At a glance
- Incoterms
- FOB, CFR, CIF, FCA, DAP
India's jute bags & jute products export trade
India exported US$384 mn of jute manufactures incl. floor covering in FY2024-25 according to static.pib.gov.in.
Largest destinations by value share: unavailable
Export markets we serve
| Market | What matters there | Sea transit from India |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | Border control & pre-notification (Member-state BCPs / DG SANTE); REACH (ECHA) | 21-27 via Suez; 31-38 via Cape days |
| Netherlands | Border control & pre-notification (Member-state BCPs / DG SANTE); REACH (ECHA) | 18-24 via Suez; 28-35 via Cape days |
| France | Border control & pre-notification (Member-state BCPs / DG SANTE); REACH (ECHA) | 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); REACH (ECHA) | 15–20 d to Genoa/La Spezia via Suez (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2: typical liner schedules) |
| Spain | Border control & pre-notification (Member-state BCPs / DG SANTE); REACH (ECHA) | 15–20 d to Valencia/Barcelona/Algeciras via Suez (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2: typical liner schedules) |
| United Kingdom | Pre-notification (Defra / APHA / FSA) | 20-26 via Suez; 30-37 via Cape days |
| United States | Import permit / phytosanitary (USDA APHIS); Labelling (FTC / CPSC / CBP) | 24-30 via Suez; 32-40 via Cape days |
| Canada | Phytosanitary (CFIA) | 26-34 via Suez; 34-42 via Cape days |
| South Africa | Import permit (DALRRD) | 12-18 days |
| Belgium | Border control & pre-notification (Member-state BCPs / DG SANTE); REACH (ECHA) | 19-25 via Suez; 29-36 via Cape days |
| Poland | Border control & pre-notification (Member-state BCPs / DG SANTE); REACH (ECHA) | 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); REACH (ECHA) | 28–35 d to Gothenburg via Hamburg/Rotterdam feeder (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| Kenya | Phytosanitary (KEPHIS) | 9-15 days |
| Denmark | Border control & pre-notification (Member-state BCPs / DG SANTE); REACH (ECHA) | 28–35 d to Aarhus/Copenhagen via Hamburg feeder (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| Tanzania | General import clearance | 10–16 d to Dar es Salaam (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| Nigeria | General import clearance | 25-38 days |
| Ireland | Border control & pre-notification (Member-state BCPs / DG SANTE); REACH (ECHA) | 25–32 d to Dublin via Rotterdam/Antwerp/UK feeder (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| Egypt | Factory/brand registration (GOEIC) | 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 jute bags & jute products is sourced in India
West Bengal — Howrah, Hooghly, North 24 Parganas, Kolkata. Hooghly jute mill belt
Bihar — Purnia. Raw jute
- Hooghly riverside jute mills (Kolkata) (West Bengal; Bihar; Odisha) · ships via Kolkata/Haldia · season: Raw jute harvest Jul-Sep; mill output year-round (ASSUMPTION)
Typical export specification
| Parameter | Typical value |
|---|---|
| Hessian | 10-12 oz per 40 inch-yard, plain weave (typical) |
| Sacking | B-Twill / A-Twill 50-100 kg capacity (typical) |
| Shopping bags | Laminated or unlaminated, 280-400 g/m² fabric, cotton/jute web handles (typical) |
| Food-grade | Hydrocarbon-free batching oil per IJO 98/01 for cocoa/coffee sacks (typical) |
| Printing | Screen print 1-4 colours; digital on request (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 / airway bill
- Certificate of origin (preferential where an FTA applies)
- Inspection certificate
- Hydrocarbon-free certificate (food grade)
- Fumigation certificate where required
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for jute bags & jute products exported from India?
Jute Bags & Jute Products is usually classified under HS 630510 (Sacks and bags, for the packing of goods, of jute or other textile bast fibres). Jute shopping/tote bags are usually 4202.22 (handbags with outer surface of textile); hessian fabric 5310; jute yarn 5307; jute floor coverings 5702/5705.
Where is jute bags & jute products produced in India?
Main clusters: Hooghly riverside jute mills (Kolkata), West Bengal; Bihar; Odisha.
Which documents are needed to export jute bags & jute products?
Commercial invoice, Packing list, Bill of lading / airway bill, Certificate of origin (preferential where an FTA applies), Inspection certificate, Hydrocarbon-free certificate (food grade), Fumigation certificate where required. Destination-specific registrations are listed on each market page.
What is juco?
A blend of jute and cotton, softer than pure jute and better for printing.
Are jute bags food-safe?
Food-grade sacks use vegetable-oil batching under the IJO 98/01 standard. Ask for the hydrocarbon-free certificate.
Can you print our logo?
Yes, with screen printing in 1-4 colours, or digital printing for detailed artwork.
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