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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.

1 20-foot Container
Other
CIF, FOB
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.

Miss. Suhana

4.8

Verification level 3

Buyer from

United Arab Emirates – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardUnited Arab Emirates

Usually replies within 24h · 52% response rate

Miss. Suhana

4.8

Verification level 3

Buyer from

United Arab Emirates – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardUnited Arab Emirates

Business document

Hot Buyer

With responses recently

Usually replies within 24h · 52% response rate

Quotations Received 1/20

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)

100 20-foot Container
Other
CIF, FOB
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

Miss. Suhana

4.8

Verification level 3

Buyer from

United Arab Emirates – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardUnited Arab Emirates

Usually replies within 24h · 52% response rate

Miss. Suhana

4.8

Verification level 3

Buyer from

United Arab Emirates – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardUnited Arab Emirates

Business document

Hot Buyer

With responses recently

Usually replies within 24h · 52% response rate

Quotations Received 2/20

Quantity

20 Pieces

Payment Term

Not specified

Trade Term

Not specified

Destination Port

Los Angeles

20 Pieces
Not specified
Not specified
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.

MALABAR

2.1

Verification level 0

Buyer from

United Arab Emirates – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardUnited Arab Emirates

MALABAR

2.1

Verification level 0

Buyer from

United Arab Emirates – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardUnited Arab Emirates

Unverified

Quotations Received 1/10

Quantity

100 Metric Tons

Payment Term

Not specified

Trade Term

Not specified

Destination Port

JEBEL ALI

100 Metric Tons
Not specified
Not specified
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.

WALQ

2.1

Verification level 0

Buyer from

United Arab Emirates – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardUnited Arab Emirates

WALQ

2.1

Verification level 0

Buyer from

United Arab Emirates – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardUnited Arab Emirates

Unverified

Quotations Received 1/10

Quantity

50 Tons

Payment Term

Other

Trade Term

CIF

Destination Port

khorfakhan

50 Tons
Other
CIF
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.

Ms. Maham

3.3

Verification level 3

Buyer from

United Arab Emirates – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardUnited Arab Emirates

Usually replies within a week · 3% response rate

Ms. Maham

3.3

Verification level 3

Buyer from

United Arab Emirates – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardUnited Arab Emirates

Business document

Work email

With responses recently

Usually replies within a week · 3% response rate

Quantity

4 Metric Tons

Payment Term

Not specified

Trade Term

Not specified

Destination Port

Sohar

4 Metric Tons
Not specified
Not specified
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.

NADA

2.1

Verification level 0

Buyer from

United Arab Emirates – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardUnited Arab Emirates

NADA

2.1

Verification level 0

Buyer from

United Arab Emirates – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardUnited Arab Emirates

Unverified

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Quantity

100 Tons

Payment Term

D/P

Trade Term

FOB

Destination Port

Khorfakkan

100 Tons
D/P
FOB
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

Mr. KABIR

4.8

Verification level 2

Buyer from

United Arab Emirates – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardUnited Arab Emirates

Mr. KABIR

4.8

Verification level 2

Buyer from

United Arab Emirates – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardUnited Arab Emirates

Phone

Quantity

70 Metric Tons

Payment Term

Not specified

Trade Term

Not specified

Destination Port

Mombasa

70 Metric Tons
Not specified
Not specified
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.

GULF

2.2

Verification level 0

Buyer from

United Arab Emirates – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardUnited Arab Emirates

GULF

2.2

Verification level 0

Buyer from

United Arab Emirates – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardUnited Arab Emirates

Unverified

Quantity

2000 Kilograms

Payment Term

Not specified

Trade Term

Not specified

Destination Port

Dammam

2000 Kilograms
Not specified
Not specified
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.

AL

2.0

Verification level 0

Buyer from

United Arab Emirates – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardUnited Arab Emirates

AL

2.0

Verification level 0

Buyer from

United Arab Emirates – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardUnited Arab Emirates

Unverified

Quantity

100 Tons

Payment Term

T/T

Trade Term

CIF

Destination Port

Jebel Ali, United Arab, Ae (JEA)

100 Tons
T/T
CIF
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.

Miss. Viviene

1.2

Verification level 2

Buyer from

United Arab Emirates – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardUnited Arab Emirates

Usually replies within a week

Miss. Viviene

1.2

Verification level 2

Buyer from

United Arab Emirates – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardUnited Arab Emirates

Phone

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

2 twentyfoot container Weekly
To be discussed with suppliers
CIF
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.

Mr. Usman

4.4

Verification level 2

Buyer from

United Arab Emirates – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardUnited Arab Emirates

Usually replies within a week · 2% response rate

Mr. Usman

4.4

Verification level 2

Buyer from

United Arab Emirates – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardUnited Arab Emirates

Work email

Usually replies within a week · 2% response rate

Quotations Received 2/15

Quantity

270000 Kilograms

Payment Term

Not specified

Trade Term

Not specified

Destination Port

Not specified

270000 Kilograms
Not specified
Not specified
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.

SATRAH

1.9

Verification level 0

Buyer from

United Arab Emirates – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardUnited Arab Emirates

SATRAH

1.9

Verification level 0

Buyer from

United Arab Emirates – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardUnited Arab Emirates

Unverified

Quantity

144000 Kilograms

Payment Term

Not specified

Trade Term

Not specified

Destination Port

Not specified

144000 Kilograms
Not specified
Not specified
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.

PURVI

1.9

Verification level 0

Buyer from

United Arab Emirates – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardUnited Arab Emirates

PURVI

1.9

Verification level 0

Buyer from

United Arab Emirates – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardUnited Arab Emirates

Unverified

Quotations Received 1/15

Quantity

100 Metric

Payment Term

T/T

Trade Term

CIF

Destination Port

Jebel Ali, United Arab, Ae (JEA)

100 Metric
T/T
CIF
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.

Miss. Viviene

1.2

Verification level 2

Buyer from

United Arab Emirates – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardUnited Arab Emirates

Usually replies within a week

Miss. Viviene

1.2

Verification level 2

Buyer from

United Arab Emirates – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardUnited Arab Emirates

Phone

Usually replies within a week

Quotations Received 1/15

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)

150 20-foot Container
Other
CIF, FOB
Dubai, United Arab, Ae (DXB)

we have requirement of SONAMASSORI RICE of 5 containers on urgent basis

Miss. Suhana

4.8

Verification level 3

Buyer from

United Arab Emirates – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardUnited Arab Emirates

Usually replies within 24h · 52% response rate

Miss. Suhana

4.8

Verification level 3

Buyer from

United Arab Emirates – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardUnited Arab Emirates

Business document

Hot Buyer

With responses recently

Usually replies within 24h · 52% response rate

Quotations Received 4/20

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.

2 Tons
T/T
CIF
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.

Miss. Mariya

1.1

Verification level 2

Buyer from

United Arab Emirates – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardUnited Arab Emirates

Usually replies within 3 days · 18% response rate

Miss. Mariya

1.1

Verification level 2

Buyer from

United Arab Emirates – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardUnited Arab Emirates

Phone

Hot Buyer

Usually replies within 3 days · 18% response rate

Quantity

100 Metric Tons

Payment Term

Not specified

Trade Term

Not specified

Destination Port

Jebel Ali

100 Metric Tons
Not specified
Not specified
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.

GOLDEN

2.1

Verification level 0

Buyer from

United Arab Emirates – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardUnited Arab Emirates

GOLDEN

2.1

Verification level 0

Buyer from

United Arab Emirates – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardUnited Arab Emirates

Unverified

Quotations Received 1/15

Quantity

5 Container

Payment Term

T/T

Trade Term

CIF

Destination Port

Jebel Ali, United Arab, Ae (JEA)

5 Container
T/T
CIF
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.

Miss. Sonia

4.8

Verification level 2

Buyer from

United Arab Emirates – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardUnited Arab Emirates

Miss. Sonia

4.8

Verification level 2

Buyer from

United Arab Emirates – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardUnited Arab Emirates

Phone

Quotations Received 1/15

Quantity

20 Metric Tons

Payment Term

Not specified

Trade Term

Not specified

Destination Port

Jebel Ali

20 Metric Tons
Not specified
Not specified
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.

BANIYAS

2.2

Verification level 0

Buyer from

United Arab Emirates – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardUnited Arab Emirates

BANIYAS

2.2

Verification level 0

Buyer from

United Arab Emirates – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardUnited Arab Emirates

Unverified

Quantity

100 Tons

Payment Term

T/T

Trade Term

CIF

Destination Port

Sharjah, United Arab, Ae (SHJ)

100 Tons
T/T
CIF
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.

Ms. Abeer

4.8

Verification level 2

Buyer from

United Arab Emirates – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardUnited Arab Emirates

Ms. Abeer

4.8

Verification level 2

Buyer from

United Arab Emirates – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardUnited Arab Emirates

Phone

Online in last 3 days

Quotations Received 1/15

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.

Which Incoterms and payment terms Rice buyers ask for, and how often.
TermTypeShare
CIFIncoterm69%
FOBIncoterm20%
T/TPayment term45%
D/PPayment term12%
L/CPayment term10%

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.

How Rice buyers describe what they want to buy.
What buyers specifyWhat they ask for
GradesBasmati, Organic, Irri 6, Glutinous
Order size9.5 MT to 500 MT
Preferred originsIndia, Indonesia, United Arab Emirates
Destination portsJebel Ali (United Arab Emirates), Dubai (United Arab Emirates), Jebel Ali
Trade termsCIF, FOB
Payment termsT/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.

How Rice fits in the catalogue, with the parent group, the sub-groups and the neighbouring categories.
CategoryRelation
GrainsGroup it belongs to
Animal Feed GrainsNeighbouring category
Assorted Grain FoodstuffsNeighbouring category
Barnyard MilletNeighbouring category
Bulgarian WheatNeighbouring category
Bulk Food StaplesNeighbouring category
Bulk GrainsNeighbouring category
Bulk MilletNeighbouring category

Neighbouring categories often share suppliers and buyers, so they are worth a look.

Questions about Rice buyers, requests and terms


How large is the Rice buyer base in the United Arab Emirates?

3,338 Rice buyers and importers in the United Arab Emirates have posted 3,411 buying leads on Freshdi as of Nov 14, 2026.


How are Rice buyers on Freshdi verified?

Verified buyers are buyers with their email, phone number or company documents verified by Freshdi. 70 of the 3,411 UAE buying leads come from verified buyers.


Which Incoterms and payment terms do Rice buyers in the UAE ask for?

69% of UAE requests ask for CIF and 20% for FOB; payment is most often by T/T (45%) or D/P (12%).