Archive · 24 Sep 2025
India Poised for Record Rice Exports in 2025-26
India is expected to export more rice than ever before in 2025-26, despite floods damaging crops in some areas.
This is because India can get rice from other regions to meet its goals.
They'll be selling rice to countries in Africa and Pacific Asia, among others.
India is also working to make sure global trade rules are fair for everyone.
Overall, India plays a big part in making sure the world has enough food.
India projects record rice exports of 23.4 million tonnes in 2025-26.
This represents a 2% increase compared to last year.
Demand from Africa and Pacific Asia is a key driver.
Floods impacted some rice-growing areas, but overall impact is cushioned.
India is the largest rice exporter, playing a major role in global food security.
- Who
- India
- What
- Expected to export record amount of rice
- When
- 2025-26 season
- Where
- Globally
- Why
- Strong demand despite flood impacts
- Projected Rice Exports (2025-26)
- 23.4 million tonnes
- Export Increase (2025-26)
- 2%
- Export Volume (Last Year)
- 19.86 million tonnes
- Export Volume (Year prior)
- 16.35 million tonnes
- Basmati Rice Exports Projection
- 6.5 million tonnes
- Area of Paddy Sowing
- 43.85 million hectares
- Primary Export Markets
- Africa, Pacific Asia, West Asia, Europe
