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Supplier to USA
IndianXporter is a leading bulk supplier of certified ir-64 parboiled rice for the USA market. We provide end-to-end logistics, customs compliance support, and direct shipping to major USA ports.
About IR-64 Parboiled Rice
IR-64 Parboiled Rice is a long-grain non-basmati rice variety that undergoes hydrothermal processing — a controlled soaking and steaming of the paddy before milling — which gelatinises the starch, hardens the grain, and locks in nutrients from the bran layer. The result is a rice that cooks with firm, separate grains, resists overcooking, and has a significantly longer shelf life than raw white rice.
The grain profile maintains the standard IR-64 length of 5.8–6.2 mm, but the parboiling process alters the physical structure and colour profile. Commercial grades range from Creamy Sella (brief steaming, light beige) to Golden Sella (extended steaming, deep amber), with each grade serving distinct markets and buyers.
India is the undisputed global leader in parboiled rice exports. The states of Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana house the world's largest concentration of parboiling infrastructure, enabling Indian exporters to fulfil large-scale government tenders, HORECA contracts, and retail supply chains across West Africa, the Middle East, South Africa, and beyond.
Compliance & Quality Standards for USA
The United States is India's largest agricultural export destination, importing over $8 billion in agri-commodities annually. All food shipments must comply with U.S. FDA food safety standards under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), including Prior Notice submission to the FDA before cargo arrives at a U.S. port. IndianXporter manages all FSMA paperwork including Supplier Verification Programs (FSVP), Foreign Supplier Verification, and FDA Facility Registration for each exporting unit. USDA-regulated products such as plant material and certain grains require USDA-APHIS phytosanitary clearance. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) mandates a valid Importer Security Filing (ISF/10+2) at least 24 hours before loading. We also support HS code classification, customs bond arrangements, and anti-dumping duty (ADD) disclosures where applicable. At IndianXporter, we ensure every batch of ir-64 parboiled rice exceeds the quality expectations of USA importers and adheres to all local regulatory mandates.
Our Export Commitment
Processing Excellence
Advanced Sortex-cleaned, graded, and processed in ISO & FDA certified facilities.
Verified Inspection
Full pre-shipment inspections by SGS, Intertek, or QIMA available upon request.
100% Traceability
End-to-end farm-to-port traceability maintained for all international shipments.
Logistics & Shipping to USA
Streamlined transit routes from major Indian ports to ensure fast and secure delivery to USA.
Destination Ports
Direct FCL/LCL shipping to:
Estimated Transit
Port-to-Port lead time:
25-35 Days
From Mumbai / Mundra
Indian Loading Hubs
Consolidated shipments via:
IR-64 Parboiled Rice Export Specifications
What Drives IR-64 Parboiled Rice Pricing
Before quoting USA buyers, we track the same factors that move global ir-64 parboiled rice FOB rates:
- Energy costs — parboiling is coal and paddy-husk intensive; fuel price movements directly impact FOB rate
- Milling yield — parboiled paddy has higher head rice recovery than raw paddy, partially offsetting processing costs
- Minimum Export Price (MEP) — Indian government MEP policy can raise the floor price overnight
- Freight rates — India–West Africa lane rates critically impact competitiveness against Thai origin
- Broken percentage grade — 5% vs 25% broken designation determines market segment and final buyer
IR-64 Parboiled Rice Commercial Grades
Choose the grade that matches your USA buyer's application and budget.
Creamy Sella
- Processing
- Brief hydrothermal steaming of paddy
- Colour
- Light beige / creamy translucent
- Use Case
- Standard retail packs (1kg–10kg), premium bulk export, GCC retail and restaurant supply
- Pricing
- Base grade — market benchmark
Golden Sella
- Processing
- Extended steaming — husk pigments absorbed deep into grain
- Colour
- Deep amber / golden
- Use Case
- Mass catering, HORECA, West Africa institutional and government supply, Jollof rice staple
- Pricing
- +$20–$40/MT over Creamy Sella
25% Broken
- Processing
- Same as Creamy Sella with higher broken allowance
- Colour
- Creamy to light golden
- Use Case
- Government food reserves, humanitarian tenders, Sahel region price-sensitive bulk buyers
- Pricing
- –$20–$30/MT below 5% Broken
Sortex / Silky
- Processing
- High-level polishing after parboiling — bran oil residues removed
- Colour
- Glass-like translucent finish
- Use Case
- Premium retail supermarkets in South Africa, UK Asian grocery, EU specialty food
- Pricing
- +$30–$50/MT above Creamy Sella
India vs Thailand: IR-64 Parboiled Rice Sourcing Comparison
India and Thailand compete directly for the standard parboiled market, especially in African government tenders. India dominates on price and volume; Thailand competes on perceived finish quality and brand perception in some premium segments.
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