As a premier rice milling enterprise and agricultural exporter operating in compliance with stringent international food safety protocols (ISO 22000, HACCP, GMP), our facility specializes in serving major commodity importers, retail supermarket chains (Coto, Carrefour Argentina, Jumbo), and industrial food processors across the Argentine Republic. By engineering zero-defect processing lines, utilizing Buhler Sortex optical sorting, and ensuring exact SENASA (Servicio Nacional de Sanidad y Calidad Agroalimentaria) phytosanitary adherence, we bridge the agricultural trade corridor between origin paddy fields and the Port of Buenos Aires.
Our agricultural catalog features aged extra-long Basmati varieties alongside steam-sterilized botanical spices, optimized for food manufacturing, retail packaging, and culinary applications.
Milled to perfection with an Average Grain Length (AGL) of 8.35mm+. Ideal for food preparation requiring non-sticky texture, maximum elongation, and natural aroma retention under transit.
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Premium dried white pepper whole berries. Machine-cleaned and packed in vacuum-sealed 50g retail units for Argentine culinary seasoning, meat curing, and spice distributors.
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Hand-picked, sulfur-free star anise pods. Certified under strict chemical residue standards, perfect for aromatic infusions, industrial beverage formulations, and food manufacturing.
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Sun-dried whole flower buds featuring high eugenol oil content. Sourced directly for industrial spice blenders, bakery ingredient importers, and condiment processors.
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Bulk packaged star anise tailored for catering supply houses, commercial food kitchens, and wholesale spice repackers operating in South American wholesale centers.
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Dehydrated whole red chili with stem/stemless options. Moisture-controlled for extended maritime shipping to prevent mold development and preserve capsaicin potency.
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Machine Cleaned (99.5% purity) whole cumin seeds. Highly sought after by Argentine meat seasoning factories, empanada producers, and culinary spice importers.
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Dried smoky tsaoko fruit pods for specialty seasoning blends, ethnic food imports, and specialty retail channels across Buenos Aires metropolitan areas.
Contact UsOur state-of-the-art milling plants ensure that every consignment shipped to South America satisfies exact grain length, whiteness index, purity, and thermal tolerance parameters.
| Basmati Variety | Processing Type | Avg. Grain Length (AGL) | Elongation Ratio | Moisture Max | Whiteness / Purity | SENASA Pass Rate |
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| 1121 Extra Long Grain | Steam Processed | 8.35 mm – 8.40 mm | 2.2x Cooked Length | 12.0% | 99.9% Sortex Clean | 100% Certified |
| 1121 Golden Sella | Parboiled / Hydrothermal | 8.35 mm – 8.40 mm | 2.0x Cooked Length | 12.0% | Golden Yellow (Sortex) | 100% Certified |
| 1509 Steam Basmati | Steam Processed | 8.40 mm – 8.50 mm | 2.1x Cooked Length | 12.5% | Natural Pearl White | 100% Certified |
| Traditional Basmati | Naturally Aged Raw | 7.30 mm – 7.45 mm | 2.4x Cooked Length | 11.5% | Translucent Aged | 100% Certified |
| Pusa Basmati 1 | Raw / Parboiled | 7.60 mm – 7.80 mm | 2.0x Cooked Length | 12.0% | High Whiteness Index | 100% Certified |
Multiple-pass monochromatic and chromatic laser sorters eliminate chalky grains, discolored seeds, FM (foreign matter), and broken fragments to ensure a pristine 99.9% purity score.
All shipments include official Phytosanitary Certificates issued by National Plant Protection Organizations, Certificate of Origin, and complete ANMAT (RNE/RNPA) lab clearance documentation.
Utilizing multi-wall HDPE/PP woven bags with 80-micron inner PE liners and container desiccants, protecting cargo from sea humidities across 30+ day ocean transit.
Understanding the shifting consumer landscape, import regulations, and distribution corridors across South America's second-largest economy.
Historically, Argentina’s domestic rice consumption has been dominated by locally cultivated short-grain and medium-grain non-aromatic varieties (such as *Largo Fino* from Corrientes and Entre Ríos). However, over the past decade, a major gastronomic evolution in urban centers—specifically Greater Buenos Aires (Palermo, Recoleta, Puerto Madero), Córdoba, and Rosario—has driven exponential demand for authentic long-grain aromatic rice. The explosive growth of Peruvian-Asian fusion, authentic Indian, Middle Eastern, and Mediterranean dining establishments has established 1121 Basmati Rice as an essential ingredient for executive chefs and foodservice procurement managers.
Basmati rice offers distinct cooking properties that domestic varieties cannot replicate: an elongation ratio exceeding 2.0x, zero post-cook stickiness, and a high concentration of 2-acetyl-1-pyrroline (the natural chemical compound responsible for Basmati's characteristic pandan-like fragrance).
Importing agricultural goods into Argentina requires navigating specific trade mechanics managed by SENASA, ANMAT (Administración Nacional de Medicamentos, Alimentos y Tecnología Médica), and the Federal Administration of Public Revenue (AFIP). Rice imports under HS Code 1006.30.20 (Semi-milled or wholly milled rice, whether or not polished or glazed) entering from extra-zone origins are subject to the MERCOSUR Common External Tariff (AEC).
To ensure seamless customs clearance at the Port of Buenos Aires (TRP / Terminales Rio de la Plata), our export team provides pre-shipment documentation vetting, including strict adherence to maximum residue limits (MRLs) for pesticides, heavy metals, and zero-tolerance for stored grain pests (such as *Sitophilus oryzae*). All containerized shipments are fumigated with Aluminum Phosphide (Phostoxin) under certified plant quarantine supervision prior to bill of lading issuance.
Modern retail buyers in Argentina (including tier-1 hypermarkets and specialty food boutiques) are expanding their premium grain sections. Consumers are increasingly seeking Low Glycemic Index (Low-GI) carbs, non-GMO grains, and gluten-free dietary alternatives. 1121 Steam and Parboiled Basmati rice fit directly into this wellness category. We offer turn-key Private Labeling (OEM) solutions, delivering retail-ready vacuum pouches (1kg, 2kg, 5kg) featuring full Spanish compliance labeling, nutritional facts per CAA (Código Alimentario Argentino), and scannable EAN-13 barcodes.
From industrial food processing plants in Santa Fe to luxury hotels in Mendoza, our Basmati rice varieties are tailored to meet rigorous performance standards.
Recommended Variety: 1121 Steam Basmati Rice.
Application: High-end hotel chains, banquet halls, and international restaurants in Buenos Aires and Mendoza. 1121 Steam maintains grain integrity, fluffiness, and distinct separation even after 4+ hours in commercial steam tables (banqueting warmers).
Recommended Variety: 1121 Golden Sella (Parboiled).
Application: Industrial meal prep manufacturers producing pre-cooked rice bowls, canned rice dishes, and frozen culinary entrees. Parboiling locks the starch into the grain kernel, preventing mushiness during thermal retort packaging and microwave reheating.
Recommended Variety: Traditional Aged Basmati & 1509 Steam.
Application: Retail display packages designed for middle-to-high income urban households seeking gourmet rice options. Available in attractive stand-up zipper pouches with customized Spanish artwork.
Combining agricultural expertise established since 2017 with advanced milling engineering, robust quality assurance, and dedicated South American export logistics.
Our milling facilities incorporate continuous multi-stage paddy cleaning, precision de-husking, multi-pass rubber roll hullers, and automated temperature-controlled aging warehouses. By aging our paddy for 12 to 24 months, we reduce internal moisture gradients, maximizing kernel hardness and aroma concentration prior to milling.
With processing capability exceeding 550,000 metric tons of agricultural commodities annually, our scalability ensures price stability and contract fulfillment even during global supply fluctuations.
Our dedicated quality assurance laboratory performs batch-level testing using digital grain analyzers, moisture meters, and HPLC chemical analysis. Every lot destined for Argentina undergoes rigorous testing for:
Direct answers to technical, logistical, and legal questions surrounding rice commodity imports.
Each container shipment is accompanied by an official Phytosanitary Certificate issued by the exporting authority, a Certificate of Fumigation (Aluminum Phosphide treatment), Certificate of Analysis (COA) specifying moisture and purity, Certificate of Origin, and packing lists detailing net/gross weights per bag.
Transit times from major loading ports (such as Nhava Sheva or Mundra) to the Port of Buenos Aires (TRP/Bactssa) or Port of Rosario typically range between 32 and 40 days depending on shipping line routing (e.g., MSC, Maersk, CMA CGM). We calculate shelf-life stability and desiccants based on these transit timelines.
Yes. We specialize in OEM packaging solutions. We print Spanish artwork directly on Non-Woven, BOPP, or PP bags, incorporating mandatory RNE (Registro Nacional de Establecimiento), RNPA (Registro Nacional de Producto Alimenticio) placeholders, nutritional information tables, lot numbers, and expiration dates.
We work with flexible international payment terms including Irrevocable Commercial Letters of Credit (L/C at sight), Telegraphic Transfer (T/T), and Documents Against Payment (D/P CAD), accommodating Argentine banking regulations and foreign exchange clearance systems (SIRA/SICE procedures).
Our standard MOQ for Basmati rice exports is one 20-foot FCL (Full Container Load), which holds approximately 24 to 26 Metric Tons depending on bag packaging specifications (25kg vs 50kg PP bags). Mixed spice companion containers can also be organized.
We pack rice at under 12% moisture content. Bags are loaded into container interiors lined with heavy-duty Kraft paper or plastic liners, alongside high-absorption calcium chloride container desiccant poles to prevent condensation ("container rain").
Elevate your import portfolio in Argentina with guaranteed grain elongation, competitive FOB/CFR pricing, and flawless SENASA compliance documentation. Request custom specifications or a landed price quote today.
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