Basmati rice

Basmati rice exports seen surging after floor price removed

India's decision to remove the floor price for basmati rice exports is expected to spur a flurry of orders from the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas, leading exporters said, helping New Delhi to increase its share of the global market. The world's biggest rice exporter earlier this month removed a floor price of $950 a metric ton for basmati rice, weeks ahead of the arrival of the new season crop. The minimum export price (MEP) posed a barrier to exporting certain basmati rice grades, and...

September 16, 2024 3:23 PM

Government removes floor price on Basmati rice exports to boost global trade

The Government of India has decided to remove the floor price on its exports to enhance the export of India’s premier basmati rice. This decision follows extensive trade concerns and a stable domestic rice supply. The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) will monitor export contracts to ensure transparent pricing and prevent any unrealistic valuations of basmati rice. Initially, a floor price of $1,200 per metric ton (MT) was imposed in August 2023 to...