India's rice export ban: US stores opt for ‘Only 1 rice bag per family’ rule amid panic buying by NRIs in the US
Also read: Rice export ban: Why India is so crucial to global rice trade As more and more NRI's and Asian people throng at stores to hoard rice, many US stores have put a limit on the sale of rise. Many of them have opted for ‘Only 1 rice bag per family’ to deal with the chaos among public. Before the restrictions, there was complete chaos for rice bags in many supermarket chains.
The move is aimed to bring fairness in the distribution of the edible grain and make it easier for other people to access in the store. The sudden ban on export is likely to impact the price of the grain in the coming time. The expectation of price rise has instigated people to hoard the grain and sell it significantly at higher prices through online forums.
Amid the chaotic response to India's rice export ban abroad, International Monetary Fund chief economist Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas on Tuesday, expressed that the move can increase food price inflation. He also said that the move should be reversed soon. In a news conference, Gourinchas said that India's restriction would have a similar effect of the suspension of the Ukraine Black Sea grain export deal.
The suspension of deal led to increase in prices in other countries. He said that global grain prices can rise by 10-15% in 2023. "In the current environment, these types of restrictions are likely to exacerbate volatility on food prices in the rest of the world, and they can also lead to retaliatory measures," Gourinchas said.
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