Basmati & non-basmati · HS 1006

Rice

Oryza sativa

Main growing areas in India: Punjab, Haryana and other rice-growing states

India is a leading rice exporter. In 2025-26 it shipped about 6.52 million tonnes of basmati and 15.01 million tonnes of non-basmati rice (APEDA). Buyers order rice by variety, processing and broken percentage, so we quote against your exact specification.

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What buyers usually specify

We quote against your specification. These are the points usually fixed in writing for this product, and we agree each one with you before you commit.

Type and varietyBasmati (for example 1121, 1509 or traditional) or non-basmati (for example IR64, Sona Masoori or Swarna)
ProcessingRaw/white, steam, sella (golden or creamy) or parboiled
Key specsAverage grain length, broken %, moisture, purity, crop year and ageing
PackingBags in the size you specify; branded or private-label bags discussed for each order
HS code1006

Who buys it

  • Rice importers and packers
  • Foodstuff trading companies
  • Ethnic and mainstream food distributors

Documents for export

What each shipment needs depends on your country and the order. We plan this with you before shipment. Typical documents:

  • Phytosanitary and fumigation certificates
  • Certificate of origin
  • Inspection certificate where required (for example for the EU and UK)
  • Bill of lading, invoice and packing list

Good to know. Export conditions for rice are set by India's Directorate General of Foreign Trade and can change. We confirm the current position, including any inspection requirements, before quoting.

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