Who buys incense sticks , dhoop & cones in Amsterdam
Buyer sectors in Amsterdam relevant to incense sticks , dhoop & cones: South Asian & Surinamese grocery wholesalers.
- Trade hub: Food Center Amsterdam (groothandelsmarkt, Jan van Galenstraat)
- Trade hub: Royal FloraHolland Aalsmeer (flower auction)
- Trade hub: Westpoort port area
- Trade hub: Schiphol Logistics Park
- Trade hub: Zuidas business district
Buyer-sector notes are our market assessment; wholesale market names are checked where marked in our data.
Incense Sticks , Dhoop & Cones for Amsterdam buyers: typical specification
| Parameter | Typical export value |
|---|---|
| Stick length | 8, 9, 11 or 12 inch; bamboo core (typical) |
| Burn time | 30-45 minutes per stick for 9-inch masala sticks (typical) |
| Pack weight | 15-20 g hexagonal boxes; 12 boxes per inner pack (typical) |
| Cones | Standard and backflow cones, 10-40 per box (typical) |
| Moisture | Dry-cured sticks to avoid mould in transit (typical) |
Agreed per contract and confirmed by lab report or pre-shipment inspection.
Clearing incense sticks , dhoop & cones into Netherlands
| Requirement | Regulator | Document |
|---|---|---|
| REACH | ECHA | Registration >=1 t/yr via Only Representative; SVHC art.33; Annex XVII restrictions |
| Classification & SDS | ECHA (CLP 1272/2008) | CLP labels; 16-section SDS in local language |
General guidance; confirm with your customs broker.
Frequently asked questions
How long does incense sticks , dhoop & cones take to reach Amsterdam from India?
About 18-24 via Suez; 28-35 via Cape days at sea from Jawaharlal Nehru Port (Nhava Sheva) to Rotterdam, plus inland and clearance time (estimate).
Where are the wholesale markets for imported food and goods in Amsterdam?
Food Center Amsterdam (groothandelsmarkt, Jan van Galenstraat); Royal FloraHolland Aalsmeer (flower auction); Westpoort port area.
Can you deliver incense sticks , dhoop & cones door-to-door in Amsterdam?
Yes on DAP terms through partner forwarders, provided the importer of record in Netherlands handles customs clearance.
Which Netherlands registration is needed?
REACH (ECHA); Classification & SDS (ECHA (CLP 1272/2008)).
Masala or charcoal sticks - what's the difference?
Masala sticks are rolled in a paste of natural resins, herbs and wood powder. Charcoal sticks are dipped in fragrance oil, which allows more scents at lower cost.
Can you make my own fragrance?
Yes. Custom fragrance oils can be developed for dipped sticks and some masala lines.
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Incense Sticks , Dhoop & Cones for Amsterdam: request a quote
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