GRM Overseas exports basmati rice to Iraq, a large, price-sensitive volume market for 1121 and steam varieties. Shipments leave from Kandla and Mundra in full container loads, with grades packed in 1 kg to 50 kg bags.
Demand and what buyers choose
- Iraq is one of the largest buyers of Indian basmati. Trade flows fluctuate with payment channels and import policy, so shipment timing matters more than in most other corridors.
- Importers there mostly buy 1121 sella and steam in bulk packs.
GRM in Iraq
- GRM ranks among India’s largest basmati exporters to the Middle East.
- The Dubai hub, GRM Arabia FZCO, supports regional trade and logistics.
Compliance and what importers check
- Importers should confirm current Iraqi import conditions and payment arrangements before contracting; these change over time.
- GRM supplies the crop year, moisture, grain length and purity of each lot on request.
Ports, shipment and terms
- Shipments leave from the Kandla and Mundra ports on India’s west coast, close to GRM’s warehousing.
- Orders are planned by container load: a 20 ft container carries about 20–24 MT and a 40 ft container about 26–28 MT.
- Export prices are quoted per metric ton, FOB Indian port or CIF destination, by variety and processing type. Current prices, minimum order and sample terms are confirmed on request.
- Pack sizes run from 1 kg to 50 kg in jute, PP, BOPP and non-woven bags and pouches, with private-label artwork available.
Varieties we ship here
Frequently asked questions
- Does GRM export basmati to Iraq?
- Yes. GRM supplies 1121 sella and steam to importers in Iraq in full container loads.
- Which pack sizes are used for Iraq?
- Bulk bags are common, and GRM packs from 1 kg to 50 kg in jute, PP, BOPP and non-woven bags.
Other export markets
About GRM Overseas
GRM Overseas Limited (NSE: GRMOVER, BSE: 531449) is a listed Indian basmati rice exporter founded in 1974, shipping to 65+ countries from plants at Panipat and Naultha (Haryana) and Kandla (Gujarat), with a combined capacity of 440,800 MT per year.