Buyer's guide
Sourcing rice & grains from Vietnam
Vietnam is consistently among the world's three largest rice exporters. Quality varies widely between mills and between crops, so buyers should agree measurable specs and check every lot before it is loaded.
Typical products
| Fragrant rice | ST25, ST24, jasmine and KDM varieties |
|---|---|
| White rice | Long grain, 5%, 15% and 25% broken |
| Japonica rice | Short grain for Japanese and Korean cuisine |
| Glutinous rice | Long and round grain sticky rice |
| Rice flour & cereal powders | Milled and blended products |
What to check before shipment
- Broken percentage, moisture, chalky and damaged kernels against your spec
- Variety and aroma for fragrant rice, compared with an approved sample
- Foreign matter, insects and odour
- Bag weight, bag type, printing and stitching
- Lab tests for pesticide residues where the destination requires them
Documents you will usually need
- Phytosanitary certificate
- Fumigation certificate
- Certificate of origin
- Quality and quantity certificate
Requirements depend on the destination country and buyer. Confirm with your customs broker.
Can you check the rice is really ST25?
We compare the lot with an approved sample for grain shape, length and aroma, and can arrange a lab test. Ask for a variety declaration from the mill in the contract.
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