IRRI-9 Rice from Pakistan
A longer-grain non-basmati variety priced between PK386 and IRRI-6. Popular in the Middle East and East Africa for its length and competitive pricing.
IRRI-9 sits between PK386 and IRRI-6. Raw grain at 6.80mm, the same length as PK386 but without the fragrance. Slightly more substantial cook than IRRI-6 at a marginal price premium.
Popular in Kenya, Tanzania, UAE, and Iraq for food service programs that want fuller-body rice without basmati pricing. China imports IRRI-9 white through GACC-registered exporters. FOB Karachi: $610-$645/MT (indicative). Standard 25kg and 50kg PP packaging. Minimum order: 5 x 20' FCL. View current Pakistan rice prices or request a confirmed quote.
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| Grain Length (Raw) | 6.80mm avg |
| Grain Length (Cooked) | 14mm+ |
| Broken % | 5% |
| Moisture | 13.5% max |
| HS Code | 1006.30 |
| Crop Year | 2025/26 |
| Min. Order | 2 x 20' FCL (~48 MT) |
| Variant | FOB (USD/MT) |
|---|---|
| C9 White | $610 - $630 |
| C9 Sella | $625 - $645 |
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Pick a IRRI-9 variant, destination port, and quantity. Your estimate is indicative; confirmed quotes are issued by the export desk on request and valid 48 hours.
Select Your Requirements
- Abidjan, Ivory Coast
- Banjul, Gambia
- Beira, Mozambique
- Beirut, Lebanon
- Chittagong, Bangladesh
- Constanta, Romania
- Cotonou, Benin
- Dakar, Senegal
- Dammam, Saudi Arabia
- Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
- Djibouti,
- Durban, South Africa
- Gdansk, Poland
- Gdynia, Poland
- Hamburg, Germany
- Hong Kong, China
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Luanda, Angola
- Misurata, Libya
- Mogadishu, Somalia
- Mombasa, Kenya
- Nacala, Mozambique
- Nouakchott, Mauritania
- Rijeka, Croatia
- Salalah, Oman
- Shuwaikh, Kuwait
- Sohar, Oman
- Tema, Ghana
- Thessaloniki, Greece
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+255 Tanzania - NG +234 Nigeria
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+44 United Kingdom - NL +31 Netherlands
- DE +49 Germany
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+1 USA / Canada - PK +92 Pakistan
- ZA +27 South Africa
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+960 Maldives - FR +33 France
- IT +39 Italy
- ES +34 Spain
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+90 Turkey - EG +20 Egypt
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+221 Senegal - IN +91 India
- BD +880 Bangladesh
- MY +60 Malaysia
- ID +62 Indonesia
- PH +63 Philippines
- AU +61 Australia
- KR +82 South Korea
- JP +81 Japan
- BR +55 Brazil
- MX +52 Mexico
- CL +56 Chile
- RU +7 Russia
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IRRI-9 Rice: Common Questions
IRRI-9 has a longer grain (6.80mm vs 6.00mm) and is priced higher ($610-$630/MT vs $350-$370/MT for IRRI-6 5% broken). It is preferred in markets where grain length is valued but basmati pricing is too high.
IRRI-9 (C9) FOB Karachi is $610-$630/MT for white rice. Prices updated daily.
Where we ship IRRI-9 Rice
Pakistan rice exports to Kenya
Kenya imports IRRI-6 and PK386 from Pakistan as affordable staple rice.
Pakistan rice exports to Tanzania
Tanzania imports both whole grain IRRI-6 and broken rice from Pakistan.
Pakistan rice exports to China
China imports IRRI-6 and broken rice from Pakistan under the bilateral protocol.
Pakistan rice exports to UAE
The UAE is Pakistan's largest basmati rice market.
Pakistan rice exports to Iraq
Iraq is a major market for both premium sella basmati and mid-range PK386 rice.
IRRI-9 Rice buyer guides
Pakistan Rice Grades Explained
Understand Pakistan rice grading: broken percentages, milling degrees, moisture standards, chalky kernels, and foreign matter limits for export-quality rice.
GACC Registration for China Rice Export: Complete Guide
How Pakistan rice mills get GACC-registered to export to China. Mill approval process, bilateral protocol, CIQ inspection, phytosanitary requirements, and shipping logistics explained.
FOB vs CNF vs CIF: Which Incoterm for Rice Import?
FOB, CNF, and CIF Incoterms explained for rice importers. Cost breakdowns, risk transfer points, and which term works best for each market.
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