01Vadi Matta Rice
Kerala's reddish, bold-grained parboiled rice with an earthy flavour — a staple for Kerala-style meals at home and abroad.
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Indian Rice Varieties for Wholesale and Export
India grows and exports a wide range of rice. We handle enquiries for five varieties that serve very different markets — from Kerala's red Vadi Matta to long-grain Basmati — and confirm availability, grade, processing and packaging for every request.
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At a glance
Indian Rice in brief
- What it is
- Five Indian rice types available for enquiry: Kerala Vadi Matta, Basmati, IR 64, parboiled rice, and Sona Masoori.
- Common uses
- Retail and ethnic grocery, wholesale distribution, food-service and catering, and private-label programmes.
- Formats
- Raw, steamed or parboiled depending on variety; bulk bags or retail packs; private label on request.
- Specs to confirm
- Variety, processing, grain length, broken percentage, moisture, foreign matter, packing and residue testing.
- How to enquire
- Choose the variety, then share grade, quantity, packing and destination through the quote form or WhatsApp.
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Discover Our Rice Portfolio
Each variety below has its own detailed page with characteristics, specifications and FAQs. Availability, grade, processing, packaging and quantities are confirmed for each enquiry — no variety is assumed to be in stock at all times.
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02Basmati Rice
Long, slender aromatic grains that lengthen on cooking. Variety, processing and grade confirmed for each enquiry.
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03IR 64 Rice
A widely traded non-Basmati long-grain rice, offered raw or parboiled in grades defined by broken percentage.
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04Parboiled Rice
Rice soaked, steamed and dried before milling for firm, separate grains. Variety, grade and moisture confirmed per order.
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05Sona Masoori Rice
A lightweight, medium-grain South Indian rice for everyday meals, offered raw or steamed.
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Kerala Vadi Matta Rice
A red rice from Kerala with a reddish bran layer, bold grain and earthy flavour, usually parboiled. It is a daily staple in Kerala and in demand among South Indian communities overseas. Explore Vadi Matta rice.
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Basmati Rice
Long, slender, aromatic grains that lengthen significantly on cooking — the preferred rice for biryani and pulao. Offered as raw, steam or sella depending on availability. Explore Basmati rice.
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IR 64 Rice
A widely traded non-Basmati long-grain rice, offered raw or parboiled in grades defined by broken percentage. A practical, value-oriented everyday rice. Explore IR 64 rice.
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Parboiled Rice
Rice soaked, steamed and dried in the husk before milling, for firm, separate grains that suit catering and large-scale cooking. Explore parboiled rice.
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Sona Masoori Rice
A lightweight, medium-grain South Indian rice with a mild aroma, used for everyday meals. Offered raw or steamed. Explore Sona Masoori rice.
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Choosing Rice for Your Market
The right rice depends on who will cook it and how:
| Variety | Grain | Typical processing | Common use |
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| Vadi Matta | Bold, reddish | Parboiled | Kerala-style meals, kanji |
| Basmati | Extra-long, slender, aromatic | Raw, steam, sella | Biryani, pulao, premium retail |
| IR 64 | Long, non-aromatic | Raw or parboiled | Everyday rice, catering, wholesale |
| Parboiled (various) | Depends on variety | Parboiled | Catering, African and Middle Eastern markets |
| Sona Masoori | Medium, lightweight | Raw or steamed | Everyday South Indian meals |
This table is a general guide. Market preferences vary, and specifications are always confirmed per order. Compare two popular choices in Vadi Matta vs Basmati.
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Packaging and Private-Label Enquiries
Rice can be discussed in bulk woven polypropylene bags, jute or non-woven bags, and printed retail packs. Private-label packing depends on the miller's capability, minimum print runs, artwork approval and destination labelling rules. See packaging and private-label options.
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Rice Specifications Buyers Should Confirm
Rice descriptions like "premium" or "grade A" mean little on their own. These are the parameters to agree in writing before contracting:
| Parameter | What to confirm |
|---|---|
| Variety and processing | Variety name plus raw, steam, parboiled or sella processing. |
| Grain length | Average length of whole grains (important for Basmati and long-grain rice). |
| Broken percentage | Maximum broken grains by weight. |
| Moisture | Maximum moisture content. |
| Foreign matter and defects | Stones, paddy, chalky, damaged or discoloured grains. |
| Packing | Bag type and weight, retail pack sizes, private-label artwork. |
| Testing | Pesticide residue and other food-safety tests for your market. |
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Tell us the variety, processing, grade, quantity, packing, destination and trade term. We confirm availability and prepare a written quotation.
Buyer questions
Rice FAQs
How do I choose the right rice variety?
Start from how your customers cook. Basmati suits biryani and pulao; Vadi Matta suits Kerala-style meals; Sona Masoori suits everyday South Indian meals; IR 64 and parboiled rice suit value-oriented and catering channels. See choosing rice for your market.
What does broken percentage mean?
The share of broken grains by weight, measured by an agreed method. Lower broken percentages are higher grades and usually cost more.
How is grain length specified?
As the average length of whole uncooked grains in millimetres. It matters most for Basmati and other long-grain rice.
What moisture level is acceptable?
Moisture limits are agreed between buyer and seller, usually following the buyer's market standard. Lower moisture supports safer storage.
What is the difference between raw, steamed and parboiled rice?
Raw rice is milled without heat treatment; steamed rice is lightly steamed before milling; parboiled rice is soaked, steamed and dried in the husk before milling, giving the firmest grain.
What packaging options are there?
Bulk woven polypropylene bags, jute or non-woven bags and retail packs can be discussed. Bag weights and materials are confirmed per order.
Can rice be packed under my own brand?
Private-label packing can be discussed, subject to miller capability, minimum print runs, artwork approval and destination labelling rules.
Is there a minimum order quantity?
No fixed minimum is published. Quantities depend on variety, packing and supplier availability, and are confirmed in the quotation.
Can I combine different rice varieties in one shipment?
Mixed shipments can be discussed. Whether they are practical depends on the suppliers involved, packing and documentation.
Which documents are needed to import rice?
Typically a commercial invoice, packing list, transport document, certificate of origin and phytosanitary certificate, plus any destination-specific certificates. See export documentation.
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