Mayotte is a French overseas department (collectivité d’outre-mer) situated in the Indian Ocean between Madagascar and the East African coast. It is one of the smallest and youngest EU territories, having formally become part of the EU in 2014 following its departmentalisation in 2011. Mayotte imports virtually all food products, including rice, which is a primary staple for its predominantly Comorian-origin Muslim population.
Long-grain rice is the dominant variety consumed in Mayotte, with price sensitivity a key consideration for most buyers. IRRI-6 from Pakistan is relevant for buyers requiring a competitively priced long-grain variety. Basmati rice may be relevant for specialty segments. Port Longoni, on the eastern coast of the main island of Mayotte, is the principal commercial port. Cargo sometimes transships via Réunion or Mauritius en route. Transit time from Karachi to Mayotte is approximately 18–22 days via the Indian Ocean, with additional time if transshipment is required.
As an EU department since 2014, Mayotte applies EU customs regulations and food safety standards. All rice imported from Pakistan must comply with EFSA requirements. HAG provides the full EU documentation set, including a Certificate of Origin issued by the Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) and a Phytosanitary Certificate.
Long-grain non-Basmati rice suited to Mayotte’s staple rice market. Competitively priced and consistently supplied from Karachi. Suitable for the broader food import market on the island.
View IRRI-6 Specs →Premium extra-long grain Basmati for specialty buyers and consumers seeking premium aromatic rice. Available as white, sella (parboiled), and steam varieties.
View Specs & FOB Pricing →Registered with the Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan, confirming compliance with all Pakistani rice export standards.
Full EU documentation set for customs clearance at Port Longoni. Rice meets EFSA food safety standards required for this EU overseas department.
Phytosanitary Certificate from Pakistan’s Department of Plant Protection confirms rice is pest-free and meets EU import quarantine requirements applicable in Mayotte.
Independent pre-shipment inspection verifies quality, moisture, and purity. Inspection Report included with every shipment.
HAG’s freight partners have experience with Indian Ocean island logistics, including routes via Réunion or Mauritius for onward delivery to Mayotte.
Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin (KCCI), Phytosanitary Certificate, Fumigation Certificate provided as standard.
Mayotte is a French overseas department that imports virtually all food including rice. It has been part of the EU since 2014. Rice is a primary dietary staple for its predominantly Comorian-origin Muslim population. Price-competitive long-grain rice is the dominant market segment.
IRRI-6 long-grain rice is the most relevant variety given the market’s price sensitivity and staple consumption patterns. Basmati may be relevant for specialty segments.
Cargo arrives at Port Longoni, the main commercial port. Some shipments transit via Réunion or Mauritius. Transit from Karachi is approximately 18–22 days via the Indian Ocean, with additional time for transshipment if required.
As an EU department since 2014, Mayotte requires EU food safety compliant documentation including a Phytosanitary Certificate, Fumigation Certificate, Certificate of Origin (KCCI), and Bill of Lading. EU Common External Tariff and EFSA food safety regulations apply.
The standard minimum is 1 x 20-foot FCL (~24–26 MT). Given the island’s small market size, buyers often source through distributors based in Réunion or Mauritius who consolidate orders for the smaller Indian Ocean island markets.
Standard 25 kg polypropylene bags are typical for wholesale buyers. Given the island’s logistics, buyers often source through distributors with established Indian Ocean distribution networks rather than importing directly.
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