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.
Specifications
| Varieties | IR64, Sona Masoori, Swarna, PR11 |
|---|---|
| Types | Raw white, parboiled |
| Broken options | 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 a third party 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 quickly can a container ship?
Typically 2–3 weeks from confirmed order, subject to vessel space at JNPT.
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.
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Quotation
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Related
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