SEA Applauds Lifted Ban: Boost for India's Rice Bran Exports

The Solvent Extractors' Association of India (SEA) hailed the government's decision on Friday to rescind the ban on de-oiled rice bran. This strategic move is anticipated to benefit the rice milling and solvent extraction sectors, especially in eastern India, by unlocking new export avenues.

SEA believes this decision will provide farmers and processors with better economic outcomes from rice bran byproducts. Additionally, it is expected to invigorate rice bran processing activities, thereby increasing the production of rice bran oil as a key import-substituting commodity.

According to SEA Executive Director B V Mehta, India can now reaffirm its position as a dependable international supplier. Prior to the ban, the country exported 5-6 lakh tonnes of de-oiled rice bran annually, valued at Rs 1,000 crore, primarily to Vietnam, Thailand, and other Asian nations.

(With inputs from agencies.)