Amal Trade Developers
PK-386 Basmati is one of Pakistan's most widely traded long-grain varieties, chosen for its pronounced traditional aroma, plump slender kernel, soft eating texture, and dependable non-sticky cooking. Amal Trade supplies it in Steam, White Sella, Golden Sella, and Raw White forms — cleaned, graded, sortexed, and packed to buyer specification for importers, wholesalers, retail chains, and food-service operators worldwide.
Why PK-386 remains the highest-volume basmati line in most importers' portfolios.
If 1121 is the variety buyers reach for when grain length has to be visible on the plate, PK-386 is the one they reach for when aroma and eating quality matter more. Its kernel is slightly shorter but noticeably plumper, and it carries the stronger, more traditional basmati fragrance that many households and restaurant kitchens across South Asia, the Gulf, and East Africa specifically ask for.
That combination — real aroma, soft texture, and a price point below extra-long grain varieties — is why PK-386 moves in the largest volumes. It cooks fluffy and grain-separate, absorbs spice and stock well in layered dishes, and behaves predictably in high-volume kitchens where cooks do not have time to adjust water ratios batch by batch.
Amal Trade sources from established mills in Punjab's rice belt and supplies the variety in four processing forms. Every lot is cleaned, de-stoned, graded, colour-sortexed, and packed under our ISO 9001:2015 quality system. Buyers stocking a full range may also want to compare our Kainaat 1121 extra-long grain basmati or browse the complete rice export range.
Three characteristics that decide repeat orders in aroma-driven markets.
The fragrance profile most consumers associate with genuine basmati — present in the pot and still noticeable on the plate, which is what drives brand loyalty in retail.
A plumper kernel gives a softer bite than extra-long varieties while still cooking grain-separate, suiting everyday consumption as well as festive dishes.
Priced below extra-long grain basmati while retaining full basmati character, which makes it the practical choice for large retail and catering programmes.
The channels where aroma and everyday value outweigh maximum grain length.
Absorbs spice and stock well while staying separate, giving layered dishes depth of flavour rather than just visual length.
The volume line for family consumption, where aroma and soft texture matter more than premium grain dimensions.
Predictable cooking behaviour and forgiving water tolerance suit high-throughput kitchens and buffet service.
Works across the full pack range, from branded consumer pouches to 50 kg bags for distributor programmes.
A complete specification at enquiry stage means a firm, accurate quotation the same working week.
Aroma intensity in basmati is not fixed — it varies with growing conditions, crop year, and storage. Properly aged rice also cooks better and breaks less than fresh-crop material, which is why most mills hold paddy before milling. We state the crop year and realistic aroma and cooking characteristics for the specific lot being offered, and we recommend that first-time buyers run a cooking test on the pre-shipment sample before confirming a full container.
The points importers raise most often before placing a first rice order.
1121 has the greater grain length and cooking elongation, so it wins where visible grain size drives the sale. PK-386 has a plumper kernel, stronger traditional aroma, and a lower price point, making it the higher-volume everyday line. Many importers stock both.
Raw is milled without heat treatment and has the softest texture. Steam is briefly steam-treated for firmer grains and lower breakage. White Sella is parboiled before milling for maximum firmness, and Golden Sella is parboiled longer, giving an amber colour and the most robust cooking behaviour.
One full container load is standard — approximately 25 to 27 metric tonnes depending on packing format and container type. Trial quantities may be arranged as part of a consolidated shipment for buyers evaluating a long-term programme.
Yes. We pack to buyer artwork in retail pouches and bulk bags, including brand printing, barcodes, nutritional panels, and destination-specific labelling requirements. Artwork should be supplied in print-ready format at the order confirmation stage.
Yes. The paddy crop is harvested between October and December, but milling and supply continue throughout the year from stored paddy — which also improves cooking performance, since aged rice breaks less and cooks better than fresh-crop material.
Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin, phytosanitary certificate, and fumigation certificate as standard. Additional certificates required by the destination country can be arranged where applicable.
Share your required processing form, purity grade, packing size, and destination port — we will respond with availability, specifications, and export pricing for one-time or contract supply.