Why Indian garlic for Saudi Arabia
A large import market for fresh garlic, supplied mainly from China and India.
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 Saudi Arabia
Sea freight from India's west coast, into Jeddah on the Red Sea or Dammam on the Gulf.
- Entry: Jeddah Islamic Port
- Entry: King Abdulaziz Port, Dammam
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 Saudi Arabia is regulated by the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture (MEWA) and the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA).
Importing into Saudi Arabia: what is needed
- The importer needs an electronic MEWA import licence before the goods ship; produce arriving without one is turned back.
- A phytosanitary certificate from India's Plant Protection, Quarantine and Storage directorate (PPQS) goes with every consignment. An electronic certificate with a QR code is accepted.
- Pesticide residues must be within SFDA limits.
- 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 Saudi Arabia?
A large import market for fresh garlic, supplied mainly from China and India. Sizes: AA 27–32 mm, AAA 33–37 mm, AAAA 38–42 mm, Bom 42 mm+.
How does Indian produce enter Saudi Arabia?
Sea freight from India's west coast, into Jeddah on the Red Sea or Dammam on the Gulf. Main entry: Jeddah Islamic Port, King Abdulaziz Port, Dammam.
What is needed to import garlic from India into Saudi Arabia?
The importer needs an electronic MEWA import licence before the goods ship; produce arriving without one is turned back. A phytosanitary certificate from India's Plant Protection, Quarantine and Storage directorate (PPQS) goes with every consignment. An electronic certificate with a QR code is accepted. Pesticide residues must be within SFDA limits. 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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