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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
125 MT
Payment Term
T/T
Trade Term
CIF
Destination Port
Jebel Ali, United Arab, Ae (JEA)
We are currently looking for high-quality Steam Rice - Sona Masoori - Non Basmati - Gluten Free and Grade A Export Quality Rice suppliers and would like to request a quotation based on the following requirements: Specifications: Quantity: 125 MT Destination port: Jebel Ali, United Arab, Ae (JEA) Trade term: CIF Payment term: T/T Ship to: United Arab Emirates Max. Moisture (%): 12-14% Moisture Content: 12-14% Packaging Options: 5 Kg, 10 Kg, 25 Kg, Or 50 Kg Bags Texture: 5%, Lightweight And Slightly Sticky 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 · 36% response rate
Payment Term
Not specified
Trade Term
Not specified
The buyer is interested in receiving samples of rice husk products listed on the supplier's website before considering a bulk order. They request information regarding how to request samples, any costs involved, and lead times. The buyer also asks to be informed about any product variants that are unavailable as samples.
RFQ
Confirmed
Quotations Received 2/20
Confirmed
Quantity
1 Tons
Payment Term
L/C
Trade Term
CFR
Destination Port
Chitagong, Bangladesh, Bd (CGG/CGP/CHG)
We are looking for suppliers of Basmati Rice and would like to request a quotation based on the following requirements: Specifications: Quantity: 1 Tons Destination port: Chitagong, Bangladesh, Bd (CGG/CGP/CHG) Trade term: CFR Payment term: L/C 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 3 days · 18% response rate
Quotations Received 4/20
Quantity
25 20-foot Container
Payment Term
Other
Trade Term
CIF
Destination Port
Jebel Ali, United Arab, Ae (JEA)
We are currently looking for high-quality Rice and spices, seeds, vegetables, fruit suppliers and would like to request a quotation based on the following requirements: Specifications: Quantity: 25 20-foot Container Destination port: Jebel Ali, United Arab, Ae (JEA) Trade term: CIF Payment term: Other Preferred supplier countries: India, Indonesia, China, Vietnam, Sri Lanka Shipping method: Sea freight Target price: USD 700 Lead time: 7 to 10 day(s) Please provide your unit/total price and lead time. If you have any catalogs or certificates, please share them for our reference.
Quotations Received 4/10
Quantity
3000 KG
Destination Port
Reunion
We are seeking 3,000 kg of extra long grain aged basmati rice 1121. Destination: Reunion. Interested suppliers are invited to quote per kg, stating lead time, proposed payment terms and sample availability.
Quantity
20
Destination Port
Jebel Ali
Kindly send a quotation based on the following request from the importer: Rice Flour, 20 kg, destination port: Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates.
Quotations Received 10/15
Quantity
40 Tons
Payment Term
D/P, T/T
Trade Term
CIF
Destination Port
Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates (JEA)
Products: Black pepper, Rice, cumin seed, cinnamon Quantity: 40 Tons Destination port: Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates (JEA) Trade term: CIF Payment term: D/P, T/T Preferred supplier countries: Brazil, China, Indonesia, India, Malaysia, Romania Shipping method: Sea freight Lead time: 60 days
Products: Black pepper, Rice, cumin seed, cinnamon Quantity: 40 Tons Destination port: Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates (JEA) Trade term: CIF Payment term: D/P, T/T Preferred supplier countries: Brazil, China, Indonesia, India, Malaysia, Romania Shipping method: Sea freight Lead time: 60 days
Usually replies within 3 days · 9% response rate
Quotations Received 1/20
Quantity
8 20-foot Container
Payment Term
Other
Trade Term
CIF
Destination Port
Dubai, United Arab, Ae (DXB)
We are currently looking for high-quality 1121 Basamti rice suppliers and would like to request a quotation based on the following requirements: Specifications: Quantity: 8 20-foot Container Destination port: Dubai, United, Ae (DXB) Trade term: CIF Payment term: Other 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 1121 Basamti rice suppliers and would like to request a quotation based on the following requirements: Specifications: Quantity: 8 20-foot Container Destination port: Dubai, United, Ae (DXB) Trade term: CIF Payment term: Other 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 24h · 17% response rate
Quantity
600 Tons
Payment Term
Negotiable, Other, T/T
Trade Term
CIF, FOB
Destination Port
Jebel Ali, United Arab, Ae (JEA)
We are looking for suppliers of basmati 1121 rice and would like to request a quotation based on the following requirements: Specifications: Quantity: 600 Tons Destination port: Jebel Ali, United Arab, Ae (JEA) Trade term: FOB, CIF Payment term: T/T, Other, Negotiable 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 2/10
Quantity
30 Tons
Payment Term
L/C, T/T
Trade Term
CIF
Destination Port
Dubai, United Arab, Ae (DXB)
Dear Suppliers, We are currently looking for the following product: - Product Name: Rice Husk - Quantity: 30 Tons - Trade Term: CIF - Payment Term: T/T, L/C - Destination Port: Dubai, United Arab Emirates (DXB) Please provide us with the following details in your quotations: - Target Unit Price: - Max Budget: - Shipping Method: - Lead Time: Thank you for your prompt attention to this request. We look forward to receiving your quotations. Best regards,
Quotations Received 6/15
Quantity
100 Container
Payment Term
T/T
Trade Term
CIF
Destination Port
Sharjah, United Arab, Ae (SHJ)
We are currently looking for high-quality 1121 Basmati Rice Origin India suppliers and would like to request a quotation based on the following requirements: Specifications: Quantity: 100 Container 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 t0 680 Lead time: 15 to 20 day(s) Please provide your unit/total price and lead time. If you have any catalogs or certificates, please share them for our reference.
Quotations Received 1/15
Quantity
200 MT
Payment Term
Other
Trade Term
DDP
Destination Port
JEBEL ALI
We are currently looking for high-quality 1718 CREAMY SELLA RICE suppliers and would like to request a quotation based on the following requirements: Specifications: Quantity: 200 MT Destination port: JEBEL ALI Trade term: DDP Payment term: Other Please provide your unit/total price and lead time. If you have any catalogs or certificates, please share them for our reference.
RFQ
Confirmed
Quotations Received 6/15
Confirmed
Quantity
17 Tons
Payment Term
Other
Trade Term
CIF
Destination Port
Dubai, United Arab, Ae (DXB)
We are currently looking for high-quality 1121 RICE suppliers and would like to request a quotation based on the following requirements: Specifications: Quantity: 17 Tons Destination port: Dubai, United Arab, Ae (DXB) Trade term: CIF Payment term: Other Shipping method: Sea freight Target price: USD 650 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 · 11% response rate
RFQ
Confirmed
Quotations Received 5/15
Confirmed
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
RFQ
Confirmed
Quotations Received 2/15
Confirmed
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
RFQ
Confirmed
Quotations Received 6/15
Confirmed
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
Quotations Received 1/15
Confirmed
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
RFQ
Confirmed
Confirmed
Quantity
50 MT
Payment Term
Other, T/T
Trade Term
CIF
Destination Port
Jebel Ali, United Arab, Ae (JEA)
We are currently looking for high-quality Sona Masoori Rice steam- Premium quality suppliers and would like to request a quotation based on the following requirements: Specifications: Quantity: 50 MT Destination port: Jebel Ali, United, Ae (JEA) Trade term: CIF Payment term: T/T, Other Lead time: sep 10, 2026 day(s) 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 Sona Masoori Rice steam- Premium quality suppliers and would like to request a quotation based on the following requirements: Specifications: Quantity: 50 MT Destination port: Jebel Ali, United, Ae (JEA) Trade term: CIF Payment term: T/T, Other Lead time: sep 10, 2026 day(s) Please provide your unit/total price and lead time. If you have any catalogs or certificates, please share them for our reference.
RFQ
Confirmed
Quotations Received 4/20
Confirmed
Quantity
5 20-foot Container
Payment Term
Other
Trade Term
CIF
Destination Port
Jebel Ali, United Arab, Ae (JEA)
We are currently looking for high-quality Sonamasuri steam rice, basmati rice suppliers and would like to request a quotation based on the following requirements: Specifications: Quantity: 5 20-foot Container Destination port: Jebel Ali, United Arab, Ae (JEA) Trade term: CIF Payment term: Other Preferred supplier countries: India 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 Sonamasuri steam rice, basmati rice suppliers and would like to request a quotation based on the following requirements: Specifications: Quantity: 5 20-foot Container Destination port: Jebel Ali, United Arab, Ae (JEA) Trade term: CIF Payment term: Other Preferred supplier countries: India 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 · 14% response rate
RFQ
Confirmed
Confirmed
Quantity
25 20-foot Container
Payment Term
Other
Trade Term
CIF
Destination Port
Jebel Ali, United Arab, Ae (JEA)
We are currently looking for high-quality Rice and spices, seeds, vegetables, fruit suppliers and would like to request a quotation based on the following requirements: Specifications: Quantity: 25 20-foot Container Destination port: Jebel Ali, United Arab, Ae (JEA) Trade term: CIF Payment term: Other Preferred supplier countries: India, Indonesia, China, Vietnam, Sri Lanka Shipping method: Sea freight Target price: USD 700 Lead time: 7 to 10 day(s) 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.