25 kg distribution
Included in FOB. 1,000-1,080 bags per 20' FCL.
Processing Type / Golden Sella (Deep Parboiled)
1121 Golden Sella Basmati Rice from Pakistan.
Deep amber grain from a longer parboil cycle. Built for Saudi kabsa, Iraqi quzi, and any kitchen where a 1121 golden sella basmati exporter needs to deliver firm separation and saturated color, container after container.
8.3mm
Raw grain length
22mm+
Cooked length
68-72%
Whole-kernel yield
22-26min
Cook time
18mo
Shelf life
1121 FOB Karachi
Aggregate Range
$1,095 . $1,240
USD per Metric Tonne · FOB Karachi · All processing types
FOB Karachi: $1,110 to $1,150 / MT. Updated daily from our pricing pipeline. Above 1121 Sella, below 1121 Steam. MOQ 2 x 20' FCL. Quote valid 48 hours. See live 1121 basmati prices for all four processing types.
The deeper parboil cycle is the only meaningful processing difference between this product and our regular 1121 sella basmati rice. Longer soak. Higher steam temperature. The grain enters the dryer carrying more gelatinized starch and finishes a clear shade darker. Everything else, paddy variety, milling chain, color sort, packing, is identical. 2,000 MT in stock. 5 MT/hour throughput. Quote in 24 business hours. For background on the variety itself, see the 1121 basmati buyer's guide.
1121 Golden Sella Basmati Specifications
Export-grade 1121 Golden Sella against every Saudi, Iraqi, and GCC spec sheet we have shipped against. Numbers below are guaranteed on every container, audited at the mill before stuffing and verified on pre-shipment inspection on 1121 basmati shipments.
| Paddy variety | 1121 |
|---|---|
| Grain length (raw) | 8.3 mm |
| Grain length (cooked) | 22 mm+ |
| Elongation ratio | 2.5x+ |
| Broken kernels | Nil (0-2% export grade) |
| Moisture (max) | 13.5% |
| Chalky kernels (max) | 3% |
| Processing | Deep parboiled (longer soak, higher steam temp) |
| Whole kernel yield | 68 to 72% |
| Color | Deep amber / saturated gold |
| Cook time | 22 to 26 minutes |
| Shelf life | 18 months |
| HS Code | 1006.30 (EU basmati-specific 1006.30.27) |
| Origin | Punjab, Pakistan (Hafizabad, Gujranwala, Sheikhupura) |
| Inspection | SGS, Bureau Veritas, or Intertek (99% first-pass) |
| FOB Karachi | $1,110 - $1,150/MT |
Golden Sella vs Sella. What the deeper parboiling buys.
Same paddy. Same mill. The only variable is parboil intensity. Regular 1121 sella basmati rice runs a standard soak-steam-dry cycle and finishes creamy gold. Golden Sella extends the soak by several hours and runs the steam stage hotter. The result is more starch gelatinization inside each kernel. That changes three things buyers can verify. Color shifts from creamy to deep amber, visible at a glance against a white reference card. Cooked texture firms up by roughly 10 to 15% on hardness testing. Shelf stability stays at 18 months. FOB premium is $15 to $25/MT. Yield is identical at 68 to 72%. If your buyer's PI specifies "saturated amber" or includes a Pantone reference, ship Golden Sella, not regular Sella.
Golden Sella vs 1121 Steam. The highest-conversion question.
Two products, two different jobs. Golden Sella is parboiled to deep amber, finishes extra-firm, holds 18-month shelf life, and dominates Iraq and Saudi Arabia. 1121 steam basmati rice is lightly steamed before milling, finishes near-white with stronger aroma retention, cooks four minutes faster, and dominates Iran and East Africa. The FOB gap is real: Steam runs $1,200 to $1,240/MT against Golden Sella's $1,110 to $1,150/MT. Decision rule for the importer. If the end-buyer's retail expectation is a visibly golden grain, ship Golden Sella. If they want a paler grain with forward floral aroma and faster turnover at the rice counter, ship Steam. Mixed FCLs across both are routine.
| Attribute | 1121 Golden Sella | 1121 Steam |
|---|---|---|
| Process | Deep parboil (longer soak, hotter steam) | Light steaming pre-mill |
| Color | Deep amber / saturated gold | Slightly off-white |
| Cook time | 22 to 26 min | 18 to 22 min |
| Shelf life | 18 months | 15 months |
| FOB Karachi | $1,110 to $1,150 | $1,200 to $1,240 |
| Top markets | Saudi Arabia, Iraq | Iran, GCC, East Africa |
| Best for | Saturated-color retail, kabsa, mandi, quzi | Pale-grain retail, aroma-forward pulao |
Cooking behavior. Kabsa, mandi, biryani.
Golden Sella was bred for heavy-spice, long-simmer methods. Kabsa: the tomato-saffron stock would darken a lighter grain past the point retail buyers accept; Golden Sella enters the pot already amber and finishes a controlled deep gold. Mandi: the slow steam over wood smoke pulls moisture without breaking the grain, and the deeper parboil cycle keeps separation intact across 90-minute cook times. Quzi and machboos: same logic, even firmer hold. Biryani with this rice gives the dum layer extra structural integrity, so the bottom of the pot does not turn mushy under weight. Standard cook time is 22 to 26 minutes against 1.75 parts water. No rinse beyond a single quick wash; over-rinsing strips the surface starch the parboiling created.
| Soak time | None to 15 minutes |
|---|---|
| Water ratio | 1:1.75 |
| Cook time (absorption) | 22 to 26 minutes |
| Rinse | 1 quick wash; do not over-rinse |
| Steam-table hold | 4 to 6 hours |
| Best cuisine fit | Kabsa, mandi, quzi, machboos, biryani |
Milling grades available
Four grades, all available on Golden Sella against the same FOB band.
- Brown. Husked, bran intact, color sorted. Lower EU rice-mill tariff. Rarely requested in Golden Sella.
- Reasonably Well Milled. Bran removed, natural amber finish. Closer to commodity grade.
- Extra Well Milled. Thorough bran removal, clean amber surface. Most common for Saudi and Iraqi retail.
- Silky Polished. Water-polished finish, color sorted for uniform tone. Premium retail.
Specify grade on the PI. Mixed-grade FCLs are not standard on Golden Sella because color tone shifts between grades and creates rejection risk at destination inspection. See our pre-shipment inspection on 1121 basmati shipments process before committing on grade.
Packaging options
Inner poly liner is not standard on 25 and 50 kg bags. Available at extra cost; we recommend it for sea freight to Iraq via Umm Qasr where humidity exposure on the discharge yard is unpredictable. 5 and 10 kg bags include the liner. Custom-printed BOPP minimum 15,000 bags; non-woven 5,000 bags. Minimum custom bag size is 5 kg. 20' FCL only; we do not load 40' containers. Full reference at 1121 basmati packaging options.
50 kg wholesale
Included in FOB. 500-540 bags per 20' FCL (25-27 MT).
Retail packs
Private label printing: 15,000 bags BOPP / 5,000 non-woven minimums.
Top markets for Golden Sella. Saudi Arabia and Iraq.
Saudi Arabia. Jeddah and Dammam are the two discharge ports. Documentation: SASO Certificate of Conformity, SFDA registration of the consignee, Halal certificate from a Saudi-approved authority, and country-of-origin certificate attested by the Saudi consulate. Transit 7 to 30 days depending on routing. Retail expectation is a saturated amber grain; creamy or pale lots get marked down at hypermarket inspection. See golden sella basmati Saudi Arabia for the full import workflow.
Iraq. Umm Qasr is the single port. Documentation: COC, Halal certificate, country-of-origin, and a commercial invoice attested by the Iraqi commercial attaché. Transit roughly 30 days via Jebel Ali transshipment. Iraqi importers buy in 5 to 10 FCL lots routinely and the deeper the amber, the better. See our golden sella basmati Iraq importer documentation pack.
Both markets reject "creamy sella" labelling on documents that ship as Golden Sella. Keep PI, BL, and pack mark consistent.
Aged vs new crop Golden Sella
New crop ships from January after the October to December harvest. Lower FOB by $40 to $60/MT against aged. Softer texture, less elongation in the pot. Aged 12 to 18 months runs the headline price band. Premium aged 24-plus months sits $100/MT above new crop with limited availability. Storage cost in climate-controlled warehousing is $15 to $20/MT for 12 to 18 months. For Golden Sella specifically, the deeper parboil already builds firmness, so the new-crop-to-aged firmness gap is smaller than on White or Sella. If you need maximum elongation and firmness against tight budget, aged Golden Sella is the sweet spot; new crop Golden Sella still outperforms new crop regular Sella on every cooking metric. See the full aged vs new crop 1121 basmati breakdown and our 1121 basmati harvest calendar for crop-year timing.
1121 Golden Sella Basmati Rice FAQs
What is the FOB Karachi price of 1121 golden sella basmati rice?
1121 Golden Sella basmati rice ships FOB Karachi at $1,110 to $1,150 per MT in 2026. That places it between regular 1121 Sella ($1,095 to $1,135/MT) and 1121 Steam ($1,200 to $1,240/MT). The 25 to 40 dollar premium over regular Sella reflects the deeper parboil cycle, longer soak time, and higher steam temperature that produce the saturated amber color Iraqi and Saudi buyers specify. MOQ is 2 x 20' FCL, roughly 52 MT, and prices are valid for 48 hours from quote. See live pricing on our 1121 basmati prices page or request a quote for confirmed numbers against your destination port and packaging.
What is the difference between golden sella and regular sella basmati?
Both start from the same 1121 paddy. Regular Sella uses a standard parboil cycle and finishes creamy gold. Golden Sella runs a longer soak and a higher steam temperature, which drives more starch gelatinization into the grain and produces a deep amber color, firmer cooked texture, and even better grain separation. Whole-kernel yield is comparable at 68 to 72%. Shelf life on both is 18 months. The FOB premium is small, around $15 to $25/MT, but the visible color difference matters in Iraq and Saudi Arabia where retail buyers expect a saturated golden grain on shelf. Compare the full 1121 sella basmati rice specification before deciding.
Golden sella vs 1121 steam. Which should I import?
Choose Golden Sella for the deepest amber color, longest shelf life (18 months), and the firmest cooked grain. Choose 1121 Steam for a near-white grain with better aroma retention and faster cook time (18 to 22 min vs 22 to 26 min). Steam is $90 to $100/MT higher because the lighter steam process loses less aroma but yields less. Golden Sella dominates Iraq and Saudi Arabia. Steam dominates Iran and East Africa. If your buyer requires a visibly golden grain on retail shelf, ship Golden Sella. If they want aroma forward and a paler grain, ship Steam. See 1121 steam basmati rice for the full comparison.
What is the MOQ for 1121 golden sella basmati?
Minimum order is 2 x 20' FCL, which works out to roughly 52 MT at 25 to 27 MT per container. Single-FCL trial orders are not standard. Mixed FCLs combining Golden Sella with Sella, White, or Steam in one container are possible against a single PI. Private-label runs need 5 x 20' FCL (~130 MT). All shipments leave Karachi in 20' FCL only. Quote includes pre-shipment inspection by SGS, Bureau Veritas, or Intertek at MOQ. Submit a 2 x 20' FCL quote request and we respond in 24 business hours.
Why do Iraqi and Saudi buyers prefer golden sella over regular sella?
Two reasons. First, retail shelf expectation. Iraqi and Saudi consumers associate saturated amber color with premium parboiled basmati, and a creamier regular Sella reads as a lower grade at point of sale even when the spec is identical. Second, cooking method. Kabsa, mandi, quzi, and machboos all use heavy spice loads, long simmer times, and tomato or saffron stock that darkens grain further. A Golden Sella enters the pot already deep amber, so the finished plate holds the color buyers expect. Importers in Jeddah, Dammam, and Umm Qasr specify Golden Sella explicitly on PI. See golden sella basmati Saudi Arabia for market detail.
Is golden sella the same as creamy sella?
No. "Creamy sella" is Indian-market terminology for a lighter, pale-gold parboiled basmati closer to what Pakistan ships as regular Sella. Golden Sella is the deeper amber product, achieved through a longer parboil cycle. The distinction matters on PI and on the LC. A buyer who orders "creamy sella" and receives a saturated amber grain has grounds to reject. We label invoices, packing lists, and bags as "1121 Golden Sella Basmati Rice" unambiguously, and the lot certificate from SGS, Bureau Veritas, or Intertek matches. If your end-buyer uses creamy-sella language, confirm color expectation in writing before the PI is signed.
What payment terms does HAS Rice Pakistan accept for golden sella orders?
Two options. L/C at sight, irrevocable, confirmed by a first-class bank, is preferred for first orders. T/T 30/70 (30% advance against PI, 70% against scanned BL copy) is available for repeat buyers and buyers with verifiable trade references. We do not accept CAD. We do not accept open account. LC documents lodged within 21 days of BL date. Buyer pays LC opening, advising, and confirmation charges in their country; we cover charges in Pakistan. See our 1121 basmati quote workflow for the full PI-to-shipment timeline.
Other 1121 processing types
Three other processing types are produced from the same Punjab 1121 paddy. 1121 basmati white rice is direct-milled, pearly white, the highest aroma retention, $1,165 to $1,205/MT. 1121 sella basmati rice is standard parboiled, creamy golden, $1,095 to $1,135/MT. 1121 steam basmati rice is light-steamed pre-mill, near-white, $1,200 to $1,240/MT. Mixed FCLs across processing types are routine against a single PI. Review the live 1121 basmati prices before placing an RFQ.
1121 Basmati White
Raw milled. Bright white, pearly finish, maximum aroma.
FOB Karachi: $1,165 - $1,205/MT
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1121 Sella Basmati
Parboiled. Creamy golden, firm, non-sticky. GCC favorite.
FOB Karachi: $1,095 - $1,135/MT
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1121 Steam Basmati
Lightly steamed. Near-white color, firmer cook than raw white.
FOB Karachi: $1,200 - $1,240/MT
View details →For other Pakistani rice varieties outside the 1121 line, see the full Pakistan rice export portfolio at pakistanrice.com.
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