Rice

Rice (Oryza sativa L.)

Rice is a cereal grain and one of the world’s most important staple foods, consumed by more than half of the global population. It is cultivated primarily in Asia but traded worldwide. In the import–export business, rice is classified broadly into Basmati and Non-Basmati categories, each with specific grain characteristics, aroma, cooking qualities, and regional availability.

Specifications for International Trade:

General Specifications –
Form: Milled (White), Parboiled, Steam, Brown, Broken
Moisture Content: ≤ 12–14% (as per buyer requirement)
Broken Grains: As per contract – commonly 0–5%, 5–25%, 25–100%
Chalkiness: < 4% (premium grades)
Foreign Matter: ≤ 0.5%
Damaged/Discolored Grains: ≤ 2%
Aflatoxin: ≤ 20 ppb
Paddy Grain Presence: ≤ 0.2%
Admixture: ≤ 5% (variety mixing)
Packaging: 5 kg, 10 kg, 20 kg, 25 kg, 50 kg bags – PP woven, jute, or vacuum-sealed (as per client specifications)
Shelf Life: 12–24 months under dry and cool storage conditions