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Buy basmati and non-basmati rice from India

India is the world’s largest rice exporter. Basmati from the Indo-Gangetic plains goes mainly to the Gulf, Europe and the US; non-basmati varieties such as Sona Masoori and parboiled rice go worldwide.

Basmati and non-basmati rice exports from India: what our records show

3,537export shipments, last 24 months
168Indian exporters shipping it
49destination countries
Aug 2026latest shipment on record

Top destination countries

UAE560 shipments
United States541 shipments
United Kingdom320 shipments
Saudi Arabia191 shipments
Iraq131 shipments
Australia130 shipments
Netherlands121 shipments
Malaysia112 shipments
Canada107 shipments
Bangladesh78 shipments

Shipments by month

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Source: Indian export shipment records held by EximHub (matching "rice" in the goods description). Counts show trade activity and are updated continuously; they do not cover every shipment.

Grades and varieties

  • Basmati 1121, 1509, Pusa and Traditional (raw, steam, sella)
  • Non-basmati: Sona Masoori, IR 64, parboiled
  • Graded by grain length, broken percentage and moisture

Packaging

1 to 50 kg PP, non-woven or jute bags; private label available.

Documents to expect

  • Commercial invoice
  • Packing list
  • Bill of lading or airway bill
  • Certificate of origin (preferential where a trade agreement applies)
  • Phytosanitary certificate (plant products)
  • APEDA registration of the exporter (RCMC)
  • FSSAI licence of the exporter
  • Lab test report for pesticide residues and contaminants, where the buyer or market requires it

HS 1006.30 is the usual heading. Confirm the exact tariff code for your country with your customs broker.

What to check before you order

EU buyers should specify pesticide residue limits (especially tricyclazole) for basmati. Government export rules for non-basmati rice change from time to time; check the current position before contracting.

Suppliers

EximHub works with Indian exporters of basmati and non-basmati rice. Send a request and we will introduce you to the ones that match your specification, quantity and market.

Questions buyers ask

What is sella rice?

Parboiled basmati; the paddy is steamed before milling, giving firmer grains that stay separate after cooking.

How does EximHub work for buyers?

We match your request to Indian exporters with real shipment history in this product, check them, and introduce you. Our team in India, UAE, Germany and Tanzania can also arrange samples, factory audits and pre-shipment inspection. It is free for buyers.

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