India, China rice trade comes to a halt as Beijing revokes 7 rice exporters’ registration

Why have several nations raised red flags over Indian farm exports?

As Tokyo turns back mangoes, Beijing blocks rice, and European inspectors flag spices, Indian growers ask what’s wrong.

Kandla Port's 40-day cargo delays put India’s rice exports at risk

Indian rice exporters face significant logistical challenges at Kandla port. Cargo clearance now extends to forty days, impacting perishable rice shipments. This congestion occurs while India holds substantial rice stocks and anticipates global demand. Container shortages further exacerbate issues for basmati and non-basmati rice exports. These disruptions are causing global non-basmati rice prices to increase.

Beijing further tightens exit-and-entry rules

Changes take effect Sept. 15 and include exit bans on those suspected of ‘violating export control or technology trade rules’

India, China rice trade comes to a halt as Beijing revokes 7 rice exporters’ registration

China alleges the presence of GMO in Indian rice consignments, but no GM food crop is grown in the subcontinent as stakeholders slam the move as ‘malafide’