Grains
Rice
Non-basmati rice from the rice bowl of Andhra Pradesh.
The Godavari delta around Rajahmundry is one of India’s most productive rice regions. We source raw, steam and parboiled rice from established mills, machine-sorted to your broken percentage and packed in the bag size and brand you need.
- HS code
- 1006.30
- Origin
- East and West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh
- Availability
- Year-round
- Minimum order
- 1 × 20′ container (about 25 MT)
- Shipping
- Sea freight, 20′ and 40′ containers
Varieties and forms.
Sona Masoori
Light, aromatic medium grain and the most requested South Indian table rice. Supplied raw or steam.
BPT 5204
Also known as Samba Mahsuri. Fine medium grain with excellent cooking quality.
IR 64
Long grain supplied raw or parboiled, a staple for buyers in Africa and the Gulf.
Swarna
Medium-bold parboiled rice for value and institutional markets.
Other varieties
Basmati and other grades can be sourced on request. Ask us about your requirement.
Indicative specification.
Final values are agreed in your contract and can be verified by an independent inspection agency of your choice.
| Parameter | Premium grade | Standard grade |
|---|---|---|
| Broken grains | max 5% | max 25% |
| Moisture | max 14% | max 14% |
| Foreign matter | max 0.1% | max 0.5% |
| Damaged and discoloured grains | max 1% | max 2% |
| Chalky grains | max 3% | max 6% |
| Milling | Well milled, double polished | Well milled |
| Sorting | Sortex cleaned | Sortex cleaned |
HS code 1006.30 is the international six-digit heading. We confirm the full tariff line for your destination with each quote.
Packing options
- 5, 10, 25 and 50 kg PP woven bags
- Jute and non-woven bags on request
- Your brand, language and regulatory text printed on the bag
- Container lining and fumigation before loading
Documents supplied
- Phytosanitary certificate
- Certificate of origin
- Fumigation certificate
- Quality and quantity inspection report
- Commercial invoice, packing list and bill of lading
Questions about rice.
Can you ship more than one variety in a container?
Yes. Different varieties or bag sizes can share a container, subject to a minimum quantity for each item. We confirm the loading plan with your quote.
Do you send samples before we order?
Yes. We send samples from the lot we plan to ship so you can approve the actual quality. Courier arrangements are agreed when you request them.
Can rice be packed under our brand?
Yes. We print your brand, language and regulatory details on PP or non-woven bags. Share your artwork and we will arrange printing proofs.
Request a quote for rice.
Tell us the variety, quantity, packing and destination port. We reply with a price and shipment date.