Cyprus is an Eastern Mediterranean island nation and EU member state with a population of approximately 1.2 million. The Cypriot diet incorporates rice as a versatile ingredient across traditional dishes, hotel hospitality and food service. The island’s thriving tourism industry also supports consistent demand from hotels and restaurants.
Cyprus’s Middle Eastern cultural influences mean Basmati rice is well established in specialty retail channels. A South Asian community and expatriate population further support demand for authentic Pakistani Basmati varieties. Limassol is the primary commercial port for rice imports.
As an EU member, Cyprus applies EU food safety regulations and customs tariffs to rice imports from Pakistan. HAG Commodities provides complete import documentation including EU-compatible pre-shipment inspection reports and phytosanitary certification.
Extra-long grain aromatic Basmati. Well suited to hotel dining, specialty retail and the South Asian community in Cyprus.
Pakistan’s finest traditional Basmati rice. Superior aroma and slender grain for premium retail and specialty food channels.
Long-grain non-Basmati rice suited to food service, catering and bulk wholesale distribution.
Registered with the Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan. All exports comply with Pakistan’s rice export standards and procedures.
Independent pre-shipment inspection reports verify grain quality, moisture, purity and weight before loading.
Certificate of Origin (KCCI), Phytosanitary Certificate, Fumigation Certificate, Bill of Lading and Packing List as standard.
25 kg and 50 kg PP bags for wholesale buyers. Custom private-label retail packs available for importers.
Direct-from-source pricing from Karachi. Quotes available for FOB, CFR and CIF terms.
WhatsApp and email support. FOB price lists sent within 24 hours of inquiry.
HAG Commodities prepares a complete set of export documents for every rice shipment. Standard documentation includes a Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin issued by the Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI), Phytosanitary Certificate from Pakistan’s Department of Plant Protection, and a Fumigation Certificate where applicable. An SGS or Intertek Pre-Shipment Inspection Report can be arranged on request.
Cyprus is an EU member state. Rice imports from Pakistan are subject to EU customs tariffs and EFSA food safety regulations. HAG provides documentation compatible with EU import requirements to facilitate clearance at Limassol.
Full rice import documentation guide →HAG exports 1121 Basmati, Super Kernel Basmati and IRRI-6 to buyers in Cyprus. Basmati varieties suit specialty retail, hospitality and the South Asian community; IRRI-6 suits food service and catering.
Cyprus is an EU member state. Pakistani rice exports must comply with EU food safety standards including EFSA maximum residue limits. HAG provides pre-shipment inspection documentation and phytosanitary certification to support EU customs clearance at Limassol.
Shipping from Karachi to Limassol via the Suez Canal typically takes approximately 14 to 18 days depending on the shipping line and routing.
HAG supplies rice in 25 kg and 50 kg PP bags for wholesale and distribution. Custom private-label retail packs in smaller consumer sizes can be arranged for importers supplying retail outlets.
Send us your requirements and we will respond with a detailed FOB quote within 24 hours.
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