In 2020-21, India shipped non-basmati rice to nine countries – Timor-Leste, Puerto Rico, Brazil, Papua New Guinea, Zimbabwe, Burundi, Eswatini, Myanmar and Nicaragua, where exports were carried out for the first time or earlier the shipment was smaller in volume. It is anticipated that India’s rice exports in 2021-22 would likely surpass the record feet of 17.72 million tonnes achieved in 2020-21. In the first seven months of the current financial year (2021-22), India’s rice exports rose by more than 33 per cent to 11.79 million tonnes from 8.91 million tonnes achieved during April-October, 2020-21. In terms of Rupees, India’s rice export grew by 44 per cent to Rs 65298 crore in 2020-21 from Rs 45379 crore in the previous year. In terms of value realisation, India’s rice exports rose by 38 per cent to USD 8815 million in 2020-21 from USD 6397 million reported in 2019-20. The robust global demand also helped India’s growth in rice exports, the official statement said. India continues to expand its rice exports footprint in the African, Asian and European Union markets, thus having the largest share in global rice trade. According to information provided by the commerce ministry, India’s rice exports (Basmati and Non-Basmati) rose by a massive 87 per cent to 17.72 million tonnes (MT) In 2020-21, from 9.49 MT in 2019-20.ĭespite the logistical challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, India’s rice exports (Basmati and Non-Basmati) rose by a massive 87 per cent to 17.72 million tonnes (MT) In 2020-21, from 9.49 MT in 2019-20, according to information provided by the commerce ministry.

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