Why Indian oranges for UAE
The UAE imports almost all its fresh fruit. Nagpur-type mandarins from central India have reached Dubai through APEDA's orange export cluster, and our winter oranges, sorted by count, follow the same short sea route.
Counts we supply
Fresh oranges supplied by count, from the largest fruit at count 80 to count 225. Sourced only from farms and forest orchards, never bought at the mandi. Ships under HS 0805.10 (fresh or dried oranges).
| Count |
|---|
| 80 |
| 96 |
| 141 |
| 171 |
| 191 |
| 205 |
| 225 |
Getting it to UAE
Sea freight from India's west coast ports, one of the shortest container routes for Indian produce.
- Entry: Jebel Ali (Dubai)
- Entry: Khalifa Port (Abu Dhabi)
Direct sailings from Nhava Sheva or Mundra reach Jebel Ali in roughly 3 to 5 days, depending on the carrier.
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 UAE is regulated by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE).
Importing into UAE: what is needed
- A phytosanitary certificate from India's Plant Protection, Quarantine and Storage directorate (PPQS) goes with every consignment.
- MOCCAE inspects and releases fresh produce at the port and can test it for pesticide residues, the most common reason for rejection.
- The importer confirms with MOCCAE whether the consignment needs a permit before it ships.
- We provide a certificate of origin (India origin) from the DGFT certificate-of-origin system.
Packing
- Packaging: Crates or Cartons
- Shelf life: 1–2 weeks from dispatch, kept cool and dry
- Harvest: Winter, December to February
Questions
Quick answers.
Can Balaji Fruit Company supply oranges to UAE?
The UAE imports almost all its fresh fruit. Nagpur-type mandarins from central India have reached Dubai through APEDA's orange export cluster, and our winter oranges, sorted by count, follow the same short sea route. Counts: 80, 96, 141, 171, 191, 205, 225.
How does Indian produce enter UAE?
Sea freight from India's west coast ports, one of the shortest container routes for Indian produce. Main entry: Jebel Ali (Dubai), Khalifa Port (Abu Dhabi).
What is needed to import oranges from India into UAE?
A phytosanitary certificate from India's Plant Protection, Quarantine and Storage directorate (PPQS) goes with every consignment. MOCCAE inspects and releases fresh produce at the port and can test it for pesticide residues, the most common reason for rejection. The importer confirms with MOCCAE whether the consignment needs a permit before it ships. We provide a certificate of origin (India origin) from the DGFT certificate-of-origin system.
What is the HS code for fresh oranges?
HS 0805.10, fresh or dried oranges.
When is oranges in season?
Winter, December to February.
Oranges also: Bangladesh · Nepal