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South Asia

India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka are the world's rice and spice heartland: basmati and long-grain rice, cumin, turmeric, black pepper and cardamom, plus desi chickpeas and pulses.

Why we buy here

Under ten days' sailing from Dubai, year-round availability and products the Gulf and East African markets consume in large volumes. Dubai's free zones make re-export simple.

Key products

Basmati 1121 and long-grain rice, cumin, turmeric, coriander, black pepper, cinnamon and cardamom, desi chickpeas, moong and urad, sesame seeds.

Ports of loadingKarachi, Nhava Sheva (Mumbai), Mundra, Colombo
Transit to Dubai7–11 days by sea to Jebel Ali
Documents we handleCommercial invoice · Packing list · Bill of lading or air waybill · Certificate of origin (chamber-attested) · Phytosanitary certificate · Health certificate · Halal certificate · Laboratory analysis report · Fumigation certificate (where required) · Insurance certificate (CIF/DAP) · Attested and legalised copies for GCC and African markets.

Harvest calendar for this region

Do you grow or process any of these products?

We are always looking for reliable producers in these regions. Send us your product list and certifications.