Why Indian garlic for Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka imports most of the garlic it eats, so supply is steady demand rather than seasonal.
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 Sri Lanka
Short sea crossing into Colombo.
- Entry: Port of Colombo
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 Sri Lanka is regulated by the National Plant Quarantine Service (NPQS), Department of Agriculture.
Importing into Sri Lanka: what is needed
- The importer needs an NPQS import permit before the goods ship.
- Any additional declarations the permit asks for are written on India's phytosanitary certificate, which goes with every consignment.
- Clearance needs the original permit, the original phytosanitary certificate and any treatment certificate the permit requires.
- 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 Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka imports most of the garlic it eats, so supply is steady demand rather than seasonal. Sizes: AA 27–32 mm, AAA 33–37 mm, AAAA 38–42 mm, Bom 42 mm+.
How does Indian produce enter Sri Lanka?
Short sea crossing into Colombo. Main entry: Port of Colombo.
What is needed to import garlic from India into Sri Lanka?
The importer needs an NPQS import permit before the goods ship. Any additional declarations the permit asks for are written on India's phytosanitary certificate, which goes with every consignment. Clearance needs the original permit, the original phytosanitary certificate and any treatment certificate the permit requires. 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 · Nepal · Malaysia · Singapore · Qatar · Oman · Kuwait · Bahrain · Vietnam · Indonesia · United Kingdom · Netherlands · Germany · Canada
Also from us for Sri Lanka: Onions

