Non-Basmati Rice

Non-Basmati Rice from Pakistan

Three non-basmati varieties for bulk export. IRRI-6, IRRI-9, and PK386. Multiple broken grades from 5% to 100%. Brown rice and parboiled available. FOB Karachi from $325 to $800/MT.

Quick Answer

Pakistan non-basmati rice ships in four processing types: white, parboiled (sella), brown, and 100% broken. IRRI-6 white (5% broken) is indicative $380-400/MT, IRRI-6 parboiled $390-410/MT, IRRI-6 brown $380-400/MT, and 100% broken rice $325-345/MT FOB Karachi. PK386 (fragrant non-basmati) and IRRI-9 add white and sella grades. 100% broken rice is a daily staple food across West Africa, not animal feed. All prices are indicative. Contact our export desk for a confirmed quote, valid 48 hours. Minimum order 5 x 20' FCL (~135 MT).

Variety Comparison

Three Non-Basmati Varieties

Specification	PK386	IRRI-9 (C9)	IRRI-6
Category	Fragrant Non-Basmati	Non-Basmati Long Grain	Non-Basmati Long Grain
Grain Length	6.80mm	6.80mm	6.40mm
Aroma	Moderate (basmati-like)	Mild	Mild
Growing Region	Punjab	Sindh	Sindh
Broken Grades	5%	5%	5%, 10%, 15%, 25%, 100%
Processing	White, Sella	White, Sella	White, Brown, Parboiled
FOB Price Range (Indicative)	$695 - $800	$610 - $645	$325 - $410
HS Code	1006.30	1006.30	1006.30 / 1006.40

Prices updated June 3, 2026. Crop year 2025. View full price list.

Non-Basmati Pricing

FOB Karachi Prices by Grade (Indicative)

All ranges below are indicative. Confirmed prices are issued by our export desk on request, valid 48 hours.

Product	Grade	Broken	Packing	FOB Low	FOB High
PK386 White	Mid-Range	5%	25/50 kg	$755	$775
PK386 Sella	Mid-Range	5%	25/50 kg	$770	$790
C9 White	Mid-Range	5%	25/50 kg	$610	$630
C9 Sella	Mid-Range	5%	25/50 kg	$625	$645
IRRI-6 White (5%)	Standard	5%	50 kg	$380	$400
IRRI-6 White (15%)	Standard	15%	50 kg	$372	$392
IRRI-6 White (25%)	Standard	25%	50 kg	$350	$370
IRRI-6 Parboiled (5%)	Standard	5%	50 kg	$390	$410
IRRI-6 Brown Rice (5%)	Standard	5%	50 kg	$380	$400
100% Broken White Rice	Standard	100%	50 kg	$325	$345
Parboiled 100% Broken Rice	Standard	100%	50 kg	$360	$380

Minimum order: 5 x 20' FCL (~135 MT). Pre-shipment inspection included for 10+ FCL. Calculate CNF price to your port.

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PK386

Fragrant non-basmati with basmati-like cooking characteristics. 6.80mm grain, moderate aroma, non-sticky. Positioned between basmati and standard long grain on price. Grown in Punjab. Popular in Africa and Central Asian markets. Indicative FOB $695-$800/MT.

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IRRI-9 (C9)

Non-basmati long grain. 6.80mm grain with mild aroma. White and sella processing. Volume variety for East African wholesale markets. Grown in Sindh. Indicative FOB $610-$645/MT.

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IRRI-6

Pakistan's highest-volume export rice. 6.40mm grain. Available in every broken grade from 5% to 100%. White, brown, and parboiled. The workhorse of Pakistan's non-basmati exports to Africa, China, and beyond. Indicative FOB $325-$410/MT.

Processing Types

White, Parboiled, Brown, and Broken Non-Basmati Rice

Pakistan non-basmati rice ships in four processing types. Each suits a different market and price point. Broken percentage runs from 5% (premium) through 15% and 25% to 100% (the West African staple).

White Rice

Raw-milled long grain in 5%, 10%, 15%, and 25% broken grades. IRRI-6 white 5% is indicative $380-400/MT; 25% sits near $350-370/MT. Silky polished and sortex cleaned. The volume workhorse for East Africa and Central Asia.

Parboiled (Sella) Rice

Paddy is steam-soaked before milling for a firmer, golden grain. IRRI-6 parboiled (5% broken) is indicative $390-410/MT. Senegal, Ghana, Ivory Coast, and Cameroon import long grain parboiled in volume. PK386 sella and IRRI-9 sella also available.

Brown Rice

Husk removed, bran intact, color sorted and cleaned. IRRI-6 brown (5%) is indicative $380-400/MT. EU rice mills import brown at a lower tariff for re-milling. Also sold as a retail health grain.

100% Broken Rice

All broken kernels, indicative $325-345/MT. A daily staple food across West Africa (Mauritania, Sierra Leone, Gambia, Senegal, Guinea-Bissau), not animal feed. Parboiled 100% broken also available near $360-380/MT.

Key Markets

Where Pakistan Non-Basmati Goes

Kenya and Tanzania

IRRI-6 5%, PK386, and broken rice. 25 kg and 50 kg wholesale bags. 10-16 day transit from Karachi. KEBS/TBS certification.

West Africa

Senegal, Ghana, Ivory Coast, and Cameroon take parboiled IRRI-6. 100% broken rice goes to Mauritania, Sierra Leone, Gambia, and Guinea-Bissau. 18-22 day transit.

China

IRRI-6 and broken rice. GACC mill registration required. CIQ inspection at destination. 14-18 day transit. Bulk 50 kg bags.

EU (Brown Rice)

Brown rice (5% broken) imported by European rice mills for re-milling. Lower EU import tariff on brown vs milled rice. Rotterdam hub. 20-24 day transit.

Non-Basmati FAQ

Common Questions

What is the minimum order for non-basmati rice?

5 x 20' FCL (~135 MT). You can mix non-basmati varieties and broken grades within one order (e.g., 3 FCL of IRRI-6 5% + 2 FCL of PK386). Pre-shipment inspection included for 10+ FCL orders.

Is PK386 a basmati or non-basmati variety?

PK386 is classified as non-basmati. It has basmati-like cooking characteristics and moderate aroma, but it is genetically a non-basmati variety. HS code 1006.30 (same as other milled long grain rice).

Is 100% broken rice used for animal feed?

No. 100% broken rice is a staple food, particularly in West Africa (Mauritania, Sierra Leone, Gambia, Senegal, Guinea-Bissau). It is consumed directly as a daily staple, not used as feed.

Can I get parboiled non-basmati rice?

Yes. IRRI-6 parboiled (5% broken) is available. PK386 sella is also available. West African markets (Senegal, Ghana, Ivory Coast) primarily import parboiled rice. See wholesale pricing.

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