Grains And Cereals

India is the world's second-largest producer of rice and wheat and the largest producer of millets, making it one of the most significant grain-exporting nations globally. India exported over USD 11 billion in cereals and grains in 2023–24, with basmati rice accounting for over USD 6.5 billion alone. IndianXporter supplies APEDA-registered, sortex-cleaned grains to food manufacturers, commodity traders, institutional buyers, and retail-branded importers worldwide.

GRAIN EXPORT COMPLIANCE & PHYTOSANITARY REQUIREMENTS

All grain and cereal exports from India require a Phytosanitary Certificate issued by the Plant Protection Quarantine and Storage (PPQS) directorate of India's Ministry of Agriculture. For basmati rice exports to the EU, APEDA's GI (Geographical Indication) certificate and pesticide COA are mandatory following a 2021 EU directive that tightened MRLs for tricyclazole (a fungicide common in rice cultivation) to 0.01 mg/kg.

For fumigation, India uses Methyl Bromide or Heat Treatment (56°C core temperature) depending on the destination country's requirements. Australia (DAFF) and the USA (USDA APHIS) have specific fumigation and treatment requirements — our logistics team handles all pre-clearance documentation.

For basmati rice, APEDA issues a Certificate of Basmati Rice specifying the variety and verifying GI compliance, required for EU, UK, and USA imports.

GRAINS & CEREALS WE EXPORT

All grains are processed in sortex-equipped, FSSAI-licensed facilities with moisture control and NABL-certified lab testing.

BASMATI & NON-BASMATI RICE

1121 Basmati (Extra Long Grain, APEDA certified), Pusa 1509 (mid-season variety), Traditional Basmati (Dehradun), Golden Sella (parboiled), and Non-Basmati varieties including IR-64 Parboiled, Swarna, and Sona Masuri for West Africa and Southeast Asian markets.

WHEAT & BARLEY

High-protein Indian wheat (11.5%+ protein, suitable for durum blend applications), and two-row Malting Barley from Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh for the brewing and distilling industry.

MILLETS & SORGHUM

India's 2023 International Year of Millets declaration catalysed global demand. We export Pearl Millet (Bajra, HS 1008.29), Sorghum (Jowar, 1007.90), Finger Millet (Ragi), Foxtail Millet, and Proso Millet for the gluten-free, health food, and animal feed segments.

HS CODES FOR GRAIN EXPORTS

Basmati Rice (HS 1006.30), Non-Basmati White Rice (1006.30), Parboiled Rice (1006.20), Wheat (1001.99), Barley (1003.90), Maize/Corn (1005.90), Pearl Millet (1008.29), Sorghum (1007.90).