UAE announces temporary suspension of rice exports from today

UAE announces temporary suspension of rice exports from today

The decision banning the export of rice that came from India

Published: Fri 28 Jul 2023, 6:19 PM Last updated: Fri 28 Jul 2023, 6:47 PM

Starting today, exports and re-exports of rice from the UAE will be temporarily suspended, the Ministry of Economy announced on Friday.

The suspension will remain in place for a period of four months, according to Ministerial Resolution No. 120 of 2023, in a step aimed at ensuring sufficient rice supply in the local market.

The decision included a ban on exports and re-export of rice originating from India and imported into the country, including free zones, after July 20, 2023.

This applies to all rice varieties that fall under the unified customs tariff (1006) — husked rice (brown rice), fully or partially milled rice, whether it is smoothed or polished, and broken rice, the ministry said.

It added that companies wishing to export or re-export rice — either from India or elsewhere — must submit a request to the ministry to obtain a permit, provided that the application is supported by all documents that help verify the data related to the shipment, particularly its origin.

The ministry confirmed that the permission to export rice would be valid for 30 days from