India also bans export of oil-free rice bran

(By Planeta Arroz) The Indian government has banned the export of oil-free rice bran with immediate effect until November, according to a notification from the General Directorate of Foreign Trade (DGFT) released in early August. “The export of oil-free rice bran under the ITC code HS 2306 and under any other HS code is prohibited until November 30,” the DGFT notice said. India is a major exporter of oil-free rice bran, which is used to prepare feed for livestock, poultry and fish. This comes a week after the DGFT banned exports of non-basmati white rice to keep domestic prices stable ahead of the 2024 general ...