Archive · 20 Jul 2025
Indian Rice Exporters Anticipate Gains from Bangladesh's Rice Import Plan
Bangladesh needs to buy a lot of rice, about 900,000 tonnes, because heavy rain might hurt their own rice crops.
This is good news for Indian rice sellers!
India sells a lot of rice to other countries, and because it's close to Bangladesh, it can easily send them rice.
Bangladesh will buy some rice directly from other countries and some from Indian companies.
This means the Indian rice sellers might make more money, and popular types of rice like 'Swarna' and 'Miniket' might cost more to buy.
This plan helps both countries.
Bangladesh plans to import 9 lakh tonnes of rice, causing excitement among Indian millers and exporters.
India, accounting for 46% of global rice exports, is poised to be the main beneficiary due to its proximity and competitive pricing.
4 lakh tonnes will be imported through government tenders, and 5 lakh tonnes by private traders in Bangladesh.
The import plan is earlier than usual due to potential crop losses from heavy rainfall affecting the Amon paddy season.
Popular Indian rice varieties like 'Swarna' and 'Miniket' are expected to see price increases.
- Who
- Indian rice millers and exporters and Bangladesh.
- What
- Bangladesh plans to import 9 lakh tonnes of rice.
- When
- The import plan is occurring earlier than usual due to concerns over crop losses.
- Where
- Bangladesh will import rice from India.
- Why
- To address potential crop losses from heavy rainfall affecting the Amon paddy season.
- Import Quantity
- 9 lakh tonnes
- Indian Export Share
- 46% of global rice exports
- Government Tender
- 4 lakh tonnes
- Private Trade Import
- 5 lakh tonnes
- Price of Swarna rice (ex-mill)
- Rs 29 per kg
- Price of Miniket
- Rs 41-42 per kg
- Bangladesh Boro paddy procurement
- 3.76 lakh tonnes