Countries we ship to
- Congo
- Djibouti
- Benin
- Angola
- Morocco
- Mali
- Egypt
25 and 45 kg PP and jute bags for wholesale, plus 5 and 10 kg retail packs under your brand.
Every lot is tested before packing, and you get photos of the container loading along with the full set of shipping documents.
- Destination ports
- Pointe-Noire, Matadi, Djibouti, Cotonou, Luanda, Casablanca, Dakar (for Mali), Alexandria
- Loading ports
- Mundra and Kandla, India
- Terms
- FOB, CFR or CIF
Popular products for Africa
What buyers in this region order from us most.
IR-64 parboiled rice
Medium grain, 95% purity, in 25 kg PP bags. 960 bags per 20 ft container.
View productSona Masoori and Swarna
Everyday rice for retail and institutions.
View productSugandha rice
Long, aromatic grain at a lower price than basmati.
View productFresh vegetables
Onion, garlic, ginger and more, sorted and packed for export.
View productImport requirements to plan for
- Many African ports require pre-shipment inspection or a certificate of conformity for food imports.
- Some countries need an import permit or registration before the goods ship.
- Standard documents: invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin, phytosanitary and fumigation certificates.
Rules change and vary by country. Confirm current requirements with your customs broker before the first shipment. We prepare documents to match.
Questions from buyers in Africa
Which rice sells best in Africa?
Parboiled and white non-basmati rice, such as IR-64 parboiled and Sona Masoori, is most common. Basmati and Sugandha sell to premium and urban retail.
What is the minimum order for IR-64?
The minimum order for IR-64 parboiled rice is 26 tons. A 20 ft container holds 960 bags of 25 kg.
Do you arrange pre-shipment inspection?
Yes. We work with the inspection body your country requires and share the certificate with the shipping documents.
Guides for importers
1121 vs 1509 basmati rice: which should you import?
How 1121 and 1509 basmati differ in grain length, cooking, price and supply, and how to choose the right one for your market.
What is sella rice? Raw, steam, creamy and golden sella explained
Sella is parboiled rice. Learn how raw, steam, creamy sella and golden sella basmati are made, how they cook and which markets prefer each.
How to import rice from India: a step-by-step guide for buyers
The steps, documents, payment terms and Incoterms involved in importing basmati or non-basmati rice from India, from first quote to customs clearance.
Tell us what you need and where it's going
We reply with samples, packing options and an FOB or CIF price.