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Premium Commodity

Comprehensive Guide to Rice Trade

Detailed specifications, grading factors, and global market insights for premium rice varieties exported by AgroRoots.

Rice Types by End Use

Tetsuya – Short Grain

General-use rice (e.g., Biryani style); fluffy, long and separate.

Arborio, Sushi-type

General-use sticky rice (e.g., Biryani style); fluffy, long and separate.

Processing Types

  • Processing degreeRanges from under-milled to extra well; affects the whiteness and texture of the end product.
  • ProcessingWhile milled rice is polished, removing the bran and retaining those regions' crop quality; brown rice, milled, often affecting the whiteness and colour of the endosperm.

Rice Grades & Factors

Grades Overview

Rice is made of Grade 1, Grade 2, and Grade 3 — key quality parameters include percentage of head rice, broken rice percentage, maximum quality of moisture levels, chalky grains, impurities, opaque/discoloured grains, and the absence of damaged or chalky kernels at premium levels.

Key Factors for Rice Grading

Head Rice Percentage

Above 95%; less than 15% broken kernels more generally.

Milling Degree

Ranges from under-milled to extra well-milled; affects the whiteness and colour. Brown rice retains the bran and germ; white rice has the bran removed. 20–25% of rice kernels broken = 20 broken, less than three-fourths whole kernel, considered low quality (broken rice).

Rice Size (Grain Dimensions)

ClassificationLength (mm)
Long grain> 6.6 mm
Long grain Main~6.61 to 7.50 mm
Medium Main6.0–6.1 to 6.60 mm
Short grain/Short< 5.5 to 6.0 mm

Key Rice Varieties

Basmati Rice

Most famous Indian export rice.

Main commercial varieties:

1121 Basmati — extra long grain, highest export demand
Pusa Basmati 1509 — early crop, good yield

IR64 Rice

Very common export variety.

Key Characteristics:

Affordable
Good for Africa and bulk buyers

Sona Masoori Rice

Popular in South India.

Key Characteristics:

Medium grain
Lightweight
Daily consumption rice

Ponni Rice

Common in Tamil Nadu.

Key Characteristics:

Soft cooked texture
Widely used domestically

Frequently Asked Questions

We supply Basmati (1121, 1509, PB44, Sharbati), Non-Basmati (IR64, Swarna, Sona Masoori, PR11) and Parboiled rice. Both raw and steam processed available across all varieties.
1121 has extra long grain (8.35mm+), superior aroma and longer cooking elongation — premium grade preferred by Gulf and European buyers. 1509 has slightly shorter grain, faster cooking time and lower price — preferred for food service and bulk institutional buyers.
Average grain length, broken percentage, moisture (below 13%), foreign matter, chalk percentage, aroma grade and milling degree — all tested per lot. Full COA with third-party lab report provided with every consignment.
Standard — Phytosanitary certificate, Certificate of Origin, APEDA registration certificate, COA, fumigation certificate, packing list and commercial invoice. On request — Halal, Kosher, organic certificate and specific country import compliance documents.
Premium grade: below 2% broken. Standard export grade: 5% broken. Food service and commodity grade: 15–25% broken. Specify your broken percentage tolerance when enquiring — we confirm availability and pricing accordingly.
Maximum 13% moisture for safe long-distance shipping. Above 13% risks mould growth, discolouration and quality degradation during transit — particularly for Gulf, Africa and Southeast Asia routes with high humidity exposure.
MOQ is 25 MT (one full container). Available in 1 kg, 2 kg, 5 kg, 10 kg, 25 kg and 50 kg PP woven or jute bags. Private label and custom packaging available for orders of 50 MT and above.
Yes — all rice exports are shipped under valid APEDA registration. Basmati rice exports comply with APEDA minimum export price (MEP) requirements where applicable. We handle all export documentation and customs compliance.
30% advance against proforma invoice and 70% against scan copy of Bill of Lading — or Letter of Credit from any scheduled bank. Revised terms considered for buyers with 3 or more completed orders.
We export to UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Iran, Iraq, Kenya, Tanzania, Malaysia, Indonesia and Europe. Transit times — Gulf: 7–10 days, East Africa: 14–18 days, Southeast Asia: 12–16 days, Europe: 22–28 days. Shipped from Nhava Sheva, Mundra or Kandla port.

Global Market & Why Us

World's Largest Exporters

Thailand is the largest exporter of rice. The Philippines is the largest importer of rice. Vietnam is also a major exporter of rice.

Why Will Foreign Buyers Buy Rice from Us?

AgroRoots will offer superior, aromatic, Basmati and non-Basmati varieties of high quality, yield high-quality standards, competitive pricing, and consistent supply high-quality standards (ISO/FSSAI compliance), and packaging options.