Italy is an established rice-producing country — home to Arborio and Carnaroli — but the domestic market for imported long-grain and Basmati rice is distinct and growing. Italy’s sizeable South Asian communities, concentrated in Milan, Rome, Turin, and Bologna, create consistent demand for authentic Pakistani Basmati rice. Ethnic grocery stores and Asian restaurants throughout these cities are reliable buyers of 1121 Basmati and Super Kernel Basmati.
HAG Commodities exports directly to Italian importers and food distributors, supplying rice in 25 kg wholesale bags for distribution and in retail-ready consumer packs for grocery chains. Shipments from Karachi arrive at Genoa or La Spezia — the primary container ports for northern Italy — in approximately 18–22 days via the Suez Canal. The transshipment hub at Gioia Tauro in Calabria serves buyers in southern Italy.
All rice exported to Italy must comply with EU food safety regulations including EFSA pesticide residue limits (Maximum Residue Levels). HAG provides the full documentation set required for EU customs entry, including a Phytosanitary Certificate and Certificate of Origin issued by the Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI).
Available in 25 kg wholesale bags or retail-ready consumer packs with custom branding. EU food safety compliant.
The world’s longest Basmati grain with exceptional floral aroma. Widely used in South Asian restaurants and ethnic grocery stores across Milan and Rome. Available as white, sella (parboiled), and steam varieties.
View Specs & FOB Pricing →Pakistan’s most prestigious traditional Basmati — cultivated in Punjab’s finest paddies. Exceptional elongation on cooking, rich aroma, and delicate texture. Preferred by premium food importers and specialist retailers.
View Specs & FOB Pricing →A well-regarded Pakistani Basmati variety with good aroma, long grain, and consistent quality at a competitive price point. Suitable for importers seeking a reliable mid-range Basmati for Italian wholesale distribution.
View 1718 Basmati Specs →Registered with the Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan, confirming compliance with Pakistan’s rice export standards and government export procedures.
Independent pre-shipment quality inspection verifying moisture, grain quality, purity, and weight before loading at Karachi Port. Report included with each shipment.
Rice meets EU pesticide MRL limits and food safety standards. Complete EU customs documentation provided, including all certificates required by Italian customs authorities.
Phytosanitary Certificate issued by Pakistan’s Department of Plant Protection confirms rice is pest-free and meets all Italian and EU import quarantine requirements.
Retail-ready consumer packs (1 kg, 2 kg, 5 kg) with custom branding and Italian-language labelling available on request. Ideal for importers supplying Italian supermarket chains.
Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin (KCCI), Phytosanitary Certificate, Fumigation Certificate, and SGS Report provided as standard with every shipment to Italy.
Yes. Italy’s South Asian diaspora communities — particularly in Milan, Rome, and Turin — drive demand for authentic Pakistani Basmati through ethnic grocery stores and Asian restaurants. Italian specialty food retailers have also expanded world rice selections in recent years.
Genoa and La Spezia are the primary ports for northern Italy. Gioia Tauro serves as a Mediterranean transshipment hub for southern Italy, and Naples is used by buyers in Campania and surrounding regions. Transit from Karachi is approximately 18–22 days.
As an EU member, Italy requires a Phytosanitary Certificate, Fumigation Certificate, Certificate of Origin (KCCI), and Bill of Lading. EU Common External Tariff rates apply. HAG provides the full EU customs documentation set.
HAG exports 1121 Basmati, Super Kernel Basmati, 1718 Basmati, and D-98 Basmati. 1121 Basmati is the most popular for South Asian restaurant buyers. Super Kernel Basmati is preferred by premium specialty food importers.
The standard minimum is 1 x 20-foot FCL (approximately 24–26 MT). Multiple Basmati varieties can be combined in a single container. LCL arrangements are available via freight forwarders in Genoa or La Spezia for smaller trial orders.
Yes. HAG offers retail consumer packs (1 kg, 2 kg, 5 kg) with custom branding. Italian-language labelling is available. Standard 25 kg bags are supplied for wholesale and foodservice buyers.
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