Why Indian garlic for Singapore
Singapore imports more than 90% of its food and grows almost no garlic, so every bulb is imported; Indian garlic is the pungent alternative to Chinese supply.
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 Singapore
Sea freight from Indian ports to Singapore, the main transhipment hub for Southeast Asia.
- Entry: Port of Singapore (Pasir Panjang)
Sailings from Nhava Sheva reach Singapore in about 9 to 10 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 Singapore is regulated by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA).
Importing into Singapore: what is needed
- The importer needs an SFA licence to import fresh fruit and vegetables, and a TradeNet permit for every consignment.
- Pesticide residues must be within Singapore's Food Regulations or Codex limits; we share lab results on request.
- Each container is labelled with the producer's name and address and the name of the produce.
- 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 Singapore?
Singapore imports more than 90% of its food and grows almost no garlic, so every bulb is imported; Indian garlic is the pungent alternative to Chinese supply. Sizes: AA 27–32 mm, AAA 33–37 mm, AAAA 38–42 mm, Bom 42 mm+.
How does Indian produce enter Singapore?
Sea freight from Indian ports to Singapore, the main transhipment hub for Southeast Asia. Main entry: Port of Singapore (Pasir Panjang).
What is needed to import garlic from India into Singapore?
The importer needs an SFA licence to import fresh fruit and vegetables, and a TradeNet permit for every consignment. Pesticide residues must be within Singapore's Food Regulations or Codex limits; we share lab results on request. Each container is labelled with the producer's name and address and the name of the produce. 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 · Qatar · Oman · Kuwait · Bahrain · Vietnam · Indonesia · United Kingdom · Netherlands · Germany · Canada
Also from us for Singapore: Onions