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India sets sail on new rice odyssey, eyeing 26 fresh global markets

Agribusiness APEDA’s new roadmap blends trade expansion with sustainability and supply chain resilience India, already the world’s preeminent rice exporter, is now scripting the next chapter of its agricultural diplomacy — expanding its rice export footprint to 26 new markets across the globe. The announcement by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority […]

Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC) 2025 To Be Held In New Delhi On October 30-31

The BIRC 2025 is scheduled to be held at the Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, on 30–31 October 2025. The event, led by industry bodies with government support, aims to boost trade partnerships and expand India’s rice export potential. KJ Staff India is preparing to highlight its growing dominance in the global rice market […]

Basmati Trade Issue: Jam Kamal Urges EU to Resolve Key Export Disputes

Pakistan raised strong concerns over the Basmati trade issue and ethanol exports during talks with the European Parliament’s Development Committee. Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan urged the EU to restore duty concessions on ethanol and resolve delays in the Geographical Indication (GI) registration for Basmati rice. He said both matters directly affect millions of farmers […]

Vietnam’s rice exports to new market surge

SGGP The Vietnam Customs under the Ministry of Finance yesterday reported that there was a surge in rice exports to new markets such as China and Africa. According to the Vietnam Customs, rice exports have decreased considerably since the Philippines temporarily suspended rice imports starting September 1, 2025. In September, the volume of exported rice […]

Economists explain why rice price drop sparks mixed reactions among Nigerians, traders ​

By Ogaga Ariemu Economists and financial analysts have explained that conflict of interest is the reason why the recent drop in the price of rice attracted mixed feelings from Nigerians and traders. The Chief Executive Officer of the Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise, Muda Yusuf, and the Executive Officer of SD & D […]

Vietnam, Singapore formalize rice trade collaboration through MOU

Pham Long According to statistics from Enterprise Singapore, Vietnam is currently the third largest rice supplier to Singapore, after India and Thailand. Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son on October 25 signed Prime Ministerial Decision No. 2360/QD-TTg, authorizing the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on rice trade cooperation between Vietnam and Singapore. Specifically, […]

India to focus on 26 countries to expand rice exports during international rice conference

Over 3,000 farmers and FPOs, 1,000 foreign buyers from 80 countries, and 2,500 exporters, millers, to participate. By BL New Delhi Bureau India has identified 26 countries as potential markets for expanding its rice exports, including Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam and the US, with a potential of unlocking Rs 1.8 lakh crore of export orders, and […]

Rice exports to China surge 63% in Q3

Pakistan exported semi- or wholly-milled rice worth $34.30 million. APP BEIJING: Pakistan’s rice exports to China reached $45.27 million in the third quarter of 2025, up 63% year-on-year from $27.85 million in the same period of last year, according to the latest data from the General Administration of Customs of China. During this period, Pakistan […]