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Export of Basmati Rice from India

Basmati Rice, the leading aromatic fine quality rice in world trade, fetches good export price in international market for its three distinct quality feature: pleasant aroma, super fine grains and extreme grain elongation. Nearly two third of Basmati Rice produced in India is exported. India accounts for about 70 percent of the world's basmati production. Each year, India produces nearly 2.25 lakh tonnes of rice. Almost 1.25 lakh tonne is consumed by India’s residents. The rest is left for exports.

Countries where Basmati Rice is exported:
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • European Union countries
  • USA
  • Canada
  • UK
  • Germany
  • Australia
  • Austria
  • Norway
  • Russia
  • Singapore
  • Iran
  • Kuwait
  • Behrain
  • Spain
  • Italy
  • France
  • Denmark
According to a latest report by APEDA, till February 2006, basmati export had already crossed one million tonne mark and stood at 11.4 lakh tonne, which has been valued at Rs 2,775 crore.

Year wise Export of Basmati Rice:
  Export of Basmati rice
Year Quantity ('000 tonnes) Value (Rs. in Crores)
1996-1997 523.16 1,247.64
1997-1998 593.32 1,685.62
1998-1999 600.60 1,866.25
2000-2001 ** 2142.00
2002-2003 710.29 **
2005-till Feb 2006 1140.00 2775.00




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