Réunion is a French overseas department (département d’outre-mer) situated in the Indian Ocean east of Madagascar. As an island that produces very little of its own food, Réunion imports virtually all of the rice it consumes. The island’s diverse population — including Creole, Tamil (Indo-Réunionais), Chinese-origin, Malagasy, and metropolitan French communities — means multiple rice variety preferences coexist in the same market.
The Tamil community on Réunion, descended from 19th-century indentured labourers, has maintained a strong connection to South Asian food traditions and is an established buyer of Basmati rice. HAG Commodities exports 1121 Basmati and Super Kernel Basmati to buyers serving this segment, and IRRI-6 long-grain rice for buyers supplying the broader market. Réunion’s position in the Indian Ocean means cargo from Karachi can reach Port-Réunion (Port Réunion, Pointe des Galets) in approximately 15–20 days without requiring the longer Northern European route.
As a French overseas department, Réunion is fully part of the European Union customs territory. This means EU food safety standards under EFSA apply — including pesticide residue limits — and EU Common External Tariff rates apply to all rice imported from Pakistan. HAG provides the full EU documentation set, including a Certificate of Origin issued by the Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI).
Extra-long grain Basmati with floral aroma. Supplied to Tamil community retailers and South Asian specialty stores in Réunion. Available as white, sella (parboiled), and steam varieties.
View Specs & FOB Pricing →Pakistan’s most celebrated traditional Basmati. Exceptional aroma, slender grain, superior elongation. Preferred by premium importers serving South Asian specialty retail on the island.
View Specs & FOB Pricing →Long-grain non-Basmati rice suitable for buyers requiring a competitively priced rice variety for wider distribution on the island. Consistent quality and reliable supply from Karachi.
View IRRI-6 Specs →Registered with Pakistan’s Rice Exporters Association (REAP), ensuring compliance with government export standards.
Independent pre-shipment quality inspection verifying grain quality, moisture, purity, and weight. Report included with every shipment.
Full EU documentation set for clearance at Port-Réunion. Rice meets EU EFSA food safety standards required for this French overseas department.
Phytosanitary Certificate from Pakistan’s Department of Plant Protection confirms pest-free rice meeting EU import quarantine requirements applicable in Réunion.
Réunion’s Indian Ocean location means transit times from Karachi are shorter than European destinations. HAG’s freight partners have experience with Indian Ocean island supply chains.
Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin (KCCI), Phytosanitary Certificate, Fumigation Certificate, and SGS Inspection Report provided as standard.
Réunion imports virtually all of its rice. Its diverse population — Creole, Tamil, Chinese, Malagasy, and French communities — creates demand for multiple rice varieties. The Tamil (Indo-Réunionais) community is an established buyer of Basmati rice. Long-grain varieties are widely consumed in Creole cuisine.
Transit from Karachi to Port-Réunion is approximately 15–20 days via Indian Ocean routing. This is shorter than the transit to European mainland ports. Some cargo may transit via Mauritius depending on the shipping line.
As a French overseas department within the EU customs territory, Réunion requires a Phytosanitary Certificate, Fumigation Certificate, Certificate of Origin (KCCI), and Bill of Lading. EU food safety regulations and the EU Common External Tariff apply. HAG provides the complete documentation set.
1121 Basmati and Super Kernel Basmati are suitable for the Tamil community and specialty food buyers. IRRI-6 long-grain rice is relevant for buyers seeking a competitively priced volume variety for broader distribution.
The standard minimum is 1 x 20-foot FCL (~24–26 MT). Buyers typically coordinate with a freight forwarder experienced in Indian Ocean island supply chains. LCL via Mauritius is an option for smaller quantities.
Réunion is part of the EU single market so EU food safety regulations apply. As an island, logistics costs are higher than continental EU destinations. HAG provides full EU documentation and can coordinate with freight partners experienced in Indian Ocean routing.
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