Question : EXPORT OF RICE TO USA AND EU

(a) the quantity foodgrains, especially Basmati rice exported to USA and European countries during each of the last three years;

(b) whether there is decline of export to the said countries due to some restrictions on their part;

(c) if so, the details thereof;

(d) whether the Indian Government has taken up this matter with the Government of the said countries;

(e) if so, the details thereof; and

(f) the outcome thereof?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION ( SHRI SUBHASH MAHARIA )

(a): The quantity of basmati rice exported to USA and European Countries (EU) during the last three years is as under:

(Lakh MT)
Year	Quantity of Export of Basmati Rice
European Union	USA
2000-01	1.71	0.36
2001-02	1.00	0.27
2002-3(P)	1.23	0.30