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Basmati exports to W Asia come to a grinding halt
Published 14 June 2026 ยท world
Synopsis Exports of basmati rice and tea to West Asia have stopped due to the US-Iran conflict. Vessels carrying rice are waiting at Kandla Port
Synopsis Exports of basmati rice and tea to West Asia have stopped due to the US-Iran conflict. Vessels carrying rice are waiting at Kandla Port. Tea exporters face a similar situation, with orders from GCC countries unfulfilled. The Strait of Hormuz closure and attacks on cargo ships have created significant tension and pressure on exporter profitability.