India · Since 1991 · 35+ Years of Trust

Premium agri-commodities from India to the world.

Elaf Group sources, processes and delivers trusted rice, pulses, oil seeds, spices and allied food products to partners across nine countries in Asia, North America and Europe — with consistent quality, ethical sourcing and reliable service.

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35+Years of expertise
9Countries served
20,000MT annual capacity
100+Trusted clients
Origin · India
9 countries
3 continents · 250 shipments/yr
About Elaf Group

A trusted name in agri-commodities, built over three decades.

Founded in 1991 in Kerala, India, Elaf Group has grown from a small regional trader into a leading exporter of premium rice, pulses, oil seeds, spices, nuts and allied food products. Through every change in the global market, one belief has stayed constant: quality products, ethical practices and long-term relationships create lasting impact.

Today we source from the most consistent mills, farms and processors across the subcontinent, operate an integrated supply chain, and deliver to procurement teams, food manufacturers and distributors in nine countries across Asia, North America and Europe. Our work is judged by one measure — the buyer who orders again.

We exist to make the journey from Indian soil to the world's pantries shorter, safer and more transparent — for the farmer, the partner and the consumer alike.

35+Years of expertise
9Countries served
20,000MT capacity / yr
100+Trusted clients
1991
Founded in Kerala, India
Three decades of trade
Our Compass

Vision, mission and the values we work by.

A clear sense of why we exist, what we're working toward, and the principles we refuse to compromise on — every shipment, every relationship, every year.

01 · Vision

A globally respected leader in agri-commodities.

To be the partner that international buyers think of first when they need quality, reliability and a long-term relationship from an Indian agri-exporter.

02 · Mission

Deliver superior products through a supply chain that doesn't break.

From procurement and processing to packaging and on-time global delivery — we run an integrated, well-managed operation so our partners can plan with confidence.

03 · Values

Integrity. Quality. Trust. Sustainability. Growth.

Five words that are easy to print and hard to live by. We use them to settle hard decisions — about suppliers, products, shipments and people.

Integrity
Do what we said we would.
Quality
Consistent, in every lot.
Trust
Earned by being reliable.
Sustainability
Today's choices, tomorrow's harvest.
Growth
For our partners, our people, our farms.
What we do

A portfolio built around the essentials of the global kitchen.

From the staples of South Asian cuisine to the specialty inputs of modern manufacturers, our six product families are sourced from the most consistent origins, processed to spec, and graded for export.

01

Rice

Our largest category — a full Basmati and non-Basmati programme, milled to buyer specification and graded for export.

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02

Pulses

Nutrient-rich pulses — green gram, pigeon pea, chickpea, urad dal, masoor and more — cleaned, sorted and packed to international grades.

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03

Oil Seeds

Sesame, groundnut and sunflower seeds — selected for oil content, moisture and consistency, and audited at every stage of processing.

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04

Spices

Aromatic spices — cardamom, turmeric, black pepper, cumin, coriander and chili — carefully selected, cleaned and packed to retain volatile oils.

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05

Nuts

Cashews, almonds and groundnuts — sorted by grade, processed for export, and packed to preserve freshness across long sea routes.

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06

Allied Products

Sugar and other foodstuffs — plus flours, ready-to-use mixes and specialty ingredients that round out a buyer's import programme.

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Rice, in detail.

Rice is where Elaf began and where most of our volume still sits. We run two distinct programmes — aromatic Basmati and the non-Basmati staples — each milled, polished and graded to the specification of the destination market.

Full variety and grade sheets are issued with every quotation.

Basmati
GrainLong-grain aromatic
FormsRaw · Steam · Sella
PackingBulk · retail · private label
VarietiesFull list on request
Non-Basmati
GrainLong · medium · short
MillingRaw · parboiled
PackingBulk · retail · private label
VarietiesFull list on request
Global reach, local trust.
Shipping rice, pulses, oil seeds, spices, nuts and allied products to procurement teams in 9 countries.
Global Presence

From the ports of India to 9 countries across three continents.

INDIA N. America Europe Middle East
Active trade lanes
Origin · India
2026

Nine markets across Asia, North America and Europe — served with a consistent record of on-time deliveries. We meet importers, food manufacturers and retailers where they are, with documentation, packaging and product specs aligned to local market expectations.

9
Countries — across three continents: Asia, North America and Europe.
100+
Trusted clients — a diverse portfolio of long-term global partners.
250
Shipments a year — reliable, on-time, fully documented deliveries.
∞
Strategic partners — a collaborative network of suppliers and logistics partners.
Markets we serve
AsiaUAE · Saudi Arabia · Qatar
AsiaBahrain · Kuwait · Oman
EuropeUnited Kingdom
EuropeUkraine
North AmericaUnited States
Why Elaf

Six reasons partners choose us — and stay for decades.

A short list, refined over 35 years of trade. None of it is magic — all of it is hard work, done consistently.

01

Premium quality

Every lot is graded, cleaned and audited against international standards before it leaves the facility.

02

Strong supply chain

An integrated, well-managed operation — from farmgate procurement to documented port-side delivery.

03

Trust & reliability

What we promise on a quote is what shows up at your dock. No surprises in specification, paperwork or timing.

04

Global network

Relationships with mills, processors, freight forwarders and customs agents that took decades to build.

05

Customer focus

Spec, pack-size, label, shipping mode — we adapt our offering to what your market actually needs.

06

Industry expertise

Three decades of agri-trade knowledge — how the harvest moves, how the market shifts, how to plan ahead.

Quality & Certifications

Five steps. Five certifications. Zero shortcuts.

Quality is not a final check — it's a chain of decisions, repeated for every consignment. Here is how an order moves through our facilities, from contract to container.

Step 01

Sourcing

Procurement directly from audited mills, processors and farmer cooperatives across India.

Step 02

Inspection

Lot-level inspection for moisture, foreign matter, broken percentage and visual grading.

Step 03

Processing

Cleaning, sorting, polishing and grading on calibrated lines, with batch traceability.

Step 04

Testing

Laboratory testing for pesticide residue, aflatoxin and microbial limits — destination-specific.

Step 05

Packaging & Delivery

Export-grade packaging, fumigation where required, documented and dispatched on schedule.

ISO
9001
ISO 9001:2015
Quality management system ensuring consistent quality and customer satisfaction.
HACCP
HACCP
Hazard analysis and critical control points — for proven food safety.
HALAL
Halal Certified
Compliance with Halal standards for Middle East and global Muslim markets.
NON
GMO
Non-GMO
A commitment to natural, non-genetically-modified product lines.
GMP
GMP
Good manufacturing practices for safe, high-quality production at every facility.
Sustainability

Our sustainability approach.

Sustainability is not an initiative for us — it is the long, quiet condition of staying in business for 35 years. We invest in the farms, the people and the systems we depend on.

Environmental responsibility

Reducing water, energy and packaging waste across our processing operations.

Social responsibility

Fair wages and safe working conditions across the sourcing and processing network.

Ethical sourcing

Long-term relationships with suppliers who share our standards on quality and conduct.

Economic sustainability

Predictable demand for farms, predictable supply for buyers — the foundation of any food system.

100%
Responsible sourcing from trusted, audited suppliers.
100%
Reduction in packaging waste through sustainable initiatives.
50+
Lives impacted through community programs and farmer partnerships.
Ongoing
Continuous improvement towards a more resilient food system.
Sourcing

Our sourcing philosophy — farm to table, on the record.

We believe that what's good for the farm is, eventually, good for the buyer. Sourcing is where that belief is tested.

  • Responsible sourcing

    Direct relationships with audited mills, farmer producer organizations and processors.

  • Fair & ethical practices

    Transparent pricing, prompt payments and a refusal to participate in exploitative trade.

  • Traceability — farm to table

    Batch-level traceability documentation available to buyers on request.

  • A sustainable food future

    Investment in irrigation, drying and storage infrastructure with our supplier partners.

Basmati Rice
Toor Dal
Turmeric
White Sesame
Cashew W320
Whole Wheat Flour
Our promise to you
Consistent quality
Reliable partner
On-time delivery
Customer focus
Continuous improvement
Our Story

Three decades from a Kerala port to three continents.

The Elaf story began in 1991 in Kerala, on the southwestern coast of India — a small trading house with a few sacks of rice, a port nearby, and a stubborn idea: that good products and honest dealing would, eventually, be enough.

Over three decades, that idea became a company. Through monsoons and market cycles, through generations of farmers and buyers, we grew into one of India's trusted exporters of agri-commodities — keeping the same simple commitment: show up, deliver well, do it again next season.

What hasn't changed is the way we work. What has changed is everything else — our scale, our certifications, our infrastructure, and the partners we get to serve. We're proud of where we've come from. We're more interested in what comes next.

The Elaf family. A family business · Since 1991
1991

Foundation

Established in Kerala as a small regional rice trader, with the first export shipments following soon after.

2000s

Expansion into the Gulf

Steady growth across the Middle East, with the first long-term distributor relationships in the UAE and Qatar.

2010s

A network of partners

Deeper partnerships with farmer cooperatives, mills and logistics partners. The portfolio broadens beyond rice.

2020s

Investing in systems

ISO, HACCP and other certifications adopted, alongside new investment in quality labs and processing capacity.

Today & beyond

Sustainable, inclusive growth

Expanding into specialty categories while deepening our commitment to ethical sourcing and farmer livelihoods.

Brand in action

Consistency from the warehouse to the website.

ELAF
Logistics
Containerized · road · ocean
01
ELAF GROUP EXPORTS · SINCE 1991
Signage
Brushed gold on stone
02
ELAF EXPORTS
Stationery
Letterhead · business card
03
Digital
Web · mobile · catalog
04
ELAF 50 KG · NET
Packaging
Bulk · retail · sample
05

Consistency across every touchpoint — from the truck on the highway to the bag on the shelf — builds recognition, trust, and the enduring relationships our business is built on.

Together, we grow

Together, we grow.

Partner with Elaf to source agri-commodities you can plan around. We're here to help you build sustainable supply, nourish your customers, and grow a relationship that lasts.

Email
nashar@elafgroupholdings.com
Phone
+91 73560 99036 · +91 99614 84997
+91 95670 25715 (India) · +974 6004 4913 (Qatar)
Head Office
Building No. 567, Thalassery,
Kerala 670101, India
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