At a glance
- Incoterms
- FOB, CFR, CIF, FAS
India's non-basmati rice export trade
India exported US$6,528 mn of non-basmati rice in FY2024-25 according to apeda.gov.in.
Largest destinations by value share: Benin 15.71%; Guinea 8.21%; Cote d'Ivoire 7.97% (then Togo, Bangladesh)
Export markets we serve
| Market | What matters there | Sea transit from India |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | Federal food registration / import permit (MOCCAE); Company & product registration before arrival (Dubai Municipality Food Safety Dept) | 3-6 days |
| Saudi Arabia | Importer & product registration (SFDA); Clearance documents (SFDA via FASAH) | 6-10 days |
| United States | Facility registration (FDA); Advance notice of each shipment (FDA) | 24-30 via Suez; 32-40 via Cape days |
| Canada | Importer licence & controls (CFIA (SFCR)); Labelling (CFIA / Health Canada) | 26-34 via Suez; 34-42 via Cape days |
| South Africa | Import permit (DALRRD); Labelling (Dept of Health) | 12-18 days |
| Kenya | Phytosanitary (KEPHIS); Registration (KEBS / Pharmacy & Poisons Board) | 9-15 days |
| Tanzania | General import clearance | 10–16 d to Dar es Salaam (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| Qatar | General import clearance | 6–9 d to Hamad Port, often via Jebel Ali/Salalah transhipment (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| Kuwait | General import clearance | 8–12 d to Shuwaikh/Shuaiba, usually via Jebel Ali (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| Oman | General import clearance | 3–5 d Mundra/Nhava Sheva → Sohar/Muscat; 4–6 d Salalah (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| Bahrain | General import clearance | 7–10 d via Jebel Ali/Dammam (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| Egypt | Factory/brand registration (GOEIC); Arabic labelling & standards (EOS / NFSA) | 12–18 d to Alexandria/Port Said; 8–12 d to Ain Sokhna (Red Sea) (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| Bangladesh | General import clearance | 7–12 d by feeder via Colombo/Singapore to Chattogram; land route via Petrapole–Benapole 1–3 d from Kolkata (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| Sri Lanka | General import clearance | 2–4 d Nhava Sheva/Tuticorin/Chennai → Colombo (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| Nigeria | Registration (NAFDAC) | 25-38 days |
| Nepal | General import clearance | Rail/road: Kolkata → Birgunj 3–7 d; Delhi/NCR road → Sunauli/Raxaul 2–4 d (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
Transit times are typical port-to-port estimates; regulatory items are the main product-specific requirements, not an exhaustive list.
Where non-basmati rice is sourced in India
Andhra Pradesh — East Godavari, West Godavari, Krishna, Guntur. Kakinada rice-export hub; Sona Masoori and parboiled IR-64
Telangana — Nizamabad, Karimnagar, Nalgonda. Sona Masoori and parboiled rice mills
Chhattisgarh — Raipur, Durg, Dhamtari. Large non-basmati milling base
West Bengal — Burdwan, Hooghly. Swarna and parboiled rice
Tamil Nadu — Thanjavur, Tiruvarur. Ponni rice
- Karnal (rice-mill belt) / Amritsar-Tarn Taran / Taraori (Haryana; Punjab; Uttar Pradesh; Uttarakhand; J&K) · GI tagged · ships via Mundra · season: Paddy harvest Oct-Nov; new-crop shipments Nov-Mar (ASSUMPTION - general crop calendar)
- Kakinada rice-export hub / Raipur / Burdwan (Andhra Pradesh; Chhattisgarh; West Bengal; Telangana; Odisha; UP) · ships via Kakinada · season: Kharif harvest Oct-Dec; rabi Mar-May (ASSUMPTION)
Typical export specification
| Parameter | Typical value |
|---|---|
| Broken | 5% (premium), 15%, 25% or 100% broken grades (typical trade grades) |
| Moisture | ≤ 13-14% (typical) |
| Average grain length | IR-64 about 5.8-6.2 mm; Sona Masoori about 5.0-5.2 mm (typical) |
| Chalky grains | ≤ 5-6% (typical) |
| Damaged / discoloured | ≤ 1-2% (typical) |
| Foreign matter | ≤ 0.1-0.5% (typical) |
| Processing | Sortex cleaned, double polished for retail grades (typical) |
Agreed per contract and confirmed by lab report or pre-shipment inspection.
Export documentation
Documents we prepare or arrange for each shipment:
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Bill of lading
- Certificate of origin (preferential where an FTA applies)
- Phytosanitary certificate
- Fumigation certificate
- APEDA registration of the export contract (RCAC)
- Certificate of analysis
- Weight and quality certificate
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for non-basmati rice exported from India?
Non-Basmati Rice is usually classified under HS 100630 (Semi-milled or wholly milled rice (non-basmati lines); broken rice under 1006 40). Parboiled non-basmati, white non-basmati and broken rice (1006 40) have separate ITC(HS) lines and have had different export policies since 2022 - quote the exact 8-digit line.
Where is non-basmati rice produced in India?
Main clusters: Karnal (rice-mill belt) / Amritsar-Tarn Taran / Taraori, Haryana; Punjab; Uttar Pradesh; Uttarakhand; J&K; Kakinada rice-export hub / Raipur / Burdwan, Andhra Pradesh; Chhattisgarh; West Bengal; Telangana; Odisha; UP.
Which documents are needed to export non-basmati rice?
Commercial invoice, Packing list, Bill of lading, Certificate of origin (preferential where an FTA applies), Phytosanitary certificate, Fumigation certificate, APEDA registration of the export contract (RCAC). Destination-specific registrations are listed on each market page.
What is the difference between Sona Masoori and IR-64?
Sona Masoori is a lightweight, aromatic medium grain from south India sold mainly to diaspora retail; IR-64 is a long-grain variety exported raw or parboiled as a staple rice, mainly to Africa and Asia.
Which broken percentages can you offer?
Standard trade grades are 5%, 15%, 25% and 100% broken; tighter specifications can be milled to order.
Do non-basmati exports need registration?
Yes. Since 24 September 2025 each non-basmati export contract must be registered with APEDA before shipment (DGFT Notification 33/2025-26).
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