Archive · 4 Oct 2025
India Lifts Ban on De-Oiled Rice Bran Exports
The Indian government has removed the ban on exporting de-oiled rice bran.
This product is used as animal feed.
The ban was in place to try and control feed costs.
Removing the export ban is expected to help the rice milling industry and farmers by creating new export opportunities, particularly in Eastern India.
It also aims to boost India's agricultural exports, and strengthen the country's reputation as a reliable supplier to global feed markets.
The Indian government has lifted the ban on de-oiled rice bran exports.
The ban was in effect from July 28, 2023, to September 30, 2025.
The move aims to benefit the rice milling and solvent extraction industries.
India used to export 5 to 6 lakh tonnes of de-oiled rice bran per year.
The industry appreciates the government's intervention.
- Who
- Union government
- What
- Lifted the ban on de-oiled rice bran exports
- When
- October 3
- Where
- India
- Why
- To benefit the rice milling and solvent extraction industry, farmers, and enhance agri-trade.
Industry Concerns (Prior to Lifting the Ban)
Government's Actions
De-Oiled Rice Bran Export
Industry Concerns (Prior to Lifting the Ban)
Low prices for meal if exports were not permitted.
Government's Actions
Lifting the ban to support domestic processors, enhance farmers’ income, and ease feed supply.
- Action
- Lifting export ban
- Product
- De-oiled rice bran
- Ban Start Date
- July 28, 2023
- Ban End Date
- September 30, 2025
- Export Destinations
- Vietnam, Thailand, and other Asian countries
- Industry Impact (Pre-Ban)
- ₹1,000 crore per annum
- Value
- 5 to 6 lakh tonnes annually
