India’s rice exports are expected to surpass the 17.72 million tonne
India’s rice exports grew as a result of strong demand worldwide. India’s rice exports (Basmati and Non-Basmati) increased by 87 per cent to 17.72 million tonnes (MT) in 2020-21, up from 9.49 MT in 2019-20.
India’s rice exports increased by 38% in value to USD 8815 million in 2020-21, up from USD 6397 million the last year. India’s rice exports increased by 44% to Rs 65298 crore in 2020-21, compared to Rs 45379 crore the last year.
In 2021-22, India’s rice exports are expected to surpass the last high of 17.72 million tonnes (MT) set in 2020-21. India exported non-basmati rice to nine countries in 2020-21: Timor-Leste, Puerto Rico, Brazil, Papua New Guinea, Zimbabwe, Burundi, Eswatini, Myanmar, and Nicaragua, where exports were made for the first time or where last shipments were smaller in amount.