Introduction

Rice is one of the important cereal food crop of India. Rice contributes about 43% of total
food grain production and 46% of total cereal production in the country. It continues to play vital
role in the national exports. The percentage share of rice in total national export was 4.5% during
1998-99. The percentage share of agriculture export in total national export was 18.25, whereas
the percentage share of rice export in total agriculture export was 24.62 during 1998-99. Thus,
rice export contributes nearly 25% of total agriculture export from the country.

Rice is also an important cereal food crops in South East Asia. Thailand, Vietnam,
Mynammar, China and Japan are the important countries besides India growing rice. Among the
exporting countries Thailand, Vietnam, India and Pakistan are the important countries exporting
rice in sizeable quantity. Thailand ranks first in the export of rice in the world followed by
Vietnam and India. However, India is likely set to be second largest rice exporter in the world
during the current financial year. China and Indonesia are likely to boost their import of rice,
which will facilitate to India to increase its rice export. Besides, the Govt. of India has also fixed
high target of export of rice from India including broken rice. The Govt. of India has also fixed
the export price of rice quite competitive in the international market. These measures are
expected to contribute in boosting the export of rice from India.

The Govt. has also created four zones in addition to earlier 28 zones to boost the export of
agriculture products from the country, these new zones are -

• Apple zone in Himachal Pradesh

• Mango zones in Andhra Pradesh
• Flower zone in Tamil Nadu
• Basmati rice export zone in Punjab.

With the creation of these four new zones the export of agriculture products from the
country have risen to 32 zones, which will cover the export of various agriculture products in the
country. Therefore, the special emphasis is being laid down to strengthen these zones for
increasing agricultural products including export of basmati rice from India. The basmati export
zone has been set up in Punjab to tap the potential of basmati rice to increase its export in the
international market. In fact Indian basmati rice is well recognized in the international markets
because of its quality. Keeping in view the export potential of basmati rice, the Govt. of India has
launched aggressive export promotion policy to further develop the basmati rice by adoption of
improved production technology including improved high yielding new seeds. The scheme for
export of basmati zone will cover Gurdaspur, Amritsar, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur and
Nawanshahar districts of Punjab.

The estimated outlay of the scheme is Rs.23.3 crore, in which the centre's share would be
Rs.11.85 crore, the share of State Govt. of Punjab would be Rs.1.85 crore. Balance amount
Rs.9.6 crore will be met from private entrepreneurs. The aim of this programme is to increase
export of basmati rice in particular and overall export of rice in general.
 It is, therefore, attempt has been made by the Directorate of Rice Development, Patna to
analyse the problems and prospects of rice export from India and to bring out in a compiled form.
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information on various problems/constraints of rice export including basmati from India to
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and suggestions to increase export of rice from India to earn more foreign exchange needed for
the development of the country, and even find the list of rice exporters.

RICE EXPORT SCENARIO

India is one of the important countries in the world in export of rice. India's exports are
expected to go up further during current financial year. Hence, Indian rice exports are set to reach
second place in the world markets after Thailand edging out Vietnam in the process as per the
report of the Food and Agricultural Organisation.

Basmati Rice Background

Rice export from India constitutes the major share of Basmati rice. Nearly two-third of
Basmati rice produced in India is exported. Basmati rice is the leading aromatic fine quality rice
of the world trade and it fetches good export price in the international markets. Infact, Basmati
rice is a gift from "Mother Nature" to the Indian sub-continent and grows in the Indo-Gangatic
plains only.

The meaning of Basmati can be derived from "bas" which means aroma and "mati"
meaning sense. Thus the word Basmati implies 'ingrained aroma'. So it is the aroma that gives
basmati its novel characteristics unmatched by any other rice grain anywhere else in the world.
Many scented varieties of rice have been cultivated in the Indian sub- continent from time
immemorial but basmati distinguishes itself from all other aromatic rice due to its unique
aromatic characteristics coupled with silky texture of its long grain. The great Punjabi poet Varis
Shah has described basmati-scented rice in his poem of Heer and Ranjha in 1766. The other poets
such as Mushkin and Sukhdas have also traced back to Abul-4 Fazl Allami's Ain-e-Akbari about
scented grain.

Thus, it is quite evident that basmati rice perhaps from its very accurence has been recipe
entertainer of the Royal Society. Now, it is still considered "dream of the masses" and "charm of
the classes".

The supremacy of basmati rice can not superceded by any other scented variety because of
its unique characteristics viz superfine kernels, exquisite aroma, sweet taste, silky texture,
delicate curvature and linear kernel elongation with least breadth and swelling on cooking.
Because of its quality characteristics, basmati rice is fetching higher price in the international
market. Hence, basmati rice can be equated with "champagne" among wines and 'scotch' among
whiskies.
During pre-partition times, basmati rice was grown in India only but after partition, its heritage is
shared between India and Pakistan. Presently, major growing states of basmati rice in India are
Haryana, Punjab, Western U. P. and Uttranchal.

Basmati rice being novel product is characterized by its unique grain size, aroma and
cooking qualities. Being high value product, it has got good export demand. Hence, the export
has been very high and exports have been steadily growing. The export of basmati rice during
1991-92 was 2.66 lakh mts, a quantum jump of 96.6% at 5.23 lakh mts in 1996-97. During the
year 2000-01, basmati rice export touched an all time high record figure of 8.52 lakh mts
(provisional) showing on increase of 62.9% over 1996-97. During 2001-02 basmati rice export
was 6.66 lakh mts. (Provisional) showing downwards trend compared to previous year's export of
8.52 lakh mts (provisional), but the export of non-basmati rice registered an increase of 124.6%
during 2001-02 over 2000-01.

Global Scenario

(A) Basmati Rice

Gulf region remains the major markets for Indian basmati rice and inside Gulf, Saudi
Arabia accounts for the major chunk of basmati imports from India. Pakistan is the sole
competitor for India in the international market for basmati rice. During 1998-99, 1999-2000 and
2000-01, total quantities of basmati rice exports from India were 5.98 lakh mts., 6.38 lakh mts.
and 8.52 lakh mts. in which the percentage share of Asia was 85.69%, 82.12% and 73.38%
respectively. The percentage share of Asia has decreased for basmati rice, during 1998-99, 1999-
2000 and 2000-01 but the export to Europe has increased in linear order from 11.41% in 1998-99
to 14.37% in 1999-2000 and 20.46% during 2000-01 respectively.

The export to North America has also increased in the same order from 1.39% during
1998-99 to 5.28% during 2000-01. However the export to other countries remains constant with
slight fluctuation from year to year. India's major markets for basmati rice exports have been
Saudi Arabia, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bahrain, France, Germany, U.K., Denmark, U.S.A.,
Canada, Belgium , Kuwait, Italy, Oman, Yemen, Netherlands, Jordan, Indonesia etc. Infact, Saudi
Arabia traditionally has been the largest market for Indian basmati rice.

The export of Basmati rice from India's during 1998-99 to 2000-01 to different continents
is given in Table 1.

(B) Non-Basmati Rice

Major destinations for India's non-basmati rice exports are Bangladesh, Australia, Bahrain,
Ethiopia, Djibouti, France, Germany, U.K., Hong Kong, Korea, Sri-Lanka, Maldives, Mauritius,
Malaysia, Nigeria, Ivory coast, Indonesia, Nepal, Oman, Qatar, Russia, South Africa, Saudi
Arabia, Somalia, Singapore, U.A.E. Y.A.R., etc. Competing countries in the international markets
for India for the exports of non-basmati rice are Thailand, Vietnam, Burma, China, U.S.A. and
Pakistan. Major quantity of non-basmati rice is exported to Asia continent.
 During 1996-97, 1997-98, 1998-99 and 1999-2000 a total quantity of 9.59 lakh mts., 9.28
lakh mts., 28.75 lakh mts. and 7.08 lakh mts. were exported to Asia continent which were
48.20%, 51.66%, 65.86% and 56.28% of total export of non-basmati rice from India to Asia,
respectively. There was a fluctuation in the export of non-basmati rice from India to Asia during
1996-97 to 1999-2000.

After Asia, non-basmati rice is exported from India to Africa continent. During 1996-
97,1997-98, 1998-99 and 1999-2000 a total quantity of non-basmati rice exports from India to
Africa were 5.39 lakh mts, 5.59 lakh mts, 10.67 lakh mts and 3.24 lakh mts, in which the
percentage share of Africa continent was 27.09%, 31.14%, 24.44% and 25.73% respectively of
total export of non-basmati rice from India.

Next to Africa continent, Europe continent has been importing non-basmati rice from India
during 1996-97, 1997-98, 1998-99 and 1999-2000. The exports of non-basmati rice from India to
other continents are very meagre. The exports to Europe continent during the last few years were
an average more than 1.5 lakh mts per year except 1996-97. During 1996-97 total export of non-
basmati rice to Europe was 3.38 lakh mts.

Export of non-basmati rice from India during 1996-97 to 1999-2000 to different continents
is given in Table 2.

(C) Parboiled Rice

Indian is exporting parboiled rice to Middle East and African countries, as these countries
prefer parboiled rice.

RICE EXPORT EARNINGS

Basmati Rice

As already mentioned, India is exporting Basmati Rice to various countries in the world. A
total quantity of 2.66 lakh mts basmati rice was exported to different countries from India during
1991-92. However, the export increased to 8.52 lakh mts during 2000-01, registering an increase
of 220% during the last nine years period. The export declined during 2001-02 and a total
quantity of 6.66 lakh mts basmati rice was exported registering a decrease of 21.8 per cent over
the export of 2000-01. The export of basmati rice from 1996-97 to 1999-2000 was almost static
with slight increase over the years.

During 1991-92 export earning from the export of basmati rice was 499.18 crores, which
increased to 2165.96 crores during 2000-01 registering an increase of 333.90 per cent over 1991-
92 export earnings. The export earnings from basmati rice decreased during 2001-02, over
previous year. Thus, export earnings decreased by 15.09 per cent during 2001-02 as compared to
2000-01.

Non-Basmati Rice

India is also exporting substantial quantity of non-basmati rice to various countries in the
world. However, the export of non-basmati rice has been fluctuating year to year due to weather
conditions affecting the production of non-basmati rice in the importing countries. The export of
non-basmati rice from India during 1991-92 was 4.12 lakh mts, the export rose to 45.41 lakh mts
during 1995-96 and it come down to 15.32 lakh mts. during 2001-02. The increase in export of
non-basmati rice from 1991-92 to 1995-96 was quite considerable and registering in 10 folds
increase. The export again declined during subsequent years. Decrease in export during 2001-02
was 66.26 per cent. Over all increase in export of non-basmati rice during the last 10 years period
i.e. from 1991-92 to 2001-02 was about 3 folds.

During 1991-92, export earning from the export of non-basmati rice was Rs. 256.41 crores,
and it increased to Rs. 3,717.41 crores during 1995-96, which was more than 13 folds increase
during the past four years period i.e., from 1991-92 to 1995-96. During 2001-02, the export
earnings from non-basmati rice was recorded to Rs. 1,324.36 crores, it was 64.37 percent less as
compared to 1995-96 export earnings. However, the export earnings from non-basmati rice
increased more than 4 folds during 2001-02 as compared to 1991-92.

Total Rice

During 1991-92, a total quantity of 6.78 lakh mts of rice (Basmati + Non-Basmati ) was
exported from India to different countries in the world. The export of total rice increased during
subsequent years and the export during 1995-96 rose to 49.14 lakh mts., which was more than six
fold increase in export as compared to 1991-92 export of total rice from India. There was
fluctuation in the export of total rice after 1995-96 and a total quantity of 21.98 lakh mts. of rice
was exported during 2001-02, which was less by 55.3 per cent as compared to 1995-96 export.
Infact, there was 224.19 per cent over all increase in the export of rice from India during 2001-02
as compared to the export of 1991-92.

Export earnings from the export of total rice from India during 1991-92 was Rs. 755.59
crores and it increased to Rs. 4,568.08 crores during 1995-96, which was more than five folds
increase. During subsequent years after 1995-96, the export earnings from total rice export from
India registered fluctuating trends and it was Rs. 3,163.44 crores during 2001-02, which was less
by 30.7 per cent as compared to 1995-96 export value. However, the export value increased more
than three folds during 2001-02 over 1991-92 to 2001-02. Exports of Basmati and Non-Basmati
rice from India over 1991-92 export value during 1991-92 to 2001-02 are given in Table-3.
ROLE OF RICE IN THE EXPORT EARNINGS

Basmati Rice

Rice plays an important role in the export earnings of the country. Among the agricultural
products, Basmati rice is one of the commodity, which is exported to many countries in the world
and contributing considerable share in the export earnings of total agricultural products. Export
earnings realized from the export of basmati rice during the last nine years i.e., from 1993-94 to
2001-02 are discussed hereunder.

Export value realized from the export of Basmati rice during 1993-94 was Rs. 1,061.26
crores and it declined during the subsequent two years. During 1996-97, export earnings from
Basmati rice was Rs. 1,247.64 crores, which increased during subsequent years and it was
recorded Rs. 1,876.91 crores during 1998-99 and again declined during 1999-2000 and reached
maximum to Rs. 2,165.96 crores during 2000-01, but again decreased to Rs. 1,839.08 crores
during 2001-02. Thus, there was a considerable fluctuation in the export earnings of basmati rice
during the last nine years, i.e., 1993-94 to 2001-02.

The percentage share of export value of Basmati rice in the National Export earnings was
1.52 per cent during 1993-94 and it witnessed decreasing trends during subsequent years
continuously. During 2001-02, the percentage share of basmati rice in the National Export
earnings was recorded 0.89 per cent.

The percentage share of export value of Basmati rice in Agricultural Export earnings was
8.43 per cent during 1993-94 and it decreased to 4.17 per cent during 1995-96. During 1996-97,
it was recorded to 5.16 per cent and subsequent years the share of export value of basmati rice
showed increasing trends and it was maximum of 7.56 per cent during 2000-01 but again
decreased to 6.24 per cent during 2001-02.

The percentage share of export value of basmati rice in the Food Grains export earnings
was 76.10 per cent during 1993-94 and it decreased to 16.73 per cent during 1995-96. The
percentage share of basmati rice again increased to 30.80 per cent and 45.01 per cent during
subsequent years of 1996-97 and 1997-98 respectively. However, it again decreased to 28.81 per
cent during 1998-99 but from 1999-2000 to 2000-01 it witnessed again increasing trends i.e.,
50.07 per cent and 55.21 per cent respectively. The percentage share of export value of basmati
rice decreased to 36.96 per cent during 2001-02. It is evident from the above analysis that the
export value of basmati rice fluctuated from year to year during 1993-94 to 2001-02, which has
affected its percentage share in total food grains export earnings.

The export of basmati rice during 1993-94 to 2001-02 constituted major share in the total
rice export from India. The percentage share of export value of basmati rice in the total rice
export earnings was 82.47 per cent during 1993-94. However, the percentage share of export
value of basmati rice in the total rice export earnings declined during the subsequent years up to
2001-02 as compared to 1993-94. During 1995-96, the percentage share of export value of
basmati rice was recorded 18.62 per cent, which was the lowest during the past nine years period.
The percentage share of export value of basmati rice showed increasing trend during 1996-97 and
1997-98 as compared to previous year but during 1998-99, its percentage share declined to 29.88
per cent as compared to 50.00 per cent during previous year.

The percentage share of export value of basmati rice of total rice export earnings registered
increasing trend during the subsequent three years as compared to 1998-99 and it was recorded
56.95 per cent, 73.59 per cent and 58.14 per cent during 1999-2000, 2000-01 and 2001-02
respectively. It is evident from the above discussion that the export of basmati rice from India
fluctuated during the past nine years, which has affected its percentage share in total rice export
earnings during the same period.

Non-Basmati Rice

Non-Basmati rice is next to Basmati rice, which is exported from India to many countries
in the world. The export value of non-basmati rice also contributes considerable share in the
export earnings of total agricultural products. Export earnings realized from the non-basmati rice
during 1993-94 to 2001-02 are discussed below.

Export value realized from the export of non-basmati rice during 1993-94 was Rs. 225.46
crores and it increased during the subsequent years up to 2001-02. During 1994-95 the export
value of non-basmati rice was Rs. 340.47 crores and it increased to Rs. 3,717.41 crores during
1995-96 but it decreased to Rs. 1,924.72 crores and Rs. 1,685.38 crores during 1996-97 and
1997-98. However, the export earnings from the export of non-basmati rice during 1998-99 again
increased to Rs. 4,403.85 crores, which was an all time high and again declined to Rs. 1,345.58
crores, Rs. 777.26 crores and Rs. 1,324.36 crores during 1999-2000, 2000-01 and 2001-02
respectively.

The percentage share of export value of non-basmati rice in the National Export earnings
was 0.32 per cent during 1993-94, which slightly increased to 0.41 per cent during following year
and further increased to 3.50 per cent during 1995-96. During the subsequent years, the
percentage share of export value of non-basmati rice in the National Export earnings again
declined to 1.62 per cent and 1.30 per cent in the year 1996-97 and 1997-98 and during the year
1998-99, it again increased to 3.15 per cent. During the subsequent three years, it again decreased
to 0.85 per cent, 0.39 per cent and 0.64 per cent in the year 1999-2000, 2000-01 and 2001-02
respectively.

The percentage share of the export value of non-basmati rice in the Agricultural Export
earnings was 1.79 per cent during 1993-94 and it increased to 2.57 per cent during 1994-95.
During 1995-96, the percentage share of the export value of non-basmati rice in the Agricultural
Export earnings increased to 18.22 per cent and decreased to 7.97 per cent and 6.78 per cent
during the subsequent two years of 1996-97 and 1997-98. However, the percentage share again
increased to 17.26 per cent during 1998-99 and decreased to 5.32 per cent, 2.71 per cent and 4.49
per cent during 1999-2000, 2000-01 and 2001-02 respectively as compared to 1998-99.
 The percentage share of export value of non-basmati rice in the Food Grains Export
earnings was 16.18 per cent during 1993-94 and it increased to 24.91 per cent and 73.12 per cent
in the following years of 1994-95 and 1995-96. The percentage share of export value of non-
basmati rice in the Food Grains Export earnings decreased to 47.51 per cent and 45.00 per cent
during the next two years of 1996-97 and 1997-98 and it again increased to 67.61 per cent in the
year 1998-99. The percentage share of export value of non-basmati rice in the Food Grains
Export earnings decreased to 37.85 per cent, 19.81 per cent and 26.62 per cent during the year
1999-2000, 2000-01 and 2001-02 as compared to 1998-99.

The percentage share of export value of non-basmati rice in the total rice export earnings
was 17.52 per cent during 1993-94 and it increased to 28.24 per cent and 81.37 per cent during
the following two years of 1994-95 and 1995-96. This percentage share decreased to 60.67 per
cent and 50.00 per cent during the subsequent two years of 1996-97 and 1997-98. The percentage
share of export value of non-basmati rice in the total rice export earnings increased to 70.12 per
cent in the year 1998-99 over two previous years and it again decreased to 43.05 per cent, 26.41
per cent and 41.86 per cent during the subsequent three years of 1999-2000, 2000-01 and 2001-
02 respectively. It can be seen from the fore going analysis that the export of non- basmati has
also fluctuated during 1993-94 to 2001-02 like basmati rice. The fluctuation was mainly due to
rise and fall in demand of the importing countries.

Total Rice

As already mentioned that rice is an important commodity under agricultural products

exported from India to various countries in the world and it earns annually considerable amount
of foreign exchange for the nation. During 1993-94 an amount of Rs. 1,286.72 crores was
realized from the export of rice. The same amount increased to Rs. 4,568.08 crores during 1995-
96 and it was recorded Rs. 6,280.76 crores during 1998-99, an all time high export earnings from
rice. During subsequent years the export earnings declined and it was recorded Rs. 3,163.44
crores during 2001-02.

The percentage share of export value of rice (including basmati & non- basmati) in the
National Export earnings was 1.84 per cent during 1993-94 and it increased to 4.30 per cent
during 1995-96 but declined during the two subsequent years and again went up to 4.49 per cent
during 1998-99. During the subsequent years its percentage share declined to 1.96 per cent, 1.46
per cent and 1.52 per cent during 1999-2000, 2000-01 and 2001-02 respectively.

The percentage share of export value of rice in Agricultural Export earnings was 10.22 per
cent during 1993-94 and it increased to 22.40 per cent during 1995-96 but it declined during the
two subsequent years and again went up to 24.62 per cent during 1998-99. During the subsequent
years its percentage share declined to 12.35 per cent, 10.27 per cent and 10.73 per cent during
1999-2000, 2000-01 and 2001-02 respectively.

The percentage share of export value of rice in the Food Grain Export earnings was 92.27
per cent during 1993-94 and it declined to 90.02 per cent during 1997-98 and again went up to
96.42 per cent during 1998-99. However, during the subsequent years its percentage share
continuously declined to 87.92 per cent, 75.02 per cent and 63.58 per cent during 1999-2000,
2000-01 and 2001-02 respectively. Percentage share of basmati and non-basmati rice exports in
Total National Export, Total Agricultural Exports and Food Grains Export during 1993-94 to
2001-02 are given in Table-4.

COUNTRY-WISE EXPORT OF RICE FROM INDIA

Rice is exported from India to many countries in the world. Infact, India is facing stiff
competition in the international markets for the export of rice. Thailand is the world's largest rice
exporting country. Vietnam is another large exporter of rice, but currently the demand for
Vietnamese rice has steeply declined in the international market due to which India is likely to
become world's second largest exporter of rice.

Thailand, India and U.S.A. are the only countries making parboiled rice and exporting it.
Thailand, Vietnam and India are also exporting 100% broken rice. Data in respect of parboiled
and broken rice exports separately from India are not available. Hence, export of rice from India
has been divided in to two category i.e., basmati rice and non-basmati rice and the same are
discussed in this chapter.

Basmati Rice

The leading aromatic fine quality rices in world trade popularly known as Basmati rice is
fetching good export price in the international markets for its three district quality features viz.-
pleasant aroma, superfine grains and extreme grain elongation. About two third of basmati rice
produced in India is exported. Basmati rice is exported to various countries in the world from
India. The exports of basmati rice during 1998-99 to 2000-2001 are discussed below :-

During 1998-99 Saudi Arabia was the major importer of basmati rice from India followed
by U.K., Kuwait and U.A.E. and percentage shares of these countries of total exports from India
were 74.11%, 7.66%, 5.25% and 3.34% respectively. Thus, more than 90 per cent quantity of
basmati rice was exported to Saudi Arabia, U.K., Kuwait and UAE during 1998-99 and
remaining quantity was exported to other countries in the world. A total quantity of 5,97,756 mts
of basmati rice was exported from India during 1998-99.

During 1999-2000, these four countries remained as major basmati rice importers from
India and their percentage shares of total quantity of basmati rice exported from India was 62.14
per cent, 8.32 per cent, 7.42 per cent and 5.06 per cent respectively. The export to Saudi Arabia
declined during 1999-2000 as compared to previous year. Infact, the export to U.K., Kuwait,
UAE and U.S.A. increased as compared to 1998-99. The percentage share of four countries
comprising of Saudi Arab, U.K., Kuwait and U.A.E. were 82.94 per cent of total quantity of
basmati rice exported from India during 1999-2000 as against 90.36 per cent during 1998-99. The
export of basmati rice almost remained the same as it was during 1998-99 with slight fluctuation.
A total quantity of 6,38,380 mts of basmati rice was exported from India during 1999-2000,
which was 6.80 per cent higher than the export of previous year.

The export of basmati rice to Saudi Arabia increased to 4,78,124 mts during 2000-01 as
against 3,96,676 mts in the previous year. The percentage share of Saudi Arabia of total quantity
of basmati rice exported from India during 2000-01 was 56.14 per cent as against 62.14 per cent
in the previous year. Infact, total quantity exported to Saudi Arabia increased during 2000-01, but
the percentage share of Saudi Arab of total quantity exported from India decreased due to
increase in the percentage share of other importing countries. Other major importing countries of
basmati rice from India were U.K., U.A.E., Kuwait and U.S.A. during 2000-01.

The export to U.K. during 2000-01 was 1,11,984 mts, which was 110.96 per cent higher
than previous year and the percentage share of U.K. of total quantity of basmati rice exported
from India during 2000-01 was 13.15 per cent as against 8.32 per cent in the previous year.
Similarly the export to Kuwait and U.S.A. also increased from 47,338 mts and 16,036 mts during
1999-2000 to 82,800 mts and 35,840 mts during 2000-01 respectively. However, the export to
U.A.E. declined to 30,151 mts during 2000-01 as against 32,297 mts during previous year. A total
quantity of 8,51,722 mts of basmati rice was exported from India during 2000-01, which was
33.42 per cent higher than the export of previous year. Country-wise export of basmati rice from
India during 1998-99 to 2000-01 is given in Table.5.

Non-Basmati Rice

The export of non-basmati rice from India was on its peak during 1995-96 and a total
quantity of 45.41 lakh mts was exported to different countries in the world. Again the export
crossed to 43.66 lakh mts during 1998-99, but during subsequent years, the export of non-basmati
rice again came down significantly due to various reasons. The export of non-basmati rice during
1998-99 to 2000-01 are discussed below -

During 1998-99, Bangladesh, Ivory cost, Nigeria, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Somalia and South
Africa were the major importers of non-basmati rice from India. Infact, more than fifty per cent
of total export of non-basmati rice from India was exported to Bangladesh alone during 1998-99.
A total quantity of 23,31,689 mts of non-basmati rice was exported to Bangladesh during 1998-
99, which was 53.41 per cent of total quantity exported from India during the same year. Next
major country was South Africa for import of non-basmati rice from India. A total quantity of
5,25,013 mts of non-basmati rice was exported to South Africa during 1998-99, which was 12.03
per cent of total quantity exported from India during the same year. The export to Ivory cost was
1,61,817 mts of non-basmati rice, which was 3.71 per cent of total quantity of non-basmati rice
exported from India during 1998-99.

Similarly, the export of non-basmati rice to Somalia was 1,40,064 mts., which was 3.21 per
cent of total quantity of non-basmati rice exported from India during 1998-99. The export to
Russia and Saudi Arabia were 1,21,828 mts and 1,26,036 mts of non-basmati rice during 1998-
99, which were 2.79 per cent and 2.89 per cent of total quantity exported from India during the
same year respectively. The export to other countries was considerably less as compared to
quantity exported to the countries discussed above. A total quantity of 43,65,888 mts of non-
basmati rice was exported from India to various countries in the world during 1998-99.

Bangladesh remained major importer of non-basmati rice from India during 1999-2000
also but total export of non-basmati rice to Bangladesh declined to 84.98 per cent during 1999-
2000 as compared to previous year. A total quantity of 3,50,088 mts. of non-basmati rice was
exported to Bangladesh during 1999-2000 as against 2331689 mts. exported during 1998-99. The
percentage share of Bangladesh of total quantity of non-basmati rice exported from India during
1999-2000 was 27.83 percent as against 53.41 percent in the previous year.

Next to Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia was the major country, which imported non-basmati rice
from India during 1999-2000. A quantity of 1,64,288 mts. of non-basmati rice was exported from
India to Saudi Arabia during 1999-2000 as against 1,26,036 mts during previous year, which was
30.35 per cent higher. The percentage share of Saudi Arabia of total quantity of non-basmati rice
exported from India during 1999-2000 was 13.06 per cent as against 2.89 percent during the
previous year.

The exports to Nigeria, Russia, Sri Lanka and South Africa were 1,09,046 mts, 1,50,590
mts, 62,401 mts and 1,40,334 mts of non-basmati rice during 1999-2000, which ware 8.67 per
cent, 11.97 per cent, 4.96 per cent and 11.16 per cent of total quantity exported from India during
the same year, considerably less as compared to the countries discuss above. A total quantity of
12,57,790 mts of non-basmati rice was exported from India to various countries in the world
during 1999-2000, which was 71.19 per cent less as compared to 43,65,888 mts exported during
the previous year.

The major quantity of non-basmati rice was exported to Bangladesh during 2000-01 as it
was during the previous year. A total quantity of non-basmati rice exported to Bangladesh during
2000-01 was 9.26 per cent less as compared to previous year but the percentage share of
Bangladesh of total quantity of non-basmati rice exported from India during 2000-01 was 46.56
per cent, which was more as against 27.83 per cent during the previous year. A total quantity of
3,17,663 mts of non-basmati rice was exported from India to Bangladesh during 2000-01 as
against 3,50,088 mts exported during the previous year.

Other major countries that imported non-basmati rice from India during 2000-01 were
Nepal, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, U.A.E. and Yemen Republic. Total quantity
exported to these countries during 2000-01 where 20,183 mts, 1,53,841 mts, 17,410 mts, 57,768
mts, 26,647 mts and 14,913 mts respectively and their percentage share in total quantity of non-
basmati rice exported from India during the same year were 2.96 per cent, 22.55 per cent 2.55 per
cent, 8.47 per cent, 3.91 per cent and 2.19 per cent respectively. A total quantity of 6,82,270 mts.
of non-basmati rice was exported from India to various countries in the world during 2000-01,
which was 45.76 per cent less as compared to 12,57,790 mts. exported during previous year.
Country wise exports of non-basmati rice during 1998-99 to 2000-01 are given in Table- 6.

AVERAGE EXPORT PRICE

 Data on exact export price of rice is not readily available in this Directorate. However, the
average export price per quintal of rice has been worked out year wise for the basmati and non-
basmati rice separately. For the purpose of calculation, total quantity of rice exported and its
value realized in rupees have been taken separately for basmati and non-basmati rice and then the
value of export divided by the quantity of rice exported to arrive at the average export price of
rice per quintal year wise for basmati & non-basmati. Average export price thus worked out has
been discussed in this chapter. Average export price of basmati and non-basmati rice during 1992-
93 to 2001-02 are given in Table-7.

Basmati Rice

It is seen from the average export price data given in Table-7 that the export price of
Basmati Rice has fluctuated significantly year after year. During 1992-93, average export price of
basmati rice was Rs. 2,465 per quintal, which declined continuously year after year up to 1996-97
as compared to 1992-93. Average export price for basmati rice has been worked out to Rs. 2,013
per quintal during 1993-94 and the same has decreased to Rs. 1,957 per quintal during 1994-95.
Average export price again increased to Rs. 2,297 per quintal during 1995-96 over previous year
price and increasing trend in average export price continued up to 1998-99.

During 1996-97, average export price has been worked out to Rs. 2,385 per quintal, which
increased to Rs. 2,841 and Rs. 3,140 per quintal during 1997-98 and 1998-99 respectively.
However, average export price of Basmati rice declined during the following three years as
compared to 1998-99 average export price. During 1999-2000, average export price was worked
to Rs. 2,789 per quintal, which came down to Rs. 2,543 per quintal during 2000-01 and it again
went up to Rs. 2,762 per quintal during 2001-02.

The reason for fluctuation in average export price of Basmati rice is attributed to different
quality and quantity of rice exported to different countries during different years. A particular
country may import one year a particular quality/grade of rice and the same country may import
another quality/grade of rice during next or subsequent years. Thus, different quality and quantity
of rice exported to different countries at different export price rate may probably be the reason for
fluctuation of average export price of Basmati rice.

Non-Basmati Rice

Average export price data given in Table-7 reveals that in case of Non-Basmati Rice,
almost same trend of fluctuation in average export price is seen as in case of Basmati Rice.
During 1992-93, average export price was worked out to Rs. 684 per quintal for Non-Basmati
Rice, which declined to Rs. 399 per quintal during 1993-94. However, average export price
increased to Rs. 759 per quintal during 1994-95 over previous year and increasing trend in
average export price continued up to 2000-01 as compared to 1994-95.
 Average export price was worked to Rs. 819 per quintal during 1995-96, which increased
to Rs. 968 per quintal during 1996-97 and slightly decreased to Rs. 939 per quintal during 1997-
98 over previous year. During 1998-99, average export price increased to Rs. 1,009 per quintal
over previous year and continued to increase in linear order to Rs. 1,070 per quintal and Rs.
1,139 per quintal during subsequent two years of 1999-2000 and 2000-01. There was a sharp
declined in average export price to Rs. 864 per quintal during 2001-02 over previous five years.

The reason for fluctuation in average export price of non- basmati rice could be the same as
discussed above in the case of Basmati Rice.

PROBLEMS OF RICE EXPORT FROM INDIA

India is facing stiff competition in the world markets for export of rice. Besides, there are
many domestic problems for rice exporters. If these internal problems are relaxed to the extent
possible, the exporters may find easy way to boost rice export and such measures will go a long
way to sustain the exports. Some of the major problems are discussed in this chapter below: -

1. As per the state Govt. policy, various taxes are imposed on rice exports, such as the states
are imposing Purchase Tax (on indirect export), Market Fees, Rural Development Fund,
Administrative Charges etc. These taxes are rendering the pricing of rice internationally in
competitive. Thus, Indian rice becomes costlier in the international market as compared to
other competing countries in the world and Indian rice exports get setback many times.
Infact, in Pakistan rice meant for exports specially the branded ones, duties are extremely
low or duty free.
2. There is lack of proper infrastructural facilities. Many times exporters, when they carry
their stock to sea port and if the stock is not loaded due to some reason or the other,
exporters do not find godown or proper place to store their stocks properly and safely at
sea port, exporters have to face lot of difficulties, besides, it adds additional expenditure
to the exporters.
3. Due to increase in the cost of inputs used for paddy cultivation the production cost goes
up and the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for paddy is enhanced every year by the
govt. of India to safeguard the interest of the growers. When paddy is converted to rice, it
becomes costlier and thus makes it internationally uncompetitive.
4. Rice production meant for export purpose is having subsidy in other countries, which
reduces the cost of production and thereby reducing the cost of rice. Therefore, the export
price of rice of such countries is more competitive in the international markets compared
to Indian rice.
5. The major rice producing nations have decreased the price to capture the international
markets but Indian rice prices are inelastic due to relatively high cost of production and
becomes uncompetitive in the international markets. Much of basmati rice export
prospects have been lost in the recent part to other competing countries like Pakistan etc
because of high prices.
6. Rice mills have not been fully modernized to ensure high milling recovery and reduce the
percentage of broken rice. The conventional rice mills are having Rubber Roll Sheller in
which percentage of broken rice is more than the modern rice mills that are having under
 Runner Sheller. Hence, head rice obtained from milling of conventional mills becomes
costly due to recovery of higher percentage of broken rice. Therefore, conventional mills
are required to be modernized to get recovery of higher percentage of head rice suitable
for export.
7. Lack of proper arrangements for production of sufficient quantity of quality seeds needed
for cultivation of rice for export purposes.
8. The export is also suffering much due to the competition from other exporting countries
like Thailand, Vietnam and Pakistan because the cost of production in these competing
countries is low as compared to the cost of production in India. Infact, trade segment
believes that Indian rice can face the global competition if subsidy is provided.
9. In these days basmati rice is facing aroma problem, because intensity of aroma in
traditional basmati varieties is not so high as it used to be. Infact, basmati varieties are
highly prone to lodging and lodging affects the natural grain development. In such
situation both aroma and linear kernel elongation are affected.
10. Post harvest handling of produce is another important aspect. Generally, farmers are
harvesting the crop at different moisture levels and keeping the produce at higher
moisture level for a longer period will impair the intensity of aroma.
11. In absence of genetically pure seed of basmati varieties, in majority of basmati rice fields,
a variation in plant height, grain size and maturity of the crop is found. This is one of the
major reasons for poor quality of basmati rice. Infact, at the time of rice processing the
grain size can be taken care of, but it is a waste. However, using good quality seed the
loss can be converted into profit.

PROSPECTS OF RICE EXPORT FROM INDIA

As mentioned in the previous chapter that rice is exported from India to many countries in
the world. India is facing stiff competition in the International markets from Thailand, Vietnam,
U.S.A. and Pakistan. There was a considerable growth in the export of rice from India during the
recent past, particularly in the case of non-basmati rice. There are several factors responsible for
this growth. Infact exports depend not only on our ability to sell, but also on the willingness of
importers to buy. Some times major markets/importers used to cut down their import due to their
internal economic problems or good crop harvest and trade also cut down inventories and people
reduce spending. All these measures reduce imports during that particular year. The prospects of
export of basmati and non-basmati rice from India are discussed herewith :

Basmati Rice

Awareness about basmati rice is spreading among different strata of the society in the
country and abroad. Basmati rice is possessing unique grain, cooking, eating and digestive
qualities. Hence, majority of people in the country and abroad have developed liking for basmati
rice. Because of its superfine quality, basmati rice is most preferred and also meant for high
premium value in the national and international markets. Thus, basmati rice is also stated to be
'Pearl' of rice.
 There are other sources of aromatic short grain varieties with similar starch content
characteristics, grown different states of the country. Katarni rice is grown in Bihar,
Randhunipagal and Bhadshahbhog are grown in West Bengal, each one of these varieties is
fetching higher price in the local markets. These varieties are having localized preference and
their demand preference could not spread widely elsewhere. Even some of these are possessing
more aroma than the typical basmati varieties. Infact, the harmonious combination of various
factors deciding the appearance, taste, keeping quality texture of cooked rice etc and makes the
particular varieties unique/popular in the domestic and international markets.

As mentioned above basmati rice is the most sought after rice in the domestic and
international markets and it also fetches high premium. Commercially Taraori Basmati, Basmati-
370 and Basmati Type-3 are very popular. All these three varieties are similar in starch
characteristics but based on grain dimensions Taraori Basmati is preferred much over Basamati-
370. Similarly Basamati-370 is preferred more over Basmati Type-3. Pusa Basmati-1 has been
well accepted by the trade and there is good prospects for export. Infact, Pusa Basmati-1 is at
present most profitable variety in rice, in spite of being highly susceptible to major insects, pests
and diseases. Under proper crop management condition farmers can get 4-6 tonnes paddy yield
per hectare. This variety is much favoured by the farmers, traders and consumers. During cooking
it has got linear expansion. It is also easily digestible. Hence, this variety is much preferred by the
consumers in India and abroad.

With the every coming year, domestic as well as international demand for basmati rice is
increasing. If desired aroma in basmati rice along with other quality characteristics are
maintained, these measures may help to boost the export of basmati rice from India.

Non-Basmati Rice

Non-basmati rice exports have also suffered much due to the competition from exporting
countries like Thailand, Vietnam and Pakistan because of their low cost of production. In the
recent past export of non-basmati rice was fluctuating year after year due to various reasons. The
export of non-basmati rice was on its peak during 1995-96 it came down during 1998-99 due to
many reasons. Sometime, export is also affected if good harvest is there in the importing
countries, they reduce their import accordingly. If rice exporters made their sincere efforts with
Govt. supporting export policy, non-basmati rice export is expected to increase in future.

EXPORT PROMOTION POLICY

India is facing stiff competition in the world markets for the export of rice. Thailand,
Vietnam and Pakistan are the competitors for India in the export of rice. Thailand is occupying
first position in the international markets due to its better quality and low price. Vietnam was the
world's second largest exporter of rice but currently the demand for Vietnamese rice has steeply
declined in the international markets. Therefore, Indian rice exports are set to reach second place
after Thailand, edging out Vietnam as per report of Food & Agricultural Organisation (FAO).
There is also good scope for India to take advantage of the new trade policy for sustaining
the export of rice. This can be achieved if production is made keeping in view the demand of
international markets by increased investment in Research and Development coupled with
realistic export policy. The following export policies may be taken in to account to sustain the
export of rice in future:

1. Production of quality seeds and ensuring its availability to farmers at subsidized rates.
2. Low cost production technology may be developed to reduce the cost of production and
making Indian rice more competitive in the international markets.
3. Survey may be conducted to identify contiguous zones for cultivation of export quality
rice.
4. Quality of rice may be maintained keeping in view the requirements of the international
markets.
5. Breeding programme may be initiated to develop high yielding export quality rice both
for basmati and non-basmati rice to enable the exporters to compete in the world's
markets.
6. Production, procurement and processing of basmati rice may be organized in a systematic
manner for maintaining its quality for export purposes.
7. Conventional rice mills may be modernized to ensure high milling recovery of head rice
and effective availability of by- products for better and profitable utilization both for
industrial and feed purposes.
8. Intelligence wing may be set up to keep watch over the requirement of various rice
importing countries so that Research & Development may be strengthened accordingly to
produce quality rice for export purposes.
9. Export friendly trade policies may be adopted with improvement of infrastructure
facilities for promoting export.
10. Sufficient export facilities may be made available to the exporters at Sea Port.

SUGGESTIONS FOR SUSTAINING RICE EXPORT

Rice export constitutes a considerable share in the national exports. India is likely to be
major exporters next to Thailand during 2003 and its influence on the global rice trade will be
significant. Keeping in view the importance of rice in the national export items, concerted efforts
are required to be made to further promote the export of rice. There is a good scope for India to
take advantage of the new trade opportunities for promoting the export of rice. This can be
achieved if production is made as per the requirements of international markets by increased
investment in Research and Development coupled with export friendly trade policies.
The following are few of the measures suggested to sustain the export of rice in future:

1. Breeding programme may be initiated to develop high yielding export quality rice
(Basmati, Non-Basmati, Long Grain Rice, etc.) to enable the exporters to sustain their
export in future.
2. Survey may be conducted to identify export quality belts/zones for production of rice to
meet the requirement of exports.
3. Extension activities may be strengthened to educate the cultivators for production of
quality rice to match the standards of international markets.
4. Low cost production technology may be developed to bring down the cost of production
to enable the exporters to compete with competing countries in the international markets.
 5. Proper arrangements may be made for procurement and processing of rice export purpose
as per the requirement of international markets.
6. Proper arrangements may be made for production of pure quality seeds and making them
available to the farmers at subsidized rates.
7. In case of basmati varieties, crop should not be allowed to lodge and there should be
proper water management in the field. If these are not attended properly, such situation
may affect both aroma and linear kernel elongation.
8. Post harvest operation is also very important. After harvesting, if produce is allowed to
remain at higher moisture level for a longer period, it will impair the intensity of aroma.
9. LIST OF BASMATI RICE EXPORTERS
10. Given below is the up-to-date list of Basmati Rice Exporters in India.
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SL Basmati Rice Exporters Phone Fax E-Mail ~ Web-Site
1. M/s Rice India Exports Ltd. 3984243 3921212 riceindia@del2.vsnl.net.in
5587, Lahori Gate, Delhi-110006. 3984343
2. M/s R.P. Exports 0184-
252661
Near Village Mandanpur 0184- 0184- rpexport@vsnl.com
G.T. Road, Namestey Chowk, 274742 256361
Karnal, Haryana-132 001
3. M/s Induss Food Products & 033- 033- induss@vsnl.com
Equip. Ltd. 2471962 2471874
238/B, AJS Bose Road, 033-
Kolkata-700 019. 2478503
4. M/s Dolphin International Ltd. 6868224 6866901 dolphin@del2.vsnl.net.in
21, Commercial Complex, 6850479
Gulmohar Park Extension,
New Delhi-110 049.
5. M/s Priyanka Overseas Limited 3327150 3324642 polexim@vsnl.com
D-18 Connaught Place,
New Delhi-110 001.
6. M/s. Shree Hanuman Rice & Gen. 01686- 0168-
Mills 62101 63501
Hatt Road, Safioon, 01686-
Distt. Jind (Haryana) 62786
7. M/s. Sachdeva & Sons Ind. Pvt. 7899456
Ltd.
78, Rithala Road, 7899457
Shahbad, Daulatpur. 7899458
8. M/s. Amira Food (I) Ltd. 6806352 6804282 amirafoods@vsnl.com
Chanana Farms, Sultanpur, 6806354 www.amirafoods.com
Bandh Road, Mehrauli, 6806346
 New Delhi-110 030.
9. M/s. United Exports 3319576
Flat No.21, Ground Floor, 3713390
12, Central Lane, Bengali Market,
New Delhi-110 001.
10. M/s. Jindal Niryat Ltd. 7172541 7173541
B-36, Sanjay Nagar, 7267842
Pocket - III Sector 2,
Rohini, New Delhi -110 085.
11. M/s. Indian Organic Food 5123901 5122989 himalaya@nda.vsnl.net.in
Himalaya House, I-142, Kirti
Nagar,
New Delhi- 11 015.
12. M/s. B.R. International 6517962 397881
(R)
4156, 1st Floor, Naya Bazar,
Delhi-110 006.
13. M/s. Shivnath Rai Harnarain (I) 5454092 5430354 Shivnath@del2.vsnl.net.in
Ltd.
B-16, Bhagwan Dass Nagar, 5102832 5446496 www.shrilalmahal-rice.com
New Delhi-110 026. 5100251
14. M/s. Jaishree Exports 7040800 6833037 gnrice@bol.net.in
70, Kailash Hills, 5417357
New Delhi - 110 065.
15. M/s Himalaya International 5194853 5437247 himalaya@nda.vsnl.net.in
Himalaya House, I-142, Kirti 5122989
Nagar,
New Delhi- 11 015.
16. M/s. Satnam Overseas Group 6465757 6465959 satnam@giasdlol.vsnl.net.in
201, VIPPS Centre,
Commercial Complex, Masjid
Moth,
Greater Kailash, New Delhi-110
017.
17. M/s. Allanasons Ltd. 022- 022- allana@vsnl.com
2874455 2044821
Allana House
4, Allana Road, Mumbai-400 001.
18. M/s. Punjab Rice Millers 0183- 0183- uttamad@gla.vsnl.net.in
Exporters 221539 223467
Association (Regd.),
5, Rattan Chand Road,
 The Mall, Amritsar-143 001.
19. M/s. R.J.Chatha Rice Mills 0183- 0183- heera@vsnl.com
482482 482444
Outside Chattiwind Gate, 0183- gschatharicemills@yahoo.com
Amritsar-143 001. 482483
20. M/s. Karam Singh Raghbir Singh 0183- 0183-
482111 482000
O/s. Chatiwind Gate, 0183-
Tarn Taran Road, Amritsar. 482888
0183-
482999
21. M/s. Mokul Overseas Ltd. 6141310 6141310 mopld@del2.vsnl.net.in
B-71, Paschimi Marg,
Vasant Vihar, New Delhi-110 057.
22. M/s. Manoj Kumar Sandeep 2945547 3969386 puoi@bol.net.in
Kumar
2601, 2nd Floor, Nai Basti,
Naya Bazar, Delhi - 110 006.
23. M/s. Bush Foods 4310106 4316704 bushfood@ndf.net.in
12, Birbal Road, 4320107
1st Floor, Jangpura Extension, 4311070
New Delhi- 110 014.
24. M/s. Sadhu Singh Gurdip Singh 0183- 0183-
482285 482287
Outside Chattiwind Gate, 0183-
Amritsar - 143 001. 482286
25. M/s. Pepsi India Holdings Ltd. 6355871-80 6355861 sanyukta.adige@intl.pepsi.com
3-B, DLF Corporate Park, Ext. 659
Phase-III, Gurgaon (Haryana).
26. M/s. Sunstar Oversea Ltd. 7202591 7201738 sunstar@del2.vsnl.net.in
4119/7, 1st Floor, 7203737 www.sunstaroverseas.com
Naya Bazar, Delhi- 110 006.
27. M/s. Hindustan Lever Ltd. 6384284 avinash.bhandari@unilever.com
P-6, Ocean Complex, 6384452
7th Floor, Sector-18, 4616274
Noida-201301. 3312671
28. M/s. K.S. International 01745- 01745- 521rice@hans1.Palcom.net
42121 42521
Near Stateware House, 01745- 01745-
Taraori, Distt. Karnal, Haryana- 42025 43521
132 116. 01745-
43451
29. M/s. Amar Singh Chawalwala 0183- 0183- arvinder@del2.vsnl.net.in
482121 482125
Outside Chattiwind Gate,
Amritsar-143001.
30. M/s. Aries Cooper (P) Ltd. 5744342 5753132 aries@vsnl.net.in
3E/1, East Patel Nagar, 5724342
New Delhi - 110 008.
31. M/s. Rama Associates Ltd. 7101113 7184709 rama@nde.vsnl.net.in
Essel House, B-10, 7101154
Lawrence Road Industrial Area, 7101145
New Delhi-110 035.
32. M/s. Amrit International Ltd. 3719677 3711963 amrit@sapta.com
G-97, Himalaya House, 3719678
23,Kasturba Gandhi Marg, 3719679
New Delhi- 110 001.
33. M/s. Goel International (P) Ltd. 01745- 01745- goelint@palcom.net
42244 42544
Sonkara Road, Taraori, 01745- www.goelrice.com
Haryana-132 116. 42744
34. M/s. Misha Export 6165970 6188249 misha@del2.vsnl.net.in
318, Ansal Chambers, 6182252
6, Bhikaiji Cama Place,
New Delhi-110 066.
35. M/s. Narang Impex Pvt. Ltd. 0181- 0181-
225978 225111
3-B, New Jawahar Nagar Market, 0181-
Jalandhar City, Punjab-144 008. 224392
36.M/s. Rainbow Overseas01741-2186501741-22765Kaithal Road, Pehowa-136 128,
Distt. Kurushetra, Haryana.01741-2076537.M/s. ARM International01745-
4216701745-42880armint@id.eth.netNadana Road, Taraori,
Distt Karnal, Haryana-132 116.01745-43367011-713537138.M/s. Ganpati
International01742-5262001742-51667ganpati1rice@yahoo.comGohana Road,
Panipat (Haryana)39.M/s. S.G. Global0183-5000060183-
482904sgglobal@jla.vsnl.net.inVillage & PO Gilwali,
Tarn Taran Road, Amritsar-143 022.0183-50377640.M/s. New Bharat Rice Mills
Export Division54613995455349newbharat@yahoo.comGC-22, Shivaji Enclave,
New Delhi-110 027.546140141.M/s. Commodities
Intertrade61242116134510comintde@del3.vsnl.net.in2346, Sector C, Pocket-II,
Vasant Kunj, New Delhi-110 070.612364442.M/s. Parwaz Overseas (P)
Ltd.39145142927369parwaz@del2.vsnl.net.in2258, Gali Raghunandan,
Naya Bazar, Delhi-110 006.3967146393240343.M/s. Chaman Lal Setia Exports
Ltd.0183-5034620183-503453setia@jla.vsnl.net.in344-A,Green Avenue, Amritsar-
143 001.0183-5035140183-29106744.M/s. K.S. Overseas0183-2101770183-
213152kawaljit@jla.vsnl.net.in11, Brahm Nagar,
Lawrence Road, Amritsar-143 001.0183-22024645.M/s. M. M. Exports044-
53250675325057mutha@mmexports.com30, Ritherdon Road,
Vepery, Chennai-600 007.044-5325344
044-53238856428719www.mmexports.com46.M/S. Bharat Industrial Enterprises
Ltd.72405497240979BP-109, Pitam Pura, New Delhi-110 034.741277847.M/s. KRBL
Ltd.39519633915629krblrile@del2.vsnl.net.in5190, Lahori Gate, Delhi-110
006.3915813www.kb-group.com48.M/s. Shivnath Rai Harnarain (I)
Ltd.54540925430354shivnath@del2.vsnl.net.inB-16, Bhagwan Dass Nagar,
New Delhi - 110 026.5100251
51028325446496www.shrilalmahal-rice.com49.M/s. L.T. Overseas
Ltd.68592446859344ltoltd@bol.net.inA-21, Green Park,
Aurobindo Marg, New Delhi-110 016.6513450www.ltoverseas.com50.M/s. Remika
Overseas62274796201128ramika@ndf.vsnl.net.inB-46, 2nd Floor, Kalkaji,
New Delhi-110 019.6227480
681627168104351.M/s. Basic India
Limited70725907084483basicindia1@freedialin.comF-1, U-40,

Pritam Pura, Delhi- 110 034.7084484Mobile: 9810058415 52.M/s. Doon

Valley Rice LimitedOutside Jundla Gate,
Karnal-132 001 (Haryana).53.M/s. Sambhav Agro Foods01742-5524301742-
53110/9Gohana Road,
Panipat- 132 103 (Haryana).01742-53499
01742-5324354.M/s. Emmsons International
Ltd.62163146431926emmsons@nda.vsnl.net.in101, South Delhi House,
12, Zamrudpur Community Centre,
Kailash Colony, New Delhi-110 048.6216315
6216316
648583455.M/s. Amir Chand Jagdish Kumar011-7291757011-
7295464ricebiz@del3.vsnl.net.in12/14, Libaspur Road,
Sameypur, Delhi - 110 042.56.M/s. Puran Chand Rice Mills01745-4210301745-
42323permill@nde.vsnl.net.inRailway Road,
Taraori-132 116 (Haryana).01745-42923
01745-4208657.M/s. Sams Grains (India) Pvt. Ltd.36229198774, Mittal Chambers,
Opp, Fire station,
Rani Jhansi Road, New Delhi-110 005.3629786
753839358.M/s. Veer Overseas Ltd.3915369voplvrm@nda.vsnl.net.in2637, 2nd
Floor,
Naya Bazar, Delhi-110 006.3915890
398426359.M/s. Gaaman Global
Exports55002775550754gaaman@del2.vsnl.net.inA-21, Vikas Tower, G- Block,
Commercial Complex,
Vikas Puri, New Delhi-110 018.5606447
5606448551124860.M/s. Shri Vishnu Eatables (I) Ltd.71052407185858487, Kohat
Enclave,
Pitam Pura, Delhi-110 034.7105241
718058961.M/s. SNT Agro Industries (P) Ltd.397141539357564091, Naya Bazar,

Delhi-110 006.3913637Mobile : 9811229756 62.M/s. P.D.R.

International01662-43235639, Sector-15,
Hissar-125001 (Haryana)01662-2276263.M/s. Ganesh Rice Mills01745-71062Gonder
Road, Nissang,
Distt.- Karnal-132 024.71162 (Mills)

71163 (Res)Mobile : 09812040162 64.M/s. United Riceland Ltd.916-

372208916-372114seshadri@unitedriceland.comUnit-II, 42 KM. Stone,
NH-8, Delhi-Jaipur Highway,
Gurgaon, Haryana-122001.916-372209
916-372210
916-37221165.M/s. Summer International Ltd.SCO-58-61, 2nd Floor,
Sector-8-C, Chandigarh-160 008.66.M/s. Pee Dee Exports01744-6003301744-
61033lakshmirice@yahoo.com79-C, New Grain Market.
Ladwa-136 132 (Haryana).01744-63633www.lakshmirice.8m.com67.M/s. Emdiaich
Exports011-20483099/44 , Industrial Area,
Kirti Nagar, Delhi- 110 015.68.M/s. Balaji Overseas01741-20336Kurukshetra Road,
Sandholi (Pehowa),
Distt. Kurukshetra (Haryana)69.M/s. Swani Enterprises0183-5422050183-
225670swaniasr@vsnl.comKatra Hari Singh, Amritsar.0183-5422020183-
221700Swaniasr@jla.vsnl.net.in70.M/s. Shiv Shakti Rice
Mills72405497240979saktirice@yahoo.com BP-109, Pitam Pura,
New Delhi-110 034.7412778
7412779

71. M/s. Worldwide Exports Inc. 5174895

J-12/75, Rajouri Garden, New
Delhi-110 027. Mobile : 9811278075

72. M/s. Jainson Wool Combers Ltd. 0161- 0161-

606794 664276
266, Industrial Area-A, 0161-
Ludhiana-141003. 609277
73. M/s. Navbharat Exports 3950675 3916676 deepakg@del2.vsnl.net.in
5192, Naya Bazar, Delhi - 110 3918793
006.
74. M/s. Naranjan Rice Exports (P) 0181- 0181-
Ltd. 891696 470729
 Katehra Mohalla,
Basti Bawa Khel, Jallandhar-
144001.
75. M/s. Uttam Exports 3926263
3948, 2nd Floor, 3957948
Naya Bazar, Delhi-110 006.
76. M/s. A.K. Exports 6492014 akexp@nda.vsnl.net.in
A-841, Asian Games Village
Complex,
New Delhi-110 049.
77. M/s. Shakti Rice Mills 01745-
42267
Railway Road, 01745-
Taraori- 132 116 (Haryana). 42967
78. M/s. New Bharat Rice Mills 3924438 3924263 info@tajmahalrice.com
2612/13, 3rd Floor, 3924476
Naya Bazar, Delhi-110 006.
79. Janki Dass Rice Mills 01745-
42281
Nadana Road, Taraori, Karnal,
Haryana.
80. M/s. Aulakh Overseas 0183- 0183-
503896 503948
360, Green Avenue, Amritsar-
143 001.
81. M/s. SSA International Ltd. 6475561 ssa1@ndb.vsnl.net.in
M-71, M-Block, 1st Floor, 6476650
Greater Kailash Part-II, New
Delhi-110 048.
82. M/s. Bhagwati Rice & General 0132- Bhagwatirice@rediff.com
Mills 723927
Kalsiya Road, 0132- saurabhaashi@yahoo.com
Saharanpur-247 001 (U.P.) 720674
83. M/s. Siri Guru Ram Dass Rice 0184- 0184-
Co. 22668 252138
Opp. Jattan Gate, Karnal 0184-
(Haryana) 22024
84. M/s. Kansal Overseas 7931959 kansala@ndf.vsnl.net.in
38-39, Pocket- D 11,
Sector 7, Rohini, New Delhi-110
085.
85. M/s. Namya Overseas Pvt. Ltd. 5123901
 91, Adhchini, Adarshni Plaza,
Sri Aurobindo Marg, New Delhi-
110 017.
86. M/s. G R M Overseas Ltd. 01742- 01742- grmovers@palcom.net
52476 53673
Near Sugar Mill, Panipat-132 01742-
103. 52524
87. M/s. Gopal Rice Mills 01686- 01686-
62204 63604
Jind Road, Safidon-126112
(Haryana)
88. M/s. S.D. Enterprises 6280027
LG-14, R-23, Nehru Enclave, 6280028
Kalkaji, New Delhi- 110 019.
89. M/s. Shri Ram Rice Unit 0184-
42337
Village Chopri, Taraori, 0184-
Distt. Karnal, Haryana. 42373
90. M/s. Dharamvir Exports 4610455 dvexpo@del3.vsnl.net.in
A-112, Defence Colony, New
Delhi- 110 024.
91. M/s. Best Food international 0184- 0184- bestbasmati@yahoo.com
382225 382201
PO Box No.-05, 0184- 0184-
Indri, Distt. Karnal, Haryana. 382467 250028
0184-
382015
92. M/s. Jay Kay Overseas Inc. 5726316
16/941, Faiz Road,
Karol Bagh, New Delhi-110 055.
93. M/s. Deva Singh Sham Singh 0183- 0183- dsss@del2.vsnl.net.in
482230 490451
Outside Chatiwind Gate, 0183- www.817elephant-rice.com
Amritsar-143 001. 482524
94. M/s. Wani Exports 0183-
226099
17-A, Amritsar Cantt., Amritsar. 0183-
226199
95. M/s. Sahni Rice Mills
Village & Post Dhanpur,
Kashipur Road, Rudrapur,
U.S. Nagar, Uttranchal-263153.
96. M/s. Ambica Rice Mills
Nadana Road, Taraori, Karnal,
Haryana.
97. M/s. Sudarshan Overseas Ltd. 5190462 5455759 group@sudarshan.wipro.net.in
Shivam House, 5193855 5113752
Karampura Commercial 5432905
Complex, 5110838
New Delhi- 110 015.

LIST OF NON-BASMATI RICE EXPORTERS

Given below is the up-to-date list of Non-Basmati Rice Exporters in India.

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SL Basmati Rice Exporters Phone Fax E-Mail ~ Web-Site
1. M/s. Saraswati Rice Mills 01742- 01742-
53243 53119
Kashipur Road,
Rudrapur, (U.S. Nagar), (U.P.)
2. M/s. Sudarshan Overseas Ltd. 5194062 5455759 group@sudarshan.wipro.net.in
Regd. Office 10/81, 5193855 5113752
Punjabi Bagh, New Delhi-110 026.
3. M/s. White Fields International Pvt. 3272891 3266906 whitefld@nde.vsnl.net.in
Ltd.
3/6, Asaf Ali Road, New Delhi-110 3276807
002.
4. M/s. G.M. Overseas 3970063 3991064 gmoverseas@vsnl.com
5588, Lahori Gate, 3922060
Naya Bazar, Delhi- 110 006. 3983060~70
5. M/s. NRM Overseas
D-14, Anand Niketan, New Delhi-
110 021.
6. M/s. D.S. Exports
Assam Road, Pilibhit, Uttar
Pradesh.
7. M/s. Ramdev Rice Mills 0184- 0184- rdrmills@hotmail.com
250674 262474
Near Village Daha Madanpur,
G.T. Road, Karnal (Haryana)
8. M/s. Sri Annapurna Rice Mills
 Kashipur Road,
Rudrapur (U.S. Nagar), Uttar
Pradesh.
9. M/s. D.D. International (P) Ltd. 0183- 0183- ddiga@jla.vsnl.net.in
211966 211866
26, The Mall, Amritsar-143 001. 0183-
563866
10. M/s. Mahabir Trading Agency
Jaw Musiang, (Jaintia Hills),
Jowai, Meghalaya-763 150.
11. M/s. United Exports 3319576
Flat No.21, Ground Floor, 3713390
12, Central Lane,
Bengali Market, New Delhi-110
001.
12. M/s. Karam Singh Raghbir Singh 0183-482111 0183-
482000
O/s. Chatiwind Gate, 0183-
Tarn Taran Road, Amritsar. 482888
0183-
482999
13. M/s. Sambhav Agro Foods 01742- 01742-
55243 53110
Gohana Road, Panipat-132 103 01742-
(Haryana) 53499
01742-
53243
14. M/s. Oasis Exporters 0471- 0471-
501056 501865
16, 1st Floor, 0471-
Devangapuram New Street, 500056
Shevapet,
Selam-636002, Tamil Nadu.
15. M/s. Shri Vishnu Eatables (I) Ltd. 01746- 01746-
23013 24197
Opp. Bus Stand, Kaithal-136 027. 01746- 01746-
23610 27705
16. M/s. Shiv Shakti Industries 05944- 05944-
41456 43694
Bhurarani Road, Rudrapur-263 153 05944- 05944-
Distt.- Udham Singh Nagar (U.P.) 42444 43194
17. M/s. Shri Deenanath Shrinath Mills 0542- 0542-
331913 354334
 Plot No. 251 to 254,
Village Javadhipur, P.O.
Basantnagar,
Near Ramnagar Industrial Estate,
Distt. Chandauli (Old Varanasi).
18. M/s. Bansal Overseas 0184- 0184-
251013 255761
121, K.M. Stone, 0184-
Namestay Chowk, G.T. Road, 255762
Karnal-132 001 (Haryana) 0184-
255015
19. M/s. Moosa Exports
"HAMD" No. 3/13, Berlie St.
Cross,
Langford Town, Bangalore-560
025.
20. M/s. Shri Vishnu Eatables (I) Ltd. 7105240 7185858
487, Kohat Enclave, 7105241
Pitam Pura, Delhi-110 034. 7180589
21. M/s. Punjab Rice Millers 0183- 0183- uttamad@jla.vsnl.net.in
Exporter's Associations 221539 223467
5, Rattan Chand Road, 0183-
The Mall, Amritsar- 143 001. 223680
22. All India Rice Exporters 6526900 6526229 airea@nde.vsnl.net.in
Association
4th Floor, PHD House, 6526171
Opposite Asian Games Village,
Hauz Khas, New Delhi-110 016.
23. M/s. R. P. Exports 0184- 0184- rpexport@vsnl.com
252661 256361
Near Village Mandanpur 0184-
G.T. Road, Namesty Chowk, 274742
Karnal, Haryana-132 001.
24. M/s. Sachdeva & Sons Ind. Pvt. 7899456
Ltd.
78, Rithala Road, Shahbad, 7899457-58
Daulatpur.
25. M/s. Amira Foods (I) Ltd. 6806352 6804282 amirafoods@vsnl.com
Chanana Farms, Sultanpur, 6806354 www.amirafoods.com
Bandh Road, Mehrauli, New Delhi 6806346
- 110 030.
26. M/s. Allanasosns Ltd. 022- 022- allana@vsnl.com
2874455 2044821
 Allana House
4, Allana Road, Mumbai-400 001.
27. M/s. United Exports 3319576
Flat No.21, Ground Floor, 3713390
12, Central Lane,
Bengali Market, New Delhi- 110
001.
28. M/s. Jindal Niryat Ltd. 7172541 7173541
B-36, Sanjay Nagar, 7267842
Pocket-III Sector 2, Rohini, Delhi-
110 085.
29. M/s. Jaishree Exports 7040800 7833037
70, Kailash Hills, New Delhi-110 5417357
065.
30. M/s. Himalaya International 5194853 5437247 himalaya@nda.vsnl.net.in
Himalaya House, 5122989
I-142, Kirti Nagar, New Delhi- 110
015.
31. M/s. Sadhu Singh Gurdip Singh 0183- 0183-
482285 482287
Outside Chattiwind Gate, Amritsar- 0183-
143 001. 482286
32. M/s. Amar Singh Chawalwala 0183- 0183- arvinder@del2.vsnl.net.in
482121 482125
Outside Chattiwind Gate, Amritsar-
143 001.
33. M/s. Pepsi India Holdings Ltd. 6355871~80 6355861 sanyukta.adige@intl.pepsi.com
3-B, DLF Corporate Park, Ext: 659
Phase - III, Gurgaon (Haryana).
34. M/s. Satnam Overseas Group 6465757 6465959 satnam@giasdlol.vsnl.net.in
201, VIPPS Centre,
Commercial Complex, Masjid
Moth,
Greater Kailash, New Delhi- 110
017.
35. M/s. R. J. Chatha Rice Mills 0183- 0183- heera@vsnl.com
482482 482444
Outside Chattiwind Gate, Amritsar- 0183- gschatharicemills@yahoo.com
143 001. 482483
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