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India imposes new condition on non-basmati rice exports

Bangladesh is one of the main importers of non-basmati rice from India. The Daily Star NEW DELHI – The Indian government has announced that exports of non-basmati rice will now be allowed only after registration with the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), an arm of the Commerce Ministry. Bangladesh is one […]

Rice prices may ease in coming months: report

Rice prices are likely to decrease in the coming months, according to a report by General Economics Division (GED) of Bangladesh Planning Commission. The GED’s Monthly Economic Update and Outlook report for September noted that rice inflation has kept prices above double digits since December 2024, reaching 15.52 percent in June this year. Inflation for […]

India’s rice exports on track for new record despite floods: IGC report

This export surge will be fuelled by strong demand from African nations and a recent rebound in shipments to markets in Pacific Asia like the Philippines and Malaysia. Dhirendra Kumar NEW DELHI: India, the world’s leading rice exporter, is poised to ship a record amount of grain this season despite severe flooding that damaged crops […]

Thailand’s rice exports fall for 10th month, domestic prices drop by 200 baht per tonne

Thailand’s rice exports drop 16.9% in August, with domestic prices falling by 200 baht per tonne. Exports to key markets like the US and South Africa decline. The Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO) of the Ministry of Commerce on Thursday reported that Thailand’s rice exports in August 2025 totalled 739,497 tonnes, a 16.9% decrease […]

Ministry of Industry and Trade acts to stabilize rice market

SGGP The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has issued a directive to stabilize the domestic rice market and boost exports. The new measures focus on a multi-pronged approach involving international negotiations, market monitoring, and brand promotion. The MoIT has tasked several departments with specific roles in this effort: In addition to these government actions, […]

India tightens rice export rules to Bangladesh

Exporters must obtain approval from APEDA in Delhi to export rice from now. Tribune Desk India has introduced new regulations governing the export of non-basmati rice to Bangladesh, prompting concerns among importers about slower shipments and rising costs that could drive up domestic prices. Under the revised directive issued Wednesday by India’s Directorate General of […]

Pakistan’s rice exports to China surge 68.5% amid growing demand

Exports reach $44.31 million in the first eight months of 2025, with semi-milled rice driving growth. By News Desk Pakistan’s rice exports to China saw a significant boost in the first eight months of 2025, increasing by nearly 70% compared to the previous year, according to data from the General Administration of Customs of China. […]

Prabowo at UN: Indonesia now rice self-sufficient, ready to export

New York (ANTARA) – President Prabowo Subianto announced that Indonesia’s record-breaking rice production this year has not only secured national food self-sufficiency but also opened opportunities for exports to help countries in need, including Palestine. “This year, we recorded the highest rice production and grain reserves in our history. We are now self-sufficient in rice, […]

Pakistan’s rice exports fall 32% in July–August, overall food exports down 23%

Source: Profit by Pakistan Today. Rice exports from Pakistan were recorded at 545,403 metric tons during the first two months (July-August) of the current financial year, as compared to 616,744 metric tons exported during the same period last year. During the period from July to August 2025, the country earned $314.388 million from rice exports, […]

Basmati exporters to buy more from Haryana, UP and MP to offset Punjab crop losses

Punjab and Haryana, which account for around 75% of the country’s total Basmati output, saw crop damage during floods even as overseas demand is expected to rise this year. Vijay C Roy Basmati exporters are looking at other states to make up for the crop lost to floods in Punjab and Haryana, the largest producers […]