This post discusses the present state of the Indian rice market. The market is experiencing significant price volatility due to the global conflict. Recently, the blockade in the Red Sea led shipping companies to avoid the Bab Al Mandeb route, opting instead for the longer Cape of Good Hope route near South Africa. This diversion has caused a sudden spike in ocean freight charges, consequently driving up the CIF rates for rice shipments to various global ports.

As a result of the high ocean freight rates, rice exporters raised the final prices, which subsequently reduced global demand. Consequently, the price of rice began to decline. Over the past two months, the price of Extra Long Grain Indian Basmati Rice 1509 parboiled has decreased from its peak rate of Rs. 72 per kg, Ex Mill, to Rs. 65 per kg, Ex Mill.

Recently, news of substantial rice tenders from Iran invigorated Indian rice exporters, reigniting the market’s upward trend. Consequently, the price for top-quality 1509 Basmati sella rice surged to Rs. 69 per kg, Ex Mill. Exporters anticipate prices to soar to record highs shortly. This expectation stems from the belief that, following the finalization of Iran’s rice tenders, major exporters will re-enter the market, potentially triggering another significant price increase.

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