiscal, India exported 20.1 million tonnes of rice valued at USD 12.95 billion, reaching more than 172 countries. Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) is an arm of the commerce ministry which deals with issues related to the country's agri exports. "Rice exports will increase this fiscal. We are expecting double-digit growth in volume terms," Dev told PTI on the sidelines of Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC) 2025 being held here. He said exports would grow in terms of value as well. The two-day global rice conference started on Thursday at Bharat Mandapam here. The conference is being organised by the Indian Rice Exporters' Federation (IREF). APEDA is providing non-financial support to this event. Dev stressed the need to increase expo

Rice exporters seek deals with emerging markets after strong monsoon

Rice stocks in government warehouses have surged to record levels after a series of bumper crops in recent years

India targets 26 new markets to expand rice exports worth ₹1.8 trn

India to pitch its rice varieties in 26 countries, including Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, and Japan, at the Bharat International Rice Conference 2025 in Delhi

Exporters welcome mandatory APEDA registration for non-basmati rice

Exporters welcomed India's decision to make APEDA registration mandatory for non-basmati rice exports, saying it will aid transparency with minimal cost impact on trade

India pushing rice exports to largest importer of world Philippines

India is pushing rice exports to the world's largest importer of the commodity -- the Philippines -- and to tap the opportunity, a large delegation of leading exporters will visit the Southeast Asian nation next month, an official said. The Philippines is an important market for India in agricultural products exports. In 2024, the Philippines imported agricultural goods worth about USD 20 billion, with key imports including semi-milled rice, wheat and meslin, oilcake, food preparations, and palm oil. India exported agricultural products worth USD 413 million to the Philippines in 2024, accounting for about 2 per cent of the Philippines' total agricultural imports. India's major exports to this market were bovine meat, groundnut, rice, and tobacco. "Philippines' is the largest importer of rice in the world, with imports in 2024, valued at USD 2.52 billion. However, there is significant opportunity to expand India's rice exports in the Philippines as, despite India being the world's

India's rice exports to stay resilient despite US tariff: Exporters' body

An association of rice exporters on Thursday said the 25 per cent tariff imposed by the US on Indian goods, including rice, will be a "temporary hurdle" and not a major disruption for the sector. The new tariff, effective from August 1, includes duties on Indian rice exports to the US, which stood around 2.34 lakh tonnes in FY'24, a small share of India's total 52.4 lakh tonnes of global basmati rice exports, the association said. "This tariff is a temporary hurdle, not a long-term roadblock. With strategic planning, diversification, and flexibility, Indian rice exporters can protect and even expand their presence in the US market," Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF) national president Prem Garg said. US President Donald Trump announced the imposition of a 25 per cent tariff on all goods coming from India starting August 1, plus an unspecified penalty for buying military equipment and crude oil from Russia. He noted that the US is not the top basmati market for Indian exporter

Why are paddy and maize acreages seeing a big jump this kharif?

Better prices above MSP, coupled with demand from ethanol producers for their fuel-blending programme, are pushing the popularity of maize

Is your rice toxic? Experts explain arsenic risks and how to stay safe

Recent reports reveal dangerously high arsenic in US rice; experts advise safer rice varieties, alternative grains, and better cooking techniques to reduce health risks

US rice contains most arsenic, Indian basmati among safest, finds study

New report flags high arsenic levels in US-grown rice; experts advise caution, especially for children and pregnant women. Indian basmati, Thai jasmine among safest options tested

India faces rice storage crisis as another record harvest likely this year

Inventories totaled almost 39 million tonnes this month, according to the state-owned Food Corporation of India

India's parboiled, raw rice exports dip for 4th month in a row in May

The dip in export has come despite India lifting almost all the restrictions on overseas shipments from September 2024

India may improve trade deficit with Japan by selling quality rice

As Japan considers scaling up imports in the wake of a major rice crisis, there a potential for India

Prolonged Israel-Iran conflict may impact Basmati exports: Experts

Iran is one of the top buyers of Indian basmati rice; traders warn exports may take a hit if the Israel conflict continues and diplomatic tensions escalate

Rice output may hit record 151 million tonnes in 2025-26 season: USDA

USDA raises India's 2025-26 rice output estimate to a record 151 million tonnes due to early monsoon, good soil moisture and a hike in minimum support price

India likely to export 24 million tonnes rice in 2025-26, says USDA

USDA said rice production in India for 2025 is forecast at a 10th consecutive record, but the increase will be moderated by a decline in harvested area

SEA urges govt to lift ban on de-oiled rice bran exports to clear stock

Solvent Extractors' Association (SEA) on Wednesday urged the government to lift the export ban on de-oiled rice bran to allow clearance of surplus stock. De-oiled rice bran is used as feed primarily for cattle and poultry. "The ban has left processors struggling to dispose of de-oiled rice bran, forcing many to shut down operations or cut capacity - impacting both the rice milling industry and rice bran oil production," SEA said in a statement. The government imposed the ban on July 28, 2023, and has extended it multiple times - most recently in February 2025, through September 30, 2025. "We have urged the government to evaluate the wide-ranging economic, agricultural, and environmental benefits of lifting the ban," the Mumbai-based trade body said. SEA argued that exporting surplus de-oiled rice bran would allow efficient clearance of stock, enable sustained processing, improve capacity utilization, maintain vegetable oil production, increase employment and foreign exchange ...

Indian exporters adopt wait-and-watch approach to 27% US tariff on rice

Indian rice exporters are adopting a wait-and-watch approach following United States' decision to impose 27 per cent tariff on imports, though industry leaders say the long-term impact may be limited due to India's inherent competitiveness. "While there may be short-term price fluctuations, the market is expected to stabilise within the next two to three months. The 27 per cent tariff is a temporary hurdle, not a roadblock. With strategic planning and flexibility, we cannot only protect, but also expand our footprint in the US market," Prem Garg, national president of the Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF), told PTI. He added that the tariff, though significant, should not cause panic among exporters. The US is not India's largest market for basmati rice, Garg said. "In FY24, India exported 2.34 lakh tonnes of basmati rice to the US out of 52.4 lakh tonnes. During April-November 2024, the US accounted for 2.04 lakh tonnes of India's 42 lakh tonnes of total basmati exports. We

India exported 19.86 million tonnes rice till Mar 25 of FY25: Govt tells RS

India has exported 198.65 lakh tonnes of rice till March 25 of the last fiscal year, surpassing the outward shipment of 163.58 lakh tonnes in the entire 2023-24 financial year. In a written reply to Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Food and Consumer Affairs Nimuben Jayantibhai Bambhaniya said, "The domestic production of agri-commodities. their availability and import/export is monitored closely by the government..." "...keeping in mind the interest of the consumers, domestic farmers and industry, the government makes necessary policy interventions as and when required to balance domestic food security in the country," she said. The minister shared the rice export data for the last five fiscal years. As per the data, India's rice exports stood at 198.65 lakh tonnes during April 1, 2024 to March 25, 2025. Out of the total exports till March 25 of the last fiscal, basmati rice shipments stood at 59.44 lakh tonnes. Exports of parboiled rice stood at 90.44 lakh tonnes, non-basmati