Page 9 - India Rice Exports
Centre has no plans as of now to curb rice exports, says report
The government has no plans as of now to impose any restrictions on exports of rice and there are adequate buffer stocks to meet the domestic requirements, according to an official source. There were some discussions on imposing curbs on rice exports but no decision has been taken yet. The government is unlikely to put in any place restrictions, the source said. India, the world's second largest rice producer after China, commands 40 per cent share in the global trade. The country exported 21.2 million tonnes of rice in 2021-22 fiscal year, of which 3.94 million tonnes were basmati rice. It exported non-basmati rice worth USD 6.11 billion in the same period, as per official data. The country exported non-basmati rice to more than 150 countries in 2021-22. With area under coverage for paddy down by 6 per cent to 367.55 lakh hectares so far this kharif sowing season due to less rains in some states, there are concerns that production of rice may fall in the 2022-23 crop year ...
 "Centre has no plans as of now to curb rice exports, says report")
Govt working to avoid panic over rice with targeted curbs on export
India accounts for 40% of the global rice trade so any change in its export policy has huge implications for the billions of people who depend on the staple
 "Govt working to avoid panic over rice with targeted curbs on export")
Govt weighs curbs on exports of 100% broken rice after paddy area shrinks
The potential export curbs could lift rice prices globally because India accounts for more than 40% of the world's rice shipments.
 "Govt weighs curbs on exports of 100% broken rice after paddy area shrinks")
Basmati rice exports increase by 26% in Q1 to $1.15 bn: Commerce Ministry
Exports of agricultural and processed food products rose by 31 per cent in the quarter to USD 7.4 billion.
 "Basmati rice exports increase by 26% in Q1 to $1.15 bn: Commerce Ministry")
Global rice supplies at risk as harsh weather hits top exporters: Analysis
Adverse weather across top rice suppliers in Asia, including the biggest exporter India, is threatening to reduce the output of the world's most important food staple and stoke food inflation.
World's food supply faces new threat after India's rice crop falters
The threat to India's rice production comes at a time when countries are grappling with soaring food costs and rampant inflation
 "World's food supply faces new threat after India's rice crop falters")
India has ample rice stocks, no plans to curb exports, says food secretary
India, the world's biggest rice exporter, has ample stocks of rice and there is no plan to restrict exports, the top official at the food ministry said on Monday
 "India has ample rice stocks, no plans to curb exports, says food secretary")
Indian rice farmers look forward to a good monsoon and a better harvest
Rice has come into focus recently on worries that India may restrict exports of the crop next, after similar moves in wheat and sugar
India's protectionist moves spark concern that rice may be next target
India has stockpiled more than enough rice and prices have been under control
 "India's protectionist moves spark concern that rice may be next target")
India has no plans to curb rice exports as local supplies surge: Report
India banned wheat exports on May 14, just days after New Delhi forecast record shipments of 10 million tonnes this year
India's non-basmati rice exports grows 109% from FY2013-14 to FY2021-22
India exported rice to over 150 countries in 2021-22, of which 76 countries were sent non-basmati rice worth more than $1 million in 2021-22
Weak local currencies rein in India, Thai rice export rates
India's 5% broken parboiled variety was quoted at $367 to $370 per tonne, down from last week's $371 to $378, edging lower on a depreciation in the rupee amid steady demand from key buyers
 "Weak local currencies rein in India, Thai rice export rates")
Weak local currencies rein in India, Thai export rates
India's 5% broken parboiled variety was quoted at $367 to $370 per tonne, down from last week's $371 to $378, edging lower on a depreciation in the rupee amid steady demand from key buyers
 "Weak local currencies rein in India, Thai export rates")
Strong nine-month show may take India's farm exports past $50 bn in FY22
Country posted 20% in exports of agricultural and allied products, while exports of plantation crops rose 19% to $1.2 billion and those of marine products were up 35% to $6.18 billion
 "Strong nine-month show may take India's farm exports past $50 bn in FY22")
India's basmati rice exports hit 4-year low as Iran trims buying
The country's basmati rice exports in 2021 fell 20% from a year ago to 4 million tonnes, the lowest since 2017, according to government data
 "India's basmati rice exports hit 4-year low as Iran trims buying")
GM row may not affect rice exports for now; govt rules out 'contamination'
This is because the European Union (EU), from where the allegation came, accounts for very little of the country's rice export
India is exporting strictly non-genetically modified rice: Centre
The government on Wednesday clarified that India does not export genetically modified (GM) rice
India unveils new rice variety to cut down on use of water, labour
With the new seed varieties, developed by the state-run Indian Agricultural Research Institute, farmers only need to irrigate the field once to moisten the soil before sowing the rice.
 "India unveils new rice variety to cut down on use of water, labour")
India rates hit 4-1/2-year low on weak demand, logistical bottlenecks
Top exporter India's 5% broken parboiled variety quotes fell to $354 to $358 per tonne from last week's $361 to $366 a tonne.
 "India rates hit 4-1/2-year low on weak demand, logistical bottlenecks")
India keeps global rice prices in check with record exports
The world's biggest rice exporter is heading for record shipments this year that will help to keep rising food prices in check, according to the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization.
