Ponni Rice

Ponni rice is a premium South Indian variety cultivated primarily in the Cauvery river delta of Tamil Nadu and parts of Andhra Pradesh. It is one of the most popular rice varieties in South India, prized for its soft, fluffy texture when cooked, mild aroma, and nutritional value. Available in raw white and parboiled forms, Ponni rice enjoys strong domestic and export demand across the Middle East and Southeast Asia.

Geodhara International exports premium Ponni rice sourced from the leading Ponni-growing regions of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. Available in Raw White Ponni and Parboiled (Boiled) Ponni varieties, each lot is carefully milled, graded, and inspected for grain quality, moisture, and purity. Our Ponni rice is exported with complete phytosanitary and shipping documentation.

We supply importers, rice distributors, supermarket chains, food service operators, and Indian grocery retailers across the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and Africa with consistent supply, competitive pricing, and full export documentation.

Specification

Product Details
Country of OriginIndia
Botanical NameOryza sativa
HS Code1006.30
VarietyPonni (ADT 43, CO 43)
Grain TypeMedium grain, non-basmati
Available FormsRaw White Ponni, Boiled (Parboiled) Ponni
AromaMild, slightly nutty
Packaging & Supply
MoistureMax 14%
Broken Percentage5% / 25% / 100% (custom)
Packaging1 kg / 5 kg / 10 kg / 25 kg / 50 kg PP bags, jute bags
LabelingPrivate labeling available
Shelf Life12 – 18 months
GMO StatusGMO Free
SpecificationDetailed spec on request

Container

20 Feet
Quantity:23 MT
40 Feet
Quantity:27 MT

Uses & Benefits

  • Widely consumed as a daily staple rice, prepared by boiling or pressure cooking and served with sambar, rasam, curries, and lentil dishes in South Indian cuisine.
  • Used for preparing traditional South Indian dishes including pongal, curd rice, lemon rice, and variety rice preparations.
  • Parboiled Ponni is preferred for its firm texture, non-sticky cooking behaviour, and higher nutritional retention compared to raw white rice.
  • Used in institutional catering, food service, and airline catering serving South Indian food.
  • Suitable for rice-based health food products targeting consumers who prefer medium-grain South Indian rice varieties.

Known As

Local Names for Ponni Rice
EnglishPonni Rice
Hindiचावल (Chawal)
Teluguపోన్ని ణియ్యం (Ponni Biyyam)
Tamilபோன்னி னரிசி (Ponni Arisi)
Arabicأرز (Ruz)
SpanishArroz Ponni
RussianРис Понни (Ris Ponni)
FrenchRiz Ponni
GermanPonni Reis

FAQs

Ponni is a medium-grain non-basmati rice variety cultivated primarily in the Cauvery delta of Tamil Nadu. It is particularly popular in South Indian cuisine for its soft, slightly cohesive texture when cooked and mild flavour.
Raw Ponni is white milled rice that cooks quickly and has a soft texture. Boiled (Parboiled) Ponni is steam-treated before milling, resulting in firmer, separate grains that retain more nutrients than raw white rice.
We offer Ponni rice in 1 kg, 5 kg, 10 kg, 25 kg, and 50 kg PP woven bags. Private label packaging with custom design is available on request.
Our minimum order quantity is one container load — approximately 23 metric tons in a 20-foot container or 27 metric tons in a 40-foot container.
We provide phytosanitary certificates, certificates of origin, quality inspection reports, fumigation certificates (where required), and complete shipping documentation for every consignment.
Yes, Ponni rice is widely used in food service operations, restaurants, and institutional catering across the Middle East and Southeast Asia. We can supply in bulk quantities with consistent quality across shipments.

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