Biofach
2022

July 26th - 29th, 2022
Nuremberg, Germany

Indian Rice

Rice plays an important part in people’s diet, especially in India. The most important reason for its popularity is that it is rich and offers ample energy to the body. There is an extensive range of rice available and each of them has a unique aroma, taste, and properties. To name some of the 50 types of rice, you can explore- Basmati, Brown Rice, Mogra, Jasmine, Aizon, Ambemohar, Chakhao, Dubraj, Burma Black, Indrayani, Jeerakasala, Jawaful, Kalal, Joha, Kuttanad, Laxmi Bhog, Matta, Mysore Malliage, Patna, Parmal, Samba, Wada Kolam etc.

India largely exports two types of rice – Basmati and Non-Basmati Rice. While both are quite common, there are several varieties of rice that are largely exported globally. The production during 2021-22 was higher by 25.33 MMTs over the previous 5 years. Indian rice exports witnessed a growth of 9% reaching USD 9665 Million in 2021-22 as compared to USD 8819 Million during previous year. The major rice cultivating states in India are Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Punjab, Bihar, Assam, Haryana, Tamil Nadu, Odisha and Chhattisgarh.

As per the latest data, India exported rice to 150 countries globally from 2021-22. Having the largest share of the global rice trade, India is expanding its rice export footprint in Asia, Africa, and the European Union. India exports majorly to Iran, Iraq, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and the USA along with other countries.

Indian Rice

Rice plays an important part in people’s diet, especially in India. The most important reason for its popularity is that it is rich and offers ample energy to the body. There is an extensive range of rice available and each of them has a unique aroma, taste, and properties. To name some of the 50 types of rice, you can explore- Basmati, Brown Rice, Mogra, Jasmine, Aizon, Ambemohar, Chakhao, Dubraj, Burma Black, Indrayani, Jeerakasala, Jawaful, Kalal, Joha, Kuttanad, Laxmi Bhog, Matta, Mysore Malliage, Patna, Parmal, Samba, Wada Kolam etc.

India largely exports two varieties of rice: Basmati & White Rice. While both are quite common, there are other varieties of rice that are largely exported globally. The production during 2021-22 was higher than the previous five years by 25.33 MT. Indian rice exports witnessed an exponential growth of 109% from USD 6115 Million in 2021-22. The major rice cultivating states in India are Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Punjab, Bihar, Assam, Haryana, Tamil Nadu, Orissa, and Chhattisgarh.

As per the latest data, India exported rice to 150 countries globally from 2021-22. Having the largest share of the global rice trade, India is expanding its rice export footprint in Asia, Africa, and the European Union. India exports majorly to Iran, Iraq, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and the USA along with other countries.

indian rice

indian rice varieties


Ambemohar rice

Ambemohar rice got its name from its qualities with Ambe meaning Mango and Mohar...


Basmati rice

Also called the ‘King of Rice’, Basmati is the oldest of all grains. The grain is known for its rich quality...


Joha rice

Known for its scented aroma and rich taste, this special class of rice is grown in Assam and is...


Pokkali rice

In other words, “Clever Man’s Rice”- Pokkalli Rice has been cultivated for 3000 years in Kerala and is still...


Kalanamak rice

Also called Forbidden Rice or the Emperor’s Rice, and their superior nutritional value, their...


Navara rice

Also called the ‘rice that cures’ Navara is an expensive variant of rice that is a low-yield crop and...


Palakkadan Matta Rice

Also called Rosematta Rice or Red parboiled Rice, Palakkadan Matta Rice is known for its uniqueness ...

Ambemohar rice

Ambemohar rice got its name from its qualities with...

Basmati rice

Also called the ‘King of Rice’, Basmati is the oldest of...

Joha rice

The high demand for Joha rice is due to its...

Pokkali rice

In other words, “Clever Man’s Rice''- Pokkalli Rice...

Kalanamak rice

Also called Forbidden Rice...

Navara rice

Also called the 'rice that cures' Navara is an expensive...

Palakkadan Matta Rice

Also called Rosematta Rice or Red parboiled Rice...

Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA)

APEDA was established by the Government of India under the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority Act passed by the Parliament in December, 1985. APEDA is mandated with the responsibility of export promotion and development of a wide range of agricultural and processed food products including Fruits, Vegetables and their Products, Meat and Meat Products, Poultry and Poultry Products, Dairy Products, Confectionery, Biscuits and Bakery Products, Honey, Jaggery and Sugar Products, Cocoa and its products, chocolates of all kinds, Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic Beverages, Cereal and Cereal Products, Groundnuts, Peanuts and Walnuts, Pickles, Papads and Chutneys, Guar Gum, Floriculture and Floriculture Products, Herbal and Medicinal Plants. Basmati Rice has been included in the Second Schedule of APEDA Act.

For more information, please visit www.apeda.gov.in

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