India is stepping up efforts to expand rice exports to the Philippines, the world’s largest rice importer. In 2024, the Philippines imported rice worth about USD 2.52 billion, while India’s share stood at just USD 48.91 million, reflecting a vast untapped potential for Indian exporters. Export

The Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF) has stated that the recently announced 25% U.S. tariff on Indian rice imports, effective August 1, is unlikely to cause major disruption. The industry considers it a short-term hurdle and expects exports to remain largely stable due to India’s pricing advantage and established global position. U.S. Not a Major […]