The United Arab Emirates is one of the most important rice trading hubs in the world. Dubai serves as a re-export gateway for the entire GCC region, with Pakistani Basmati rice being among the most traded commodities through Jebel Ali Port. The UAE's large South Asian expatriate community — comprising over 3 million Pakistani and Indian nationals — drives consistent demand for premium Basmati varieties year-round.
HAG Commodities ships directly to Jebel Ali Port, Dubai, the world's largest artificial port and the GCC's primary logistics hub. Transit time from Karachi is just 5–8 days — among the fastest shipping lanes available to HAG. This proximity makes the UAE an ideal market for time-sensitive orders and repeat shipments.
UAE-based trading companies also re-export Pakistani rice to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, and Bahrain. HAG works with UAE re-exporters and provides documentation compatible with onward export requirements.
Available in 1 kg, 2 kg, 5 kg, 10 kg, 25 kg, and 50 kg. Private label and OEM packaging available.
World's longest grain Basmati. Premium aged variety with maximum aroma and elongation on cooking. Top seller in UAE supermarkets and hospitality sector.
View Details →Top export Basmati from Punjab. Exceptional aroma and fluffy texture. Most sought-after by South Asian diaspora communities in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
View Details →Long-grain Basmati with distinctive nutty flavour. Popular across Gulf markets and valued by retailers serving South Asian and Arab consumers.
View Details →Affordable long-grain non-Basmati. Popular in the UAE's value retail segment and commonly re-exported to other GCC markets and East Africa.
View Details →Karachi to Jebel Ali is one of the world's shortest shipping lanes. HAG can fulfil repeat orders with shorter lead times than most international competitors.
Officially registered with REAP. UAE customs and re-export documentation requirements fully understood and accommodated for every shipment.
Independent pre-shipment inspection available by SGS or Intertek. Inspection report provided before shipment so you can verify quality before the container departs Karachi.
5 kg, 10 kg, 25 kg, and 50 kg options. Private label printing available for UAE retailers who want their own branded rice.
HAG provides documentation compatible with UAE re-export requirements. We support trading companies who distribute to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, and Bahrain.
FOB price quote within 24 hours of your RFQ. Direct WhatsApp line to our export team for fast communication across time zones.
1121 Basmati and Super Basmati are the most popular Pakistani rice varieties in the UAE, driven by demand from the large South Asian expatriate community. IRRI-6 is also imported for the value segment. The UAE re-exports significant quantities to other GCC countries.
Approximately 5–8 days from Karachi to Jebel Ali Port, Dubai. This is one of the shortest shipping routes from Pakistan, making the UAE one of the fastest markets to supply.
Yes. The UAE is a major re-export hub. HAG Commodities supplies to UAE-based trading companies that redistribute rice across the GCC — Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, and Bahrain.
UAE importers typically request 5 kg and 10 kg consumer bags for retail, or 25 kg and 50 kg bags for foodservice and re-export. We accommodate all sizes and offer private label packaging.
Rice is a plant-based product and generally does not require a Halal certificate in the UAE. However, some buyers request it for retail compliance. HAG Commodities can provide a Halal certificate on request.
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