Why Indian garlic for Bahrain
Bahrain grows almost no garlic, so every bulb in its markets is imported.
Sizes we supply
Fresh white garlic, sorted by bulb size. Four sizes cover the range organised buyers usually ask for, from 27–32 mm up to 42 mm and above. Ships under HS 0703.20 (fresh or chilled garlic).
| Size | Bulb size |
|---|---|
| AA | 27–32 mm |
| AAA | 33–37 mm |
| AAAA | 38–42 mm |
| Bom | 42 mm+ |
Getting it to Bahrain
Sea freight from India's west coast ports.
- Entry: Khalifa Bin Salman Port
We quote on Ex Works (EXW) and Free On Board (FOB): our responsibility ends at the Indian port or border point, and the onward leg is the buyer's. Import clearance in Bahrain is regulated by the Agricultural Health Directorate (plant quarantine).
Importing into Bahrain: what is needed
- The importer needs a prior import permit from the Agricultural Health Directorate.
- A phytosanitary certificate from India's Plant Protection, Quarantine and Storage directorate (PPQS) goes with every consignment. Bahrain requires the goods to ship within one week of the certificate being issued.
- We provide a certificate of origin (India origin) from the DGFT certificate-of-origin system.
Packing
- Packaging: Mesh bags or Cartons
- Pack sizes: 250 g, 500 g, 1 kg, 10 kg, 20 kg, 25 kg, 30 kg, 50 kg
- Shelf life: 3–6 months, kept cool and dry
- Harvest: Late spring to early summer
Questions
Quick answers.
Can Balaji Fruit Company supply garlic to Bahrain?
Bahrain grows almost no garlic, so every bulb in its markets is imported. Sizes: AA 27–32 mm, AAA 33–37 mm, AAAA 38–42 mm, Bom 42 mm+.
How does Indian produce enter Bahrain?
Sea freight from India's west coast ports. Main entry: Khalifa Bin Salman Port.
What is needed to import garlic from India into Bahrain?
The importer needs a prior import permit from the Agricultural Health Directorate. A phytosanitary certificate from India's Plant Protection, Quarantine and Storage directorate (PPQS) goes with every consignment. Bahrain requires the goods to ship within one week of the certificate being issued. We provide a certificate of origin (India origin) from the DGFT certificate-of-origin system.
What is the HS code for fresh garlic?
HS 0703.20, fresh or chilled garlic.
When is garlic in season?
Late spring to early summer.
Garlic also: UAE · Saudi Arabia · Bangladesh · Sri Lanka · Nepal · Malaysia · Singapore · Qatar · Oman · Kuwait · Vietnam · Indonesia · United Kingdom · Netherlands · Germany · Canada
Also from us for Bahrain: Onions