India's Rice Exports Jump 19% In 2025 After Curbs Lifted, Nearing Record Levels
India’s rice exports surged 19.4% in 2025 to their second-highest level ever after the Centre removed all export curbs, making shipments more competitive, industry sources and government officials told Reuters. The increased flow of rice from India, the world’s largest exporter, curbed shipments from rivals such as Thailand and Vietnam. It also pushed prices in Asia to their lowest point in nearly a decade, making rice more affordable for low-income consumers in Africa and other regions.
