At a glance
- Incoterms
- FOB, CFR, CIF, FCA
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 Kingdom | Pre-notification (Defra / APHA / FSA); Labelling (FSA / Defra) | 20-26 via Suez; 30-37 via Cape 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 |
| 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) |
Transit times are typical port-to-port estimates; regulatory items are the main product-specific requirements, not an exhaustive list.
Where wheat flour is sourced in India
Madhya Pradesh — Sehore, Vidisha, Indore, Bhopal. Sharbati wheat, chakki mills
Punjab — Ludhiana, Patiala, Sangrur. Roller and chakki mills
Haryana — Karnal, Kurukshetra. Roller flour mills
Uttar Pradesh — Agra, Kanpur, Meerut. Large milling base
- North-west grain belt (Punjab; Haryana; Madhya Pradesh; UP) · ships via Deendayal (Kandla) · season: Rabi harvest Mar-Apr (ASSUMPTION)
Typical export specification
| Parameter | Typical value |
|---|---|
| Moisture | ≤ 12-13% (typical) |
| Gluten (wet) | about 26-32% for atta (typical) |
| Ash | 1.2-1.8% atta; ≤ 0.6% maida (typical) |
| Water absorption | about 65-72% for chakki atta (typical) |
| Particle size | Atta through 500 µm sieve, 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)
- Phytosanitary certificate (if required)
- Certificate of analysis
- FSSAI licence copy
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for wheat flour exported from India?
Wheat Flour is usually classified under HS 110100 (Wheat or meslin flour (semolina under 1103 11)). DGFT's 2022-26 restrictions applied to atta, maida, semolina, wholemeal and resultant atta under HS 1101 and related lines; check the exact 8-digit line against the current notification.
Where is wheat flour produced in India?
Main clusters: North-west grain belt, Punjab; Haryana; Madhya Pradesh; UP.
Which documents are needed to export wheat flour?
Commercial invoice, Packing list, Bill of lading, Certificate of origin (preferential where an FTA applies), Phytosanitary certificate (if required), Certificate of analysis, FSSAI licence copy. Destination-specific registrations are listed on each market page.
Can wheat flour be exported from India now?
According to newsonair (24 Aug 2026), DGFT made wheat flour products and wheat 'Free' for export. Policy has changed often since 2022, so we re-check DGFT before each contract.
What is chakki atta?
Whole-wheat flour ground in stone or disc (chakki) mills, retaining bran and giving softer rotis than roller-milled flour.
What is the shelf life of atta?
Typically 4-6 months because whole-wheat flour contains germ oil; maida and sooji keep longer.
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