France is one of Europe’s most diverse and active rice import markets. The country’s large communities from West Africa, North Africa, and South Asia create parallel demand streams — each with distinct variety preferences and purchasing patterns. West African and North African importers seek long-grain non-Basmati rice such as IRRI-6 for traditional dishes. South Asian restaurants and specialty grocers in Paris, Lyon, and Marseille import authentic Pakistani Basmati.
HAG Commodities serves both segments. We export 1121 Basmati and Super Kernel Basmati to French importers supplying Asian specialty retailers and restaurants, and IRRI-6 long-grain rice to wholesale distributors supplying African grocery networks. Shipments arrive at Le Havre — France’s principal container port — or at Marseille for buyers in the south, with transit times of 18–24 days from Karachi via the Suez Canal.
All rice exported to France must comply with EU food safety regulations, including EFSA pesticide residue limits and EU Common Customs Tariff. HAG provides the complete documentation set required for EU customs clearance, including a Phytosanitary Certificate, Fumigation Certificate, and Certificate of Origin issued by the Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI).
Available in 25 kg or 50 kg bags for wholesale buyers, and retail-ready consumer packs with custom branding. EU food safety compliant.
Extra-long grain Basmati with exceptional floral aroma. Supplied to South Asian specialty retailers and restaurants in Paris, Lyon, and Marseille. Available as white, sella (parboiled), and steam varieties.
View Specs & FOB Pricing →Pakistan’s most celebrated Basmati variety. Rich aroma, slender grain, superior elongation on cooking. Favoured by South Asian importers in France and premium Asian food retail networks.
View Specs & FOB Pricing →A long-grain non-Basmati variety widely used by West African and North African wholesale importers in France. Competitive pricing, reliable supply, and consistent quality make it suitable for high-volume buyers.
View IRRI-6 Specs →Officially registered with the Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP), ensuring full compliance with Pakistan’s rice export standards and government oversight.
Independent pre-shipment inspection by SGS or Intertek verifies quality, moisture, weight, and purity before loading. Inspection report provided with each shipment.
Rice supplied to France meets EU pesticide residue limits under EFSA regulations. Full EU customs documentation package included as standard with every shipment.
Phytosanitary Certificate issued by Pakistan’s Department of Plant Protection with every shipment. Confirms rice is pest-free and meets all importing country quarantine standards.
25 kg and 50 kg polypropylene bags for wholesale. Retail-ready consumer packs (1 kg, 2 kg, 5 kg) with custom branding available for importers targeting French supermarket and grocery chains.
Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin (KCCI), Phytosanitary Certificate, Fumigation Certificate, and SGS Inspection Report supplied as standard. All documents EU-compliant.
France imports both premium Basmati rice and long-grain non-Basmati varieties. 1121 Basmati and Super Kernel Basmati are popular among South Asian retailers and restaurants. IRRI-6 is purchased by West African and North African community importers for staple rice dishes.
Transit time from Karachi to Le Havre is approximately 20–24 days via the Suez Canal. Shipments to Marseille (Fos-sur-Mer) take approximately 18–22 days. Actual transit depends on shipping line and port rotation.
As an EU member, France requires a Phytosanitary Certificate, Fumigation Certificate, Certificate of Origin (KCCI), and Bill of Lading. Rice must comply with EU food safety regulations. HAG provides the complete export documentation set.
Yes. HAG Commodities exports Basmati varieties (1121 Basmati, Super Kernel, D-98) and non-Basmati long-grain rice including IRRI-6. Both product lines can be combined in a single container order.
The standard minimum is 1 x 20-foot container (approximately 24–26 MT). Importers handling multiple varieties can mix products in a single FCL. LCL arrangements can be explored through a freight forwarder for smaller initial orders.
HAG supplies 25 kg and 50 kg polypropylene bags for wholesale buyers. Retail-ready consumer packs in 1 kg, 2 kg, and 5 kg formats with custom branding or private label are available for importers targeting French supermarkets and ethnic grocery chains.
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