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Find 3,411 Rice Buying Leads, RFQs from 3,338 Buyers & Importers in United Arab Emirates
Sell Rice to distributors, wholesalers and retailers in the United Arab Emirates by reading their buying requests on Freshdi.
On Freshdi, buyers in the United Arab Emirates have posted 3,411 buying leads for Rice, as of November 2026. Rice buyers in the United Arab Emirates ask for delivery to ports such as Jebel Ali (United Arab Emirates) and Dubai (United Arab Emirates).
Key Facts on Rice Wholesale Buyers in the United Arab Emirates
Rice wholesale buyers in the United Arab Emirates on Freshdi at a glance.
- Rice buyers & importers3,338
- Verified buyers31
- Origins buyers ask forIndia 28%, Indonesia 7%
- Latest buying requestNov 14, 2026
Where to Sell Rice to Distributors in the United Arab Emirates
What do Rice distributors and retailers in the UAE want?
- Popular grades among buyers include Basmati, Organic, Irri 6, Glutinous
- Typical order sizes run from 9.5 MT to 500 MT
What are Rice distributors in the UAE asking for now?
- 34 Rice buying requests posted in the last 30 days
- 2 requests tagged Hot Buyer
- 1.8 supplier quotations per request on average
How to read a Rice buying request
- A Verified badge, which means Freshdi verified the Rice buyer's email, phone number or company documents
- Whether the Rice request is Confirmed (the buyer is still sourcing) and Hot Buyer tags for verified buyers looking to buy now
- Quantity, trade term, destination port and payment term of the Rice request
- The quotations already sent on each Rice request
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Figures from Rice RFQs and buyer profiles on Freshdi, updated Nov 14, 2026.
Quotations Received 1/20
Confirmed
Quantity
1 20-foot Container
Payment Term
Other
Trade Term
CIF, FOB
Destination Port
Jebel Ali, United Arab, Ae (JEA)
We are currently looking for high-quality 1121 White Sella Basmati Rice (Premium Length: 8.35MM) suppliers and would like to request a quotation based on the following requirements: Specifications: Quantity: 1 20-foot Container Destination port: Jebel Ali, United Arab, Ae (JEA) Trade term: FOB, CIF Payment term: Other Ship to: United Arab Emirates Processing Type: 100% Sortex Cleaned, Silky Double Polished, free from live or dead weevils Variety: 1121 White Sella Basmati Max. Moisture (%): 12% to 12.5% Max • Broken: Under 1% Max Packaging: 5 kg, 10 kg, 20 kg, 25 kg, 40 kg & 50 kg Please provide your unit/total price and lead time. If you have any catalogs or certificates, please share them for our reference. We have requirement of 1121 steam rice; Attributes: Variety: 1121 White Sella Basmati, Max. Moisture (%): 12% to 12.5% Max • Broken: Under 1% Max, Packaging: 5 kg, 10 kg, 20 kg, 25 kg, 40 kg & 50 kg, Processing Type: 100% Sortex Cleaned, Silky Double Polished, free from live or dead weevils.
We are currently looking for high-quality 1121 White Sella Basmati Rice (Premium Length: 8.35MM) suppliers and would like to request a quotation based on the following requirements: Specifications: Quantity: 1 20-foot Container Destination port: Jebel Ali, United Arab, Ae (JEA) Trade term: FOB, CIF Payment term: Other Ship to: United Arab Emirates Processing Type: 100% Sortex Cleaned, Silky Double Polished, free from live or dead weevils Variety: 1121 White Sella Basmati Max. Moisture (%): 12% to 12.5% Max • Broken: Under 1% Max Packaging: 5 kg, 10 kg, 20 kg, 25 kg, 40 kg & 50 kg Please provide your unit/total price and lead time. If you have any catalogs or certificates, please share them for our reference. We have requirement of 1121 steam rice; Attributes: Variety: 1121 White Sella Basmati, Max. Moisture (%): 12% to 12.5% Max • Broken: Under 1% Max, Packaging: 5 kg, 10 kg, 20 kg, 25 kg, 40 kg & 50 kg, Processing Type: 100% Sortex Cleaned, Silky Double Polished, free from live or dead weevils.
Usually replies within 24h · 52% response rate
Confirmed
Quotations Received 2/20
Confirmed
Quantity
100 20-foot Container
Payment Term
Other
Trade Term
CIF, FOB
Destination Port
Dubai, United Arab, Ae (DXB)
we have requirement of rice for UAE for upto Ramzan we need 500 containers and we need suppliers from INDIA
Usually replies within 24h · 52% response rate
Quantity
20 Pieces
Payment Term
Not specified
Trade Term
Not specified
Destination Port
Los Angeles
Seeking rice flour in various pack sizes, including 4 lbs in cartons of 8 packets and 21 packets per box. Product is supplied under the Gaay brand, and is intended for wholesale distribution. Sourcing for supply to Los Angeles.
Quotations Received 1/10
Quantity
100 Metric Tons
Payment Term
Not specified
Trade Term
Not specified
Destination Port
JEBEL ALI
The importer is seeking various types of Basmati rice, including 1121 Steam, 1509 Steam, and Super Basmati. Packaging requirements include 50 kg PP bags, 35 kg BOPP bags, 2x20 kg NW bags, 20x2 kg printed cotton PP bags, and 8x5 kg printed cotton PP bags. Both Indian and Pakistani origins are eligible. Suppliers are requested to quote for all available varieties and packaging formats of Basmati rice offered.
Quantity
50 Tons
Payment Term
Other
Trade Term
CIF
Destination Port
khorfakhan
Dear supplier, We are currently sourcing for the following product: - Product Name: Rice Steam - Quantity: 50 Tons - Trade Term: CIF - Payment Term: Other - Destination Port: Khorfakhan Please provide the following details: - Target unit price - Maximum budget - Shipping method - Lead time We look forward to receiving your quotation at your earliest convenience. Thank you.
Usually replies within a week · 3% response rate
Quantity
4 Metric Tons
Payment Term
Not specified
Trade Term
Not specified
Destination Port
Sohar
The importer requests quotations for long grain Matta rice available in different packaging options, specifically 5kg x 8, 10kg, and 19kg bags. Quotations should cover all these packaging formats to meet the buyer's requirements.
Quantity
100 Tons
Payment Term
D/P
Trade Term
FOB
Destination Port
Khorfakkan
We have following requirements, Jeera kasal rice 100 tons Packing 18x2 36 kg master bags Payment terms 100% cad at sight BANK -TO -BANK Kindly quote the price for F.O.B
Quantity
70 Metric Tons
Payment Term
Not specified
Trade Term
Not specified
Destination Port
Mombasa
Seeking Basmati rice with requirements including packing in 20 kg laminated PP bags (not less than 65 grams) with an inner PP bag (not less than 35 grams). Purchases also include semi-milled or wholly milled Basmati rice, whether or not polished or glazed.
Quantity
2000 Kilograms
Payment Term
Not specified
Trade Term
Not specified
Destination Port
Dammam
The buyer requests rice flour in several forms, including rice powder and rava, suitable for making South Indian products like puttu, idiyappam, pathiri, appam, palappam, and idly. Variants include plain rice powder, idiyappam powder, pathiri podi, white puttu podi, idly rava, and appam/idiyappam/pathiri multi-use flour, available under brands such as Nirapara and Easy, typically packed in 1kg x10 packs. Suppliers are invited to offer their full range of rice flour types and packaging.
Quantity
100 Tons
Payment Term
T/T
Trade Term
CIF
Destination Port
Jebel Ali, United Arab, Ae (JEA)
We are looking for suppliers of Sona Masoori Rice and would like to request a quotation based on the following requirements: Specifications: Quantity: 100 Tons Destination port: Jebel Ali, United Arab, Ae (JEA) Trade term: CIF Payment term: T/T Required documents: To be discussed Please provide your best price, lead time, and any available product catalogs for our review. We are interested in understanding your full range of products.
Usually replies within a week
Quotations Received 2/15
Quantity
2 twentyfoot container Weekly
Payment Term
To be discussed with suppliers
Trade Term
CIF
Destination Port
Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates
Dear suppliers, We are looking for Basmati and Non Basmati Rice in weekly quantities of 2 twenty-foot containers on a CIF trade term. Payment terms will be discussed with interested suppliers. Target price is negotiable. Thank you.
Usually replies within a week · 2% response rate
Quantity
270000 Kilograms
Payment Term
Not specified
Trade Term
Not specified
Destination Port
Not specified
The importer is seeking IRRI-6 white rice from Pakistan with 100% broken grains. The rice should be packed in new polypropylene bags of 50 kg net each, with empty bag weight specified as 120 grams. Suppliers able to meet the stated specifications are invited to quote.
Quantity
144000 Kilograms
Payment Term
Not specified
Trade Term
Not specified
Destination Port
Not specified
The importer seeks Basmati Rice of various types and processing styles. Interested suppliers should quote for 1121 Steam Basmati Rice Grade 1 (2% broken, crop year 2023-24), packed in jute bags with an inner PP bag (each 50 kg net), as well as for 1121 Golden Sella Basmati Rice Grade 1 (2% broken, crop year 2023-24) in similar packaging. Offers are also requested for Pakistani 1121 White Basmati Rice (2% broken) and Super Basmati White Rice (2% broken), packed in strong woven PP bags with inner PP bags, in 40 kg and 50 kg bag sizes. Brands include BNP and Purvi.
Quotations Received 1/15
Quantity
100 Metric
Payment Term
T/T
Trade Term
CIF
Destination Port
Jebel Ali, United Arab, Ae (JEA)
We are currently looking for high-quality 1121 Basmati Rice suppliers and would like to request a quotation based on the following requirements: Specifications: Quantity: 100 Metric Destination port: Jebel Ali, United Arab, Ae (JEA) Trade term: CIF Payment term: T/T Required documents: To be discussed Please provide your unit/total price and lead time. If you have any catalogs or certificates, please share them for our reference.
Usually replies within a week
Confirmed
Quotations Received 4/20
Confirmed
Quantity
150 20-foot Container
Payment Term
Other
Trade Term
CIF, FOB
Destination Port
Dubai, United Arab, Ae (DXB)
we have requirement of SONAMASSORI RICE of 5 containers on urgent basis
Usually replies within 24h · 52% response rate
Quantity
2 Tons
Payment Term
T/T
Trade Term
CIF
Destination Port
Jebel Ali, United Arab, Ae (JEA)
We are currently looking for high-quality Non-Basmati: IR 64 Raw Rice, PR 11 Sella, Sona Masoori Rice, Ponni Rice, Kranti Raw Rice, Indian 100% Broken Rice. suppliers and would like to request a quotation based on the following requirements: Specifications: Quantity: 2 Tons Destination port: Jebel Ali, United Arab, Ae (JEA) Trade term: CIF Payment term: T/T Target price: USD 700 Please provide your unit/total price and lead time. If you have any catalogs or certificates, please share them for our reference.
We are currently looking for high-quality Non-Basmati: IR 64 Raw Rice, PR 11 Sella, Sona Masoori Rice, Ponni Rice, Kranti Raw Rice, Indian 100% Broken Rice. suppliers and would like to request a quotation based on the following requirements: Specifications: Quantity: 2 Tons Destination port: Jebel Ali, United Arab, Ae (JEA) Trade term: CIF Payment term: T/T Target price: USD 700 Please provide your unit/total price and lead time. If you have any catalogs or certificates, please share them for our reference.
Usually replies within 3 days · 18% response rate
Quantity
100 Metric Tons
Payment Term
Not specified
Trade Term
Not specified
Destination Port
Jebel Ali
The importer requests quotes for parboiled rice, including Indian-origin non-basmati parboiled rice. Suppliers are invited to offer all available variants matching these requirements.
Quotations Received 1/15
Quantity
5 Container
Payment Term
T/T
Trade Term
CIF
Destination Port
Jebel Ali, United Arab, Ae (JEA)
We are currently looking for high-quality Sella Basmati Rice and steam sella suppliers and would like to request a quotation based on the following requirements: Specifications: Quantity: 5 Container Destination port: Jebel Ali, United, Ae (JEA) Trade term: CIF Payment term: T/T Please provide your unit/total price and lead time. If you have any catalogs or certificates, please share them for our reference.
Quantity
20 Metric Tons
Payment Term
Not specified
Trade Term
Not specified
Destination Port
Jebel Ali
The buyer is seeking suppliers of Palakkadan Matta Rice, packed in various bag sizes including 5kg, 10kg, and 19kg. Product is sourced under different brands such as JB and Jayabharath. Suppliers are requested to provide quotations for all available packing sizes and brands.
Quotations Received 1/15
Quantity
100 Tons
Payment Term
T/T
Trade Term
CIF
Destination Port
Sharjah, United Arab, Ae (SHJ)
We are currently looking for high-quality Rice (Basmati / Non-Basmati) Origin India Packaging Size 25kg, 50kg Quality Standard Export-quality Rice Type Basmati / Non-basmati suppliers and would like to request a quotation based on the following requirements: Specifications: Quantity: 100 Tons Destination port: Sharjah, United Arab, Ae (SHJ) Trade term: CIF Payment term: T/T Preferred supplier countries: United Arab Emirates Shipping method: Sea freight Target price: USD 650 to 680 Please provide your unit/total price and lead time. If you have any catalogs or certificates, please share them for our reference.
What trade and payment terms do Rice importers request?
The usual terms of a Rice buying request on Freshdi are CIF (69%) for delivery and T/T (45%) for payment (November 2026 data). They are followed by FOB (20%) and D/P (12%). On CIF terms, the seller pays sea freight and insurance to the destination port, and the risk passes once the goods are loaded.
| Term | Type | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CIF | Incoterm | 69% |
| FOB | Incoterm | 20% |
| T/T | Payment term | 45% |
| D/P | Payment term | 12% |
| L/C | Payment term | 10% |
Quote or ask on the terms the other side uses most, and agree the Incoterm before the price.
What do Rice buying requests usually state?
As of November 2026, Rice buyers on Freshdi most often specify grades such as Basmati, Organic, Irri 6; and order size such as 9.5 MT to 500 MT. Many also state preferred origins such as India, Indonesia, United Arab Emirates; and destination ports such as Jebel Ali (United Arab Emirates), Dubai (United Arab Emirates), Jebel Ali. Exporters who address each point in their quotation make a Rice offer easier to accept.
| What buyers specify | What they ask for |
|---|---|
| Grades | Basmati, Organic, Irri 6, Glutinous |
| Order size | 9.5 MT to 500 MT |
| Preferred origins | India, Indonesia, United Arab Emirates |
| Destination ports | Jebel Ali (United Arab Emirates), Dubai (United Arab Emirates), Jebel Ali |
| Trade terms | CIF, FOB |
| Payment terms | T/T, D/P, L/C |
Answer each point of the request in your quotation, because buyers compare offers line by line.
Where does Rice sit in the product catalogue?
Rice is part of Grains on Freshdi, next to Animal Feed Grains, Assorted Grain Foodstuffs and Barnyard Millet.
| Category | Relation |
|---|---|
| Grains | Group it belongs to |
| Animal Feed Grains | Neighbouring category |
| Assorted Grain Foodstuffs | Neighbouring category |
| Barnyard Millet | Neighbouring category |
| Bulgarian Wheat | Neighbouring category |
| Bulk Food Staples | Neighbouring category |
| Bulk Grains | Neighbouring category |
| Bulk Millet | Neighbouring category |
Neighbouring categories often share suppliers and buyers, so they are worth a look.