Top Countries Importing Indian Basmati Rice
Basmati rice exports accounted for 6.52 million metric tons or US$ 5.67 billion for India during the period 2025-26, according to APEDA. The major importers were: Saudi Arabia (16.6%), Iran (13.9%), Iraq (11.2%), UAE (8.2%), Yemen (5.7%), and the US (5.0%). Strong demand also exists from Kuwait, the UK, Qatar, Turkey, Egypt, Bahrain, and Oman. […]
