France AJ Alimentaire and Food Import and Export LTDA is a parboiled rice bulk supplier and parboiled rice exporter sourcing across Vietnam, Thailand, India, Pakistan, and Cambodia, giving importers, distributors, and food manufacturers one trading relationship instead of five separate origin contracts. Our program covers converted rice and golden sella parboiling styles, including IR64 parboiled rice, across the full 5% broken, 25% broken, and 100% broken grade ladder in both creamy-white and golden colour finishes, with every shipment quoted on an RFQ basis at FOB, CIF, and CFR price positions from a single container up to full 12,500 MT+ bulk vessel contracts.
Parboiled Rice Specification
Our parboiled rice 5% broken specification covers a consistent converted-rice profile sourced across our Vietnam, Thailand, India, Pakistan, and Cambodia origins, giving buyers one commercial reference specification to plan procurement against regardless of origin mix. The parameters below reflect standard export-grade parboiled rice at the 5% broken tier in a creamy-white finish; 25% and 100% broken grades, the golden sella colour finish, and IR64 parboiled processing are quoted separately in the Trade Terms grade-and-colour table below. Final specifications are confirmed in the seller’s official offer, certificate of analysis, and shipment inspection documents.
| Specification | Commercial Reference |
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| Origin | Vietnam, Thailand, India, Pakistan, Cambodia (Multi-Origin Supply) |
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| Product Type | Parboiled Rice (Converted / Sella), incl. IR64 Parboiled |
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| Grade | Premium Culinary & Industrial Grade, 5% Broken |
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| Colour Finish | Creamy-White (Golden Sella Also Available) |
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| Milling Degree | Parboiled, Well-Milled Finish; Double-Polished on Request |
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| Broken Grains | 5% Max (25% and 100% Broken Also Available) |
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| Moisture Content | 14% Max |
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| Texture | Firm, Non-Sticky, Longer Shelf Life After Cooking |
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| Standard Packaging | Bag 25 kg / 50 kg, PP or Jute, Private Label on Customer Request |
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| Vessel / Container Loading | 25 – 27 MT per Container or 12,500 MT+ Bulk Vessel |
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| Payment Terms | LC / DLC / SBLC (Based on Customer Request) |
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| Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) | 1 Container up; Bulk Vessel from 12,500 MT |
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| Certifications & Inspection | SGS or equivalent pre-shipment inspection available on request; produced under internationally recognized standards, including HACCP, ISO 22000, and Phytosanitary certification where applicable; non-GMO certification available on request |
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Global Demand & Market Trends
Demand for parboiled rice is concentrated most heavily in West Africa — led by Nigeria, Benin, and Ghana, with further volume moving through Togo and Côte d’Ivoire — where parboiled rice is a staple household grain and IR64 parboiled rice holds a dominant share of import volume, alongside firm secondary demand from the Middle East. Parboiled rice prices track the broader rice commodity market and shift with harvest cycles, export policy, and freight rates across our five origins. As a parboiled rice exporter across India, Thailand, Vietnam, Pakistan, and Cambodia, our trade desk tracks these cycles to help buyers who are asking where to buy parboiled rice in bulk plan a parboiled rice CIF price per ton position with confidence, whether sourcing for a West African discharge port, foodservice, or a government tender.
What Is Parboiled Rice?
Parboiled rice, also known as converted rice or sella rice, is produced by partially boiling paddy under pressure before milling. The process drives nutrients from the bran layer into the grain, gelatinizes the starch, and hardens the kernel, giving parboiled rice a firmer texture, lower stickiness, and longer shelf life than raw white rice once cooked. IR64 parboiled rice is milled from the widely traded IR64 non-basmati varietal and typically finishes creamy-white to light-golden, while golden sella uses a longer steaming/soaking cycle to achieve a deeper amber-gold finish favoured in several West African and Middle Eastern markets. Grading follows the same broken-grain ladder used across raw rice: 5% broken is the premium specification, 25% broken is a mid-tier commercial grade for bulk staple consumption, and 100% broken is priced for industrial and feed-adjacent processing. Buyers sourcing the raw, non-parboiled IR64 equivalent should see our Long Grain White Rice page.
Industrial Applications
- Staple household and retail consumption across West African import markets
- Foodservice and catering programs built around a firm, non-clumping cooked grain
- Retail repackaging for supermarket and wholesale grocery channels
- Institutional and government tender supply at defined broken-grain specifications
- Industrial food manufacturing, including blended rice products and ready meals
Why Buy Parboiled Rice from France AJ Alimentaire and Food Import and Export LTDA
- Multi-origin, full grade-and-colour edge — a single contract spans Vietnam, Thailand, India, Pakistan, and Cambodia across 5%, 25%, and 100% broken specifications in both creamy-white and golden sella finishes, with logistics built around West African discharge ports, so buyers are not locked to one origin’s harvest, colour preference, or grade.
- Authentic product quality — consistent parboiling and milling standards held load after load, with defined colour and broken-grain tolerances at every grade tier.
- Competitive pricing — buyers can buy parboiled rice in bulk direct from the exporter across five origins under one contract, quoted on an RFQ basis at a current FOB CIF price to reflect market conditions.
- Flexible order quantities and MOQs — from a single-container minimum order at 25–27 MT to full bulk-vessel contracts from 12,500 MT.
- International shipping logistics — FOB, CIF, and CFR terms structured around the buyer’s discharge port, including established West African routings to Cotonou, Lagos, and Tema, with SGS or equivalent pre-shipment inspection.
- Strict quality control — defined broken-grain, moisture, and colour tolerances across every grade tier, and documentation aligned with HACCP and ISO 22000 standards at every shipment.
Trade Terms
| Parameter | Commercial Reference |
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| Origin | Vietnam, Thailand, India, Pakistan, Cambodia (multi-origin, single contract) |
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| Varietal | Parboiled Rice (Converted / Sella), incl. IR64 Parboiled and Golden Sella |
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| Moisture Content | 14% Max |
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| Packaging | Bag 25 kg / 50 kg, PP or Jute, Private Label on Request |
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| Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) | 1 Container (25–27 MT) up; Bulk Vessel from 12,500 MT |
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| Incoterms | FOB, CIF, or CFR discharge port |
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| Payment Terms | LC / DLC / SBLC (Based on Customer Request) |
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| Container / Vessel Loading | 25 – 27 MT per Container or 12,500 MT+ Bulk Vessel (Supramax/Panamax) |
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| Lead Time | Confirmed at Contract Stage, Origin and Discharge Port Dependent |
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The grade-and-colour reference below sets out our parboiled rice broken-grain ladder alongside the two standard parboiling colour finishes. Final specifications are confirmed in the seller’s official offer, certificate of analysis, and shipment inspection documents.
| Grade / Colour | Commercial Reference |
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| 5% Broken | Premium specification, creamy-white or golden sella finish |
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| 25% Broken | Commercial grade for bulk staple and catering programs, creamy-white or golden sella |
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| 100% Broken | Industrial and feed-adjacent grade, creamy-white or golden sella |
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| Creamy-White Finish | Lighter parboiling cycle, closer to natural milled colour |
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| Golden Sella Finish | Extended steaming/soaking cycle, deeper amber-gold colour |
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Packaging & Container Loading
Standard export packaging is 25 kg and 50 kg PP or jute bags, including West Africa-branded 50 kg bag formats and private-label printing available on customer request. Bagged cargo is palletised and stuffed to a full container load at 25–27 MT per container; loose bulk vessel loading is offered for full cargo-scale contracts, with supply from 12,500 MT upward per Supramax/Panamax vessel booking.
Ordering Process
- Buyer submits a parboiled rice RFQ or ICPO on company letterhead specifying origin preference, grade (5%, 25%, or 100% broken), colour (creamy-white or golden sella), packaging, discharge port, and volume — the fastest way to request quote parboiled rice exporter pricing.
- France AJ Alimentaire and Food Import and Export LTDA issues a soft offer confirming indicative terms and delivery window.
- Buyer and seller finalize and sign a sales contract covering specification, Incoterms, and payment structure.
- Buyer opens an LC, DLC, or SBLC in accordance with the agreed payment terms.
- Production, packaging, and SGS or equivalent pre-shipment inspection are completed ahead of vessel or container loading.
- Shipment proceeds with full export documentation issued for customs clearance at the discharge port.
Shipment, Inspection & Documentation
Cargo loads from our Vietnam, Thailand, India, Pakistan, and Cambodia origins, with CIF and CFR quotations available to the buyer’s discharge port on request, including established West African routings to Cotonou, Lagos, and Tema. SGS or equivalent pre-shipment inspection and Certificate of Analysis are available on request prior to loading. Export documentation includes commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, bill of lading, phytosanitary certificate, and fumigation certificate; non-GMO certificates are provided where applicable, depending on origin and producer. Documentation requirements vary by destination market and are confirmed at contract stage.
Request Pricing
Parboiled rice pricing is indicative only and moves with the world market, subject to discharge port, quantity, packaging, freight, market conditions, and final seller confirmation. The reference below names our principal West African discharge ports as a planning guide only; buyers should submit an RFQ naming their own discharge port for a current quotation.
| Discharge Port | Country | Reference Note |
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| Cotonou | Benin | Regional transhipment hub for West and Central Africa; CIF/CFR quoted per RFQ, subject to market conditions |
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| Lagos (Apapa / Tin Can Island) | Nigeria | Largest West African import volume for parboiled rice; CIF/CFR quoted per RFQ, subject to market conditions |
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| Tema | Ghana | Principal discharge port for Ghana’s IR64 and golden sella demand; CIF/CFR quoted per RFQ, subject to market conditions |
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For a current parboiled rice price per ton, a FOB/CIF price position to Cotonou, Lagos, Tema, or any other discharge port across our Vietnam, Thailand, India, Pakistan, and Cambodia origins, or a formal wholesale quotation against your RFQ, please Contact Our Sales Team to request your B2B quotation.
