Export of non basmati rice from India has increased rapidly in recent years, with almost one-third of India’s total rice exports coming from these states.
Notable among the states are Bihar, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
There is a history of non basmati rice export from India to Gulf countries. The export of non basmati rice from India is mainly to Gulf countries like UAE and Kuwait.
Non basmati rice is the most popular variety of rice in India with about 80% of all cultivated area under this category. One of the reasons for it’s popularity is that it can be grown in many different types of climates and still produce excellent yields.
Some of the major export destinations for Non Basmati Rice are the USA, UK and UAE. The US is a lucrative market for Indian exporters because it consumes about 20% of all global trade in rice
