Freshdi Market Insight
Know the Sona Masoori Rice market before you buy
India (82.6%) dominates the 23 Sona Masoori Rice suppliers, with Tanzania and the United Arab Emirates at 4.3% each, leaving limited options outside India. Typical offers range from USD 217 - 1,090 per metric ton FOB, centered around a USD 516 median. Buyer inquiries surged 322.2% to 38 in the last 30 days. Buyers request CIF more often than suppliers offer it — a 10.2 percentage point gap — so a CIF price must be explicitly asked for.
What is in this market?
The size and shape of Sona Masoori Rice on Freshdi before you shortlist anyone: how many sellers, how much product, how many origins, and which way demand is moving.
36supply
Buyers can compare 36 active Sona Masoori Rice supply listings on Freshdi as of 15 November 2026.
23companies
As of 15 November 2026, 23 active Sona Masoori Rice suppliers, 0.2% of all suppliers on the platform, are listed on Freshdi.
5origins
Freshdi lists Sona Masoori Rice suppliers from 5 countries, led by India at 82.6%, as of 15 November 2026.
+322.2% over 12m
Buyer inquiries for Sona Masoori Rice on Freshdi reached 38 in the 30 days to 15 November 2026, up 322.2% from the previous 30 days.
Only 23 suppliers are currently active in the Sona Masoori Rice category, and just 2 of them updated their listings in the last 30 days — though 12 have refreshed content in the past 90 days. This shows a stable but slow-moving supply base, meaning buyers should expect to engage directly with suppliers rather than find frequent new inventory. The small number of active suppliers means each one carries significant weight in pricing and terms. There are 36 active listings for Sona Masoori Rice, which is a modest but sufficient number for buyers seeking a specific grade or packaging. Given the limited turnover, these listings are likely to represent current, consistent offerings rather than outdated or abandoned posts. Five countries supply Sona Masoori Rice, with India accounting for 82.6% of the exporters. While India dominates, the presence of four other countries provides a small but meaningful alternative pool for buyers who want to explore different regional variations or hedge against supply disruptions. Buyer inquiries surged 322.2% to 38 in the last 30 days — a dramatic spike that suggests strong and growing interest in this rice type. With only 23 suppliers available, this surge means demand is outpacing supply, and buyers should act quickly to secure a quote before the current suppliers are fully booked.
In the 365 days to 15 November 2026, Freshdi logged 13 buyer requests for Sona Masoori Rice globally.
- Freshdi lists 36 active Sona Masoori Rice supply listings from 23 suppliers in 5 countries, drawn from 818 source documents and 4,326 supply observations over the 365 days to 15 November 2026.
- Compared with the previous 30 days, buyer inquiries for Sona Masoori Rice on Freshdi rose 322.2% in the 30 days to 15 November 2026, with 119.88% volatility in monthly inquiry and quotation activity over 166 days.
- Freshdi received 13 buyer requests for Sona Masoori Rice in the 365 days to 15 November 2026 against 36 active listings — 2.8 listings per request globally.
Who exactly is selling?
The verified Sona Masoori Rice suppliers buyers actually reach on Freshdi, ranked by the inquiries they received in the last 30 days and how reliably they answered them.
No Sona Masoori Rice suppliers currently meet the ranking criteria below.
Verified suppliers first, then by buyer inquiries received in the last 30 days, then by response rate. No supplier pays for placement in this list.
Certifications shown are the two or three most relevant per supplier — the full set is on each supplier's profile.
- 0 of the 23 Sona Masoori Rice suppliers on Freshdi are Level 2+ verified with a response rate of at least 70%, as of 15 November 2026.
How stable is this supply base?
Three separate questions, answered in order: is the product fresh, is the market busy, and can the sellers be trusted.
Is there much new product?
Sona Masoori Rice had 3 new listings in the last 30 days, less than half the number from the previous month. Compare the listing date when evaluating two similar offers to ensure they reflect today’s market conditions.
Is the market busy?
12 of the 23 suppliers joined in the last 12 months, more than half of the total. The category includes a mix of long-standing and newer sellers, which broadens the selection but means newer ones have less history to assess. Buyers can explore both established and new names, but the newer ones require closer scrutiny before a first order. Review each supplier’s listing history before reaching out to a new seller.
28.7% of 23
1043.5% of 23
521.7% of 23
Can these suppliers be trusted?
22 of 23 suppliers are verified, at least three in four, so it's safe to contact several verified ones at once. Replies typically come within the day, which allows a buyer to get quick feedback from multiple suppliers. Certificates are listed by 7 of 23 suppliers, and BRCGS is the most common, held by 2 of them. For a shipment requiring BRCGS compliance, filter the list to include only those with that certification.
- Freshdi refreshed 22 of 36 Sona Masoori Rice supply listings (61.1%) within 90 days to 15 November 2026, and 3 (8.3%) within 30 days.
- In the 12 months to 15 November 2026, 20 of 23 Sona Masoori Rice suppliers on Freshdi (87.0%) were active, with 2 (8.7%) active within the last month, and 12 new suppliers registered.
- On Freshdi, 95.7% of Sona Masoori Rice suppliers are verified and the median first response to a Sona Masoori Rice inquiry is 9 hours as of 15 November 2026.
- Across 7 certified Sona Masoori Rice supplier profiles on Freshdi, 28.6% hold BRCGS, 14.3% hold ORGANIC CERTIFICATE, 14.3% hold GAP, 14.3% hold HACCP, and 14.3% hold Government of India; one profile can hold several certificates.
What are the selling conditions, and where do the two sides disagree?
Part A reads the supply side on its own terms — price, trade term, MOQ, origin. Part B puts buyer demand next to it and measures the gaps in percentage points.
Default settings of a typical Sona Masoori Rice offer — how it ships, what it costs, the smallest quantity accepted and where it comes from. Each figure is drawn from every quote in the last 365 days, not from one seller.
FOB39.6%
As of 15 November 2026, FOB leads the trade terms of Sona Masoori Rice supply on Freshdi at 39.6%, followed by CIF at 34.1% and EXW at 8.2%.
217–1090
USD/MT FOBTypical Sona Masoori Rice supply prices on Freshdi run from USD 217 to 1,090 per metric ton on a FOB basis, median USD 516 across 563 listings, as of 15 November 2026.
22MT median
Most Sona Masoori Rice listings on Freshdi set a minimum order between 2 and 25 MT, typically 22 MT, as of 15 November 2026.
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India (82.6%), Tanzania (4.3%) and United Arab Emirates (4.3%) lead Sona Masoori Rice supply origins on Freshdi, as of 15 November 2026.
Sona Masoori Rice listings show a typical price range of USD 217 - 1,090 per metric ton on an FOB basis, with the median price at USD 516. Basmati is the largest variety in terms of listings at 38.4%, with a median of USD 800 per metric ton, while Long Grain White accounts for 16.7% at USD 367, Parboiled makes up 5.2% at USD 1,170, Jasmine is represented in 2.3% at USD 458, and Brown is the smallest share at 0.7% with a median of USD 72 per metric ton, indicating significant variation in pricing by variety. The typical minimum order quantity for Sona Masoori Rice is 22 MT, with most listings falling within the common range of 2 to 25 MT, offering buyers a broad spectrum of order sizes to consider. Sona Masoori Rice suppliers offer FOB at 39.6% and CIF at 34.1%, with FOB the leading trade term among listings. Payment terms for Sona Masoori Rice are primarily T/T at 35.7% and L/C at 28.6%, showing a balanced distribution between bank transfer and letter of credit.
| Type | Range (P25–P75) | Median | N | Term | MOQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| basmati | 400–1125 USD/MT | 800 | 216 | FOB | 22 MT |
| long grain white | 247–820 USD/MT | 367 | 94 | FOB | 22 MT |
| parboiled | 1100–1271 USD/MT | 1170 | 29 | FOB | 22 MT |
| jasmine | 37–498 USD/MT | 458 | 13 | FOB | 22 MT |
| brown | 9–98 USD/MT | 72 | 4 | FOB | 22 MT |
Basmati has the widest range, USD 400 - 1,125 per metric ton, with a median of USD 800. Long Grain White lists between USD 247 and 820 per metric ton, median USD 367. Parboiled carries the highest median at USD 1,170 per metric ton, on a USD 1,100 - 1,271 range. Jasmine is priced between USD 37 and 498 per metric ton, median USD 458. Brown has the lowest median of USD 72 per metric ton and the tightest range, USD 9 - 98 per metric ton.
| Market | Demand | Supply | Offers/req |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global | 1,771 requests | 818 products | 0.5 |
| Middle East & North Africa | 389 requests | 818 products | 2.1 |
| Gulf Cooperation Council | 346 requests | 818 products | 2.4 |
| United Arab Emirates | 208 requests | 818 products | 3.9 |
| India | 208 requests | 818 products | 3.9 |
Worldwide, 818 listings meet 1,771 buyer requests - 0.5 listings per request, so buyers compete for listings. The Middle East & North Africa sends 389 requests (22%), and there the same 818 listings make 2.1 listings per request. With fewer listings than requests globally, suppliers can be selective about which requests they answer.
CIF is the clearest mismatch: 44.3% of buyer requests ask for it against 34.1% of listings (951 supply vs 1546 demand observations), buyers ask for it 10.2 pts more often than suppliers offer it. EXW runs the other way - 8.2% of listings against 4.7% of requests. A supplier able to quote CIF stands out.
T/T is the widest payment gap: about half of buyer requests (51.2%) ask for it, but only 35.7% of listings accept it (1115 supply vs 1136 demand observations), buyers ask for it 15.5 pts more often than suppliers offer it. MoneyGram runs the reverse - 7.5% of listings vs 2.1% of requests, suppliers offer it 5.4 pts more often than buyers ask for it.
| Sona Masoori Rice type | Buyer range | Median | Supplier range | Median | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basmati | 500 – 1200 | 500 | 400 – 1125 | 800 | +60.0% |
| Long grain white | 500 – 500 | 500 | 247 – 820 | 367 | -26.7% |
| Parboiled | 5236 – 60000 | 5236 | 1100 – 1271 | 1170 | -77.7% |
| Jasmine | 30 – 850 | 850 | 37 – 498 | 458 | -46.1% |
| Brown | 60 – 500000 | 500000 | 9 – 98 | 72 | -100.0% |
Sona Masoori Rice buyers price at a USD 480 median across 69 buyer prices, below the USD 516.2 supply median (563 observations) - expect negotiation on the first quote.
Buyers ask for Indian origin in 85 requests against 274 listings (0.31 requests per listing) - more listings than requests; Thailand: 18 requests vs 62 listings (0.29); Vietnam: 15 requests vs 100 listings (0.15) - in all cases, more listings than requests, so buyers have choice.
- Buyers price Sona Masoori Rice at a USD 480 median across 69 buyer prices on Freshdi, below the USD 516.2 supply median across 563 listings, as of 15 November 2026.
- As of 15 November 2026, Sona Masoori Rice buyers on Freshdi price basmati at a USD 500 median (18 buyer prices) against USD 800 in listings.
- For Sona Masoori Rice on Freshdi, CIF is the widest trade term gap - 44.3% of buyer requests against 34.1% of listings - while EXW runs the other way at 8.2% of listings against 4.7% of requests, as of 15 November 2026.
- For Sona Masoori Rice on Freshdi, T/T is the widest payment term gap - 51.2% of buyer requests against 35.7% of listings - while MoneyGram runs the other way at 7.5% of listings against 2.1% of requests, as of 15 November 2026.
- Freshdi had 818 Sona Masoori Rice listings against 1,771 buyer requests (0.5 listings per request), and buyers in the Middle East & North Africa posted 389 of them (2.1 listings per request), in the 90 days to 15 November 2026.
- Sona Masoori Rice buyer requests on Freshdi asked for India 85 times against 274 listings, Thailand 18 times against 62 listings and Vietnam 15 times against 100 listings, in the 90 days to 15 November 2026.
- The United Arab Emirates (208), India (208) and the United States (138) led the 1771 Sona Masoori Rice buyer requests on Freshdi with a known buyer country, in the 90 days to 15 November 2026.
What do I do now?
Act on the numbers above — post request, or browse every listing.
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Browse all Sona Masoori Rice suppliers
36 listings from 23 sellers, filterable by type, MOQ, trade term and certification.
Sona Masoori Rice prices on Freshdi range from USD 217 to USD 1,090 per metric ton, FOB, with a median of USD 516 based on 563 listings. This wide spread indicates that price varies significantly by variety and quality, so buyers must evaluate each listing individually rather than relying on a single average figure.
The typical minimum order quantity for Sona Masoori Rice is 22 MT, with a range from 2 to 25 MT across current listings. Buyers with smaller needs may still find viable suppliers within the lower end of this range, though larger volumes generally offer better pricing and terms.
FOB is the most commonly used trade term for Sona Masoori Rice, appearing in 39.6% of supplier listings. While it's the default expectation, buyers should verify the exact term with each supplier as demand and supply mismatch exists for other terms like CIF and EXW.
Freshdi lists five Sona Masoori Rice varieties: parboiled, basmati, jasmine, long grain white, and brown. Parboiled has the highest median price at USD 1,170 per metric ton, while brown is the lowest at USD 72, and basmati has the most listings at 216, making it the most accessible and widely available option for buyers.
Sona Masoori Rice shows a 7.5% price spread and significant term mismatches. For trade terms, 44.3% of buyer requests seek CIF, but only 34.1% of suppliers offer it, creating a 10.2-point gap. Payment terms also mismatch: 51.2% of buyers want T/T, but only 35.7% of suppliers offer it, a 15.5-point gap that must be addressed during negotiations.
Post a buying request specifying the variety, quantity, and destination you need, or browse the live Sona Masoori Rice listings directly on Freshdi. Contacting a verified supplier from either path allows you to compare quotes, confirm availability, and negotiate terms before finalizing any order.
Methodology
How the numbers on this page are produced, and what they do not cover.
Every figure comes from Sona Masoori Rice listings, supplier quotes and buyer requests posted on Freshdi in the 365 days to 13 November 2026 - 36 active listings, 13 buyer requests, 818 source documents, and 4,326 supply observations from the last 90 days. External export benchmarks are cited separately and never mixed into Freshdi figures.
Price and MOQ ranges are the interquartile range - the middle half of quotes, a quarter below and a quarter above - with the median reported alongside. A Sona Masoori Rice type is priced only once it holds at least 5% of supply price quotes and 3 priced listings with a real range; below that it is not listed. Buyer prices are compared only once there are at least 5 of them.
All prices are FOB, in USD per metric ton; quotes on other Incoterms are converted to a FOB equivalent. Freshdi does not hold a CIF price series for Sona Masoori Rice, so no landed-cost comparison is possible from this data.
Demand-versus-supply differences in trade and payment term shares are stated in percentage points, and origin rows add buyer requests per listing. Each figure carries its market scope - global - beside the number rather than in a footnote.
Product freshness counts listings created or updated. Supplier activity counts sellers by their last update. The two are different measurements and will not agree.
Freshdi reprocesses market data every hour, with one snapshot a day for trends. This page's figures, certification coverage included, refresh every 14 days on a rolling 365-day window.
About Sona Masoori Rice
Freshdi files Sona Masoori Rice under Agriculture, Food & Beverage > Rice. Sona Masoori Rice shares its group on Freshdi with Broken White Rice, Kavuni Rice, Puffed Rice Balls, Medium Grain White Rice and Fresh Rice Flower Branches. Freshdi maps Sona Masoori Rice to the commodity Rice, HS code 1006. Offers of Sona Masoori Rice on Freshdi are compared by Broken % and Rice Type. Sona Masoori Rice drew 13 buyer requests on Freshdi in the 365 days to 15 November 2026. Looking for Sona Masoori Rice? Post a buying request on Freshdi and compare the quotations suppliers send.
Sona Masoori Rice export offers in detail
Before you contact Sona Masoori Rice exporters, read what their offers state and what is usual in this category.
What is the wholesale price and minimum order of Sona Masoori Rice?
Across Rice on Freshdi, offers are typically priced at $400–$1,125/ton FOB, a reference for Sona Masoori Rice as of November 2026.
| Product type | Price range | MOQ | Trade term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basmati | $400–$1,125/ton | 2–25 tons | FOB |
| Parboiled | $1,100–$1,271/ton | 10–25 tons | CIF |
These figures are for Rice, not for Sona Masoori Rice alone, so confirm prices with the suppliers you contact.
Which countries supply the most Sona Masoori Rice?
India has the most Sona Masoori Rice suppliers on Freshdi (83%), followed by Tanzania (4%) and United Arab Emirates (4%), as of November 2026. Three countries make up 91% of the Sona Masoori Rice suppliers, a concentrated spread.
| Country | Share of suppliers | Suppliers |
|---|---|---|
| India | 83% | 19 |
| Tanzania | 4% | 1 |
| United Arab Emirates | 4% | 1 |
| United Kingdom | 4% | 1 |
| Vietnam | 4% | 1 |
Origin changes freight, lead time and import duties, so compare offers from more than one country.
Do Sona Masoori Rice suppliers sell FOB or CIF, and how are they paid?
Offers in Rice, the group closest to Sona Masoori Rice, most often state FOB (40%) on Freshdi, as of November 2026.
| Term | Type | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FOB | Incoterm | 40% |
| CIF | Incoterm | 34% |
| EXW | Incoterm | 8% |
| CFR | Incoterm | 6% |
| DDP | Incoterm | 4% |
| FCA | Incoterm | 3% |
| CIP | Incoterm | 2% |
| CPT | Incoterm | 1% |
These shares are for Rice, not for Sona Masoori Rice alone, so confirm the terms with each counterpart.
Which similar categories can Sona Masoori Rice importers browse?
Sona Masoori Rice is part of Rice on Freshdi, next to White Basmati Rice, Broken Basmati Rice and High-Quality Rice. Among them, White Basmati Rice counts the most suppliers on Freshdi, with 501.
| Category | Relation | Suppliers |
|---|---|---|
| Rice | Wider group | 463 |
| White Basmati Rice | Nearby category | 501 |
| Broken Basmati Rice | Nearby category | 491 |
| High-Quality Rice | Nearby category | 489 |
| Premium Quality Rice | Nearby category | 479 |
| Parboiled Basmati Rice | Nearby category | 463 |
| Basmati Brown Rice | Nearby category | 440 |
| Premium Basmati Rice | Nearby category | 439 |
Browse the sub-groups for a closer match, or the parent group for more choice.
Trade terms and how to compare quotations
A reference for every category: what the usual trade and payment terms mean, and the points to check when you compare quotations.
| Term | Type | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| EXW | Incoterm | The buyer collects the goods at the seller's premises and pays every cost from there. |
| FCA | Incoterm | The seller hands the goods, cleared for export, to the buyer's carrier at a named place. |
| FOB | Incoterm | The seller loads the goods on the vessel at the port of loading; freight is the buyer's. |
| CFR | Incoterm | The seller pays sea freight to the destination port; the risk passes once loaded. |
| CIF | Incoterm | Like CFR, and the seller also insures the goods until the destination port. |
| CPT | Incoterm | The seller pays carriage to a named place; the risk passes at the first carrier. |
| CIP | Incoterm | Like CPT, and the seller also insures the goods to the named place. |
| DAP | Incoterm | The seller delivers to a named place, ready for unloading; import duties are the buyer's. |
| DPU | Incoterm | The seller delivers and unloads the goods at a named place in the destination country. |
| DDP | Incoterm | The seller delivers to the buyer's place and pays import duties and taxes too. |
| FAS | Incoterm | The seller places the goods alongside the vessel at the port of loading. |
| T/T | Payment term | A bank transfer, often a deposit before production and the balance against documents. |
| L/C | Payment term | A letter of credit, under which the buyer's bank pays once the shipping documents match its terms. |
| D/P | Payment term | Documents against payment, where the buyer gets the shipping documents once it pays. |
| D/A | Payment term | Documents against acceptance, where the buyer gets the documents by accepting to pay later. |
| CAD | Payment term | Cash against documents, where payment is made when the shipping documents are presented. |
| Bank Transfer | Payment term | A direct transfer between bank accounts, agreed in the contract. |
| Escrow | Payment term | A third party holds the payment until the buyer confirms delivery. |
| Cash | Payment term | Payment in cash, usually only for small or local orders. |
Name the Incoterm with a place, and agree it and the payment term in writing before production starts.
| Point | What to check | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Incoterm and place | Every quotation names the same Incoterm and port or place. | Prices on FOB and on CIF differ by the freight and the insurance. |
| Specification | The grade, size or composition quoted matches the one asked for. | A lower grade can hide behind a lower price. |
| Quantity and MOQ | The price is for the quantity ordered, above the minimum order. | Unit prices change with the order size. |
| Packaging | Packing type, size and labelling are stated and the same. | Custom packing adds cost. |
| Payment term | The payment term and the deposit asked. | It moves the risk between buyer and seller. |
| Lead time | The production and shipping time to the destination. | A late shipment can cost more than a higher price. |
| Documents | The certificates and export documents included. | Missing papers can block customs. |
| Validity | How long the quoted price holds. | Quotations are often valid for a limited time only. |
Ask every counterpart to quote on the same basis: only then does the lower price win.