India Eyes 20-25 Million Tonnes Of Annual Rice Exports
What Happened
Industry experts at the Bharat International Rice Conference 2026 said India has the potential to export 20-25 million metric tonnes of rice annually, supported by domestic supplies and buffer stocks. Discussions focused on export opportunities in Africa, Europe, the Gulf, Asia and the Americas. However, the outlook carries risks. The USDA currently projects India’s rice exports at 24 million tonnes in 2027, down 4%, amid weaker production prospects and reduced exportable supplies.
Key Takeaways
India has the capacity to remain a major global rice supplier, but actually reaching 25 million tonnes of exports in 2027 will depend on production, domestic prices and exportable supplies.