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Key takeaways about rice buyers in UAE 2025
- India leads rice buyers in UAE at US$215.17 million (47.94%) in 2025, with Pakistan close behind at US$189.49 million (42.21%) and Vietnam third at US$42.36 million (9.44%).
- Milled rice (HS 100630) dominates UAE rice imports at US$431.71 million (96.18%), reflecting the country's preference for Basmati and Jasmine long-grain varieties across retail, foodservice, and re-export channels.
- The UAE rice market is 90%+ import-dependent, with imports forecast at 975,000 metric tons for MY 2025/26 from USDA FAS, and the broader UAE rice market projected to exceed US$888 million by 2029 per Ken Research.
Who is the largest rice importer in the UAE? Discover the top rice buyers in UAE in 2025
The top rice buyers in the UAE in 2025 are led by M S INTERTRADE GENERAL TRADING LLC (6.91% share), ARROZ LUCKY GENERAL TRADING LLC (4.31%), and CONSIGNEE NOTIFY 1 DHIRANI FOOD (3.95%), per TradeInt UAE import shipment records under HS 1006.
The largest rice buyers in the UAE in 2025 were:
- M S INTERTRADE GENERAL TRADING LLC - 6.91%: Premium food distributor leveraging global sourcing networks and rigorous quality control for Basmati and specialty ingredients across UAE retail and high-end hospitality.
- ARROZ LUCKY GENERAL TRADING LLC - 4.31%: Market-research-driven wholesaler with robust ocean freight capability, consolidating regional supply to meet rising urban grain demand.
- CONSIGNEE NOTIFY 1 DHIRANI FOOD - 3.95%: High-volume mass-market procurement specialist sourcing from Southeast Asian hubs such as Vietnam for regional food retailers.
- F H M GENERAL TRADING LLC - 3.36%: Multi-commodity diversified trader anchoring competitive wholesale pricing and bulk supply across GCC distribution networks.
- GLOBAL RICE FOODSTUFF TRADING LLC - 2.10%: Low-cost grain specialist with deep Indian export logistics serving price-sensitive bulk markets and African re-export flows.
- SUN CORPORATION GENERAL TRADING LLC - 1.81%: Long-established regional player with strong financial liquidity for multi-continental rice sourcing into major UAE retail chains.
- WALQ FOOD INDUSTRIES LLC BRANCH - 1.57%: Integrated manufacturing and packing operator handling branded retail packaging and wholesale export of processed rice staples.
- BEAUFOND PLC - 1.54%: Multinational-scale distributor with sophisticated maritime logistics for premium grain and parboiled rice flows across MENA.
- AL DAHRA FOOD SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP - 1.43%: Vertically integrated agribusiness operating the largest automated rice mills in MENA, anchoring UAE national food security.
| Rank | Top Importers | Value (US$) | Share % | Key Strengths | Market Focus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M S INTERTRADE GENERAL TRADING LLC | Unlock data from TradeInt | 6.91% | Extensive global sourcing networks and rigorous quality control for premium specialty ingredients | Premium food distribution (Basmati, Spices) for retail and high-end hospitality sectors |
| 2 | ARROZ LUCKY GENERAL TRADING LLC | 4.31% | Top-rate market research and robust ocean freight capabilities for competitive merchandizing | Consolidating regional supply to meet increasing urban and population-driven grain demand | |
| 3 | CONSIGNEE NOTIFY 1 DHIRANI FOOD | 3.95% | High-volume procurement capabilities from key Southeast Asian export hubs like Vietnam | Mass-market wholesale distribution and multi-commodity trade for regional food retailers | |
| 4 | F H M GENERAL TRADING LLC | 3.36% | Multi-commodity diversification ensuring high-volume trade resilience and competitive wholesale pricing | Expanding regional wholesale networks and bulk supply chains across the GCC | |
| 5 | GLOBAL RICE FOODSTUFF TRADING LLC | 2.10% | Specialized expertise in low-cost grain procurement and efficient Indian export logistics | Price-sensitive bulk markets and high-volume re-exports to the African continent | |
| 6 | SUN CORPORATION GENERAL TRADIN LLC | 1.81% | Decades of established regional presence and strong financial liquidity for multi-continental sourcing | High-volume general trade and staple supply to major regional retail chains | |
| 7 | WALQ FOOD INDUSTRIES LLC BRANCH | 1.57% | Integrated manufacturing and packing facilities for end-to-end food product management | Branded retail packaging and the wholesale export of processed staples | |
| 8 | BEAUFOND PLC | 1.54% | Multinational scale with sophisticated maritime logistics and risk management for high-value commodities | Large-scale distribution of premium grains and parboiled rice across MENA markets | |
| 9 | AL DAHRA FOOD SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP | 1.43% | Massive vertically integrated infrastructure, including the largest automated rice mills in MENA | Strengthening national food security and global supply of premium processed grains |
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