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Asia rice: Prices in India edge up as demand improves; muted activity seen elsewhere

Reuters BENGALURU/MUMBAI/BANGKOK/DHAKA AND HANOI: Indian rice export prices edged up from two-year lows this week, helped by improving demand, while a lack of buying activity and higher supplies weighed on Thailand and Vietnam rates. India’s 5% broken parboiled variety was quoted at $380-$386 per ton, up from the last week’s $378-$384. Indian 5% broken white […]

India’s rice exports gain edge as Vietnam, Thailand face subdued markets: Report

India’s rice supply remains strong, with government reserves reported at 59.5 million metric tonnes as of June 1. This figure is over four times the official target for July, highlighting the country’s substantial rice stockpile. India Today Business Desk In Short Rice prices in India have experienced a modest increase this week as global demand […]

FAS USDA forecasts record Indian rice harvest and exports

Source: Zerno On-line. In the 2025/2026 season, which begins on October 1, India may harvest 150 million tonnes of rice, the Foreign Agricultural Service of the US Department of Agriculture (FAS USDA) predicts. The current season’s harvest is estimated at a record 149.0 million tonnes. From October 2024 to March 2025, India has already exported […]

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 […]

Which Country is the Largest Exporter of Rice in the World?

India is the largest exporter of rice in the world, far surpassing other nations. Discover how much rice India exports, which countries follow, and why Indian rice dominates the global market. Top Exporter of Rice: India is by far the largest rice exporter in the world. According to 2024-2025 data from Statista, India is projected […]

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 […]

India’s Rice, Wheat Stockpile Swells, Evaporating Import Worries

India-West News Desk MUMBAI — India’s grain bins are bursting. As of June 1, rice stocks in government warehouses have surged to an all-time high for this time of year — up 18% from 2024 levels — while wheat reserves have climbed to their highest in four years, thanks to a strong procurement drive. The […]

Basmati exporters grapple with Iran conflict; Pakistan benefits via barter trade

Vibhor Mohan Chandigarh: Rising tensions between Iran and Israel have cast a long shadow over India’s basmati rice exports, with exporters warning that any disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz could cripple trade with Gulf countries and hand long-term strategic advantage to Pakistan. At the heart of the concern is the possible closure […]

India’s rice production likely to surge to new record next season 

Multi-national agencies estimate global grains output at record high in 2025-26 season. By Subramani Ra Mancombu. India’s rice production will likely rise to a record high in the 2025-26 season (September 2025-August 2026) even as global grains production could rise to a fresh peak of 2,375 million tonnes (mt), forecasts by international agencies say. India’s […]