Indian Rice Exporters Target Jordan, Turkey as New Export Markets
Rice shipments from India to Jordan have risen nearly eight-fold, while basmati exports to Turkey have doubled. Exporters are assessing demand, freight, duties and payment risks as Africa’s share of global rice imports is projected to grow through 2035.
What happened
Indian Rice Exporters’ Federation · Indian rice exporters are targeting new markets as Jordan shipments rose nearly eight-fold and Turkey basmati exports
Key facts
- Jordan rice shipments rose nearly 8-fold
- Basmati exports to Turkey doubled
- Global rice trade projected to rise by around 22 million tonnes to roughly 81 million tonnes by 2035
- Africa's share of global rice imports forecast to rise from about 35% to nearly 45% by 2035
- India exports rice to more than 170 countries
What changed
Indian rice exporters are targeting new markets as Jordan shipments rose nearly eight-fold and Turkey basmati exports doubled. The sector is assessing demand, freight, duties and payment risks, with Africa expected to account for a larger share of global rice imports by 2035.
Why this matters
Indian rice exporters should prioritize Jordan and Turkey with market-specific pricing, freight planning and payment-risk controls as shipment growth signals scalable demand.
What to watch
- Monthly Indian rice shipment volumes and values to Jordan and Turkey versus the prior year.
- Changes in Turkish and Jordanian rice tariffs, import licensing rules, food-safety requirements or foreign-exchange controls.
- Container, Red Sea and Mediterranean freight-rate movements and transit-time disruptions.
- Indian rice export policy changes, including minimum export prices, restrictions or government procurement effects.
- Basmati wholesale-price spreads between Indian, Pakistani, Thai and Vietnamese origin rice.