West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, which once dominated rice production, have now lagged behind.
Voting is going on for assembly elections in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu. Both of these are the states which were known for producing maximum rice, but there is one state which has left behind both Tamil Nadu and West Bengal. The yield figures from the Government of India portal confirm this. Figures for the year 2025 show that both West Bengal and Tamil Nadu have lagged behind in rice production.
According to the data of the year 2025, a total of 1406 lakh tonnes of rice has been produced in the country in the year 2025. Uttar Pradesh has gone ahead in the production of rice. Know how Uttar Pradesh came ahead and who stood second.
UP moved ahead leaving Bengal-Tamil Nadu behind
If we look at the figures, 192 lakh tonnes of rice has been produced in Uttar Pradesh in a year. Now let us know the reason why there has been so much rice production in Uttar Pradesh. Warm weather and adequate water are the biggest factors for rice production. The monsoon record in the state has been better in the last few years. Due to adequate rainfall as per requirement, the yield of paddy was high. As a result, a record was created in rice production.
192 lakh tonnes of rice has been produced in Uttar Pradesh.
Loamy soil is considered fertile for the production of rice. In the Indo-Gangetic plains of the state, Ganga and its tributaries bring nutrients to the soil. This soil increases the yield of rice. Even if there is less rainfall in water-rich areas, water reaches the fields through tube wells and pumpsets. As a result the crop remains safe. Not only this, the large agricultural area is also a reason for this. More land directly means more production.
Loamy soil is considered fertile for rice.
Loamy soil is considered fertile for the production of rice. In the Indo-Gangetic plains of the state, Ganga and its tributaries bring nutrients to the soil. This soil increases the yield of rice. Even if there is less rainfall in water-rich areas, water reaches the fields through tube wells and pumpsets. As a result the crop remains safe. Not only this, the large agricultural area is also a reason for this. More land directly means more production.
Middle East countries buy the most rice from India.
Who is at number two?
West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, which once dominated rice production, have now lagged behind. After Uttar Pradesh, Telangana is the second state which produces the most rice. In the year 2025, the rice production figure here will be 183 lakh tonnes. At the same time, Punjab stood third in this matter with a production of 127 lakh tonnes. West Bengal is at fourth position. Here 119 lakh tonnes was produced in the year 2025. At the same time, Madhya Pradesh is at fifth position in production with the production of 100 lakh tonnes of rice.
In the year 2024-25, India exported a total of 20 million metric tons of rice.
150 countries buy rice from India
India is the largest exporter of rice among countries around the world. Due to high production, 150 countries of the world buy rice from India. Many countries including Saudi, Iran, Iraq and United Arab Emirates are among the countries that buy the most rice from India.
In the year 2024-25, India exported a total of 20 million metric tons of rice. It has a significant share of 30-35% in global trade worldwide, especially in Basmati and non-Basmati varieties.
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