Why Indian garlic for Germany
Germany grows little garlic and imports most of it, including for its large South Asian and Turkish grocery trade.
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 Germany
Containerised sea freight to Hamburg, or via Rotterdam.
- Entry: Port of Hamburg
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.
Importing into Germany: what is needed
- No importer licence is needed. Under EU plant health rules every fresh vegetable from outside the EU needs a phytosanitary certificate, which we arrange through PPQS.
- The goods are checked at the EU border post of entry, often Hamburg or Rotterdam.
- 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 Germany?
Germany grows little garlic and imports most of it, including for its large South Asian and Turkish grocery trade. Sizes: AA 27–32 mm, AAA 33–37 mm, AAAA 38–42 mm, Bom 42 mm+.
How does Indian produce enter Germany?
Containerised sea freight to Hamburg, or via Rotterdam. Main entry: Port of Hamburg.
What is needed to import garlic from India into Germany?
No importer licence is needed. Under EU plant health rules every fresh vegetable from outside the EU needs a phytosanitary certificate, which we arrange through PPQS. The goods are checked at the EU border post of entry, often Hamburg or Rotterdam. 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.
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