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Basmati & long-grain rice exporter · Pakistan Pakistani rice, graded grain by grain.

Super Basmati, 1121 extra-long grain and long-grain non-Basmati rice for importers, wholesalers, food manufacturers and private-label retailers. Every lot is tested against your agreed specification before it is packed.

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Overview

The world's favourite long grain, from its home.

Pakistan is one of the world's leading rice exporters, and its Basmati comes from the Punjab plains, a region whose soil and climate give the grain its length, aroma and fluffy, separate texture. Basmati is a registered Geographical Indication in Pakistan.

Alongside Basmati, long-grain non-Basmati varieties from Sindh and Balochistan offer dependable value for food service, processing and price-sensitive retail. Cratedge supplies both, sourced from established mills, with grading agreed in your contract rather than left to chance.

Who we supply: Rice importers and distributors, supermarket private label, restaurant and hotel procurement, catering companies and food manufacturers.

Range

Varieties we supply.

Super Basmati

Classic aromatic Basmati with excellent elongation on cooking. Preferred for premium retail and hospitality.

1121 Extra-Long Grain

The longest-grain Basmati, widely used for biryani and restaurant service. Popular in the Gulf.

PK-386

Long-grain, lightly aromatic rice that offers Basmati-style results at a lower price point.

IRRI-6 & IRRI-9

Long-grain non-Basmati rice for food service, processing and value retail, in a range of broken grades.

Specifications

Premium Rice: export specifications.

Every value below can be adjusted to your market's requirements and is confirmed in writing with your quotation.

ProcessingWhite (raw), steam, sella (parboiled), golden sella and brown
Grain lengthAverage grain length specified per variety and confirmed by lot testing
Broken grainsGraded to your tolerance, for example 2%, 5% or 25% broken
Other controlsMoisture, chalky and damaged grains, discoloured grains, foreign matter
Packaging1 kg to 50 kg: PP woven, non-woven, BOPP and jute bags; private-label printing available
Shelf-life measuresAged-rice options, moisture-controlled storage, fumigated and lined containers
Minimum orderOne 20ft container as a trial load; contract programmes with scheduled monthly shipments
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Process

How every rice lot is checked.

Specification

We confirm variety, processing, grain length, broken tolerance and packing in writing.

Sampling

Pre-shipment samples are drawn from the actual lot, not a showroom bag.

Lab testing

Grain length, broken percentage and moisture are measured against your contract.

Packing & marking

Bags are filled, sealed and marked to your brand and import requirements.

Loading

Containers are inspected, lined and fumigated where required before loading.

Shipping & documents

Shipped the way your contract reads.

We quote FOB Karachi / Port Qasim, CFR or CIF to your port of destination.

Phytosanitary certificate

Issued by the Department of Plant Protection for every consignment.

Certificate of Origin

Issued through the Chamber of Commerce, as your importing authority requires.

Shipping set

Commercial invoice, packing list and bill of lading, plus fumigation certificate where required.

Inspection on request

SGS, Bureau Veritas, Intertek or your nominated agency at the loading point.

FAQ

Premium Rice: buyer questions.

Which rice varieties does Cratedge export?

We export Super Basmati, 1121 extra-long grain Basmati, PK-386, and long-grain non-Basmati IRRI-6 and IRRI-9, in white, steam, sella, golden sella and brown processing.

What is the minimum order quantity for rice?

A single 20ft container is the minimum trial load. Regular buyers can move to contract programmes with scheduled monthly shipments.

Can you pack rice under our own brand?

Yes. We pack from 1 kg retail packs up to 50 kg bags and can print your private-label design on PP woven, non-woven, BOPP or jute bags.

How do you guarantee the grade?

Each lot is sampled and tested for grain length, broken percentage and moisture before packing, and independent inspection by SGS, Bureau Veritas, Intertek or your nominated agency is available on request.

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