GRM Overseas supplies basmati rice to the UAE directly from India and through GRM Arabia FZCO, its wholly owned DMCC-registered subsidiary in Dubai, which acts as GRM’s Middle East trading, distribution and marketing hub. The Tanoush brand is stocked in Carrefour hypermarkets in the UAE.
Demand and what buyers choose
- The UAE is the region’s largest re-export market, so volumes sold in Dubai also reach buyers across the Gulf, Africa and South Asia.
- Demand spans retail packs, HoReCa golden sella and private-label rice for supermarket chains.
GRM in UAE
- GRM Arabia FZCO, Dubai: a permanent regional base that shortens logistics lead times.
- Retail: Tanoush basmati in Carrefour hypermarkets in the UAE, through MAN Consumer.
Compliance and what importers check
- UAE food import and labelling rules are set at federal and emirate level; importers confirm product registration and labelling for their emirate.
- Retail buyers typically ask for ISO 22000 or BRCGS certification and lot-level quality data, which GRM provides.
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 have an office in Dubai?
- Yes. GRM Arabia FZCO is a DMCC-registered subsidiary in Dubai serving as GRM’s Middle East trading, distribution and marketing hub.
- Where can I buy Tanoush basmati in the UAE?
- Tanoush is stocked in Carrefour hypermarkets in the UAE.
- Does GRM supply UAE re-exporters?
- Yes. GRM supplies bulk and packed basmati to importers and re-exporters in the UAE.
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.