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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Basmati Rice Sector in Turkey The Basmati rice market in Turkey is undergoing rapid transformation. Global trade shifts, unpredictable climate patterns, and domestic policy reforms are reshaping the way Turkish businesses source and sell Basmati rice. In late 2023, India’s decision to cut its minimum export price…

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Introduction – Austria’s Basmati Rice Market: A Quantitative Overview Let’s start with the basics—Austria does not grow Basmati rice. Surprised? Don’t be. This long-grain, aromatic variety requires specific climatic conditions found mainly in India and Pakistan. So, Austria relies completely on imports to satisfy its Basmati rice demand. Even though Austria isn’t a producer,…
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Introduction – Understanding China’s Role in the Basmati Rice Landscape When you think about Basmati rice, your mind probably travels instantly to the lush fields of Punjab in India or Pakistan. And rightly so. That’s where this aromatic, long-grain rice has been cultivated for centuries under perfect agro-climatic conditions. But here’s the twist—China is…
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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Basmati Rice Sector in Brazil The Basmati rice market in Brazil is undergoing some serious shifts in 2025. Following massive floods in Rio Grande do Sul in April 2024, one of the country’s most productive rice regions, the Brazilian government is now reevaluating its domestic supply chain.…