KARACHI · PAKISTAN · KCCI MEMBER

Pakistan-Origin Commodities.
Direct Mill Access.
Export-Ready.

Merchant exporter and buying agent for rice, palm oil, meat and leather. Confirmed LC. SGS inspection available. Serving procurement teams across Africa, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Europe and beyond.

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✦Pakistan Origin · Direct Mill Access
COMMODITY LINES

Our Products

Direct access to Pakistan's primary export commodities. Every shipment export-ready with full documentation.

Pakistan Rice

Pakistan rice mill direct access Punjab grain storage bags export Pakistan rice export container loading PP bags Karachi port

Direct mill access across Punjab. IRRI-6 in multiple broken grades and 1121 Extra Long for premium markets. Phytosanitary and fumigation certificates standard on all shipments.

Product Grade Moisture Packing
IRRI-65% broken13.5% max25kg / 50kg PP bags
IRRI-610% broken13.5% max25kg / 50kg PP bags
IRRI-625% broken14% max50kg PP bags
1121 EL White2% broken max12.5% max25kg / 50kg PP bags
IRRI-6 1121 Extra Long Punjab Origin Phyto Certified
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Palm Oil

RBD Palm Oil sourced from Malaysian mills and Pakistan. Reliable supply chain, competitive FOB pricing for bulk edible oil buyers. Flexi-tank and ISO tank options available.

Grade Origin FFA Moisture Packaging
RBD CPOMalaysia5% max0.1% maxFlexi-tank / ISO tank
RBD CPOPakistan5% max0.1% maxFlexi-tank / Drums
Malaysian Origin Pakistan Origin RBD Grade Bulk Available
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Halal Chilled Meat

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Pakistan-origin halal chilled meat. Vacuum-packed and MAP-packed for extended shelf life and international export. Full halal and veterinary certification on every shipment.

Type Packaging Certification Storage
Chilled MeatVacuum-packedHalal + Vet0–4°C
Chilled MeatMAP-packedHalal + Vet0–4°C

Halal slaughter certificates and veterinary health certificates issued for all shipments.

Halal Certified Vacuum & MAP Vet Certified GCC Compliant
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Pakistan Leather

Sourced from Pakistan's leading tanneries through our exclusive sourcing network. Wet blue, crust and finished leather supplied to buyer specification.

Type Stage Typical Use
Wet BluePost-chrome tanFurther processing
CrustRetanned & driedSurface finishing
Finished LeatherExport-readyDirect manufacturing

All grades sourced to buyer specification. MOQ and technical parameters confirmed at enquiry stage.

Wet Blue Crust Finished Exclusive Network
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BUYING AGENT SERVICES

Pakistan Sourcing & Procurement

Beyond our own commodity lines, Prelude operates as a disclosed buying agent for international buyers requiring direct Pakistan-origin procurement.

Direct Mill Access

We maintain direct relationships with rice mills, tanneries and processing facilities across Pakistan — bypassing intermediaries and providing verified FOB pricing to international buyers.

Full Export Documentation

Every shipment: commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin, phytosanitary, halal and SGS inspection certificates. Nothing missing at port.

Disclosed Agent Arrangement

Full supply chain transparency. Our clients know every tier. No hidden markups. Principal-to-principal or disclosed agent arrangements both accommodated.

Qualified enquiries receive a response within 24 hours.

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WHY PRELUDE

Most exporters know the port.
We know the paddy field.

15 years inside Pakistan's grain ecosystem — from farm to mill floor to export documentation — is what stands behind every Prelude shipment.

Qasim Ahmad

Founder, Prelude Commodities · M. Economics

From 2008 to 2018, Qasim farmed rice across 400 acres in Thatta, Sindh and managed cotton and wheat across 230 acres in Rajanpur, Punjab — simultaneously operating cattle for dairy and livestock. That decade built direct, scaled knowledge of Pakistan's grain ecosystem that no trading desk can replicate.

Alongside rice, Prelude actively exports chilled and frozen meat to the UAE — procurement, cold chain, air and sea freight, customs, and LC banking, managed end to end. Operating across two demanding export categories simultaneously means the execution discipline Prelude brings to your rice shipment has already been tested at a higher operational difficulty.

Qasim Ahmad, Founder of Prelude Commodities, Karachi Pakistan — rice farmer and commodity exporter
01

Grain Intelligence at Source

Having farmed IRRI-6 in Sindh and traded in local grain markets for years, Qasim understands paddy price cycles, seasonal quality variation, and mill margin structures from direct experience. When he reviews your specification, he is not reading a document — he is applying 15 years of pattern recognition.

02

Mill Network, Not Mill Dependency

Prelude operates through an established toll milling network across Karachi, Hyderabad, and Sheikhupura — including a working relationship with Unity Foods Wilmar's rice portfolio. Your grain is processed through mills we know, not mills we found. The difference shows in the final specification.

03

Specification Intelligence

Prelude can identify from a milling specification whether grain has been prepared for European food standards, African market requirements, or domestic Pakistani trade. That distinction matters at customs. It matters at the lab. It matters when your buyer's quality team opens the container.

04

Export Execution Proven Under Pressure

Prelude runs active chilled and frozen meat exports to the UAE alongside its rice operations — full stack, from procurement through cold chain logistics, customs clearance, and banking. Perishable export under compressed timelines is operationally unforgiving. That same discipline applies to every rice shipment, regardless of destination.

"Prelude exists because 15 years of ground-level experience in Pakistan's grain ecosystem is a better guarantee than any certificate on a wall. We know what we are shipping. We know why the specification matters. And we have already proven we can execute under conditions harder than this."
— Qasim Ahmad, Founder
GLOBAL REACH

Markets We Serve

Active export relationships and verified buyers across six regions.

6 Regions
30+ Countries
4 Commodity Lines
24h Response Time
West Africa
  • Nigeria
  • Ghana
  • Senegal
  • Côte d'Ivoire
  • Cameroon
  • Benin
  • Togo
Rice · Palm Oil · Edible Oils
East Africa
  • Kenya
  • Tanzania
  • Ethiopia
  • Uganda
  • Rwanda
  • Mozambique
  • South Africa
Rice · Halal Meat · Palm Oil
Middle East
  • United Arab Emirates
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Kuwait
  • Qatar
  • Bahrain
  • Oman
  • Jordan
Rice · Halal Meat · Leather
Southeast & South Asia
  • Malaysia
  • Indonesia
  • Bangladesh
  • Sri Lanka
  • Singapore
Palm Oil · Rice · Leather
Europe
  • United Kingdom
  • Germany
  • Netherlands
  • Belgium
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Turkey
Leather · Rice · Halal Meat
Australia & North America
  • Australia
  • United States
  • Canada
Leather · Specialty Rice · Halal Meat
HOW WE WORK

From Enquiry to Shipment

A straightforward, documented trade process. Every step confirmed in writing.

Enquiry

Submit your commodity, volume, destination and preferred terms. We respond within 24 hours.

Pro Forma Offer

We issue a formal pro forma invoice: specifications, pricing, packing details and payment terms.

LC Confirmation

Buyer opens confirmed letter of credit. We confirm receipt and begin preparation.

Inspection

SGS or buyer-nominated surveyor inspects cargo and issues certificate before release.

Shipment & Docs

Full document package: commercial invoice, packing list, B/L, COO, phytosanitary, halal cert, SGS report.

Rice export container inspection loading Pakistan port survey team
Pre-shipment inspection at container stuffing
Pakistan commodity export container stuffing rice PP bags
Container stuffing — rice export, Pakistan origin
Reefer container temperature control minus 4 degrees celsius chilled meat
Reefer container set point verified at -4°C
Halal chilled meat core temperature probe verification Pakistan export
Core temperature verification pre-shipment
EXPORT KNOWLEDGE

Pakistan Commodity Export Guide

Reference guides for international buyers sourcing Pakistan-origin commodities. Updated by the Prelude team.

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Understanding Pakistan Rice Grades

Pakistan exports rice under internationally recognised grading standards. Understanding broken percentages is essential for buyers specifying IRRI-6 for their market.

  • 5% broken — premium grade, West Africa and Middle East
  • 10% broken — mid-range, broadest demand globally
  • 25% broken — economy grade, price-sensitive markets
  • 1121 Extra Long — premium segment, GCC and Europe
Enquire About Rice →
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Pakistan Export Documentation Requirements

Every Pakistan commodity shipment requires a specific set of documents for customs clearance at destination. Missing a single certificate can delay or block cargo release.

  • Commercial invoice and packing list — standard on all shipments
  • Certificate of Origin — TDAP or FPCCI issued
  • Phytosanitary certificate — mandatory for rice and food commodities
  • SGS / PSI inspection certificate — buyer-specified or LC requirement
Request Document Pack →
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Halal Certification for Pakistan Meat Exports

Pakistan halal certification requirements differ by destination market. GCC, EU and Southeast Asian import authorities each recognise different certifying bodies.

  • Pakistan Halal Authority (PHA) — national certifying body
  • SANHA, IFANCA — recognised in GCC and North America
  • Veterinary health certificates — required alongside halal cert
  • Cold chain documentation — mandatory for chilled meat exports
Enquire About Halal Meat →
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Commodity Packaging for International Export

Packaging specification directly affects marketability, shelf life and customs clearance. Pakistan exporters supply to multiple packaging standards depending on destination.

  • PP woven bags — 25kg and 50kg standard for rice
  • Vacuum packaging — extends chilled meat shelf life to 21+ days
  • MAP packaging — modified atmosphere, optimal for retail-ready meat
  • Flexi-tank / ISO tank — bulk edible oil transport standard
Discuss Packaging Requirements →
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Confirmed LC for Pakistan Commodity Trades

A confirmed, irrevocable letter of credit is the standard payment instrument for Pakistan commodity exports. Understanding LC requirements upfront avoids delays at shipment stage.

  • Confirmed LC — both buyer and seller bank confirm payment obligation
  • LC at sight — payment on presentation of compliant documents
  • Typical LC validity — 90–120 days from date of issue
  • Document discrepancies — the most common cause of LC delays
Discuss Payment Terms →
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Pakistan Leather: Grades and Export Standards

Pakistan is among the world's top leather exporters. Understanding the three stages of leather processing helps buyers specify the right grade for their manufacturing requirements.

  • Wet blue — chrome-tanned, requires further processing at destination
  • Crust leather — retanned and dried, ready for surface finishing
  • Finished leather — fully processed, direct to manufacturing
  • REACH compliance — relevant for European leather buyers
Enquire About Leather →
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Rice Quality Preservation: Storage and Shipping

Rice quality can deteriorate significantly between mill and destination port if storage and shipping conditions are not controlled. Buyers should understand what to specify in their purchase contracts.

  • Moisture content — 13.5% max for IRRI-6, verified pre-shipment
  • Fumigation — mandatory for most rice importing countries
  • Container stuffing — clean, dry containers, no prior chemical cargo
  • Pre-shipment inspection — SGS verification before container seal
Request Inspection Details →

Need a specific export document or commodity specification?

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DOCUMENTATION

Credentials & Trade Documents

Verified. Documented. Transparent.

Prelude maintains complete trade files for all executed shipments. Redacted samples of our standard documentation are available for download. Unredacted versions shared under NDA with verified buyers.

Full Credential Pack Available

Full documentation — including unredacted export records, bank references and prior trade confirmations — available to verified trading counterparties on request.

KCCI Membership Certificate Chamber verified
Sample Bill of Lading — Redacted Redacted for confidentiality
Halal / Quarantine Certificate — Sample Sample document
SGS Inspection Certificate — Sample Sample document

Sample Trade Documents — Actual Shipments

KCCI Certificate of Origin issued to Prelude Commodities Karachi Pakistan
KCCI Certificate of Origin
Maersk Bill of Lading Prelude Commodities Port Qasim to Jebel Ali UAE
Maersk Bill of Lading — Port Qasim to Jebel Ali
Bill of Lading chilled beef export Karachi to Jebel Ali UAE
Bill of Lading — Karachi to Jebel Ali
Air Waybill Air Arabia Karachi to Sharjah UAE fresh chilled meat export
Air Waybill — Karachi to Sharjah UAE
GET IN TOUCH

Start a Trade Enquiry

We work with import companies, trading houses, retail chains and government procurement agencies. Serious buyers receive a response within 24 hours.

Director Syed Muhammad Qasim Arman Ahmad
Role Merchant Exporter & Buying Agent
Trade Email trade@prelude-commodities.com
Location Karachi, Pakistan
Membership KCCI Member
Response Within 24 hours — qualified enquiries

Verified buyers may request our full credential pack, unredacted trade documentation and references from prior counterparties.