Indian Rice Exports

Indian Rice Exports

Rice, a globally cherished staple food, holds significant consumption in Asia and Africa, ranking as the third-highest produced agricultural commodity worldwide. Typically cultivated as an annual plant, it can thrive as a perennial crop in tropical regions.
Varieties of Rice Exported
With approximately 40,000 rice varieties worldwide, Indian rice exporters primarily focus on two categories: Basmati and Non-Basmati, each encompassing several distinct varieties.

Basmati Rice

Renowned for its long, slender grains and delightful aroma, Basmati rice is a staple in Indian cuisine. Exported globally, it adds a unique flavor to dishes like biryani, fried rice, and pilaf. India, a major Basmati rice exporter, offers various key varieties
  • 1121 Basmati Rice - White:
A hybrid variety with extra-long slender grains, pleasant aroma, and excellent taste, cultivated since 2003.
  • Traditional Basmati Rice:
Includes varieties like basmati 370, basmati 385, and basmati Ranbirsinghpura, available in both parboiled and raw forms, suitable for various cuisines.
  • Golden Sella Basmati Rice

Parboiled for enhanced nutrition, it guarantees a firm grain upon
cooking, cholesterol, and gluten-free, used for energy due to complex carbohydrates.

 

  • Sugandha Basmati Rice

A low-cost long-grain basmati with great fragrance, non-sticky, and slightly
shorter than other Basmati varieties.

 

  • Sharbati Basmati Rice

Hybrid of Traditional Basmati with no specific aroma, about 14-15mm long,
and 7.1-7.2mm in grain length

 

  • ir64 rice
It is a relatively early duration variety, with total growth duration of about 117 days.
  • Column rice available
Enriched with nutrients · Easily digestible · Hygienic packaging.

Non-Basmati Rice

Encompassing all rice varieties excluding Basmati, Non-Basmati Rice exhibits diverse sizes and shapes, serving both daily household use and commercial exports:
  • Parboiled Rice
Partially boiled in the husk, making it easy to cook, parboiling enhances nutritional content, changes texture, and increases resistance to weevils.
  • Broken Rice
Fragments of rice grains, as nutritious as whole rice, mechanically separated and sorted by size for various culinary uses.
  • Swarna Rice

A healthy rice option with a low glycemic index, reducing the risk of diabetes,
extensively grown in India.

 

  • Sona Masoori Rice

A medium-grain rice with a lightweight and aromatic profile, grown mainly in
Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka, and exported to various international markets.

 

For those seeking reliable rice importers from India, RMB Foods stands out as a trustworthy option. With a focus on exporting a diverse range of food products, including rice, RMB Foods offers an excellent opportunity for Indian vendors to tap into the international market and showcase their food
products on a global scale. Choose RMB Foods for your rice export endeavors.