
India exported 20.1 million tonnes of rice worth $12.95 billion in FY 2024-25, keeping it the largest exporter. The government is tightening export rules, including restrictions on non-basmati rice exports, to protect domestic food security amid irregular monsoons and heat waves.
Restrictions on Indian non-basmati exports remove a major share of global supply, supporting world rice prices and redirecting trade flows to other origins.
After 168 past bullish policy events, Rough Rice moved a median +0.8% over 5 sessions (57% higher; middle half -1.7% to +2.1%), and -0.4% over 20.
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