Direct Origin Hubs: 🇮🇳 India & 🇻🇳 Vietnam
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Direct Origin — Punjab & Haryana, India

Indian 1509 Basmati Rice (Steam, Sella & Golden Sella)

Wholesale exporter of Indian 1509 Basmati Rice. High-yielding, economic long-grain Basmati (8.35mm+) for 20ft container shipment to GCC, Africa & worldwide.

Origin Corridor
India (Punjab & Haryana)
Primary Ports
Mundra Port (Gujarat) / JNPT Mumbai / Cochin Port
FCL Load Capacity
Approx. 24 to 25 Metric Tons per 20ft FCL (bagged)
Product SKU
FIL-RIC-1509-EXP
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Indicative Export Standards & Industry Trade Specifications
Commercial Trade Notice: The specifications below represent standard international export benchmarks and typical commercial grades. Final specifications, packing, origin documentation and shipment terms are confirmed against the selected supplier and destination requirements at quotation stage.
Harmonized System (HS) Code 1006.30.20 (Basmati Rice)
Available Varieties 1509 Steam Basmati, 1509 White Sella (Parboiled), 1509 Golden Sella
Average Grain Length (AGL) 8.35 mm to 8.45 mm min (pre-cooked); elongates to 18–19 mm cooked
Moisture Content Max 12.5% (standard export benchmark)
Purity / Varietal Authenticity 95% min varietal purity benchmark (DNA testing available per contract)
Broken Grains Max 1.0% to 2.0% (custom optical sorting available)
Damaged / Discolored Grains Max 0.5%
Foreign Matter / Paddy Grains Max 0.1% / Nil
Chalky Grains Max 3.0%
Packaging Formats 25 kg, 50 kg PP / BOPP bags; Non-woven fabric bags; Custom retail packs
Container Stuffing Capacity Approx. 24 to 25 Metric Tons per 20ft FCL (loose bagged)
Primary Ports of Loading (FOB) Mundra Port (Gujarat) / JNPT Mumbai / Cochin Port
Available Trade Incoterms FOB Indian Ports, CIF Destination Port, CFR, EXW Mill Gate
Export Certifications Export Documentation: Phytosanitary Certificate & Certificate of Origin issued per consignment; partner mill quality assays confirmed per contract
* Batch-specific physical parameters, grade tolerances, moisture levels, and chemical analyses are confirmed via pre-shipment laboratory analysis (e.g., SGS, Bureau Veritas, or Vinacontrol upon buyer request). Certificate of Analysis (COA) is furnished with official export shipping documentation.

Frequently Asked Procurement Questions

What makes 1509 Basmati Rice distinct from 1121 Basmati Rice?

1509 Basmati is an early-maturing, high-yielding cultivar developed by IARI. It achieves an extraordinary pre-cooked grain length (8.35mm–8.45mm) very close to 1121 Basmati, but at a more competitive commercial price point, making it highly favored for catering, restaurant chains, and commercial re-packing.

What container stuffing capacity is achievable for 1509 Basmati?

A standard 20ft ocean container accommodates approximately 24 to 25 Metric Tons when loose-stuffed in 25kg or 50kg bags, or approximately 21 to 22 Metric Tons when palletized.

Can you provide private label custom branding on rice bags?

Yes. We coordinate custom rotogravure printed BOPP bags, non-woven bags, and master cartons in 5kg, 10kg, 20kg, and 25kg formats based on buyer artwork, subject to cylinder setup and MOQ requirements.

What quality and phytosanitary certificates accompany each export shipment?

Every export consignment is accompanied by an official Phytosanitary Certificate issued by the Plant Quarantine Organization of India, Certificate of Origin, FSSAI documentation, and independent pre-shipment laboratory inspection COA (e.g., SGS or Bureau Veritas upon buyer request).

Global Procurement Desks

Dual-Origin Export Gateways in India & Vietnam

India Sourcing Portal (Mundra/Cochin) Vietnam Sourcing Desk (Cat Lai)