Indian Basmati Rice — Karnal Origin | Aged, Extra-Long Grain | Export Grade

Grading & Quality

• Average grain length (raw): ≥6.61mm; premium varieties 7.0–8.4mm
• Length/Breadth ratio: >3.5 (slender grain)
• Cooked elongation ratio: min. 1.7 (premium up to 2.0–2.2)
• Aroma: characteristic Basmati aroma (2-AP compound)
• Moisture content: max 13% (12–12.5% typical for export)
• Broken grains (%): grade-dependent — specify 1%, 5%, etc.
• Chalky/immature grains: typically <2–3%
• Foreign matter/admixture: typically <1%

Packing & Handling

• Varieties: Pusa Basmati 1121, Pusa 1509, Traditional Basmati
• Form: Raw/White, Steam, Golden Sella (parboiled)
• Aging: minimum 9–12 months; premium aged stock 18–24 months
• Shelf life: 12–24 months+ in proper dry storage
• Shipped in standard dry containers — rice needs moisture protection, not ventilation
• DNA purity and grain-length test reports available on request

Geographic Origin

Karnal district, Haryana — part of the officially GI-notified Basmati growing region at the foothills of the Himalayas. One of the world's top Indian Basmati rice exporters operates from this belt. Karnal alone accounted for 55.3% of Haryana's Basmati export value in 2025 (₹3,675 Cr). MRL compliant Basmati rice — pesticide residue tested per batch against EU/UK limits — is sourced and shipped FOB Mundra, CIF any port.

Farmer Partnership

Sourced from GI-notified Basmati belt with full traceability — paddy procurement through aging, milling, and container loading documented end-to-end.

What This Means for You

• New crop (Nov–Jul): budget-friendly, milder aroma — suitable for bulk or blended use
• Aged crop (Aug onward, 9–12mo+): stronger aroma and elongation — specify aging duration when ordering
• Aged stock is stored dry (not perishable) — supply is consistent year-round; the constraint is aging time, not spoilage

Secure Your Allocation

New Kharif crop arrives November. Reserve aged-stock allocation early if you need guaranteed 12-month+ aged rice for a specific ship month.

Mandatory

• APEDA Basmati Registration-cum-Membership Certificate (RCMC)
• FSSAI License
• Phytosanitary Certificate (per shipment)
• Certificate of Origin
• Fumigation Certificate
• Basmati authenticity/DNA purity test report

Market-Specific

• EU: strict pesticide MRL compliance + TRACES — rice shipments face frequent residue checks
• USA: FDA Prior Notice + FSVP
• Middle East: Certificate of Origin, standard import certs (SASO for Saudi Arabia)

Transit Times

• Iran: 5–8 days
• Saudi Arabia / UAE / Gulf: 7–12 days
• Yemen: 10–14 days
• UK / Europe: 20–25 days
• USA: 25–30 days

Documents Provided

• Commercial Invoice & Packing List
• Bill of Lading
• Certificate of Origin
• Phytosanitary Certificate
• Fumigation Certificate
• Basmati authenticity/quality certificate

Top Export Markets

• Saudi Arabia2,226 Cr
• Iran1,645 Cr
• UAE1,608 Cr
• USA1,528 Cr
• Yemen1,181 Cr
• United Kingdom1,171 Cr
• Kuwait1,115 Cr

All Basmati is sourced from the officially GI-notified Basmati belt (Karnal, Haryana). APEDA Basmati RCMC registration confirms legal authorisation to export. DNA purity and grain-length testing (≥6.61mm raw grain) available per batch to confirm variety authenticity — Pusa 1121, Pusa 1509, or Traditional Basmati. Test report accompanies every shipment on request.

EU/UK pesticide MRL compliance means every batch is tested against maximum residue limits set by EC Regulation 396/2005 and UK MRL schedules — the primary reason Indian Basmati shipments face RASFF alerts. We supply test reports per batch showing residue levels against destination-market limits. Since the India-UK FTA activated July 2026, Basmati enters the UK at zero tariff — but MRL compliance remains the quality gate for every shipment.

1121 Sella (golden/steam parboiled) is the most-exported variety — longest grain (8.3–8.4mm raw), highest cooking elongation ratio, preferred by Middle East and UK wholesale. Pusa 1509 is shorter (≥7.5mm), faster-cooking, preferred for food-service and restaurant supply. Traditional Basmati is the original GI-tagged heirloom variety with the strongest aroma — commands the highest FOB premium. Tell us your target market and price point and we'll recommend the right variety.

Yes. The India-UK Free Trade Agreement, effective July 2026, eliminates the 3.5% MFN tariff on Indian Basmati rice entering the UK. UK buyers should specify 'India-UK FTA preferential rate' on their purchase orders — we supply the Certificate of Origin in the FTA-required format to unlock zero-tariff entry.

Standard MOQ: 1×20ft FCL (~24–25 MT). Sample orders of 1–5kg available for first-time buyers — cost adjusted against your first bulk order. Specify your target variety (1121 / 1509 / Traditional), form (Raw / Sella / Steam), and aging requirement (new crop vs 9–12mo aged). We send a formal quotation within 24 hours.

60% advance + 40% against BL copy. Terms improve progressively — 50/50 on second order, 40/60 on third. LC at sight available for repeat buyers. Currency: USD default, EUR on request.