At a glance
- Incoterms
- FOB, CFR, CIF, FCA
India's millets export trade
India exported US$59.2 mn of millets 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Germany | Border control & pre-notification (Member-state BCPs / DG SANTE); Equivalence / control body (DG AGRI) | 21-27 via Suez; 31-38 via Cape days |
| Netherlands | Border control & pre-notification (Member-state BCPs / DG SANTE); Equivalence / control body (DG AGRI) | 18-24 via Suez; 28-35 via Cape days |
| France | Border control & pre-notification (Member-state BCPs / DG SANTE); Equivalence / control body (DG AGRI) | 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); Equivalence / control body (DG AGRI) | 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); Equivalence / control body (DG AGRI) | 15–20 d to Valencia/Barcelona/Algeciras via Suez (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2: typical liner schedules) |
| Australia | Imported Food Inspection Scheme (DAFF); Standards & labelling (FSANZ) | 20-28 days |
| 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) |
| 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) |
| Belgium | Border control & pre-notification (Member-state BCPs / DG SANTE); Equivalence / control body (DG AGRI) | 19-25 via Suez; 29-36 via Cape days |
| Poland | Border control & pre-notification (Member-state BCPs / DG SANTE); Equivalence / control body (DG AGRI) | 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); Equivalence / control body (DG AGRI) | 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); Equivalence / control body (DG AGRI) | 28–35 d to Aarhus/Copenhagen via Hamburg feeder (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| New Zealand | Importer registration & IHS (MPI); Biosecurity (MPI) | 26-36 days |
| Ireland | Border control & pre-notification (Member-state BCPs / DG SANTE); Equivalence / control body (DG AGRI) | 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 millets is sourced in India
Rajasthan — Barmer, Jodhpur, Jaipur, Nagaur. Largest pearl millet (bajra) area
Karnataka — Tumakuru, Hassan, Chitradurga, Mandya. Finger millet (ragi) and minor millets
Maharashtra — Solapur, Ahmednagar, Pune. Sorghum (jowar)
Andhra Pradesh — Anantapur, Kurnool, Chittoor. Foxtail and other minor millets
Typical export specification
| Parameter | Typical value |
|---|---|
| Purity | ≥ 98-99% (sortex cleaned) (typical) |
| Moisture | ≤ 12% (typical) |
| Foreign matter | ≤ 0.5-1% (typical) |
| Admixture (other grains) | ≤ 1-2% (typical) |
| Aflatoxin | As per destination limit (EU B1 2 µg/kg / total 4 µg/kg for cereals - verify) |
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
- Fumigation certificate
- Certificate of analysis
- Organic transaction certificate (if organic)
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for millets exported from India?
Millets is usually classified under HS 1008 (Buckwheat, millet and canary seed; other cereals (sorghum under 1007)). Pearl, finger and minor millets fall under 1008 29; grain sorghum (jowar) is 1007. Millet flours go under 1102 and millet flakes/ready mixes under 1904.
Which documents are needed to export millets?
Commercial invoice, Packing list, Bill of lading, Certificate of origin (preferential where an FTA applies), Phytosanitary certificate, Fumigation certificate, Certificate of analysis. Destination-specific registrations are listed on each market page.
Which millets do you export?
Pearl millet (bajra), sorghum (jowar), finger millet (ragi) and hulled minor millets such as foxtail, little, kodo, barnyard and proso, plus flours and flakes.
Are your minor millets dehulled?
Minor millets are supplied dehulled, cleaned and sortexed for direct cooking; whole-grain forms are also available for flour mills.
Can you supply organic millets?
Organic millets are available from NPOP-certified grower groups; US buyers need separate USDA NOP certification on the lot.
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