Export dynamics and trade direction of non-basmati rice: An Indian perspective

Abstract

The study examines the positive and significant growth rates in the area, production, productivity, export quantity, and export value of rice in India. Among country-wise exports of non-basmati rice, the highest growth rates were recorded in Guinea and South Africa, while the United Arab Emirates exhibited the lowest annual growth rate. Senegal emerged as a moderately stable market for Indian non-basmati rice, with a retention probability of 0.43. The study concludes that the growth and export performance of non-basmati rice are critical for developing strategic policies to enhance rice exports, given the crop’s substantial contribution to the Indian economy and the challenges associated with its international trade.