Non-Basmati Rice Export from India — IR-64, Sona Masoori, Swarna & Broken Rice
July 2026 · 9 min read · By TRION EXIM LLP Trade Desk
Basmati gets the headlines, but Non-Basmati rice is where the volume is. It is the world's staple-rice trade — price-driven, high-tonnage, and dominated by a handful of Indian grades. For importers in Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Gulf's value segment, Non-Basmati from India means competitive pricing, dependable supply, and long shelf life. This guide covers every grade, the HS codes, the markets, and the specs a bulk buyer needs.
Quick Answers
What counts as Non-Basmati rice?
Any rice other than aromatic Basmati — IR-64, Sona Masoori, Swarna, PR-11, and broken rice, in raw or parboiled form.
Which Non-Basmati grade exports the most?
IR-64 Parboiled — long grain, low cost, durable — is the highest-volume Indian Non-Basmati export grade.
What is the HS code for Non-Basmati rice?
1006 30 90 (other milled), 1006 30 10 (parboiled), 1006 40 00 (broken). Basmati is 1006 30 20.
Non-Basmati Varieties We Export
IR-64 (Raw & Parboiled)
The flagship export grade. Long, slender grain at a highly competitive price. Parboiled IR-64 is the single highest-volume Indian rice into Africa and Southeast Asia, prized for shelf life and cooking yield. Available in 5%, 25%, and 100% broken.
Sona Masoori
Lightweight, aromatic medium-grain rice popular with South Asian diaspora in the UK, USA, Gulf, and Australia, and in South India. Lower glycaemic index; favoured for daily consumption and retail private label.
Swarna
Short-to-medium grain, high-yield Non-Basmati widely consumed across India and East Africa. Cost-effective staple for institutional and bulk retail programs.
Broken Rice (25% / 100%)
Sourced from certified mills for food processing (rice flour, noodles, brewing) and animal feed. The lowest per-MT grade, with strong demand in Europe and Southeast Asia.
HS Codes & Specifications
| Grade | HS Code | FOB India (USD/MT) |
|---|---|---|
| IR-64 Parboiled (5%) | 1006 30 10 | $450 – $560 |
| IR-64 Raw (5%) | 1006 30 90 | $430 – $530 |
| Sona Masoori | 1006 30 90 | $520 – $640 |
| Swarna | 1006 30 90 | $400 – $500 |
| Broken Rice (100%) | 1006 40 00 | $300 – $400 |
Typical specs: moisture max 14%, broken as per grade, sortex-cleaned. Packaging: 5/10/25/50kg PP bags or jumbo bags. Indicative FOB, 2026 season.
Key Markets for Indian Non-Basmati Rice
Non-Basmati demand concentrates in price-sensitive, high-volume regions: West & East Africa (Nigeria, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Senegal, Benin, Tanzania, Kenya), Southeast Asia, the Middle East value segment, and diaspora retail for Sona Masoori. Parboiled grades dominate African programs; broken rice feeds processing industries. See our Gulf & Africa rice guide for market-by-market detail.
Documentation & Compliance
- Commercial Invoice & Packing List
- Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin (COO)
- Phytosanitary Certificate + APEDA/FSSAI export certificate
- SGS / Bureau Veritas pre-shipment inspection (mandatory for many African markets)
- Fumigation Certificate where required
For shipping terms, see Incoterms explained. For our full rice range, visit the rice exporter India page.
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