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.

Is PR11 the same as basmati?

No. PR11 is a long-grain non-basmati paddy variety from Punjab. It does not have basmati's distinctive aroma or premium price tier. Buyers choose PR11 when they need long-grain Indian rice for bulk distribution at a non-basmati price.

What is the MOQ for PR11?

One 20ft FCL (~25 MT) standard. 40ft FCL (~50 MT) common for repeat distributor accounts. LCL trial shipments from 10 MT accepted.

Which destinations import PR11 in volume?

Iraq, Yemen, Egypt, East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique), Bangladesh, value-tier retail in the Gulf, and food-aid tender supply (UN WFP and similar).

What's the processing form difference for PR11?

Same as basmati: Raw is natural milled, Steam is steam-processed creamy-white, Sella is parboiled creamy/light-gold, Golden Sella is deep-parboiled dark-gold. Each form has different shelf life and cook stability.

PR11 Non-Basmati Rice Exporter from India

PR11 Punjab non-basmati — bulk volume

Vilora Impex exports PR11 non-basmati rice — a long-grain Punjab paddy variety, available in raw, steam, sella and golden sella forms. The volume choice for bulk distributor channels, government feeding programs, and value-tier retail across the Gulf, East Africa and South Asia.

PR11 grades we export

PR11 Raw — Natural milled white • 6.5–7.2 mm grain • bulk distributor and tender supply
PR11 Steam — Steam-processed creamy white • HoReCa and retail value tier
PR11 Sella — Parboiled creamy/light-golden • Gulf and African bulk retail
PR11 Golden Sella — Deep parboil • value-tier Saudi and UAE bulk retail
PR11 Broken (Tukda) — Sortex-cleaned brokens for food-ingredient buyers
Custom PR11 Cuttest — Buyer-locked broken %, moisture, polish, processing form

PR11 packaging, MOQ and shipping

FCL MOQ is one 20ft container (~25 MT) or 40ft FCL (~50 MT) for bulk distributor channels. Standard packaging in 25/50 kg PP woven or jute. Incoterms: FOB Mundra/Kandla, CIF, CFR. Documentation packet within 48 hours of sail.

Where we ship PR11

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 distributors choose PR11

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

PR11 non-basmati export FAQs

Is PR11 the same as basmati?: No. PR11 is a long-grain non-basmati paddy variety from Punjab. It does not have basmati's distinctive aroma or premium price tier. Buyers choose PR11 when they need long-grain Indian rice for bulk distribution at a non-basmati price.
What is the MOQ for PR11?: One 20ft FCL (~25 MT) standard. 40ft FCL (~50 MT) common for repeat distributor accounts. LCL trial shipments from 10 MT accepted.
Which destinations import PR11 in volume?: Iraq, Yemen, Egypt, East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique), Bangladesh, value-tier retail in the Gulf, and food-aid tender supply (UN WFP and similar).
What's the processing form difference for PR11?: Same as basmati: Raw is natural milled, Steam is steam-processed creamy-white, Sella is parboiled creamy/light-gold, Golden Sella is deep-parboiled dark-gold. Each form has different shelf life and cook stability.

Contact the export desk

Email: exports@viloraimpex.com

Vilora Impex, Rajkot, Gujarat, India

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