Rice
Basmati (1121, 1509, Sugandha, Pusa) and non-basmati (IR64, PR 11, Swarna) rice from India, Pakistan, Thailand and Vietnam for Africa and the Middle East.
- Category
- Grains and staples
- Product range
- Basmati and Non-basmati
- Main origins
- India, Pakistan, Thailand, Vietnam
What we supply
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Supreme Universal Trading supplies rice from India, Pakistan, Thailand and Vietnam to buyers in Africa and the Middle East.
Basmati rice (1121, 1509, Sugandha and Pusa, raw, steam and sella) and non-basmati rice (IR64, PR 11 and Swarna, white, parboiled and steam, by broken percentage) for importers and distributors. We run the whole trade: sourcing from vetted suppliers, agreeing the specification and contract terms, arranging independent inspection where required, preparing the trade documents and coordinating shipment to the destination port.
Grades, volumes and delivery windows are agreed per contract. Tell us what you need and our trading team will come back with available origins and options.
Origins and markets
Where we source it and where it goes.
- Origin 01
India, Pakistan, Thailand, Vietnam
South and Southeast Asia
Rice from India, Pakistan, Thailand and Vietnam, subject to crop, season and contract terms.
Supply and shipping
How it ships, on what terms and with which documents.
Supply formats
Packing and shipping options.
- Bagged (25 kg / 50 kg)
- Container
- Bulk vessel
Trade terms
Incoterms we usually work on.
- FOB
- Free on board. We load the cargo at the origin port and the buyer arranges the freight.
- CFR
- Cost and freight. We pay the freight to the destination port. Risk passes at loading.
- CIF
- Cost, insurance and freight. As CFR, with marine insurance to the destination port.
Documents with each shipment
Depends on contract and destination- Commercial invoice
- Bill of lading
- Certificate of origin
- Phytosanitary certificate
- Inspection certificate
- Packing list
How every shipment is checked
Quality and execution- 01
Agree the specification
Grade, parameters and tolerances are written into the contract.
- 02
Inspect at loading
Independent sampling and inspection where the contract requires it.
- 03
Prepare documents
Trade, shipping and certification papers checked before release.
- 04
Track to discharge
Shipment updates through to the destination port where available.
Questions buyers ask
Where does Supreme Universal Trading source rice from?
We source rice from India, Pakistan, Thailand and Vietnam. The origin for each contract depends on the grade, price, season and the buyer's destination.
Which markets do you supply rice to?
Our main markets for rice are Africa and the Middle East. We also review enquiries from other destinations case by case.
What specifications do you work to?
We work to the grade and parameters agreed in each contract, usually covering broken grains, moisture and average grain length. Independent inspection can confirm them at loading.
What are your trade terms and minimum quantities?
We usually trade rice on FOB, CFR and CIF terms. Minimum quantities depend on the supply format (bagged (25 kg / 50 kg), container and bulk vessel) and are confirmed when we quote.
Which documents come with each shipment?
A typical shipment includes the commercial invoice, bill of lading, certificate of origin, phytosanitary certificate, independent inspection certificate and packing list. The final list depends on the contract and the destination country's import rules.
Enquire about rice
Tell us the grade, volume and destination. Our trading team will come back with available origins, options and next steps.
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