India exported 19.86 million tonnes of rice till March 25, 2025, of FY25: Government tells Rajya Sabha

India exported 198.65 lakh tonnes (19.86 million tonnes) of rice between April 1, 2024, and March 25, 2025, surpassing 163.58 lakh tonnes in FY24. Minister of State, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Ms. Nimuben Jayantibhai Bambhaniya, informed the Rajya Sabha that rice exports were closely monitored, considering domestic food security and market stability. Out of the total exports in FY25, basmati rice shipments accounted for 59.44 lakh tonnes, while parboiled rice stood at 90.44 lakh tonnes. Non-basmati white rice exports totaled 33.23 lakh tonnes, broken rice at 7.95 lakh tonnes and other rice varieties at 7.59 lakh tonnes.

She highlighted that India annually produces about 50-60 lakh tonnes of broken rice, primarily used for poultry feed, animal feed, and ethanol production for blending with petrol. In FY24, India exported 52.43 lakh tonnes of basmati rice, 75.7 lakh tonnes of parboiled rice, 23.6 lakh tonnes of non-basmati white rice, 5.49 lakh tonnes of broken rice, and 6.36 lakh tonnes of other rice varieties. The government continues to make policy interventions to balance exports while safeguarding consumer interests, supporting farmers, and ensuring food security.

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