IR 64 parboiled
Parboiled long grain that carries the volume both locally and on the onward leg into Ethiopia and the Horn.
Djibouti · Doraleh
Basmati rice export from India to Djibouti
Djibouti is a gateway as much as a market. Much of what lands here moves on to Ethiopia and the Horn, so we document lots for onward movement, not just local sale.
- 10–12 days transit
- 26 MT per 20ft
- APEDA registered
Grading docket
LOT / DJ-01IR 64 parboiled
Non-Basmati · Parboiled
- Avg grain length
- 6.20 mm
- Moisture
- 12.0% max
- Broken
- 1.0% max
- Packing
- 1 / 5 / 10 / 25 / 40 / 50 kg
Sortex cleaned · 100% purity
10–12
Days port to port
5 MT
Minimum per variety
USD
Quoted on request
Mixed
Containers accepted
Can you export rice from India to Djibouti?
Yes. Om Prasadam exports rice from India to Djibouti under APEDA registration, shipping to the Port of Djibouti and the Doraleh terminals in ten to twelve days — a short, direct run from the Indian west coast. Djibouti matters out of proportion to its size because it is the transit gateway for landlocked Ethiopia and a distribution point for the Horn of Africa. That shapes how we ship: lots are documented and marked for onward movement so a consignment can be split between local sale and re-export, and free-zone and transit arrangements are agreed before booking.
In demand in Djibouti
Rice varieties that move in this market
Every market buys differently. These are the grades that actually sell in Djibouti, rather than a catalogue of everything we mill.
1121 Basmati
Basmati for Djibouti City retail, hotels and the substantial expatriate and military presence.
Parmal raw
An economical everyday raw rice for high-volume kitchens, distribution programmes and the value shelf.
Logistics
Shipping rice from India to Djibouti
Loading at Mundra and Nhava Sheva, discharging at the Port of Djibouti.
Load ports
Mundra and Nhava Sheva. Direct services from the Indian west coast. Onward movement to Ethiopia runs by the Addis–Djibouti railway or by road, and we can document consignments for that leg.
Transit time
Ten to twelve days port to port, with routing and transshipment accounting for most of the variation.
Order structure
Five tonnes minimum per variety. Mixed containers suit this market because a single load often splits between local sale and onward transit.
Incoterms
FOB Mundra or Nhava Sheva, or CIF Djibouti, quoted in USD. Free-zone and transit arrangements confirmed before booking.
Compliance
Documentation for Djibouti 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.
- Transit and re-export documentation. Lots marked and documented for onward movement to Ethiopia and the Horn, so a consignment can be split between local sale and transit without re-papering it at the port.
- Free-zone arrangements. Where goods are held in a free zone before onward movement, storage and transit arrangements are confirmed before the container is booked.
- Food import clearance. Consignments documented for Djiboutian food import control, with composition, origin, production and expiry dating and storage conditions.
- Halal certification. Issued per consignment by a recognised certification body covering the mill, the packing line and the shipped lot.
- 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 · White sella · Creamy sella · Golden sella | 1 / 5 / 10 / 25 / 40 / 50 kg |
| 1509 Basmati | Basmati | 8.30 mm | 13.0% | 2.0% | Raw · Steam · White sella · Creamy sella · Golden sella | 1 / 5 / 10 / 25 / 40 / 50 kg |
| Pusa Basmati | Basmati | 7.45 mm | 13.0% | 2.0% | Raw · Steam · White sella · Creamy sella · Golden sella | 1 / 5 / 10 / 25 / 40 / 50 kg |
| 1718 Basmati | Basmati | 8.20 mm | 13.0% | 2.0% | Raw · Steam · White sella · Creamy sella · Golden sella | 1 / 5 / 10 / 25 / 40 / 50 kg |
| Sona Masoori | Non-Basmati | 5.20 mm | 13.5% | 5.0% | Raw · Steam | 1 / 5 / 10 / 25 / 40 / 50 kg |
| IR 64 parboiled | Non-Basmati | 6.20 mm | 14.0% | 5.0% | Raw · Parboiled | 1 / 5 / 10 / 25 / 40 / 50 kg |
| Sharbati | Non-Basmati | 7.10 mm | 13.0% | 2.0% | Raw · Steam · White sella · Creamy sella | 1 / 5 / 10 / 25 / 40 / 50 kg |
| PR 11 | Non-Basmati | 6.50 mm | 14.0% | 5.0% | Raw · Steam · White sella · Creamy sella | 1 / 5 / 10 / 25 / 40 / 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 Djibouti
Trade buyers across Djibouti City, Ali Sabieh, Tadjourah and Doraleh.
Trade
Importers & transit traders
Mixed containers split between local sale and onward movement into Ethiopia.
Trade
Free-zone operators
Consignments documented for storage and onward transit from the Doraleh free zone.
Trade
Retail & wholesale trade
25, 40 and 50kg bags and retail packs for Djibouti City and the regions.
Trade
Hotels & catering
Consistent Basmati for hospitality and institutional kitchens.
Other markets
We ship to importers across the world
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
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.
Registered address
187A Mohan Niwas, Marris RoadAligarh, Uttar Pradesh 202001
India
Questions importers ask
Exporting rice from India to Djibouti
Yes, and much of the trade works that way. We mark and document lots for onward movement so a container can split between local sale and transit to Ethiopia by rail or road, without needing the paperwork rebuilt at the port.
Ten to twelve days port to port, direct from the Indian west coast — one of our shorter lanes.
Yes. Where goods are held in a free zone before onward movement, we confirm the storage and transit arrangements before the container is booked so nothing stalls on arrival.
Parboiled IR 64 and economy raw grades carry the volume, especially on the transit leg. Basmati sells into Djibouti City retail, hotels and the expatriate trade.
One 20ft container, roughly 26 metric tonnes, and mixed loads are accepted from five tonnes per grade — which suits a container splitting between local and transit sale.
Get a price for Djibouti
Tell us the variety, quantity, packing and discharge port and you will have an FOB or CIF quote within one working day.