Buyers from 138 nations register
Key Highlights
- BIRC 2026 has attracted 3,317 registered buyers from 138 countries.
- The conference will be held in New Delhi from October 23 to 25.
- Bangladesh has recorded the highest number of buyer registrations.
- Strong participation has come from Africa, the Gulf and Southeast Asia.
- The event will feature app-enabled B2B matchmaking.
- The conference will focus on expanding markets and building long-term trade relationships.
News Story
New Delhi, August 31, 2026: India’s rice export sector is attracting growing international interest, with 3,317 buyers from 138 countries registering for the Bharat International Rice Conference 2026.
The conference is scheduled to be held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi from October 23 to 25.
According to data released by the organisers, the geographical diversity of registrations reflects growing international interest in Indian rice varieties.
Bangladesh has recorded the highest number of registrations, with 336 buyers.
Benin follows with 179 buyers, while Nigeria has registered 177 participants.
Other major markets include the United Arab Emirates, Nepal, the Philippines, Ethiopia, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia and South Africa.
The strong participation from African countries is expected to create new opportunities for Indian rice exporters.
The Gulf and Southeast Asia have also emerged as important markets for further trade engagement.
The conference is being positioned as a business platform aimed at connecting international buyers with Indian exporters, millers and service providers.
An app-enabled B2B matchmaking system will allow participants to identify and schedule targeted meetings based on rice varieties, product specifications, volumes and market requirements.
The objective is to move beyond general networking and create commercially meaningful business engagements.
One of the major sessions at BIRC 2026 will examine the global rice market outlook for 2027, including possible developments in global demand, supply, prices and trade.
The conference will also feature business-focused knowledge sessions covering market opportunities, crop surveys, price forecasting, documentation, insurance, shipping, quality, certification and value-added rice products.
BIRC 2026 will also include the launch of Rice Sector Vision 2047, an innovation showcase and several experience zones covering different aspects of the rice ecosystem.
On October 25, the event will additionally host a public-facing Rice Festival.
With registrations crossing 3,300 buyers from 138 countries, the conference is expected to provide Indian rice exporters with a major platform to explore new markets, develop trade routes and establish long-term international business relationships.
