Rice Export License

India is the leading exporter of the Basmati Rice to the global markets. During 2015-16 the country has exported globally about 40.45 Lakh MT of Basmati Rice and 63.66 Lakh MT Non-Basmati rice for the worth of Rs. 2,2718.44 crores and Rs. 15,129.09 crores respectively. Rice is an important commodity which is being exported to different countries. Basmati and non-basmati rice are exported from India to different countries.

Basmati Rice - Basmati rice is long grain aromatic rice grown since long back in the specific geographical area as Himalayan foot hills of Indian sub-continent, blessed with characteristics extra-long slender grain, soft and fluffy texture upon cooking, delicious taste, superior aroma, and distinct flavor. Agro-climatic condition of the specific geographical area, agronomic practices, plant nutrition, and method of harvesting, processing, and aging attributes these characteristic features to basmati rice.

The Scented Pearl - lends a touch of class that can transform. The main varieties of Basmati rice as notified under the Seed Act, 1966 are:

Basmati-386, Basmati-217, Ranbir Basmati, Karnal- local/Taraori Basmati, Basmati-370, Type-3 (Dehradun Basmati), Pusa Basmati-1, Pusa Basmati-1121, Punjab Basmati-1, Haryana Basmati-1, Mahi Sugandha, etc. The major areas in India, where basmati is mainly grown are J&K, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Uttarakhand, Western Uttar Pradesh, Delhi. The major destination of Basmati rice export in the world is Saudi Arabia, Iran, UAE, Iraq, Kuwait, the U.K, the USA, Yemen Republic, Oman, Canada. 

• Self-certified copy of Import-Export code issued by D.G.F.T.
• Bank Certificate duly signed by the authorities.
• Bank A/c statement of the bank account of the firm (for latest 2 months)
• Canceled Cheque
• In case the exporter desired to register as Manufacturer Exporter, they should furnish a self-attested copy of the registration of the company with the relevant certification agencies for Cereals, DIC / SIA / FSSAI / Udyog Aadhaar Memorandum

For Export to European Union and other European Countries

• CERTIFICATION OF INSPECTION is required by EIC/EIA Before Shipment.
• In case of export in US, application to plant protection adviser, Directorate of Plant Protection, Quarantine and Storage.

• Apply for Export / Import code
• Apply for RCMC Registration
• Get Certification of Inspection, if applicable