India has exported non-basmati white rice worth USD 122.7 million during April-May this fiscal. The export of non-basmati white rice is banned at present since July 20, 2023. However, export is allowed on the basis of permission granted by the government of India to other countries to meet their food security needs and based on the request of their government. The export of non-basmati white rice has been allowed to the different countries.
Consequently, India has exported this rice to several countries this fiscal year, including the Maldives (124,218.36 metric tonnes), Mauritius (14,000 MT), Malawi (1,000 MT), Zimbabwe (1,000 MT), and Namibia (1,000 MT). In 2023-24, the country exported the commodity to 17 nations – Bhutan (79,000 MT), Mauritius (14,000 MT), Singapore (50,000 MT), UAE (75,000 MT), Nepal (95,000 MT), Cameroon (1,90,000 MT), Cote d’ Ivore (1,42,000 MT), Guinea (1,42,000 MT), and Malaysia (1,70,000 MT).
Presentation- Dibyabharati Nayak
