For Importers & Buyers
Buyer Tools & Resources
Everything we've built to make a first-time enquiry easier — calculators, comparison tools, documentation and answers to the questions we get asked most.
Landed Cost Calculator
Estimate FOB, freight, insurance, duty and total cost per MT and per kg.
Open tool →Rice Variety Comparison
Compare grain type, cook time, texture and nutrition side by side.
Open tool →Export Profile
Full company profile for prospective importers — facility, certifications, leadership, markets.
Download PDF →Quality & Compliance
QC checkpoints, typical specifications and testing process.
View page →Facility & Capacity
Processing capability, storage, sustainability and packaging.
View page →Talk to Our Export Desk
Phone, WhatsApp, email and all three of our offices.
Contact us →Trade Glossary
Terms you'll see in our quotes & contracts.
FOB (Free On Board)
The price of the goods loaded onto the vessel at the port of origin. Freight, insurance and destination charges are not included.
CIF (Cost, Insurance & Freight)
FOB price plus ocean freight and marine insurance to your destination port. Import duty and local port charges are still separate.
HS Code
The Harmonized System code used by customs authorities worldwide to classify goods and determine duty rates. Basmati and non-basmati rice typically fall under HS Chapter 10 (cereals), with specific subheadings by processing type.
LC (Letter of Credit)
A bank-issued payment guarantee commonly used in international rice trade, releasing payment once agreed shipping documents are presented.
Sella
Parboiled rice — paddy that is soaked, steamed and dried before milling, which changes texture and locks in more nutrients from the bran layer.
Broken %
The percentage of broken grains in a lot by weight, one of the key grading criteria buyers specify in a contract.
Head Rice / Head Rice Recovery
Whole, unbroken milled grains as a percentage of the paddy processed — a core efficiency and quality measure in milling.
Pre-Shipment Inspection
An independent inspection (e.g. SGS, Bureau Veritas) of the cargo before loading, confirming it matches the agreed specification.
Frequently Asked
Common questions from new buyers.
What's your minimum order quantity?
This varies by product and packaging. Reach out to export@babafarid.com.pk with your target volume and we'll confirm what's workable.
Can you produce under our own private label?
Yes — private-label artwork placement is available across our packaging range, from 1kg retail packs to 50kg bulk bags.
Do you accommodate third-party inspection?
Yes, we work with independent inspection agencies such as SGS and Bureau Veritas ahead of loading, to your specification.
What certifications can you provide documentation for?
ISO 9001, ISO 22000, HACCP, TÜV Austria, SQF, EU Rice standard, Canada Organic, Halal, and REAP membership. See our Quality & Compliance page or request certificates directly.
How do I get a formal quotation?
Email export@babafarid.com.pk with your product, volume, destination port and target shipment window. Use the landed cost calculator first if you want a rough budget to work from.