Is Vilora Impex a registered Indian rice exporter?

Yes. Vilora Impex is an Indian trading house registered in Rajkot, Gujarat, with FSSAI, APEDA, ISO 22000, Spices Board of India, and IEC (Importer-Exporter Code from DGFT). Every shipment ships with phytosanitary, FSSAI, certificate of origin, and lab/COA paperwork within 48 hours of sail.

What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ) for rice export from India?

Our standard MOQ is one 20ft FCL container (approximately 25 metric tonnes of rice, or 18–22 MT for dry fruit). We also accept LCL consolidated shipments on a case-by-case basis for new buyers and sample-trial orders.

Which Indian rice varieties does Vilora Impex export?

We export the full premium long-grain range — 1121 Basmati (Sella, Steam, Raw), 1509 Basmati, Sona Masuri, IR64 (parboiled and raw), and Idli rice. All lots are sortex-cleaned to buyer-specified grading (5%–25% broken), bagged in 5 / 10 / 25 / 50 kg PP, BOPP, jute or private-label packaging.

Which ports does Vilora Impex ship from?

We stuff and ship containers from Mundra Port and Kandla Port in Gujarat, with onward routing to 12+ destination ports across the Gulf (Jebel Ali, Dammam, Doha, Salalah, Sohar), the Levant (Aqaba, Beirut), East Africa (Mombasa, Dar es Salaam), the Maldives (Malé), and Southeast Asia (Singapore, Port Klang).

What payment terms do you offer?

Standard terms are 30% advance and 70% against the scan copy of the Bill of Lading, or an irrevocable Letter of Credit at sight from a reputed bank. We also accept TT / wire transfer in USD, AED and EUR. Incoterms supported: FOB Mundra/Kandla, CIF, and CFR.

How long is the lead time from order confirmation to shipment?

After spec sign-off and sample approval, typical lead time is 10–14 days to container stuffing at port, plus the steamer lay-time. Documentation (phyto, FSSAI, COO, BL) is couriered within 48 hours of sail. Live arrival tracking is shared with the buyer until sign-off at port of arrival.

Can you offer private label or buyer-branded packaging?

Yes. We offer private-label and contract-manufacturing packaging in 5 kg, 10 kg, 25 kg and 50 kg sizes, including BOPP printed bags, woven PP, jute, and retail cartons. Artwork can be supplied by the buyer or co-developed with our packaging desk.

How can a buyer verify Vilora Impex's credentials?

Each credential (IEC on DGFT, FSSAI on FoSCoS, APEDA, GSTIN) can be verified directly on the relevant Government of India registry — links are provided on our provenance page. Request the actual numbers via the inquiry desk; we share them on signed buyer request, not publicly, to prevent misuse.

Do you ship spice and dry fruit alongside rice?

Yes. Alongside rice we export Indian spices (chilli, turmeric, cumin, coriander, fennel, cardamom, garam masala blends), dry fruit and nuts (cashew W180–W400, almond, raisin, fig), pulses (toor, chana, moong), and seasonal fresh produce (Kesar, Alphonso and Banganapalli mangoes) on cold-chain.

Where is Vilora Impex based?

Vilora Impex is headquartered in Rajkot, Gujarat, India. Origin sourcing covers Gujarat, Punjab, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kashmir and Rajasthan, with consolidation at Mundra Port and Kandla Port for export.

Where does 1401 sit between 1509 and 1121?

On both grain length and price. 1401 is longer-grained and more aromatic than 1509, shorter and more affordable than 1121 — the mid-tier aromatic choice, typically 8–15% cheaper per MT than 1121.

Is 1401 a Pusa variety?

Yes — Pusa Basmati 1401, developed at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), Pusa, Delhi. Trade refers to it simply as 1401.

Which markets buy 1401?

Iraq, Saudi Arabia and UAE value retail, Yemen, Jordan, and East and West Africa — markets that want a genuine aromatic basmati at a working price point.

One 20ft FCL (~25 MT) per grade. Private label is one FCL per SKU.

1401 Basmati Rice Exporter from India

Pusa 1401 — value-premium aromatic

Vilora Impex exports 1401 Basmati Rice — Pusa Basmati 1401, an evolved extra-long-grain cultivar that sits between 1509 and 1121 on both price and aroma. Strong cooked elongation, a clean aroma profile and a consistently lower per-MT cost than 1121 make it the workhorse aromatic basmati for Gulf, Iraqi and African retail private label.

1401 grades we export

1401 Raw — Premium Aged — 8.0–8.3 mm • aged 9–12 months • <2% broken • two-pass sortex
1401 Steam — Gulf Retail — Steam-finished white • firm separate grain
1401 Sella — Parboiled — Cream parboil • long shelf life • value retail
1401 Golden Sella — Deep-golden parboil • Iraq and Yemen retail
1401 — Bulk Distributor — 25/50 kg PP for wholesale channels
Custom 1401 Cuttest — Buyer-locked grain length, broken %, ageing

1401 packaging and shipping

FCL MOQ is one 20ft container (~25 MT). 5/10/25/50 kg PP, BOPP-printed laminate, jute or buyer-branded private label. Halal certification included for Gulf retail SKUs. Incoterms: FOB Mundra/Kandla, CIF, CFR.

Where we ship 1401 basmati

Mundra and Kandla (Gujarat) loading; 12+ destination ports across the Gulf, Middle East, East Africa, Maldives and Southeast Asia (Jebel Ali, Dammam, Doha, Salalah, Sohar, Aqaba, Beirut, Mombasa, Dar es Salaam, Malé, Singapore, Port Klang).

Why importers pick 1401

FSSAI licensed, APEDA registered, Spices Board of India accredited, ISO 22000
Hand-graded at origin; sortex-cleaned to buyer specification
Documentation packet (phyto, FSSAI, COO, BL) within 48 hours of sail
Live container tracking to port of arrival — every shipment, every time
Direct from origin desks in Gujarat, Punjab, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka
Payment terms supported: 30% advance + 70% against BL scan, or irrevocable L/C at sight

1401 basmati export FAQs

Where does 1401 sit between 1509 and 1121?: On both grain length and price. 1401 is longer-grained and more aromatic than 1509, shorter and more affordable than 1121 — the mid-tier aromatic choice, typically 8–15% cheaper per MT than 1121.
Is 1401 a Pusa variety?: Yes — Pusa Basmati 1401, developed at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), Pusa, Delhi. Trade refers to it simply as 1401.
Which markets buy 1401?: Iraq, Saudi Arabia and UAE value retail, Yemen, Jordan, and East and West Africa — markets that want a genuine aromatic basmati at a working price point.
What is the MOQ?: One 20ft FCL (~25 MT) per grade. Private label is one FCL per SKU.

Contact the export desk

Email: exports@viloraimpex.com

Vilora Impex, Rajkot, Gujarat, India

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