Commodities Buzz: SEA urges government to withdraw ongoing ban on export of De-Oiled Rice Bran

Solvent Extractors’ Association of India (SEA) has appealed to the government to withdraw the ongoing ban on the export of De-Oiled Rice Bran (DORB), extended till 30th September 2025. Before the ban, India exported 5–6 lakh tonnes of DORB annually, worth around Rs 1,000 crore, mainly to Asian countries, prior to the ban, imposed in 2023 to stabilize feed and milk prices, has not met its objectives. Protein meal prices have fallen by nearly 50%, yet milk prices continue to rise, while DORB prices have dropped to Rs 10,000–11,000 per tonne. SEA has noted that the ban has hurt rice bran extraction units and rice mills, many facing closure and effectively reduced farmer income due to weak demand. It has caused India to lose export markets to substitutes like DDGS and maize. The ban has also discouraged rice bran oil processing, raising dependence on edible oil imports. SEA has emphasized that lifting the ban will revive exports, improve farmer returns, generate rural employment, enhance capacity utilization, and strengthen India’s global competitiveness.

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