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Iran Crisis Hits Rice Exports: Exporters Seek Urgent Govt Relief Amid Shipping Disruptions
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05-03-2026, 14:45
Iran Crisis Hits Rice Exports: Exporters Seek Urgent Govt Relief Amid Shipping Disruptions
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Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF) seeks urgent government support due to shipping disruptions from the Iran crisis.
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Exporters face acute container shortages, vessel cancellations to the Middle East, and a 15-20% rise in international freight rates.
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War-risk surcharges, insurance premiums, and bunker fuel costs have significantly increased for Gulf-bound shipments.
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Basmati rice prices fell 7-10% in 72 hours, intensifying working-capital pressures for exporters.
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IREF requests waiver of port charges, facilitation for transit cargo, force majeure advisory, and temporary banking relief.
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