Broken Rice in Bulk: Prices, Grades and Who Buys Which
Broken rice wholesale price by city in ₹/kg, 100%, 25% and 5% grades, sortex or not, and what feed mills, distilleries and flour makers check.
By PingB2B·Updated 6 October 2026
Short answer
Broken rice is the fragments separated in milling, sold as its own commodity. Feed mills and distilleries buy it non-sortex for the lower price; flour, batter and snack makers buy sortex for a clean white grain. Order by broken grade, sortex or not, raw or parboiled, end use and monthly quantity.
1. Wholesale price by city
Rupees per kg, excluding GST, loose or in 25 kg bags. Rates as of 4 September 2026.
| Market | Broken rice (₹/kg) | Basmati broken (₹/kg) |
|---|---|---|
| All-India | ₹34 | – |
| Bangalore | ₹33 | – |
| Chennai | ₹34 | – |
| Delhi | – | ₹45 |
| Hyderabad | ₹32 | – |
| Kolkata | ₹30 | – |
| Pune | ₹36 | – |
| Surat | ₹34 | – |
2. Who buys it and what they order
| Buyer | What they order | What they check |
|---|---|---|
| Poultry and cattle feed mills | 100% broken, non-sortex | Moisture, aflatoxin, stones and sand |
| Distilleries and ethanol plants | 100% broken, non-sortex | Starch content and moisture |
| Breweries | Small fragments, sold as brewers' rice | Cleanliness and even fragment size |
| Rice flour, idli and dosa batter makers | 100% broken, sortex, raw or parboiled | White colour, no chalky fragments, moisture |
| Budget biryani and catering kitchens | Basmati brokens, usually Tibar or Dubar | Which variety and form the brokens came from |
3. The grades
Broken rice covers different products. Say which one you mean.
| Grade | What it is |
|---|---|
| 100% broken | Only fragments, separated from whole grain in the mill |
| 25% broken | Whole rice with up to a quarter broken grains, sold as low-cost eating rice |
| 5% broken | Mostly whole grain, the standard milled grade |
| Basmati brokens | Fragments from basmati milling, sold by size |
4. Sortex or non-sortex
- Sortex brokens pass a colour sorter that rejects black, yellow, chalky and damaged fragments and most stones. Anything people eat needs sortex.
- Non-sortex brokens are cleaned but not sorted. Feed mills and distilleries buy them because colour does not matter and the price is lower.
- Parboiled brokens are harder and yellowish; raw brokens are white and softer. Batter makers usually want one, so name it.
5. Basmati brokens
| Size | Fragment | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| Dubar | About three-quarters of a grain | Closest to whole basmati; catering rice |
| Tibar | About half a grain | Budget biryani and catering |
| Mogra | The smallest fragment | Kheer, flour and processing |
6. Export rules
- India restricted broken rice exports in September 2022 and has revised the rule since. Check the current DGFT notification before you contract.
- One 20ft container carries about 25 tonnes. Large tenders move in many containers or break bulk.
- Domestic trade in broken rice is not restricted, so most feed and distillery buying happens within India.
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Official checks and useful references
DGFT — Directorate General of Foreign Trade ↗
Publishes the notifications that govern whether, and on what terms, broken rice may be exported.
FSSAI — Food Safety and Standards Authority of India ↗
Sets food-safety limits for rice sold for human consumption, including contaminants.
APEDA — Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority ↗
Registers Indian cereal exporters and publishes export statistics.
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Frequently asked questions
What is sortex broken rice?
Sortex broken rice has passed through a colour-sorting machine that rejects black, yellow, chalky and damaged fragments, and most stones. It is the grade needed for rice flour, idli and dosa batter, snacks and anything else people eat. Non-sortex brokens are cleaned but not sorted, and go to feed and distillation.
What is the difference between 100% and 25% broken rice?
100% broken rice is only fragments, separated from whole grain in the mill. 25% broken rice is whole rice in which up to a quarter of the grains are broken, sold as lower-priced eating rice. 100% brokens go to feed, distilleries and flour; 25% goes to price-led kitchens and export markets.
Can broken rice be exported from India?
India restricted broken rice exports in September 2022 and has changed the rule since, so the answer depends on the notification in force on the day you contract. Check the current DGFT notification, and ask the exporter to confirm in writing that the shipment is permitted before you pay any advance.
Which broken rice is best for idli and dosa batter?
Sortex broken rice, so the batter is white and free of dark or chalky fragments. Many South Indian batter makers prefer parboiled brokens for idli, because they give a softer, fluffier result, and raw brokens for dosa. Name raw or parboiled on the order, along with a moisture limit.
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