INDIA ALLOWS EXPORT OF 94,000 TONNES ONION AND NON-BASMATI WHITE RICE TO VARIOUS COUNTRIES

These exports are vital for countries like Tanzania, Djibouti, and Guinea Bissau, situated in different regions of Africa, to meet their food security needs. Likewise, the UAE and Bangladesh are recipients of Indian onions, despite recent bans on onion exports imposed by the Indian government to stabilize domestic prices.

- SHUBHAM SINGH

The Indian government has granted approval for the export of 30,000 tonnes of non-basmati white rice to Tanzania and 80,000 tonnes of broken rice to Djibouti and Guinea Bissau. This decision, communicated by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) via a notification, comes despite the ban on non-basmati white rice exports since July 20, 2023, to boost domestic supply. However, exports are permitted on a case-by-case basis to certain nations upon request, aimed at fulfilling their food security needs.

Tanzania, an East African nation, and Djibouti, situated on the northeast coast of Africa, along with Guinea-Bissau, a tropical country in West Africa, will receive these shipments. Additionally, Djibouti will receive 30,000 tonnes of broken rice, while Guinea Bissau will receive 50,000 tonnes, as per the notification.