GRM Overseas exports 1121 steam basmati rice from India. Steam processing keeps the grain’s natural character, so 1121 steam cooks light, fluffy and separate, with the extra-long 8.30–8.40 mm grain that makes 1121 the benchmark export variety. 1121 sella and steam are the workhorse basmati grades for Gulf markets.
Steam rice is processed with steam rather than parboiled in the husk, which keeps a natural, off-white grain and a delicate aroma.
GRM mills, optically sorts and packs steam basmati at its certified plants, and tests each lot for moisture, grain length and purity before it ships.
1121 Steam specification
Standard physical parameters for GRM export grades.
| Grade | Avg. length (mm) | Moisture (%) | Broken (%) | Purity (%) | Foreign matter | Damaged (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1121 Steam | 8.30 – 8.40 | ≤ 12.5 | ≤ 1 | ≥ 95 | Nil | ≤ 1 |
Best suited for
- Everyday retail packs
- Foodservice and restaurants wanting a light, fluffy grain
- Private-label programmes for supermarkets
Packing, 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.
Certifications
GRM’s plants hold GMP, ISO 22000, BRCGS, FDA Registered, Organic, SQF, Kosher, Halal certification. Each lot is lab-tested for moisture, grain length and purity before milling, sortexing and packing.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the difference between steam and sella basmati?
- Sella basmati is parboiled in the husk before milling, giving a hard, amber or ivory grain. Steam basmati is steam-processed without the parboil, keeping a natural off-white grain that cooks light and fluffy.
- What is the grain length of GRM 1121 steam?
- Average length is 8.30–8.40 mm raw, with moisture ≤ 12.5%, broken ≤ 1% and purity ≥ 95%.
- Can 1121 steam be supplied under a private label?
- Yes. GRM packs steam basmati from 1 kg to 50 kg with custom artwork. See the private-label page for the full programme.
Export markets we supply
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.