Why Indian garlic for Qatar
Qatar imports almost all of its fresh produce, garlic included, and India is one of its nearest suppliers by sea.
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 Qatar
Sea freight from India's west coast ports into Hamad Port.
- Entry: Hamad 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 Qatar is regulated by the Ministry of Municipality (plant quarantine) and the Ministry of Public Health (food safety).
Importing into Qatar: what is needed
- Since December 2021 every fresh fruit and vegetable import needs the importer's prior permission from the Ministry of Municipality, applied for online.
- A phytosanitary certificate from India's Plant Protection, Quarantine and Storage directorate (PPQS) goes with every consignment.
- Produce must meet the GCC (GSO) standards for fresh fruit and vegetables.
- 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 Qatar?
Qatar imports almost all of its fresh produce, garlic included, and India is one of its nearest suppliers by sea. Sizes: AA 27–32 mm, AAA 33–37 mm, AAAA 38–42 mm, Bom 42 mm+.
How does Indian produce enter Qatar?
Sea freight from India's west coast ports into Hamad Port. Main entry: Hamad Port.
What is needed to import garlic from India into Qatar?
Since December 2021 every fresh fruit and vegetable import needs the importer's prior permission from the Ministry of Municipality, applied for online. A phytosanitary certificate from India's Plant Protection, Quarantine and Storage directorate (PPQS) goes with every consignment. Produce must meet the GCC (GSO) standards for fresh fruit and vegetables. 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 · Oman · Kuwait · Bahrain · Vietnam · Indonesia · United Kingdom · Netherlands · Germany · Canada
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