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.

How is Sharbati different from 1121?

Sharbati is shorter-grained, softer-cooking and significantly cheaper. It trades the long-grain drama of 1121 for a working price point — ideal for catering and budget retail rather than premium SKUs.

Is Sharbati good for biryani houses?

Yes — its soft cook and low price make it a staple for high-volume biryani and pulao kitchens, especially in Sella and Steam forms.

Which markets buy Sharbati?

West and East Africa, Iraq, Yemen, value Gulf retail, and institutional supply.

Sharbati Basmati Rice Exporter from India

Economical medium-long basmati

Vilora Impex exports Sharbati Basmati Rice — an economical evolved basmati with medium-long grain and a soft, slightly sweet cook. It is the budget basmati of choice for high-volume catering, institutional supply and African and Gulf value retail where price per kilo is the deciding factor.

Sharbati grades we export

Sharbati Raw — Natural-milled white • budget retail
Sharbati Steam — Firm separate grain • catering
Sharbati Sella — Cream parboil • long shelf budget retail
Sharbati Golden Sella — Deep-golden parboil • value golden SKUs
Sharbati — Bulk Distributor — 25/50 kg PP for wholesale and institutions
Custom Sharbati Cuttest — Buyer-locked grade and form

Sharbati packaging and shipping

FCL MOQ one 20ft container (~25 MT). 5/10/25/50 kg PP, BOPP laminate, jute, private label. Halal for Gulf retail. Incoterms: FOB Mundra/Kandla, CIF, CFR.

Where we ship Sharbati 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 buyers pick Sharbati

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

Sharbati basmati export FAQs

How is Sharbati different from 1121?: Sharbati is shorter-grained, softer-cooking and significantly cheaper. It trades the long-grain drama of 1121 for a working price point — ideal for catering and budget retail rather than premium SKUs.
Is Sharbati good for biryani houses?: Yes — its soft cook and low price make it a staple for high-volume biryani and pulao kitchens, especially in Sella and Steam forms.
Which markets buy Sharbati?: West and East Africa, Iraq, Yemen, value Gulf retail, and institutional supply.
MOQ?: One 20ft FCL per grade.

Contact the export desk

Email: exports@viloraimpex.com

Vilora Impex, Rajkot, Gujarat, India

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