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Our Mission

To bring the entire Indian rice exporting industry onto a common platform to facilitate collective growth and sustainable development. AIREA fulfills this mission through a range of activities and strategic initiatives focused on promoting Indian rice exports. In close consultation with trade bodies and other stakeholders, the Association collates industry feedback and recommends necessary modifications or changes in export policies to the Government from time to time.

Our Vision

To position India as the undisputed global leader in rice exports, especially Basmati rice, by fostering a transparent, sustainable, and globally competitive ecosystem that benefits farmers, millers, exporters, and consumers worldwide. AIREA envisions an industry driven by quality, traceability, innovation, and ethical trade, supported by progressive policies and strong international partnerships, ensuring long-term growth and global trust in Indian rice.




About AIREA

All India Rice Exporters’ Association (AIREA) is the apex trade body representing India’s rice export industry. Established in 1989, AIREA has played a pivotal role for over three decades in advancing India’s position as a global leader in rice exports, while promoting a framework of fair, stable, and sustainable growth in international rice trade.

As a key stakeholder in the rice value chain, AIREA actively assists the Government of India in framing rice export policies, providing industry inputs to ensure policies that safeguard farmer interests, maintain food security, and enhance India’s long-term competitiveness in global rice markets.

Committed to responsible and sustainable trade, AIREA promotes quality compliance, international standards, and strong farmer–exporter linkages to ensure India remains the world’s most reliable rice supplier.

Sh. Satish Goel
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AIREA remains firmly committed to continuity, credibility, and constructive institutional dialogue—strengthening India’s basmati rice export framework today while proactively preparing the sector for future challenges related to food security, sustainability.

Sh. Satish Goel

President, AIREA
Sh. Ajay Bhalothia
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AIREA is focused on delivering measurable outcomes through data-driven advocacy, capacity building, and structured engagement across the rice value chain—supporting policy alignment, export competitiveness, and traceability-led growth in global markets.

Sh. Ajay Bhalothia

General Secretary, AIREA
Ms. Srishti Anand
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At AIREA, we reaffirm our commitment to strengthening India’s leadership in global rice trade, promoting quality, sustainability, innovation, and policy advocacy that empowers exporters and farmers alike across evolving and highly competitive global markets.

Ms. Srishti Anand

Director, AIREA
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India Rice Export Statistics

Financial Year 2024-25

Total Rice Exports from India: 2,01,95,914 MT
• Basmati Rice Exports: 60,65,474 MT
• Non-Basmati Rice Exports: 1,41,30,440 MT

Financial Year 2025-26

Total Rice Exports from India: 2,15,66,486 MT
• Basmati Rice Exports: 65,21,797 MT
• Non-Basmati Rice Exports: 1,50,44,689 MT

Source: DGCIS

Basmati Rice Export Data of Last 10 Years

Year Quantity in MT's Value in INR (Crore) Value in USD (Million) Year Quantity in MT's Value in INR (Crore) Value in USD (Million)
2014-1537,02,26027,5984,518 2020-2146,30,46329,8504,019
2015-1640,45,82222,7193,478 2021-2239,48,16126,4163,540
2016-1739,85,19621,5133,217 2022-2345,58,97238,5244,787
2017-1840,56,75926,8704,169 2023-2452,42,04943,3895,837
2018-1944,14,56232,8044,722 2024-2560,65,45650,3125,944
2019-2044,54,65731,0264,331 2025-2665,21,79750,1375,672
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