Basmati Rice for Sale

Description

DThai supplies premium long-grain Basmati Rice for sale to importers, foodservice groups, and repackers who need the aroma, extra-long grain length, and cooking consistency Basmati buyers expect. We work with verified subcontinental origin partners and apply our own export-grade quality control, cleaning, and packing in Thailand before every container ships, so you get one supplier for sourcing, grading, and logistics instead of juggling separate trading houses.

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What Makes This Basmati Rice for Sale Different

Basmati is not grown in Thailand, so any exporter claiming “Thai-grown Basmati” is misrepresenting the grain. What we offer instead is disciplined sourcing: we buy aged, verified-origin Basmati paddy and milled rice through long-standing trade partners, then run it through our own moisture, broken-grain, and admixture checks in our Chiang Rai and Bangkok facilities before it is bagged for export. You get the genuine extra-long grain and aroma Basmati is known for, backed by a Thai export team that already handles your other rice, sugar, and oil orders.

Specifications

• Variety: Basmati (aged, extra-long grain)
• Moisture: 13% max
• Broken grains: 5% max
• Admixture: 0.5% max
• Grain length: 7.8mm+ (extra-long, elongates on cooking)
• Aging: minimum 12 months
• Milling: double-polished, sortex-cleaned
• Packing: 5kg, 25kg, 50kg poly-lined bags or 1,000kg jumbo bags
• Loading: FCL/LCL, palletized on request

Who Buys Basmati Rice From Us

Our Basmati buyers are typically importers and distributors in the Middle East, Europe, and North America who already source Thai Jasmine Rice or White Rice from us and want to consolidate a Basmati order into the same shipment or supplier relationship. Foodservice distributors and private-label repackers also buy from us when they need consistent extra-long grain length lot after lot, with documentation that satisfies customs and retailer audits.

Cooking Notes Worth Passing to Your Customers

Aged Basmati absorbs more water than fresh-crop rice and cooks up drier and more separate, which is what restaurant kitchens want for pilafs and biryanis. A quick rinse and 20-30 minute soak before cooking improves grain elongation. Because this is a traded, aged product rather than a fresh-milled one, cooking behavior is consistent across crop years, which matters to buyers running standardized menus.

Grading Standards, Explained

We grade on broken-grain percentage, admixture (foreign matter and other rice types), moisture content, and grain length uniformity. Every lot is checked before bagging, and buyers can request a certificate of analysis with each shipment. If you need a specific broken-grain tolerance for a retail private-label spec, tell us before booking and we will source to that spec rather than our standard export grade.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this rice grown in Thailand? No. Basmati is a subcontinental variety; we source verified-origin paddy and rice through trade partners and handle grading, cleaning, and export packing ourselves in Thailand.

Can you supply a specific aging period? Yes, tell us your target (12, 18, or 24 months) when you request a quote and we will confirm available lots.

What packaging and private-label options are available? Plain export bags, your printed retail packaging, or bulk jumbo bags for repacking at destination.

What is your minimum order quantity? Standard container loads (FCL) are typical, but LCL and smaller trial orders can be arranged.

Ordering and Documentation

Request a quote with your destination port, target quantity, and packaging preference. We provide samples, a certificate of analysis, phytosanitary certificate, and full export documentation with every order. Payment terms are agreed per order, typically by letter of credit or telegraphic transfer against shipping documents.

A Note on Origin

We are upfront about where this rice comes from because buyers doing due diligence deserve a straight answer: Basmati is native to the foothills of the Himalayas and is not cultivated in Thailand. You can read more about the variety and its protected geographical status on Wikipedia’s Basmati entry. What DThai adds to that supply chain is export discipline: consistent grading, moisture control, and documentation handled by the same Thailand-based team already managing your Jasmine, White Rice, and Parboiled Rice orders, so a mixed container is one phone call instead of three separate suppliers.