At a glance
- Incoterms
- FOB, CFR, CIF, FCA
India's jaggery export trade
India exported US$406.9 mn of jaggery & confectionery in FY2024-25 according to apeda.gov.in.
Largest destinations by value share: unavailable by country
Export markets we serve
| Market | What matters there | Sea transit from India |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| United Kingdom | Pre-notification (Defra / APHA / FSA); Labelling (FSA / Defra) | 20-26 via Suez; 30-37 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) |
| 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) |
| South Africa | Import permit (DALRRD); Labelling (Dept of Health) | 12-18 days |
| Kenya | Phytosanitary (KEPHIS); Registration (KEBS / Pharmacy & Poisons Board) | 9-15 days |
| Tanzania | General import clearance | 10–16 d to Dar es Salaam (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| Nigeria | Registration (NAFDAC) | 25-38 days |
| Egypt | Factory/brand registration (GOEIC); Arabic labelling & standards (EOS / NFSA) | 12–18 d to Alexandria/Port Said; 8–12 d to Ain Sokhna (Red Sea) (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 jaggery is sourced in India
Maharashtra — Kolhapur, Sangli, Satara. Kolhapur jaggery (GI not re-verified)
Uttar Pradesh — Muzaffarnagar, Meerut, Shamli. Muzaffarnagar gur mandi
Karnataka — Mandya, Belagavi. Mandya jaggery
- Kakinada rice-export hub / Raipur / Burdwan (Andhra Pradesh; Chhattisgarh; West Bengal; Telangana; Odisha; UP) · ships via Kakinada · season: Kharif harvest Oct-Dec; rabi Mar-May (ASSUMPTION)
- Kolhapur-Sangli mill belt / western UP mill belt (Maharashtra; Uttar Pradesh; Karnataka) · ships via Nhava Sheva · season: Crushing season Oct-Apr; export quotas announced per season (ASSUMPTION on season; quota VERIFIED)
- Kolhapur jaggery / Muzaffarnagar gur mandi (largest in Asia) (Maharashtra; UP; Karnataka) · ships via Nhava Sheva · season: Nov-Mar production season (ASSUMPTION)
- Ankleshwar-Dahej-Vapi 'Golden Corridor' (largest chemical belt); Tarapur MIDC (Gujarat; Maharashtra) · ships via Hazira · season: Year-round
Typical export specification
| Parameter | Typical value |
|---|---|
| Sucrose | 70-85% (typical) |
| Reducing sugars | 5-15% (typical) |
| Moisture | ≤ 5-10% blocks; ≤ 3-5% powder (typical) |
| Insoluble matter | ≤ 1-2% (typical) |
| Sulphur dioxide | Not detected for chemical-free grade; declared otherwise |
| Colour | Golden to dark brown, buyer-specified (typical) |
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)
- Certificate of analysis
- FSSAI licence copy
- Organic transaction certificate (if organic)
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for jaggery exported from India?
Jaggery is usually classified under HS 170113 (Cane sugar specified in subheading note 2 to chapter 17 (non-centrifugal, incl. jaggery)). Indian ITC(HS) carries jaggery lines under 1701 13 and 1701 14; jaggery has been treated separately from sugar in export policy, but check whether any sugar restriction text covers your 8-digit line.
Where is jaggery produced in India?
Main clusters: Kakinada rice-export hub / Raipur / Burdwan, Andhra Pradesh; Chhattisgarh; West Bengal; Telangana; Odisha; UP; Kolhapur-Sangli mill belt / western UP mill belt, Maharashtra; Uttar Pradesh; Karnataka; Kolhapur jaggery / Muzaffarnagar gur mandi (largest in Asia), Maharashtra; UP; Karnataka; Ankleshwar-Dahej-Vapi 'Golden Corridor' (largest chemical belt); Tarapur MIDC, Gujarat; Maharashtra.
Which documents are needed to export jaggery?
Commercial invoice, Packing list, Bill of lading, Certificate of origin (preferential where an FTA applies), Certificate of analysis, FSSAI licence copy, Organic transaction certificate (if organic). Destination-specific registrations are listed on each market page.
What is jaggery?
Unrefined, non-centrifugal sugar made by boiling sugarcane juice in open pans until it solidifies; it retains molasses and minerals.
What does chemical-free jaggery mean?
Jaggery clarified without hydros (sodium hydrosulphite) or sulphur compounds, usually using plant-based clarificants.
Is jaggery affected by sugar export bans?
Jaggery has usually been outside sugar export curbs, but we check the current DGFT notification for the exact HS line before each contract.
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