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
Non-Basmati Rice
Economical non-basmati rice in IR64, Sona Masoori, Swarna and PR11 varieties, raw white or parboiled, with broken percentage to order.
Choose your rice specification
Choose the variety first, then the processing. Sella (parboiled) and steam describe processing, not rice varieties.
- Basmati: 1121, 1509 or Pusa
Specify white, sella (parboiled) or steam separately from the variety. - Non-basmati: IR64, Sona Masoori, Swarna or PR11
Specify raw white or parboiled, plus the broken-grain percentage: 5%, 10%, 25% or 100%.
Specify IR64 processing and grade
- IR64 raw white and IR64 parboiled are different processing requirements for the same variety. State which one you need.
- Request the grade and broken-grain percentage for your chosen variety and processing. Listed varieties and broken grades do not mean every combination is available.
For either rice category, shared published specification ranges do not substitute for confirmed variety, processing and lot specifications. Confirm the exact offered combination, grade and lot specification in the quotation before ordering.
The rice price page is a non-basmati market reference, not a basmati price or a quotation for your exact specification. View non-basmati rice reference prices
Buying rice for Saudi Arabia or Qatar?
Use the destination guide to prepare your enquiry about import documents and labelling, then include your port and rice requirements in the quotation request.
Saudi Arabia importer guide
Qatar importer guide
What to include in your quotation request
- Variety and processing; required grain length, moisture and broken-grain percentage.
- Quantity in metric tonnes, bag size and any private-label requirements.
- Destination port and shipment window. Confirm the specification and packing in the quotation.
Standard export specifications by variant
Standard Indian export specifications for the grades we are asked for most often. Values are the usual maximums and minimums for the grade; the specification for your lot is confirmed in the quotation and the certificate of analysis.
IR64 raw white
| Average grain length, uncooked | 6.0 mm |
|---|---|
| Broken-grain percentages offered | 5% · 10% · 25% · 100% |
| Moisture, maximum | 14% |
| Damaged or discoloured grains, maximum | 1.5% |
| Chalky grains, maximum | 6% |
| Foreign matter, maximum | 0.25% |
| Admixture of other varieties, maximum | 12% |
| Sortex cleaning | 100% |
IR64 parboiled
| Average grain length, uncooked | 6.0 mm |
|---|---|
| Broken-grain percentages offered | 5% · 10% · 25% · 100% |
| Moisture, maximum | 14% |
| Damaged or discoloured grains, maximum | 1.7% |
| Foreign matter, maximum | 0.25% |
| Admixture of other varieties, maximum | 12% |
| Sortex cleaning | 100% |
Sona Masoori (raw)
| Average grain length, uncooked | 5.2–5.5 mm |
|---|---|
| Broken grains, maximum | 5% |
| Moisture, maximum | 14% |
| Damaged or discoloured grains, maximum | 1.5% |
| Foreign matter, maximum | 0.25% |
| Sortex cleaning | 100% |
Swarna (parboiled)
| Average grain length, uncooked | 5.5–5.8 mm |
|---|---|
| Broken grains, maximum | 5% |
| Moisture, maximum | 14% |
| Damaged or discoloured grains, maximum | 1.5% |
| Foreign matter, maximum | 0.25% |
| Sortex cleaning | 100% |
PR11 (raw, sella or steam)
| Average grain length, uncooked | 6.8–7.0 mm |
|---|---|
| Broken grains, maximum | 5% |
| Moisture, maximum | 14% |
| Damaged or discoloured grains, maximum | 1.5% |
| Chalky grains, maximum | 4% |
| Foreign matter, maximum | 0.25% |
| Sortex cleaning | 100% |
Broken percentages for non-basmati grades are on the 2/3 broken basis. Grain length is measured on whole uncooked kernels unless stated as cooked. Combinations not listed here are quoted on request.
Specifications
| Varieties | IR64, Sona Masoori, Swarna, PR11 |
|---|---|
| Types | Raw white, parboiled |
| Broken-grain percentages offered | 5%, 10%, 25%, 100% |
| Moisture | Below 14% |
| Packaging | Up to 50 kg PP bags |
Packaging and minimum order
25 kg or 50 kg PP bags; bulk container loading on request. Minimum order is one 20-foot container unless agreed otherwise.
Applications
- Wholesale and institutional supply
- Food processing
- Government and aid tenders
Markets we supply
Non-basmati grades ship to West Africa, Bangladesh, Nepal and Gulf food-service buyers in 25 and 50 kg bags, raw or parboiled, from JNPT, Kakinada or Kandla depending on the grade.
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 SGS can be arranged.
Frequently asked
Which variety suits my market?
IR64 and Swarna suit high-volume parboiled markets; Sona Masoori is a lighter table rice; PR11 is a long-grain alternative to basmati at lower cost.
Can you supply 100% broken rice?
Yes. 100% broken is available for food processing and brewing use.
How are dispatch lead time and transit time confirmed?
Lead time from order confirmation to dispatch is separate from sea transit. Both are confirmed in the quote based on cargo readiness, destination, route and vessel schedule; there is no fixed shipping window.
How is non-basmati rice priced?
Per tonne by variety, broken percentage and raw or parboiled type, FOB JNPT, Kakinada or Kandla, or delivered. Export policy and the kharif crop move quotes, so ask for a current price.
Reading
Guides for buyers of non-basmati rice
Private Label Rice and Pulses: Your Brand on the Bag
How private-label packing works: 25 to 50 kg bags with your brand, minimum orders, artwork and compliance, and why it beats reselling another label.
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UAE Agro Import Market: Complete Sourcing Guide for Indian Commodities
How UAE importers source rice, pulses, cotton and spices from India: what to check in a supplier, import documents, Incoterms and UAE import regulations.
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Quotation
Request a quote for Non-Basmati Rice
To quote firmly we need the grade or specification, the quantity in metric tonnes, the packing, your destination port and the shipment window.
For non-basmati rice, name the variety, raw or parboiled, and the broken percentage you need.
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Other Rice products
Basmati Rice
1121, 1509 and Pusa basmati as white, sella and steam for importers and Gulf distributors
- Varieties
- 1121, 1509, Pusa
- Types
- White, sella (parboiled), steam