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Gulf Nations Are Crucial to India's Basmati Rice Exports — and the Strait of Hormuz Crisis Is Putting That at Risk
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Data Shows How Gulf Nations Drive India's Basmati Exports

3/17/2026, 5:43:13 PM

Gulf nations are the dominant buyers of India's basmati rice exports, making the region a critical market for Indian agricultural trade. However, the escalating Middle East conflict is now disrupting food supply chains as commercial ships increasingly avoid the Strait of Hormuz. The diversion of shipping routes is raising concerns over delays, rising freight costs and potential shortfalls in food deliveries to Gulf consumers.

Gulf Nations Are Crucial to India's Basmati Rice Exports — and the Strait of Hormuz Crisis Is Putting That at Risk