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Basmati Rice shipments to Iran stuck at ports amid Middle East conflict

India Shipping News NEW DELHI: Around 1,00,000 tonnes of Basmati Rice destined for Iran are stranded at Indian ports due to the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict, the All India Rice Exporters Association (AIREA) said on Monday. Association President Mr. Satish Goyal said around 1,00,000 tonnes of basmati rice meant for Iran is currently stuck at Indian […]

Impact of Iran-Israel Conflict on Rice Exporters: Focus on India’s Basmati

OV Desk Approximately 100,000 tonnes of basmati rice destined for Iran are currently stranded at Indian ports due to escalating hostilities between Israel and Iran. This disruption has significant implications for India’s rice export industry, particularly as Iran is the second-largest market for Indian basmati rice. The All India Rice Exporters Association has reported that […]

Basmati rice exports to Iran will likely equal last year’s level 

About 1 lakh tonnes of contracted quantity waiting to be shipped; new deals will be signed from October. By Prabhudatta Mishra India’s Basmati rice exports to Iran may be near last year’s level of 0.86 million tonnes (mt). This is because shipments are normally sold at a $100/tonne discount in addition to Iran’s demand-production mismatch, […]

Farm goods exports rise 8% to $ 4.2 billion in April-May

Farm goods exports rose over 8% to $4.2 billion in April-May 2025, led by strong rice, buffalo meat, and fruit shipments. India’s rice trade regained momentum after export curbs were lifted. Rising global demand and above-normal monsoon forecast are expected to further boost agri-exports. Written by Sandip Das India’s exports of agricultural and processed food […]

Rice exporters face payment delays amid West Asia chaos

With the escalation of Iran-Israel conflict, rice exporters in Haryana — which accounts for 30 per cent of the country’s basmati rice shipments to Iran — are struggling with major disruptions in ship movements and payment delays. While Karnal is the main hub of basmati exports, Kaithal and Sonipat too contribute to the foreign demand. […]

Basmati Rice Trade Hit Amidst Iran-Israel Conflict; Payment Crisis & Sharp Price Dips Possible, Say Exporters

All India Rice Exporters Association President Satish Goyal said that over 1 lakh tonnes of basmati rice meant for Iran is currently stuck at Indian ports. Iran is a very important market for us. He added that while there hasn’t yet been a complete halt in trade, delays in shipments and uncertainty around payments could […]

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. Prajata Khare/ Prachi Gupta India is the world’s largest exporter of rice, with its output mainly going to countries in West Asia and Africa. Thousands of rice varieties are harvested in the country, including the glutinous […]

Basmati Rice Prices Set To Reduce In India? Iran-Israel Conflict Likely to Dent Exports

Story by Times Now Digital. The India-Iran basmati rice trade is facing serious headwinds as rising tensions from the Iran-Israel conflict threaten to curb exports, triggering a likely decline in domestic basmati prices. Industry sources expect prices to dip in the coming weeks following a 15–20 per cent surge over the past two months, which […]

Iran-Israel conflict impact: Basmati rice prices to drop as exports to Iran, third largest buyer of Indian basmati, expected to decline

Basmati rice prices, recently elevated due to increased exports, are anticipated to decline due to potential export reductions to Iran amidst geopolitical tensions. Iran constitutes a significant importer of Indian basmati rice. Basmati rice prices, which saw an increase of 15–20% in the past two months due to higher exports, are expected to decrease in […]