India's Farm Trade with United Arab Emirates
The UAE is a major buyer of Indian basmati, fresh fruits and vegetables, spices and processed foods, and Dubai is a re-export hub for the Gulf, Africa and Central Asia.
Main Indian Farm Products Bought by United Arab Emirates
- Basmati RiceBasmati is a long-grain, aromatic rice that may be sold under that name only if grown in the GI region at the foot of the Himalaya. It is India's most valuable farm export, sold to more than a hundred countries.
- OnionOnion is India's most politically sensitive vegetable. India is the world's second-largest grower, and its stored rabi onion supplies the country for half the year.
- BananaIndia is the world's largest banana producer. Tissue-culture Cavendish plantations and cold chains have made it a fast-growing banana exporter.
- MangoIndia grows about half the world's mangoes, with famous regional varieties such as Alphonso, Kesar, Dasheri and Banganapalle, and a large pulp industry.
- OkraOkra (bhindi) is one of India's favourite vegetables and an important fresh export to the UK, Europe and the Gulf. India is the world's largest producer.
Ports and Logistics
Shipments go by sea from Mundra, JNPT, Kandla and Cochin to Jebel Ali, and by air for fresh fruit and vegetables. The India–UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement lowered duties on many goods.
How Exports Work
Exporters register with APEDA (for most farm and processed foods), the Spices Board, the Coffee or Tea Boards, or IOPEPC, depending on the product. Shipments need a phytosanitary certificate from India's plant quarantine service, a certificate of origin, and any health or residue certificates required by United Arab Emirates. India's export policy for some crops, such as onion, rice and wheat, changes often, so exporters check the current DGFT notifications before signing contracts.
- APEDAExport registration and promotionAboutExplore
- Directorate of Plant Protection, Quarantine and StoragePhytosanitary certificatesAboutExplore
- DGFTExport policy notificationsAboutExplore
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