1121 Sella Basmati
The staple of Qatari retail and catering. Long grain, firm after cooking, and forgiving in the bulk kitchens that feed Doha's construction and hospitality workforce.
CIF Hamad Port, Doha
Rice exporters from India – Qatar supply
Qatar imports almost all of its rice, and its buyers reorder on schedule rather than on price alone. We ship Basmati, Sona Masoori and Non-Basmati to Hamad Port on standing container programmes.
- 10–12 days transit
- 26 MT per 20ft
- APEDA registered
Grading docket
LOT / QA-1121-SL1121 Sella Basmati
Basmati · Parboiled
- Avg grain length
- 8.35 mm
- Moisture
- 12.0% max
- Broken
- 1.0% max
- Packing
- 25 / 50 kg
Sortex cleaned · 100% purity
10–12
Days port to port
26 MT
Per 20ft container
QAR
Quoted on request
MOPH
Documentation supported
Can you export rice from India to Qatar?
Yes. Om Prasadam exports Basmati, Sona Masoori and Non-Basmati rice from India to Qatar under APEDA registration. Containers load at Mundra or Nhava Sheva and reach Hamad Port in Doha in ten to twelve days. We quote FOB Indian port or CIF Hamad Port in QAR or USD, pack in 25kg and 50kg bags or Arabic-labelled retail packs, and supply the halal certificate, health certificate, phytosanitary certificate and certificate of origin needed for Ministry of Public Health clearance.
In demand in Qatar
Rice varieties that move in this market
Every market buys differently. These are the grades that actually sell in Qatar, rather than a catalogue of everything we mill.
Sona Masoori
Qatar has a large South Asian population and Sona Masoori moves through both the grocery trade and staff catering at steady, predictable volumes.
1509 Basmati
Basmati aroma and length at a lower price point, which is where volume catering contracts usually land once the tender price is fixed.
Logistics
Shipping rice from India to Qatar
Loading at Mundra and Nhava Sheva, discharging at Hamad Port, Doha.
Load ports
Mundra for the fastest direct run to Hamad Port; Nhava Sheva where your freight contract or consolidation requires it.
Transit time
Ten to twelve days port to port. Hamad Port handles direct calls from India, so transshipment delays are rare.
Container loading
About 26 MT in a 20ft and 27 MT in a 40ft, weight-limited rather than volume-limited.
Incoterms
FOB Mundra or Nhava Sheva, or CIF Hamad Port. CFR available where you carry your own marine insurance.
Compliance
Documentation for Qatar import clearance
Most rice consignments that get held up are held on paperwork, not on quality. We prepare the file before the container is booked so your clearing agent is never waiting on us.
- Ministry of Public Health. Consignments are documented for MOPH food import clearance, including health certificate, composition, origin and production and expiry dating.
- Halal certification. Issued per consignment by a recognised body, covering the mill, the packing line and the shipped lot.
- Arabic labelling. Labels to GSO standards in Arabic and English, applied at the mill, carrying net weight, origin, dates, storage conditions and importer details.
- Shelf life on arrival. Qatari food control expects meaningful remaining shelf life at the point of import. We date-code to arrival and ship fresh crop.
- Export documentation. Phytosanitary certificate, certificate of origin, health certificate, commercial invoice, packing list and bill of lading.
Reference
Rice specifications at a glance
Typical trade specifications for the varieties we hold. Actual figures vary by crop year and lot; the analysis report travelling with your consignment is the binding one.
| Variety | Type | Avg grain length | Moisture (max) | Broken (max) | Processing | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1121 Basmati | Basmati | 8.35 mm | 12.0% | 1.0% | Raw · Steam · Sella · Golden sella | 25 / 50 kg |
| 1509 Basmati | Basmati | 8.30 mm | 13.0% | 2.0% | Raw · Steam · Sella | 25 / 50 kg |
| Pusa Basmati | Basmati | 7.45 mm | 13.0% | 2.0% | Raw · Steam · Sella | 25 / 50 kg |
| 1718 Basmati | Basmati | 8.20 mm | 13.0% | 2.0% | Raw · Steam · Sella | 25 / 50 kg |
| Sona Masoori | Non-Basmati | 5.20 mm | 13.5% | 5.0% | Raw · Steam | 25 / 50 kg |
| IR 64 | Non-Basmati | 6.20 mm | 14.0% | 5.0% | Raw · Parboiled | 25 / 50 kg |
| Sharbati | Non-Basmati | 7.10 mm | 13.0% | 2.0% | Raw · Steam · Sella | 25 / 50 kg |
| PR 11 / Parmal | Non-Basmati | 6.50 mm | 14.0% | 5.0% | Raw · Steam · Sella | 25 / 50 kg |
Need a tighter broken percentage or a variety not listed? Send the specification and we will confirm whether we can mill to it.
Who we supply
Buyers we ship to in Qatar
Trade buyers across Doha, Al Wakrah, Umm Salal, Al Rayyan and the Industrial Area.
Trade
Rice importers & distributors
Standing container programmes into Hamad Port on a fixed specification with scheduled monthly or quarterly arrivals.
Trade
Hypermarkets & grocery retail
Private-label retail packs from 1kg to 20kg, Arabic-labelled and barcoded, from three tonnes per design.
Trade
Catering & facilities management
Large-volume contracts feeding labour accommodation, hospitals and institutional canteens where cooked yield must be stable.
Trade
Hotels & restaurants
Smaller, more frequent lots of consistent grade for kitchens that cannot absorb variation between deliveries.
Other markets
We ship to importers in ten markets
Buying for a different country? Start on that market's page — ports, transit times, documentation and the varieties that sell there are all set out separately.
Get a price
Request an FOB or CIF quote for Qatar
Paddy prices and ocean freight both move week to week, so we quote against your actual requirement rather than publishing a rate that goes stale. Tell us the variety, quantity, packing and discharge port and you will have a price within one working day.
Mill address
Plot 00, Grain Market RoadKarnal, Haryana 132001
India
Questions importers ask
Exporting rice from India to Qatar
One 20ft container, roughly 26 metric tonnes, of a single variety. Mixed-variety containers are accepted where each variety is at least 5 tonnes. LCL consolidation to Hamad Port can be arranged for trial orders at a higher per-tonne freight cost.
Yes. We quote FOB Mundra or Nhava Sheva and CIF Hamad Port in QAR or USD. Because paddy prices and ocean freight both move, quotations are valid for seven days against a confirmed specification and quantity.
Ten to twelve days port to port on direct services to Hamad Port, plus three to four working days for stuffing, customs clearance and documentation in India.
1121 sella basmati leads retail and catering demand, with golden sella close behind. Sona Masoori moves steadily through the South Asian grocery trade and staff catering, and 1509 basmati wins volume catering contracts where the price point is fixed.
Yes. We print and pack 1kg to 20kg retail bags under your brand with Arabic and English labelling to GSO standards, barcoded and carrying importer details. Minimum three tonnes per design, with about a week for artwork approval.
Irrevocable letter of credit at sight or advance telegraphic transfer. Documents against payment can be reviewed once a shipment record is established.