Rice Exports Impacted by Problems in Red Sea: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal

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Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal recently stated that rice exports have been impacted by the problems in the Red Sea . While the exact extent of the impact is yet to be determined, it is clear that the situation has caused concern among exporters and importers alike.

Rice exports impacted by problems in Red Sea: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal

A ship being loaded with rice

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Map of the Red Sea

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A ship in the Red Sea

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A rice field

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