Basmati rice, tea exports to West Asia come to a grinding halt
- Posted on June 14, 2026
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Basmati rice, tea exports to West Asia come to a grinding halt
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.
