Japonica short grain
Short, round, naturally white grains with a soft, sticky and glossy cooked texture. Read the Japonica rice page for the variety.
EXPORT GRADE
Vietnamese short grain rice, 5% broken, supplied to a written specification
Vũ Phong Phú supplies Japonica short grain rice at 5% broken from our mill in Cai Be, Dong Thap Province. We shipped this grade to the UAE in 2026. This page sets out the reference specification we work from, how the rice is packed and what we agree with you before a contract.
Japonica short grain5% brokenExport MOQ: 1 container
01 / THE GRADE
What this grade is
Short, round grains that cook soft, sticky and glossy, milled and sorted for export.
5% broken
Up to 5% of kernels may be broken pieces, measured on the stated basis. Our guide explains 5% versus 25% broken rice.
Milled, polished, colour sorted
Well milled and polished, then colour sorted before packing and container loading.
02 / SPECIFICATION
Reference specification
These figures are for reference. Each contract states the limits your market or customer requires, and the contract and the approved sample prevail.
| Item | Reference |
|---|---|
| Variety | Japonica, short grain |
| Broken | 5% (3/4 basis) |
| Average kernel length | 4.6–5.0 mm |
| Moisture | 14.0% max |
| Foreign matter | 0.1% max |
| Damaged kernels | 0.5% max |
| Yellow kernels | 0.5% max |
| Glutinous kernels | 0.5% max |
| Red and red-streaked kernels | 0.5% max |
| Chalky kernels | 2.0% max |
| Milling | Well milled, polished, colour sorted |
| Minimum order (export) | 1 container |
Read more in our guide to the rice specification sheet.
03 / PACKING AND DOCUMENTS
Packing and documents
How the rice is packed, and what comes with a shipment.
Packing
PP bags of 25 kg are our standard for this grade. Other sizes from 1 kg to 50 kg and private-label packing, including Arabic–English labels, are available. See OEM packing.
Order size
Export orders start at 1 container. If you are an exporter looking for rice supplied from our mill, the minimum is 5 containers: see polished rice for exporters.
Documents
Contract, commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, phytosanitary certificate, certificate of origin, independent inspection and fumigation certificates.
We shipped this grade to the UAE in 2026. Read about supply to UAE importers.
04 / BEFORE A CONTRACT
What we agree before a contract
1 · Sample
You approve a sample before the contract.
2 · Specification
We adjust the reference specification to your requirements and write it into the contract.
3 · Packing and label
We agree bag size, material and label artwork with you.
4 · Inspection and documents
Independent inspection and fumigation before loading, then the document set for your clearance.
05 / BUYER QUESTIONS
Questions buyers ask
What does 5% broken mean?
Up to 5% of kernels are broken pieces on the stated basis. See our guide to 5% versus 25% broken rice.
Is this the same Japonica as on your product page?
Yes. It is the same variety. This page covers the 5% broken export grade.
What is the minimum order?
One container for export orders. Exporters buying rice supplied from our mill order a minimum of five containers.
Can I get a sample?
Yes. Ask Brian or John.
Connect with the VPP team
Contact Brian for product selection, quotations and export inquiries; John for company and partnership discussions.