Indias non-basmati rice vessel lineup exceeds 1.15 MMT; Weekly shipments surge
India’s non-basmati rice export pipeline reached 1.15 MMT by 19 June 2026, led by African demand. Ivory Coast, Cameroon and Angola were top buyers, while weekly shipments surged to 229,344 tonnes. Kakinada and Kandla dominated loading operations, supported by competitive prices and ample supplies.
India’s non-basmati rice export pipeline remained robust during the week ending 19 June 2026, with the vessel lineup for major destinations reaching approximately 1.15 million tonnes (MMT). Demand from African markets continues to drive export activity, while weekly shipments accelerated sharply compared with the previous week. According to the latest vessel lineup data, Ivory Coast emerged as the largest destination, accounting for 232,500 tonnes of scheduled cargoes, followed by Cameroon (191,000 tonnes) and Angola (168,000 tonnes). Together, the three countries represent more than half of the total export lineup, highlighting Africa’s growing importance in India’s rice trade.
African Demand Continues to Drive Exports
West and Central African countries remained the primary buyers of Indian non-basmati rice. Apart from Ivory Coast, Cameroon and Angola, substantial cargoes were also lined up for Senegal (108,000 tonnes), Togo (44,500 tonnes), Benin (34,000 tonnes), Djibouti (34,300 tonnes), Somalia (14,998 tonnes) and Congo (6,000 tonnes). The dominance of African destinations reflects India’s continued competitiveness in the global rice market, supported by abundant domestic supplies and attractive export prices.
Kakinada and Kandla Lead Export Operations
Among loading ports, Kakinada and Kandla continued to dominate rice export activity. Kakinada is scheduled to handle major shipments to Ivory Coast, Senegal, Togo and Benin, primarily comprising 5% Parboiled Rice (PB) and 100% Whole Rice (WR) grades. Kandla remained the preferred loading point for exports to Cameroon, Angola, Yemen, Djibouti, Somalia and Congo, largely consisting of bagged rice and parboiled rice cargoes. Other ports, including Vizag and Kolkata, are expected to contribute to shipments under the “Others” category, which accounts for over 264,000 tonnes of scheduled exports.
Major Exporters Maintain Strong Presence
Leading exporters continue to dominate the vessel lineup, with companies such as Olam Agri, Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC), MOI Commodities, Swan Agro, Reliance Retail, Balaji Rice Industries, NCEL, Adani Wilmar and Bebo International featuring prominently across multiple destinations. Olam Agri remains one of the most active participants, appearing across several African and Middle Eastern destinations.
Weekly Shipments Record Sharp Increase
Actual rice shipments witnessed a substantial increase during the week of 13-19 June 2026, reaching 229,344 tonnes, compared with only 38,000 tonnes shipped during 06-12 June 2026. The surge was primarily driven by Kakinada port, which shipped 186,000 tonnes during the week after recording no shipments in the previous period. Kandla also reported an increase in dispatches, with shipments rising to 43,344 tonnes from 38,000 tonnes a week earlier. Overall exports during the latest week were more than six times higher than the previous week, indicating stronger vessel loading activity and improving execution of export contracts.
Outlook
India’s rice export pipeline remains healthy, supported by ample domestic availability, competitive pricing and sustained demand from African buyers. The large vessel lineup of over 1.15 MMT and the sharp week-on-week increase in shipments indicate strong export momentum heading into the second half of June. With global rice supplies remaining comfortable and Indian export prices competitive, African markets are expected to remain key drivers of non-basmati rice demand in the coming weeks. Export activity could gain further support if freight availability improves and vessel movements remain uninterrupted across major shipping routes.
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Source : BIGMINT
