India, Dec. 10 -- US as the fourth largest market for Indian Basmati rice

In response to the recent statement by the President of the United States regarding Indian rice, the Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF) wishes to clarify the facts around Indo-US rice trade and market dynamics.

During the financial year 2024-2025, India exported Basmati rice worth USD 337.10 million to the US, amounting to 274,213.14 metric tonnes (MT). This places the US as the fourth largest market for Indian Basmati rice. In the same period, India exported non- Basmati rice valued at $54.64 million, totalling 61,341.54 MT, making the US the 24th largest market for Indian non-Basmati rice.

Indian rice in the US is predominantly consumed by communities of G...