At a glance
- Incoterms
- FOB, CFR, CIF, FCA
Export markets we serve
| Market | What matters there | Sea transit from India |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | Border control & pre-notification (Member-state BCPs / DG SANTE) | 15–20 d to Valencia/Barcelona/Algeciras via Suez (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2: typical liner schedules) |
| Germany | Border control & pre-notification (Member-state BCPs / DG SANTE) | 21-27 via Suez; 31-38 via Cape days |
| Netherlands | Border control & pre-notification (Member-state BCPs / DG SANTE) | 18-24 via Suez; 28-35 via Cape days |
| France | Border control & pre-notification (Member-state BCPs / DG SANTE) | 20–25 d to Le Havre; 15–20 d to Marseille-Fos (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2: typical liner schedules) |
| Italy | Border control & pre-notification (Member-state BCPs / DG SANTE) | 15–20 d to Genoa/La Spezia via Suez (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2: typical liner schedules) |
| United Arab Emirates | Federal food registration / import permit (MOCCAE); Company & product registration before arrival (Dubai Municipality Food Safety Dept) | 3-6 days |
| Saudi Arabia | Importer & product registration (SFDA); Clearance documents (SFDA via FASAH) | 6-10 days |
| United States | Facility registration (FDA); Advance notice of each shipment (FDA) | 24-30 via Suez; 32-40 via Cape days |
| Canada | Importer licence & controls (CFIA (SFCR)); Labelling (CFIA / Health Canada) | 26-34 via Suez; 34-42 via Cape days |
| Belgium | Border control & pre-notification (Member-state BCPs / DG SANTE) | 19-25 via Suez; 29-36 via Cape days |
| Kuwait | General import clearance | 8–12 d to Shuwaikh/Shuaiba, usually via Jebel Ali (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| Oman | General import clearance | 3–5 d Mundra/Nhava Sheva → Sohar/Muscat; 4–6 d Salalah (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| Bahrain | General import clearance | 7–10 d via Jebel Ali/Dammam (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| Poland | Border control & pre-notification (Member-state BCPs / DG SANTE) | 28–35 d to Gdańsk (direct Asia–Baltic loops or via Hamburg/Rotterdam feeder) (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| Sweden | Border control & pre-notification (Member-state BCPs / DG SANTE) | 28–35 d to Gothenburg via Hamburg/Rotterdam feeder (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| Denmark | Border control & pre-notification (Member-state BCPs / DG SANTE) | 28–35 d to Aarhus/Copenhagen via Hamburg feeder (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| Qatar | General import clearance | 6–9 d to Hamad Port, often via Jebel Ali/Salalah transhipment (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| Ireland | Border control & pre-notification (Member-state BCPs / DG SANTE) | 25–32 d to Dublin via Rotterdam/Antwerp/UK feeder (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
Transit times are typical port-to-port estimates; regulatory items are the main product-specific requirements, not an exhaustive list.
Where dehydrated garlic and onion is sourced in India
Gujarat — Bhavnagar (Mahuva), Amreli, Rajkot. Mahuva dehydrated-onion cluster
Madhya Pradesh — Mandsaur, Neemuch, Ratlam. Garlic production belt
- Mandsaur-Neemuch (Madhya Pradesh; Rajasthan; Gujarat; UP) · ships via Mundra · season: Harvest Mar-Apr (ASSUMPTION)
- Lasalgaon (Asia's largest onion market) / Mahuva dehydrated-onion cluster (Maharashtra; Gujarat; Karnataka; MP) · ships via Nhava Sheva · season: Rabi (storable) Mar-May; kharif Oct-Dec; late-kharif Jan-Feb (ASSUMPTION)
Typical export specification
| Parameter | Typical value |
|---|---|
| Moisture | ≤ 5-6% onion; ≤ 6% garlic (typical) |
| Colour | White to creamish (white onion); pink (red onion) (typical) |
| Mesh sizes | Flakes 8-20 mm; chopped 3-5 mm; minced 1-3 mm; granules 0.2-0.5 mm; powder 80-100 mesh (typical) |
| TPC | ≤ 100,000-500,000 cfu/g standard; lower for low-micro grades (typical) |
| Salmonella | Absent in 25 g |
Agreed per contract and confirmed by lab report or pre-shipment inspection.
Export documentation
Documents we prepare or arrange for each shipment:
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Bill of lading
- Certificate of origin (preferential where an FTA applies)
- Phytosanitary certificate
- Certificate of analysis (microbiology, moisture)
- Health certificate where required
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for dehydrated garlic and onion exported from India?
Dehydrated Garlic and Onion is usually classified under HS 071220 (Dried onions, whole, cut, sliced, broken or in powder (garlic under 0712 90)). Dried onion is 0712 20; dried garlic falls under 0712 90. Fried onion (crispy) may be classified under 2005 - check with your broker.
Where is dehydrated garlic and onion produced in India?
Main clusters: Mandsaur-Neemuch, Madhya Pradesh; Rajasthan; Gujarat; UP; Lasalgaon (Asia's largest onion market) / Mahuva dehydrated-onion cluster, Maharashtra; Gujarat; Karnataka; MP.
Which documents are needed to export dehydrated garlic and onion?
Commercial invoice, Packing list, Bill of lading, Certificate of origin (preferential where an FTA applies), Phytosanitary certificate, Certificate of analysis (microbiology, moisture), Health certificate where required. Destination-specific registrations are listed on each market page.
What forms of dehydrated onion do you supply?
Flakes (kibbled), chopped, minced, granules and powder, plus fried (crispy) onion.
Where is Indian dehydrated onion made?
Mainly in the Mahuva cluster of Bhavnagar district, Gujarat, using white onion grown in Saurashtra.
What is the shelf life?
Typically 18-24 months in sealed, double-poly-lined cartons stored dry.
Market guides
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