Lebanon has a population of approximately 5 million, with rice playing a central role in Lebanese cuisine. Classic Lebanese dishes such as hashweh, mujaddara and ruz bi djaj are built around rice as a primary ingredient. Demand for quality long-grain rice — and particularly Basmati — is well established across retail, hospitality and food service channels. The Port of Beirut and Tripoli’s port serve rice imports.
Pakistan’s proximity to Lebanon via the Suez Canal makes it one of the more efficient rice supply origins for Lebanese importers. Transit times are among the shortest available from major Asian rice exporting countries, which supports competitive landed cost calculations.
Lebanese rice imports are subject to the requirements of the Lebanese Ministry of Economy and Trade and applicable food safety standards. HAG provides complete export documentation to support import clearance at Beirut.
Extra-long grain aromatic Basmati. Widely used in Lebanese home cooking, restaurants and food retail.
Pakistan’s finest traditional Basmati. Superior aroma and slender grain for premium retail and hospitality.
Long-grain non-Basmati rice for food service, catering and wholesale distribution.
Registered with the Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan. All exports comply with Pakistani rice export standards.
Pre-shipment inspection reports verify grain quality, moisture, purity and weight before loading.
Certificate of Origin (KCCI), Phytosanitary Certificate, Fumigation Certificate and standard shipping docs.
25 kg and 50 kg PP bags for wholesale. Custom private-label retail packs available.
Direct-from-source pricing from Karachi. FOB, CFR and CIF quotes available.
WhatsApp and email support. FOB price lists within 24 hours of inquiry.
HAG Commodities prepares a complete export documentation set for every rice shipment. Standard documents include 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. SGS or Intertek Pre-Shipment Inspection Reports are available on request.
Lebanese food imports are subject to the requirements of the Lebanese Ministry of Economy and Trade. HAG provides phytosanitary certification, Certificate of Origin (KCCI) and a full shipping document set to support clearance at Beirut and Tripoli.
Full rice import documentation guide →HAG supplies 1121 Basmati, Super Kernel Basmati and IRRI-6 to buyers in Lebanon. Basmati varieties are well suited to Lebanese cuisine and food retail; IRRI-6 suits food service and wholesale buyers.
Rice shipped from Karachi via the Suez Canal to Beirut or Tripoli (northern Lebanon) typically takes approximately 8 to 12 days depending on the carrier and schedule.
HAG provides a Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin issued by the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), Phytosanitary Certificate from Pakistan’s Department of Plant Protection, and a Fumigation Certificate. SGS or Intertek inspection is available on request.
HAG accommodates letter of credit payment terms for verified buyers. Buyers are encouraged to discuss payment terms directly when requesting a quotation.
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