Why Indian garlic for Oman
Oman relies on imports for its garlic, and Indian supply arrives on one of the shortest sea routes in the Gulf.
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 Oman
Short sea crossing from India's west coast ports.
- Entry: Port Sultan Qaboos, Muscat
- Entry: Sohar Port
Direct sailings from Nhava Sheva reach Sohar in about 5 days.
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 Oman is regulated by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources.
Importing into Oman: what is needed
- A phytosanitary certificate from India's Plant Protection, Quarantine and Storage directorate (PPQS) goes with every consignment. Oman expects it to be issued within 14 days of inspection.
- The importer confirms current permit and residue-testing requirements with the ministry 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 Oman?
Oman relies on imports for its garlic, and Indian supply arrives on one of the shortest sea routes in the Gulf. Sizes: AA 27–32 mm, AAA 33–37 mm, AAAA 38–42 mm, Bom 42 mm+.
How does Indian produce enter Oman?
Short sea crossing from India's west coast ports. Main entry: Port Sultan Qaboos, Muscat, Sohar Port.
What is needed to import garlic from India into Oman?
A phytosanitary certificate from India's Plant Protection, Quarantine and Storage directorate (PPQS) goes with every consignment. Oman expects it to be issued within 14 days of inspection. The importer confirms current permit and residue-testing requirements with the ministry 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 · Kuwait · Bahrain · Vietnam · Indonesia · United Kingdom · Netherlands · Germany · Canada
Also from us for Oman: Onions