PK 386 Rice is a premium Pakistani non-basmati long-grain white rice variety that has earned a strong and growing reputation in international grain markets for its impressive grain length, clean bright white appearance, mild pleasant flavour, and consistent cooking performance. Widely regarded as one of Pakistan’s most commercially significant non-basmati rice exports, this variety is a preferred sourcing choice for importers, food manufacturers, wholesale distributors, and retail buyers across the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia. At Himmathfoodstuff, a dedicated rice exporter, we supply premium-grade PK-386 Rice sourced directly from certified mills in Pakistan’s most productive rice cultivation regions.

What is PK 386 Rice?

PK-386 Rice is a high-yielding, long-grain non-basmati rice cultivar developed and extensively cultivated across the fertile agricultural plains of Pakistan’s Punjab and Sindh provinces. The PK 386 designation identifies this variety as a product of Pakistan’s national agricultural research and development programme — a cultivar specifically bred for its superior grain length, high milling recovery, adaptability to diverse growing conditions, and strong commercial performance in both domestic and export markets.

One of the most distinctive features of PK 386 Rice is its extra-long and slender grain structure — a characteristic that closely rivals the visual appeal of basmati rice varieties while remaining significantly more affordable in the bulk commodity market. The grain’s bright white colour after milling, smooth surface texture, and clean neutral flavour make it a highly versatile and commercially attractive rice variety for buyers serving diverse consumer markets and food manufacturing applications worldwide.

After cooking, PK 386 Rice produces a soft, fully separate, and visually appealing result with a slightly fluffy texture that performs consistently across a wide range of culinary preparations. Its mild flavour profile makes it an ideal base grain for richly spiced dishes, flavoured rice preparations, and plain steamed rice alike — adapting seamlessly to the diverse culinary traditions of the Middle Eastern, African, South Asian, and European markets it is exported to.

Key Applications of PK 386 Rice

PK 386 Rice is a highly versatile long-grain white rice variety suited for a broad range of culinary and commercial applications across multiple market sectors. In the food service and hospitality industry, its long slender grain, bright white colour, and soft separate cooked texture make it a popular choice for everyday rice dishes including steamed rice, pilaf, biryani, fried rice, and mixed rice preparations served in restaurants, hotels, canteens, and catering operations across the Middle East, Africa, and beyond.

In the retail market, PK-386 Rice is packaged under private label and branded formats for supermarkets, hypermarkets, and wholesale grocery outlets serving South Asian, Middle Eastern, and African consumer communities in international markets. Its premium visual appearance — combining extra-long grain length with a bright white colour — creates strong shelf appeal and supports effective product differentiation in competitive retail environments where grain quality is a key purchasing driver.

Government procurement agencies and institutional buyers source PK 386 Rice extensively for national food security programmes, public distribution systems, school meal initiatives, military and civilian ration supplies, refugee food assistance programmes, and large-scale institutional catering operations — where the combination of nutritional value, consistent grain quality, high milling recovery, and competitive pricing makes it an operationally sound and cost-effective procurement choice.

Food manufacturers use PK 386 Rice as a primary ingredient in ready-to-eat rice meals, packaged rice kits, frozen food products, rice flour production, rice starch manufacturing, puffed rice snacks, and rice-based breakfast cereals — where its consistent grain dimensions, reliable starch properties, and neutral flavour make it a dependable and high-performing raw material for large-scale industrial food processing.

Why Source From Himmathfoodstuff?

Himmathfoodstuff is a reliable and experienced non-basmati rice exporter with well-established direct sourcing relationships with certified rice mills located across Pakistan’s major PK-386 cultivation and processing regions in Punjab and Sindh. Every consignment of PK-386 Rice is processed at modern, hygienically certified milling facilities that operate under internationally recognised food safety standards, quality management systems, and full export compliance regulations.

Our comprehensive pre-shipment quality inspection programme covers all critical parameters including average grain length, colour uniformity, moisture content, broken grain percentage, foreign matter levels, milling degree, and overall visual grade — ensuring every shipment fully meets the buyer’s agreed specifications before a single container is loaded. A complete and verified export documentation package is provided with every order, including Certificate of Analysis, Phytosanitary Certificate, Certificate of Origin, SGS Third-Party Inspection Report, and Bill of Lading — supporting a smooth and fully compliant import process at every destination port worldwide.

As a trusted rice exporter serving commodity importers, government procurement bodies, wholesale distributors, retail chains, and food manufacturers across the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia, Himmathfoodstuff is committed to consistent product quality, competitive pricing, reliable supply scheduling, and transparent communication at every stage of the procurement and logistics process.

Packaging, Storage & Shipping

PK-386 Rice is supplied in heavy-duty 50 kg polypropylene (PP) woven bags with food-grade inner polyethylene liners to maintain product quality and integrity throughout international transit and storage. Custom bag sizes, private labelling, and bulk vessel shipment options are available upon request to accommodate large-volume buyers and specific market requirements. The product must be stored in a clean, cool, dry, and well-ventilated warehouse away from direct sunlight, excessive humidity, and pest exposure. Under correct storage conditions, shelf life is a minimum of 18 to 24 months from the milling date. International shipping is available on FOB, CIF, and CFR terms to all major global ports worldwide.