1938
Family enters food trading in pre-partition Subcontinent.
Company
Three Generations. One Standard.
HAS Rice Pakistan exports IRRI-6 long-grain rice from Karachi to 50+ countries. Founded 1962 in food trade, rice exports since 2005, ISO 22000 and HACCP certified.
64+ Years in food trade
150 MT Daily mill capacity
50+ Countries served
9 Certs and registrations
Heritage
Family business since 1938. Rice exports since 2005.
Our family entered food trading in 1938 in pre-partition India. In 1962, Haroon Abdul Sattar Trading was registered in Karachi by our founder. The third generation now runs the export desk. We sell what our grandfather sold: bulk grain to traders who care about contract performance, not pitch decks.
Rice exports started in 2005 under HAS Rice Pakistan. 21 years later, we ship IRRI-6 to 50+ countries with a 150 MT/day mill, 6 facility certifications, and 3 trade registrations. We are not a trading desk reselling other mills. The paddy is procured from lower Sindh, processed in our own mill, and shipped on our own contracts.
For our complete rice export portfolio across all varieties (basmati, IRRI-9, PK-386), see our full rice export portfolio at pakistanrice.com. For premium long-grain aromatic rice, see our premium 1121 Basmati rice.
Timeline
Eight decades, eight milestones.
1962
Haroon Abdul Sattar Trading founded in Karachi.
2005
Rice exports begin under HAS Rice Pakistan.
2007
First HACCP audit and ISO 9001 certification.
2011
ISO 22000:2018 food safety management system implemented.
2018
GACC registration secured for China rice protocol.
2023
Third-party audited capacity reaches 150 MT/day.
2026
irri6.com launched as the dedicated IRRI-6 export portal.
Process
Seven steps from paddy to container.
Every kilogram passes the same sequence. Pre-shipment inspection by SGS, Bureau Veritas, or Intertek closes the loop before the bill of lading is issued.
- 1
Procurement
IRRI-6 paddy sourced direct from lower Sindh growers (Badin, Thatta, Sujawal, Tando Muhammad Khan).
- 2
Drying & storage
Paddy dried to 13.5% moisture max, stored in fumigated silos.
- 3
Husking
Husk removed; brown rice extracted. Brown rice stream branches off here for EU buyers.
- 4
Whitening & polishing
Bran layer removed in stages. Reasonably Well Milled / Extra Well Milled / Silky Polished options.
- 5
Sortex / Fan cleaning
Electronic optical sorting (Sortex) or air separation (Fan Cleaned). Sortex commands $10/MT premium.
- 6
Pre-shipment inspection
Independent inspection by SGS, Bureau Veritas, or Intertek. 99% first-pass rate.
- 7
Bagging & loading
50 kg PP woven bags standard. 25 kg BOPP for branded retail. 20' FCL only, 25-27 MT per container.
Walk through the mill
The mill runs a single integrated line. Paddy enters at intake; bagged cargo leaves at loading. Each stage below shows the equipment and the physical transformation. Click a stage to expand the photo strip.
Mill is GACC-registered (active). Process certifications: ISO 22000:2018, ISO 9001:2015, HACCP, GMP, Halal. Inspection bodies (SGS, Bureau Veritas, Intertek) are present at loading at MOQ 10 x 20' FCL or above.
5-star container loading
Twelve photos from the loading line. Manual 5-star stacking pattern keeps 50 kg PP woven bags stable through the multi-week ocean transit. Click any tile for full-screen lightbox.
Logistics and trade
Karachi loading. 20' FCL only. L/C or T/T.
Loading ports
- Karachi Port (KICT, PICT, QICT). Primary loading port. 12 vessel calls per week to Africa, Middle East, and Asia.
- Port Qasim. Secondary loading port. Used for larger consolidations and selected feeder services.
Containers
20' FCL only. 25-27 MT per container in 50 kg PP woven bags (500-540 bags). 40' containers are not used for IRRI-6 because the cube fills before the weight limit.
Incoterms
- FOB Karachi
- CFR destination port
- CIF destination port
For an FOB or CNF figure on your route, see daily updated prices or request a confirmed quote.
Payment terms
- L/C at sight. 100% irrevocable Letter of Credit at sight. Preferred for first orders.
- T/T 30/70. 30% advance + 70% against BL copy. Available for all buyers.
MOQ: 5 x 20' FCL (~135 MT) for non-basmati grades. Private label requires 10 x 20' FCL (~270 MT).
Certifications
6 certifications. 3 registrations.
All audit-current. PDFs available for download. Full list with cert numbers and validity dates on the certifications page.
ISO 22000:2018
Audited annually
ISO 9001:2015
Audited annually
HACCP
Audited annually
Halal
Audited annually
FDA Registered
Audited annually
GMP
Audited annually
Work with a third-generation rice exporter.
Confirmed FOB or CNF quote within 24 business hours. MOQ 5 x 20' FCL non-basmati.