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U.S.-Israeli Strikes Delay Indian Basmati Exports, Raising Prices

3/4/2026

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Disruptions in shipping routes from U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran delay Indian basmati exports to the Middle East.
About 181,400 to 226,800 tonnes of rice are stranded at Indian ports, per the All India Rice Exporters’ Association.
Exporters face difficulty securing vessels, raising freight rates and insurance premiums.
Nitin Gupta of Olam Agri India warns logistics costs will raise consumer food prices.

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Disruptions in shipping routes from U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran delay Indian basmati exports to the Middle East.
About 181,400 to 226,800 tonnes of rice are stranded at Indian ports, per the All India Rice Exporters’ Association.
Exporters face difficulty securing vessels, raising freight rates and insurance premiums.
Nitin Gupta of Olam Agri India warns logistics costs will raise consumer food prices.