BIRC 2025: Landmark Rice Conference Secures $3.02 Billion in Trade Deals
BIRC 2025: World's largest rice conference generates $3.02bn deals
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The Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC) 2025, recognized as the largest rice conference globally, attracted over 10,800 attendees and generated trade commitments worth approximately $3.02 billion. The event showcased innovations and facilitated extensive networking among stakeholders in the rice industry.
- 01BIRC 2025 welcomed 10,854 visitors, including 1,083 international buyers from over 90 countries.
- 02The conference generated export commitments of approximately $3.02 billion, equating to 8.63 million metric tonnes of rice.
- 03More than 3,200 business leads were created during the event, enhancing commercial opportunities.
- 04The event featured participation from over 5,000 farmers and showcased 28 Geographical Indication (GI)-tagged rice varieties.
- 05BIRC 2026 is scheduled for October 23-25, 2026, aiming for nearly three times the participation of the inaugural event.
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The Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC) 2025 has been recognized as the largest dedicated rice conference in the world, as per a report by Ernst & Young (EY). Attracting 10,854 attendees, including 1,083 international buyers from over 90 countries, the conference generated export commitments worth approximately $3.02 billion (around ₹33,453 crore) and facilitated trade commitments of 8.63 million metric tonnes of rice. The event created over 3,200 business leads, showcasing a comprehensive platform that united various stakeholders from the rice value chain, including farmers, exporters, and policymakers. The conference also highlighted India's first AI-based rice sorting technology and recorded significant media impressions, enhancing visibility across the sector. Looking ahead, BIRC 2026 is set to expand significantly, with plans for 30,000 participants and an experiential food festival, further solidifying India's role as a global hub for rice trade.
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BIRC 2025 significantly boosted the rice trade sector, enhancing commercial opportunities and visibility for stakeholders in India.
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