Why Indian garlic for Kuwait
Kuwait imports nearly all its garlic; Indian garlic competes with Chinese supply on pungency.
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 Kuwait
Sea freight from India's west coast ports to Shuwaikh.
- Entry: Shuwaikh 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 Kuwait is regulated by the Public Authority for Agriculture Affairs and Fish Resources (PAAFR).
Importing into Kuwait: what is needed
- A phytosanitary certificate from India's Plant Protection, Quarantine and Storage directorate (PPQS) goes with every consignment. Its date must fit Kuwait's rules for foodstuff or the cargo is rejected, so it is issued close to shipment.
- The importer confirms current permit requirements with PAAFR before shipment.
- 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 Kuwait?
Kuwait imports nearly all its garlic; Indian garlic competes with Chinese supply on pungency. Sizes: AA 27–32 mm, AAA 33–37 mm, AAAA 38–42 mm, Bom 42 mm+.
How does Indian produce enter Kuwait?
Sea freight from India's west coast ports to Shuwaikh. Main entry: Shuwaikh Port.
What is needed to import garlic from India into Kuwait?
A phytosanitary certificate from India's Plant Protection, Quarantine and Storage directorate (PPQS) goes with every consignment. Its date must fit Kuwait's rules for foodstuff or the cargo is rejected, so it is issued close to shipment. The importer confirms current permit requirements with PAAFR before shipment. 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 · Bahrain · Vietnam · Indonesia · United Kingdom · Netherlands · Germany · Canada
Also from us for Kuwait: Onions