Why Pusa 1509 Dominates Global Basmati Trade
Pusa Basmati 1509 accounts for the majority of India's total Basmati export volume. Its popularity stems from three advantages over 1121 — significantly lower price point, shorter cooking time (15 minutes vs 25 minutes) and excellent elongation ratio (2× on cooking). This makes it ideal for food service operations, hotel chains, airline catering and retail pack formats where cost efficiency matters alongside quality.
The variety carries full GI protection and APEDA certification, giving buyers confidence in provenance and quality standards identical to the premium 1121 variety at a more accessible price.
Available Forms
Raw White 1509 — Standard milled white Basmati. Shelf life 18 months. Clean fluffy texture on cooking.
Sella (Parboiled) 1509 — Golden parboiled. Shelf life 24 months. Non-sticky, very forgiving to cook. Very high demand in Middle East and Africa.
Steam 1509 — White colour with nutritional benefits of parboiling. Growing preference in health-conscious European retail.
Key Export Markets
Middle East (Saudi Arabia, Iraq, UAE, Kuwait), Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Somalia, Ethiopia), South Asia (Bangladesh, Sri Lanka) and diaspora retail in UK, USA and Canada. Pusa 1509 Sella is particularly dominant in Iraqi and Iranian markets.
Documentation
APEDA RCAC Certificate, Phytosanitary Certificate, Certificate of Analysis, Pesticide Residue Report (EU buyers), Certificate of Origin (FIEO), Commercial Invoice, Packing List and Bill of Lading.
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