India's Rice Exports: Who Ships It and How to Source
How India's rice export market works: basmati versus non-basmati, APEDA rules, the three tiers of exporters, and how Gulf and other importers source rice.
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Rice · HS 1006.30
Basmati Rice
Premium basmati rice in 1121, 1509 and Pusa varieties, available as white, sella (parboiled) and steam, graded for length, purity and moisture.
Specifications
| Varieties | 1121, 1509, Pusa |
|---|---|
| Types | White, sella (parboiled), steam |
| Average grain length | 7.5–8.4 mm and above |
| Moisture | Below 12% |
| Broken | Below 2% |
| Purity | 95% and above |
Packaging and minimum order
10 kg, 25 kg or 50 kg PP or non-woven bags; private-label consumer packs on request. Minimum order is one 20-foot container unless agreed otherwise.
Applications
- Retail and wholesale distribution
- Food service and catering
- Repacking under buyer brands
Markets we supply
We supply basmati to importers and repackers in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and the wider Gulf through Jebel Ali, with APEDA certification on every consignment, sella or white as specified, and bag marking in Arabic and English on request. Transit from Mumbai is under a week.
Quality and documents
Each lot is sampled at sourcing and again before loading. Shipments travel with commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin, phytosanitary certificate, fumigation certificate and the relevant test report. Pre-shipment inspection by a third party can be arranged.
Frequently asked
What is the difference between 1121 and 1509?
1121 has the longest grain and highest elongation on cooking; 1509 is slightly shorter and priced lower. Both are available as white, sella and steam.
Do you supply sella (parboiled) basmati?
Yes. Golden and white sella are available alongside raw white and steam rice.
Which bag sizes are standard?
10, 25 and 50 kg. Smaller consumer packs can be arranged.
What is the basmati rice price for UAE importers?
Priced per tonne by variety and type, for example 1121 sella against 1509 white, plus packing and freight to Jebel Ali. Send quantity and packing for a landed quote.
Reading
Guides for buyers of basmati rice
Private Label Rice and Pulses: Your Brand on the Bag
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UAE Agro Import Market: Complete Sourcing Guide for Indian Commodities
How UAE importers can source agricultural commodities from India — cotton, pulses, spices, grains, and dry fruits. Trade guides, documentation, and.
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Quotation
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Related
Other Rice products
Non-Basmati Rice
Long, medium and short grain rice for volume markets
- Varieties
- IR64, Sona Masoori, Swarna, PR11
- Types
- Raw white, parboiled