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IR-64 Parboiled Rice

Long-grain parboiled non-basmati rice. Creamy and Golden Sella grades. Dominant export commodity to West Africa and GCC markets.

Commercial Trade Terms

Min. Order (MOQ)

26 MT (1 FCL)

HS Code

10063010

Origin

India

Price Range

USD 460 – 560 per MT (FOB India)

Export Documents

Certificate of Origin (APEDA / FIEO)
Phytosanitary Certificate (PPQS)
Fumigation Certificate (MB / Phosphine)
Inspection Report (SGS / Bureau Veritas)
Bill of Lading
Commercial Invoice
Packing List
Non-GMO Certificate (on request)

Available Bag Sizes

1kg5kg10kg25kg50kg

Available Bag Types

PP (Polypropylene)BOPP LaminatedJuteGunnyNon-Woven

Product Overview

IR-64 Parboiled Rice (Sella) is a long-grain non-basmati rice processed through hydrothermal steaming, widely used in West Africa and GCC markets for bulk consumption, government tenders, and catering. Traded in 5% and 25% broken grades in Creamy and Golden variants, it is India's dominant non-basmati export commodity by volume.

As a leading manufacturer and exporter in India, IndianXporter ensures that our IR-64 Parboiled 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 IR-64 Parboiled 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 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.

Technical Specifications

Quality	Parboiled / Sella (Sortex Clean)
Brokens	5% Max (25% Max available)
Moisture	14% Max
Damaged/Discoloured	1% Max — hardened grain resists damage
Yellow/Red Streaked	1% Max
Foreign Matter	0.25% Max
Black & Black Tipped	0.25% Max
Grain Appearance	Translucent / Golden / Creamy
Average Length	6.00 mm
Elongation Ratio	1.5x to 1.7x after cooking
Moisture Absorption	Low — less hygroscopic than white rice
Shelf Life	18–24 months under dry storage

Commercial Grades & Classification

Creamy Sella

Processing: Brief hydrothermal steaming of paddy

Colour: Light beige / creamy translucent

Brokens: 5% Max

Use Case: Standard retail packs (1kg–10kg), premium bulk export, GCC retail and restaurant supply

Base grade — market benchmark

Golden Sella

Processing: Extended steaming — husk pigments absorbed deep into grain

Colour: Deep amber / golden

Brokens: 5% Max

Use Case: Mass catering, HORECA, West Africa institutional and government supply, Jollof rice staple

+$20–$40/MT over Creamy Sella

25% Broken

Processing: Same as Creamy Sella with higher broken allowance

Colour: Creamy to light golden

Brokens: 25% Max

Use Case: Government food reserves, humanitarian tenders, Sahel region price-sensitive bulk buyers

–$20–$30/MT below 5% Broken

Sortex / Silky

Processing: High-level polishing after parboiling — bran oil residues removed

Colour: Glass-like translucent finish

Brokens: 5% Max

Use Case: Premium retail supermarkets in South Africa, UK Asian grocery, EU specialty food

+$30–$50/MT above Creamy Sella

Indicative FOB Pricing

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

Grade	FOB Price (USD/MT)	Notes
IR-64 Creamy Sella 5% Broken	$480 – $520/MT	Standard export benchmark — Q1 2026 indicative
IR-64 Golden Sella 5% Broken	$500 – $540/MT	Extended steaming, deep amber — catering & institutional
IR-64 Parboiled 25% Broken	$460 – $490/MT	Government tenders, Sahel region, humanitarian supply
IR-64 Sortex / Silky	$510 – $560/MT	Premium retail finish — South Africa & EU supermarkets

Price Influencing Factors

•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
•Colour specification — Creamy vs Golden Sella reflects steam duration and carries a $20–$40/MT spread

India vs Thailand: IR-64 Parboiled Rice 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.

Aspect	🇮🇳 India	🌏 Thailand
Colour	Creamy to deep golden — varies with steaming duration	Lighter, slightly yellowish — different milling finish
Cooking Texture	High elongation (1.5–1.7x), firm non-sticky, forgiving to cook	Slightly softer, less elongation, more delicate
FOB Price	$480–$540/MT — consistently 10–15% lower	$520–$590/MT — commands a market premium
Volume Capacity	Massive installed parboiling capacity — large orders routine	Smaller parboiling base, slower for very large volumes
Buyer Loyalty	Default choice in Africa when price spread widens	Preferred when Indian MEP spikes or freight equalises
Certifications	APEDA, FSSAI, Codex, SGS/BV standard on all shipments	Thai FDA, Codex — fewer African tender preferences

Applications & End-Use Markets

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Mass Catering & HORECA

Primary domain of Golden Sella. Staple ingredient for Jollof rice across West Africa and institutional Biryani in the Middle East. Professional chefs prefer IR-64 parboiled for its volume-cook durability — grains stay separate even when cooked in bulk for 500+ servings.

NigeriaGhanaCôte d'IvoireUAESaudi Arabia

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Government Food Security Stockpiles

Preferred commodity for government relief tenders and food security reserves. Parboiling extends shelf life in hot, humid warehouses — resists mould and pest damage without refrigeration. Top specification for military feeding programmes, school meals, and humanitarian food assistance.

BeninSenegalEthiopiaKenyaNigeria

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Household Daily Consumption

Standard table rice across West African urban households. Distinct, separate grains that hold up to heavy tomato-based stews and soups. Preferred over white rice because it is forgiving to cook — does not turn mushy even if slightly overcooked.

NigeriaCôte d'IvoireCameroonTogo

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Retail & Supermarket Distribution

Creamy Sella and Silky grade packed in BOPP laminated bags (1kg–10kg) for supermarket retail. Growing demand in South African mainstream supermarkets and UK/Canada Asian grocery chains serving South Asian and West African diaspora communities.

South AfricaUKCanadaNetherlands

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Food Processing Industry

Used in pre-cooked rice, instant rice pouches, canned rice products, and ready-meal manufacturing where cooked grain integrity is essential. The firmer texture of parboiled rice withstands the heat and pressure of industrial cooking processes without disintegrating.

USAGermanyFranceAustralia

Global Trade Architecture

Primary Supply Origins

India

~60% of global parboiled exports

Undisputed leader. World's largest parboiling infrastructure in Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana.

Thailand

~25%

High-end alternative targeting markets with higher purchasing power or specific texture preferences.

Pakistan

~10%

Supplies IRRI-6 Parboiled — a cheaper substitute when Indian MEP rises or supply tightens.

Key Consumption Nodes

West Africa — Cotonou (Benin) & Lomé (Togo)

Single largest consumption block globally. Cotonou and Lomé act as the entry valve and re-export hub for the massive Nigerian market which has a deep cultural preference for parboiled rice over raw white rice.

South Africa

Significant retail market for Silky/Sortex premium grade. Distributed through major supermarket chains (Shoprite, Pick n Pay). Growing middle class driving premiumisation.

Middle East — GCC (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar)

Creamy and Golden Sella for labour camp catering, budget restaurant segments, and institutional supply where Basmati is cost-prohibitive at large volumes.

East Africa — Mombasa & Dar es Salaam

Growing import market driven by school feeding programmes and government food security initiatives. Tanzanian and Kenyan government tenders increasingly specify parboiled.

Market Intelligence

IR-64 Parboiled rice is the structural backbone of India's non-basmati rice export basket — a high-volume, utilitarian commodity where even a $10/MT price shift can alter trade flows by millions of tonnes annually. The market is less speculative than Basmati but moves significantly larger volumes with predictable institutional demand cycles.

Market Size

Parboiled rice constitutes approximately 35% of India's total rice exports by volume annually

Growth Rate

~4% CAGR driven by West African population growth and rapid urbanisation

Core Demand Drivers

Government stockpile procurement in African nations mandates parboiled rice for its extended shelf life in hot, humid storage conditions
Rapid urbanisation in West African cities creates demand for easy-to-cook, forgiving rice that suits busy households and street food vendors
Rising nutritional awareness — parboiling retains up to 80% more vitamins than standard white rice milling
School feeding programmes and humanitarian food assistance operations specify parboiled for caloric density and cooking ease at institutional scale
Growing South Asian and West African diaspora in UK, Canada, and Netherlands driving retail import demand

Supply Dynamics

India possesses the world's largest installed parboiling capacity — a significant barrier to entry since parboiling requires specialised soaking tanks, steam chambers, and dryer infrastructure, unlike simple rice milling. This infrastructure concentration in Chhattisgarh and coastal Andhra Pradesh enables Indian exporters to fulfil orders of 10,000+ MT within 30 days that competitors cannot match.

⚠ India Risk Factor

Since parboiling capacity is highly concentrated in India, the global market is sensitive to Indian energy costs (coal and paddy husk for boilers), water availability in key producing states, and Minimum Export Price (MEP) policy decisions by the Indian government. When India imposes MEP, prices spike immediately and buyers temporarily shift to Pakistani IRRI-6 or Thai alternatives.

Future Outlook

Stable demand trajectory with 4% CAGR projected through 2030. The key growth lever is fortification — blending IR-64 Parboiled with micronutrient-fortified kernels (FRK) is the next frontier for government tenders in Nigeria and Ghana addressing malnutrition. Premium retail in South Africa and UK Asian grocery remains a high-margin emerging channel.

HS / HSN Codes

Product Type	HS 6-Digit	ITC-HS 8-Digit	Description
IR-64 Parboiled Rice (5% Broken)	1006.30	10063010	Rice, parboiled — standard export classification
IR-64 Parboiled Rice (25% Broken)	1006.40	10064000	Broken rice — used for 25% broken grade in government tenders

Certifications & Compliance Standards

Standard	Code / Reference	Note
Codex Alimentarius	CODEX STAN 198-1995	International food safety base standard for rice
Indian Standard	IS 2814:1978	Indian grading and quality standard for rice
APEDA Registered	APEDA	Agricultural & Processed Food Export Development Authority
Non-GMO	—	Conventionally bred variety — non-GMO certificate on request
Fumigation	ISPM-15	Methyl Bromide or Phosphine — mandatory for most African ports

Storage, Handling & Logistics

Shelf Life

18–24 months

Storage Conditions

Cool, dry place below 25°C and 65% relative humidity. Avoid direct sunlight and moisture exposure.

Container Type

20ft or 40ft FCL containers, lined with craft paper or PE moisture barrier liner

Fumigation

Methyl Bromide or Phosphine fumigation mandatory for most African and Middle Eastern destination ports. ISPM-15 compliant treatment certificates provided.

Storage Advantage

Less hygroscopic than white rice — absorbs significantly less atmospheric moisture, reducing caking and clumping risk during extended ocean transit to African ports

Why Source IR-64 Parboiled Rice from India?

Lowest FOB pricing globally — India's scale of parboiling infrastructure enables ultra-competitive rates
Year-round supply availability — multi-state sourcing from Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana eliminates seasonal gaps
All grades available from a single supplier — Creamy Sella, Golden Sella, 5% broken, 25% broken, Silky
Full documentation support included — Phyto, Fumigation, COO, SGS/BV inspection, Non-GMO certificate
APEDA registered exporters with mandatory pre-shipment quality testing by government-recognised labs
Flexible packaging — standard 50kg PP bags to BOPP laminated retail 1kg packs with custom branding

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Industrial Usage

Industrial raw material for milling, animal feed, and ethanol production. High-purity technical grades available for industrial procurement and technical application.

Standard

Technical Grade

Supply

Bulk Only

Industrial Specs

Packaging & Logistics

Standard Packaging

PP Bags / Jute Bags (25kg/50kg)

Private Label / OEM

Private Branding & Custom Print on bags

Port of Loading

Kandla or Mundra Port

Incoterms

FOB, CIF, CFR accepted

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