<h1>Basmati Rice Exports Surge; No Official USFDA Reports on Arsenic Content Affecting Domestic Prices.</h1> The export of basmati rice has been on the rise over recent years, with quantities increasing from 20.17 lakh MT in 2009-10 to 31.78 lakh MT in 2011-12, and reaching 24.18 lakh MT by April-December 2012. The value of these exports has also grown significantly. Domestic prices of agricultural commodities are influenced by various factors, including demand, supply, and production costs, and are not solely dependent on exports. The government has not officially received any reports from the USFDA regarding arsenic content in basmati rice, although a consumer update on the matter is available on the USFDA website.