Countries we ship to
- United Arab Emirates
- Saudi Arabia
- Oman
- Kuwait
- Bahrain
- Qatar
- Iran
- Iraq
- Yemen
Retail packs of 1 to 10 kg and 20 to 45 kg bags for food service and wholesale. Arabic and English printing for your registered 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
- Jebel Ali, Dammam, Jeddah, Sohar, Shuwaikh, Khalifa Bin Salman, Hamad, Bandar Abbas, Umm Qasr
- Loading ports
- Mundra and Kandla, India
- Terms
- FOB, CFR or CIF
Popular products for Middle East and GCC
What buyers in this region order from us most.
1121 white and golden sella
The Gulf favourite for mandi, kabsa and biryani cooked in large batches.
View product1509 golden sella
Similar cooking at a lower price per tonne.
View productSugandha steam and sella
Aromatic long grain for value retail.
View productFresh fruits and vegetables
Onion, green chilli, mango, banana and more, sorted and packed for export.
View productImport requirements to plan for
- Some GCC countries require the exporter to be registered with their food authority, such as the SFDA in Saudi Arabia.
- Retail packs usually need Arabic labelling with production and expiry dates.
- 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 Middle East and GCC
Which basmati is most popular in the Gulf?
Sella basmati, especially 1121 and 1509 white and golden sella, is the most widely used in the GCC because it stays firm and separate in large-batch cooking.
Can you print Arabic on the bags?
Yes. We offer customised packing for your registered brand, with bilingual Arabic and English artwork, from 1 kg to 45 kg.
Do you supply fruits and vegetables to the GCC?
Yes. We export fresh fruits and vegetables to the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain by sea and air.
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.
Other markets
Tell us what you need and where it's going
We reply with samples, packing options and an FOB or CIF price.