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.

Basmati Rice Export from India to Saudi Arabia | Vilora Impex

Vilora Impex exports premium Indian basmati rice to Saudi Arabia from Mundra via Dammam (King Abdulaziz Port), Jeddah. Transit time 9–12 days. SFDA (Saudi Food and Drug Authority) compliance. No bilateral FTA. GCC import duty 5% (rice)..

Saudi Arabia export corridor facts

Loading port: Mundra, Gujarat, India
Arrival port: Dammam (King Abdulaziz Port), Jeddah
Sea transit: 9–12 days
Lead time, PI to warehouse: 22–32 days (production + 9–12 sea + 2–4 clearance + 1–2 inland)
Regulator: SFDA (Saudi Food and Drug Authority)
Trade agreement: No bilateral FTA. GCC import duty 5% (rice).
Currency: SAR (Saudi Riyal)
Halal certification: Required. SFDA-recognised list: Halal India Pvt Ltd, Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind, Halal Council of India (confirm with importer's SFDA registration)
Labelling: Bilingual English + Arabic, DD/MM/YYYY date format, SFDA-format nutritional panel
Typical MOQ: 20ft FCL (~25 MT); 40ft FCL common for repeat distributors
Payment terms: L/C at sight (most common), or 100% advance for first shipment to new importer
Preferred basmati variety: 1121 Golden Sella (dominant), 1121 Sella, growing 1718 Golden Sella for supply diversification

Documentation packet for Saudi Arabia clearance

Phytosanitary certificate, FSSAI licence copy, APEDA registration, certificate of origin, original Bill of Lading, independent lab COA, sortex pass log, weighbridge slips and pre-stuffing photographs. SFDA product registration certificate (held by importer), Saudi MOC trade license copy, halal cert from SFDA-accepted body, SASO-compliant labelling.

Market notes — Saudi Arabia

Among top three Indian basmati destinations globally. Saudi consumers strongly prefer deep-golden Sella; per-capita basmati consumption among the world's highest. Ramadan and Hajj-season demand spikes drive Q1-Q2 procurement. SFDA registration for retail SKUs requires 4–8 weeks lead time — plan before first shipment.

Contact the export desk

Email: exports@viloraimpex.com

Vilora Impex, Rajkot, Gujarat, India

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