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Telangana targets Asia and Africa for expanded rice exports
The state seeks premium market partnerships following a successful 2025 export to the Philippines.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Telangana announced plans to forge long‑term rice supply partnerships across Asia, Africa and the Middle East, building on a 30,000‑tonne export to the Philippines in 2025, according to the state’s Civil Supplies department.
Speaking at the International World Rice Conference 2026 in Manila, Civil Supplies Commissioner M Stephen Raveendra highlighted the state’s 18.5 million tonnes of rice production in the last season – about 12% of India’s total – and urged international buyers to explore reliable supply agreements.
The department said the push aims to shift Telangana from a bulk commodity supplier to a branded, globally competitive exporter while safeguarding domestic food‑security needs.
Key facts
- Telangana exported 30,000 tonnes of rice to the Philippines in 2025. (newindianexpress.com)
- The state produced 18.5 million tonnes of rice last season, roughly 12% of India's total. (newindianexpress.com)
- Civil Supplies Commissioner M Stephen Raveendra announced the export drive at the IWRC 2026 in Manila. (newindianexpress.com)
- Telangana aims to secure long‑term supply partnerships across Asia, Africa and the Middle East. (newindianexpress.com)
Sources
- [1] newindianexpress.com — originally reported as “Telangana eyes Asia, Africa for rice exports”
