{"id":453,"date":"2025-09-10T14:08:11","date_gmt":"2025-09-10T14:08:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/skrmindia.com\/blog\/?p=453"},"modified":"2025-09-12T12:08:02","modified_gmt":"2025-09-12T12:08:02","slug":"indian-rice-varieties-for-export-from-premium-basmati-to-mass-market-rice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/skrmindia.com\/blog\/indian-rice-varieties-for-export-from-premium-basmati-to-mass-market-rice\/","title":{"rendered":"Indian Rice Varieties for Export: From Premium Basmati to Mass-Market Rice"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>India is the world\u2019s leading exporter of rice, supplying both <strong>premium basmati rice<\/strong> and <strong>affordable non-basmati rice<\/strong> to global markets. Whether you are importing rice for retail, wholesale, restaurants, or institutional supply, choosing the right variety is crucial. Each type of rice has unique qualities that make it suitable for different customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this guide, we break down the most popular <strong>Indian rice varieties for export<\/strong>, categorized into <strong>Premium, Mid-Segment, and Mass-Market<\/strong> options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" 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href=\"https:\/\/skrmindia.com\/blog\/indian-rice-varieties-for-export-from-premium-basmati-to-mass-market-rice\/#Premium_Basmati_Varieties\" >Premium Basmati Varieties<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/skrmindia.com\/blog\/indian-rice-varieties-for-export-from-premium-basmati-to-mass-market-rice\/#Mid-Segment_Basmati_Varieties\" >Mid-Segment Basmati Varieties<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/skrmindia.com\/blog\/indian-rice-varieties-for-export-from-premium-basmati-to-mass-market-rice\/#Mass-Market_Economy_Rice_Varieties\" >Mass-Market \/ Economy Rice Varieties<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/skrmindia.com\/blog\/indian-rice-varieties-for-export-from-premium-basmati-to-mass-market-rice\/#Why_Buyers_Choose_Indian_Rice\" >Why Buyers Choose Indian Rice<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/skrmindia.com\/blog\/indian-rice-varieties-for-export-from-premium-basmati-to-mass-market-rice\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Premium_Basmati_Varieties\"><\/span><strong>Premium Basmati Varieties<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skrmindia.com\/1121-basmati-rice.html\">1121 Basmati Rice<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Average grain length:<\/strong> 8.30\u20138.40 mm (before cooking)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Elongation ratio:<\/strong> 2.0\u20132.5x after cooking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Known as the <strong>longest grain basmati rice in the world<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exceptional elongation after cooking, rich aroma, and delicate taste<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preferred by <strong>luxury retail brands, five-star hotels, and fine dining restaurants<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skrmindia.com\/1718-basmati-rice.html\">1718 Basmati Rice<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Average grain length:<\/strong> 8.30\u20138.40 mm (before cooking)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Elongation ratio:<\/strong> 1.8\u20132.0x after cooking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Closely matches 1121 in aroma and cooking style<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Slightly shorter in grain but <strong>more economical<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gaining popularity in both <strong>retail packs and wholesale export markets<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skrmindia.com\/1401-basmati-rice.html\">1401 Basmati Rice<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Average grain length:<\/strong> 7.60\u20137.80 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Elongation ratio:<\/strong> 2.0\u20132.4x after cooking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Moderate grain length and aroma<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Well-suited for <strong>bulk exports, catering, and everyday retail packs<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mid-Segment_Basmati_Varieties\"><\/span><strong>Mid-Segment Basmati Varieties<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skrmindia.com\/1509-basmati-rice.html\">1509 Basmati Rice<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Average grain length:<\/strong> 8.30\u20138.40 mm (before cooking)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Elongation ratio:<\/strong> 2.2\u20132.7x after cooking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lighter grain than 1121 but still aromatic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Widely exported due to its <strong>balance of price and quality<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Popular among <strong>restaurants, catering services, and mid-value retailers<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skrmindia.com\/pusa-basmati-rice.html\">PUSA Basmati<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Average grain length:<\/strong> 7.40\u20137.50 mm (before cooking)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Elongation ratio:<\/strong> 2.0\u20132.4x after cooking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Earlier developed variety of basmati<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offers <strong>good aroma and cooking performance at a lower price point<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Used by <strong>economy retail brands and mid-range restaurants<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mass-Market_Economy_Rice_Varieties\"><\/span><strong>Mass-Market \/ Economy Rice Varieties<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skrmindia.com\/sugandha-basmati-rice.html\">Sugandha Rice<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Average grain length:<\/strong> 7.80\u20138.00 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Elongation ratio:<\/strong> 1.7\u20132.2x after cooking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aromatic non-basmati rice, often marketed as a <strong>basmati alternative<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Very popular in <strong>bulk supply, mid-tier restaurants, and catering businesses<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Taj Rice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Average grain length:<\/strong> 8.00\u20138.10 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Elongation ratio:<\/strong> 1.8\u20132.0x after cooking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Budget-friendly non-basmati variety<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Commonly used in household consumption, small retailers, and catering<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RH10 Rice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Average grain length:<\/strong> 7.30\u20137.50 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Elongation ratio:<\/strong> 1.8\u20132.0x after cooking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Low-cost non-basmati rice<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Primarily exported for institutional catering, foodservice, and wholesale<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skrmindia.com\/sharbati-basmati-rice.html\">Sharbati Rice<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Average grain length:<\/strong> 7.00\u20137.10 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Elongation ratio:<\/strong> 1.8\u20132.0x after cooking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Non-basmati, long-grain rice with mild aroma<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Affordable choice for households, retail brands, and foodservice<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>PR 11\/14 Rice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Average grain length:<\/strong> 6.70\u20136.90 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Elongation ratio:<\/strong> 1.7\u20131.9x after cooking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Non-basmati, medium-quality grains<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Used in <strong>canteens, mid-budget catering, and wholesale supply<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>PR 106\/47 Rice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Average grain length:<\/strong> 6.30\u20136.50 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Elongation ratio:<\/strong> 1.7\u20131.9x after cooking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Entry-level <strong>budget rice variety<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Primarily used in <strong>labor camps, institutional catering, and mass meal programs<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Buyers_Choose_Indian_Rice\"><\/span><strong>Why Buyers Choose Indian Rice<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Quality &amp; Aroma<\/strong>: Indian basmati rice is globally recognized for its aroma and long grains.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wide Range<\/strong>: From luxury basmati to budget non-basmati, there\u2019s a variety for every market.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strong Export Network<\/strong>: India has a well-established supply chain ensuring timely delivery worldwide.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are planning to import rice from India, understanding the differences between rice varieties can help you select the right type for your target customers. While 1121, 1718, and 1401 Basmati serve the premium market, 1509 and PUSA Basmati cater to mid-segment buyers, and Sugandha, Taj, RH10, Sharbati, PR 11\/14, and PR 106\/47 provide cost-effective solutions for the mass market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By sourcing the right variety, importers and distributors can maximize customer satisfaction while staying competitive in price and quality.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>India is the world\u2019s leading exporter of rice, supplying both premium basmati rice and affordable non-basmati rice to global markets. Whether you are importing rice for retail, wholesale, restaurants, or institutional supply, choosing the right variety is crucial. Each type of rice has unique qualities that make it suitable for different customers. 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