Basmati Rice Export from India to Egypt
Egypt is a prominent rice market in the North African region with the country’s rice supply being tabulated at 60.9 kg paddy/capita/year. The demand is higher than production which makes the region dependent on rice imports. The government in the country imports rice from China, India, Thailand, and Russia. Indian export of rice to Egypt was US$27.59 Million during 2020, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. According to APEDA (Agricultural and Processed Food Exports Development Authority), Basmati rice exports to Egypt have more than doubled in 2020-21 since the fiscal year 2017-18. Indian Basmati rice: Dominating world exports Basmati rice is grown in the Himalayan foothills of the Indian sub-continent and is much in demand from food enthusiasts around the world. The extra-long slender grains acquire a soft, fluffy texture upon cooking and the taste is delicious. These features of the rice are due to the agro-climatic conditions o...