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Beaten Rice
Pulses SKU: XP-0094

Beaten Rice

Premium Beaten Rice pulses, sorted and cleaned for uniform size and maximum nutritional value.

Commercial Trade Terms

Min. Order (MOQ)

1 Metric Ton

HS Code

0713

Origin

India

Price Range

Price on Request

Export Documents

  • Certificate of Origin (APEDA)
  • Phytosanitary Certificate
  • Fumigation Certificate
  • Pesticide Residue Report
  • Certificate of Analysis
  • SGS/Bureau Veritas Inspection Report

Available Bag Sizes

5kg10kg25kg50kg

Available Bag Types

PP Woven BagJute BagNon-wovenCustom OEM Packaging

Product Overview

COMPREHENSIVE PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Our Beaten Rice is a rich source of plant-based protein, meticulously cleaned and graded to remove impurities. It is stored in moisture-proof warehouses to preserve its nutritional integrity and cooking quality. As a leading manufacturer and exporter in India, IndianXporter ensures that our Beaten Rice meets the stringent quality requirements of international markets. Our robust supply chain allows us to fulfill bulk orders consistently, offering highly competitive FOB and CIF pricing to our B2B partners worldwide. Our processing facilities are equipped with state-of-the-art machinery, ensuring that every shipment of Beaten Rice is thoroughly sorted, cleaned, and graded. We adhere to global food safety and industrial standards, backed by third-party inspections from agencies like SGS upon buyer request.

As a leading manufacturer and exporter in India, IndianXporter ensures that our Beaten Rice meets the stringent quality requirements of international markets. Our robust supply chain allows us to fulfill bulk orders consistently, offering highly competitive FOB and CIF pricing to our B2B partners worldwide.

Our processing facilities are equipped with state-of-the-art machinery, ensuring that every shipment of Beaten Rice is thoroughly sorted, cleaned, and graded. We adhere to global food safety and industrial standards, backed by third-party inspections from agencies like SGS upon buyer request.

What is Beaten Rice?

Beaten rice (also called puffed rice, flattened rice, or 'chivda' base) is a light, crisp, partially flattened rice preparation made by soaking raw rice, drying it lightly, and then running it through a beating/flattening press. The result is a light, airy product that retains approximately 60โ€“70% of the original grain weight while developing a distinctive crisp texture and light colour.

Beaten rice is a staple ingredient across South Asian cuisines โ€” used as a breakfast cereal mixed with yoghurt and jaggery, as a base ingredient for chivda (savoury snack mixes), in poha dishes, and increasingly in health food and gluten-free product lines. It is naturally gluten-free, highly digestible, and has a lower glycemic index than regular rice flour.

India is the world's largest beaten rice producer and exporter, with primary production clusters in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat. The product combines a perishable agricultural origin with significant value-addition โ€” the beating and drying process requires skilled labour and investment in mechanical equipment. Beaten rice can be produced from various rice varieties โ€” white rice produces a creamy-white product, while basmati varieties yield a premium golden beaten rice with fragrant aroma.

Technical Specifications

Raw Material Polished white rice (or premium basmati varieties)
Botanical Family Poaceae โ€” rice plant (Oryza sativa)
Appearance Light cream/pale yellow, flat/thin flakes
Flake Thickness 1โ€“2mm, uniform flattening
Moisture Content โ‰ค 10โ€“12%
Broken Rice Content Max 3%
Foreign Matter Max 1%
Purity (Sortex Cleaned) โ‰ฅ 99%
Shelf Life 12โ€“24 months in sealed, cool, dry storage
Protein Content 6โ€“8% (retains rice protein post-beating)
Nutritional Profile Gluten-free, low sodium, light carbohydrate base

Commercial Grades & Classification

Premium White Beaten Rice

Processing: Best-quality white rice, light drying, precise flattening

Colour: Pale cream/white, very light

Use Case: Premium breakfast cereal market, health food retail, high-end chivda manufacturers

+15โ€“25% over standard grade

Basmati Beaten Rice (Premium Golden)

Processing: Basmati or semi-basmati rice beaten to premium flake quality

Colour: Golden cream with natural fragrance

Use Case: Premium retail, diaspora health food, specialty breakfast market

+40โ€“60% over standard grade

Standard Grade Beaten Rice (Export Quality)

Processing: Standard white rice, sorted, beaten, dried for export

Colour: Pale yellow to cream

Use Case: Industrial chivda mixes, bulk food service, mid-tier retail

Base benchmark grade

Indicative FOB Pricing

Prices are indicative. Request a formal quote for contractual pricing.

Grade FOB Price (USD/MT) Notes
Standard Grade Beaten Rice $850 โ€“ $1,200/MT Indicative Q1 2026 โ€” bulk export quality
Premium White Beaten Rice $1,000 โ€“ $1,400/MT High-quality white, light colour, retail-grade
Basmati Beaten Rice (Golden) $1,400 โ€“ $2,000/MT Premium fragrant variety, specialty niche

Price Influencing Factors

  • โ€ขRaw rice input costs โ€” directly tied to rice market prices; cheaper rice creates margin opportunity for beaten rice converters
  • โ€ขLabour costs in Maharashtra/MP โ€” skilled beating and sorting labour intensive; wage inflation affects margins
  • โ€ขBasmati variety premiums โ€” basmati rice prices directly translate to beaten rice premiums
  • โ€ขChivda industry demand โ€” seasonal snack manufacturing demand creates procurement windows
  • โ€ขHealth food market trends โ€” gluten-free and breakfast cereal categories growing; retail demand growing
  • โ€ขPackaging inflation โ€” premium/OEM packaging for retail adds significant cost premium

India vs Thailand: Beaten Rice Comparison

India dominates beaten rice production with deeper supply chains and lower processing costs. Thailand produces some beaten rice but primarily exports standard quality. India's dominance in premium quality, basmati varieties, and retail-grade packaging makes it the global leader.

Aspect ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ India ๐ŸŒ Thailand
Quality Grades Premium white, basmati golden, and standard exports โ€” full spectrum Standard grades primarily; limited premium varieties
Price $850โ€“$2,000/MT spectrum $700โ€“$1,200/MT โ€” typically lower
Basmati Option Basmati beaten rice available at premium Not available
Packaging Capability OEM and retail-grade packaging available Bulk packaging primarily
Supply Consistency Year-round availability from major clusters Seasonal variations

Applications & End-Use Markets

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Breakfast Cereal & Health Food

Beaten rice mixed with yoghurt, jaggery, and nuts as traditional breakfast; increasingly packaged as a health food cereal in retail. Gluten-free positioning drives premium retail demand.

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Chivda & Savoury Snack Mixes

Base ingredient for chivda (savoury snack mixes) โ€” roasted with nuts, spices, and dried fruits. Industrial snack manufacturers purchase bulk beaten rice as input for chivda production.

UAEUSASoutheast AsiaUK
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Traditional Dishes (Poha)

Core ingredient for poha โ€” a traditional flatted rice dish eaten for breakfast or light meal. Significant consumption in South Asian diaspora communities globally.

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Gluten-Free & Special Diet Products

Growing category in Western health food retail โ€” beaten rice as gluten-free cereal base, organic beaten rice for premium health stores, and as ingredient in gluten-free bread and baking.

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Global Trade Architecture

Primary Supply Origins

India

~70% of global beaten rice exports

Maharashtra, MP, Gujarat dominant. Lowest cost producer with widest quality range.

Thailand

~20%

Standard quality; competing in bulk/budget segments.

Other Asian Origins

~10%

Vietnam, Indonesia โ€” emerging competitors in budget grades.

Key Consumption Nodes

Middle East โ€” UAE, Saudi Arabia

Strong South Asian expat demand; chivda industry; retail health food growth. UAE is re-export hub for wider Gulf.

USA โ€” New York, New Jersey, California

Large South Asian diaspora market; health food retail channel growing; organic beaten rice gaining shelf space.

UK โ€” London, Birmingham, Leicester

South Asian community staple; premium retail market for branded beaten rice and chivda; gifting occasions drive demand.

Southeast Asia โ€” Malaysia, Singapore

South Asian diaspora and regional consumption; traditional poha dish demand sustains steady import.

Market Intelligence

Beaten rice is a niche but structurally growing product globally, driven by the South Asian diaspora market and the broader gluten-free/health food trend. India's dominance is complete due to low-cost production, skilled labour, and a deep supply chain. The market is transitioning from commodity bulk ingredient to retail branded health food, creating premium pricing opportunities.

Market Size

Global beaten rice trade: ~$200โ€“250M annually; India accounts for ~$150M

Growth Rate

~7โ€“9% CAGR โ€” driven by diaspora market growth and gluten-free category expansion

Core Demand Drivers

  • South Asian diaspora global growth โ€” 30M+ people of Indian origin driving traditional food consumption
  • Gluten-free trend โ€” beaten rice as naturally gluten-free breakfast cereal gaining retail shelf space in Western health food stores
  • Chivda industry expansion โ€” growing snack industry sourcing beaten rice as bulk input, particularly in UAE and USA
  • Organic premium niche โ€” organic beaten rice growing in premium health retail across USA, UK, and Australia
  • Wellness breakfast category โ€” traditional Indian breakfasts repositioned as healthy, low-glycemic options

Supply Dynamics

India's beaten rice supply is highly seasonal aligned to rice harvest (October-January in major regions). Quality and availability depend on rice crop outcomes and the competitive demand from white rice exports. Peak supply and lowest prices occur January-March (post-harvest); off-season scarcity June-September.

โš  India Risk Factor

Structural risks are minimal. The main risks are rice input cost inflation and labour wage pressures in Maharashtra processing clusters. Unlike whole grain rice, beaten rice is not subject to export bans as it is a value-added processed product โ€” giving it structural reliability.

Future Outlook

Premium and branded beaten rice will grow faster than commodity bulk โ€” retail packaging with health claims is the high-margin opportunity. Organic basmati beaten rice is the frontier premium niche. Industrial chivda demand will remain large but competitive. The gluten-free breakfast category offers the strongest growth vector in Western markets.

HS / HSN Codes

Product Type HS 6-Digit ITC-HS 8-Digit Description
Beaten/Flattened Rice 1006.30 10063030 Semi-milled, milled or wholly milled rice โ€” beaten/flattened forms
Rice Preparations (Mixed with other ingredients) 1901.20 19012090 Malt extract and malt preparations โ€” including beaten rice mixes

Certifications & Compliance Standards

Standard Code / Reference Note
FSSAI FSS Act 2006 Indian food safety compliance for processing and handling
APEDA APEDA Certificate Mandatory for all Indian rice and rice product exports
ISO 22000 ISO 22000:2018 Food safety management system certification
EU Pesticide MRL Regulation EC 396/2005 Multi-residue pesticide testing for EU market entry

Storage, Handling & Logistics

Shelf Life

12โ€“24 months in cool, dry storage

Storage Conditions

Well-ventilated, cool, dry warehouse below 12% grain moisture. Protect from humidity ingress. Stack on pallets away from walls.

Container Type

Dry 20ft or 40ft FCL with moisture-proof liner; ventilated containers for humid climates

Fumigation

Phosphine (Aluminium Phosphide) fumigation standard for long-haul shipments; fumigation certificate provided

Storage Advantage

Low moisture content naturally (10โ€“12%) means good long-distance shipping capability without deterioration

Why Source Beaten Rice from India?

  • World's largest beaten rice exporter โ€” deepest supply base with the widest quality range
  • Lowest production cost โ€” combination of low rice input costs and efficient labour
  • Premium basmati beaten rice option โ€” unique fragrant variety available only from India
  • APEDA and FSSAI certified โ€” government-backed quality and food safety assurance
  • Organic and health food certifications available โ€” growing capacity for premium retail positioning
  • OEM and custom packaging capability โ€” supporting retail brand growth and differentiation
  • Year-round availability from multiple production clusters โ€” supply security and flexibility
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Industrial Usage

Bulk supply for various manufacturing, processing, and distribution sectors. High-purity technical grades available for industrial procurement and technical application.

Standard

Technical Grade

Supply

Bulk Only

Industrial Specs

Packaging & Logistics

Standard Packaging

Small Pouches / Bulk Jute Bags

Private Label / OEM

OEM Packing & Custom Weight Slabs

Port of Loading

Nhava Sheva (Mumbai) Port

Incoterms

FOB, CIF accepted

B2B Solutions

Private Label Beaten Rice

Establish your own brand in the international market. We provide end-to-end custom white-label packaging and branding solutions for retail distribution. Get retail-ready Beaten Rice under your brand name with our expert OEM services.

  • Custom pouch, jar & bulk bag design
  • Multi-lingual labeling & regulatory compliance
  • FSSAI, ISO & FDA certified facilities
  • Flexible packaging sizes (100g to 50kg)
OEM Solutions

Retail Ready

From Design to Delivery

Export Markets

USA UAE Europe South East Asia

We provide market-specific compliance documentation for each destination. Contact us for country-specific certifications.

Importing Beaten Rice: B2B FAQs

What is the lead time for a bulk order of Beaten Rice?
Our standard lead time for Beaten Rice is 7-14 business days from order confirmation to dispatch from an Indian port. For private label orders, allow an additional 5 days for packaging customization.
Can I request a sample of Beaten Rice before placing a full container order?
Yes, we provide 100g to 500g samples of Beaten Rice for quality validation. Sample costs are usually free, with the buyer covering international courier charges (DHL/FedEx).
Which Incoterms do you offer for Beaten Rice?
We primarily quote on FOB (Nhava Sheva/Mundra) or CIF (Destination Port) basis. We can also provide CFR and door-to-door DDP pricing for specific regions upon request.
What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ) for Beaten Rice?
Our standard MOQ for Beaten Rice is 1 Metric Ton. However, we can accommodate smaller trial orders or mixed container shipments (LCL) for new B2B partners seeking to evaluate our quality.
Do you provide samples and laboratory reports for Beaten Rice?
Yes, we provide pre-shipment samples and comprehensive laboratory testing reports (including pesticide residues, heavy metals, and purity analysis) for Beaten Rice to ensure full compliance with your destination country's regulations.
What are the export logistics and lead times for bulk orders?
We primarily ship through Nhava Sheva (Mumbai) and Mundra ports using FOB, CIF, or CFR terms. Standard lead time for Beaten Rice is 15-25 business days from the receipt of the Advance Payment or confirmed L/C.

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