Export market · Dubai · Abu Dhabi · Sharjah
Saffron export to United Arab Emirates.
The Gulf is the single largest re-export hub for saffron, and the UAE is where most of our Kashmiri Mongra volume lands. Short transit, an established saffron culture and a retail market that pays for presentation.
Jebel AliDischarge port
5–8 daysSea transit
3–4 daysAir freight
5% (indicative)Import duty
How we serve this market
What buyers in United Arab Emirates ask us for.
- Fastest lane we run — Jebel Ali in 5–8 days by sea, 3–4 days by air
- Strong demand for Kashmiri Mongra in gifting tins and glass vials
- Arabic-language labelling and shelf-ready private label supported
- Documentation prepared for GCC customs, including certificate of origin
Documents with every consignment
| Commercial invoice | Every shipment |
|---|---|
| Packing list | Per carton |
| Certificate of Analysis (ISO 3632) | Per lot |
| Certificate of Origin | Every shipment |
| Phytosanitary certificate | Every shipment |
| Bill of lading / AWB | Every shipment |
Duty figures are indicative and change with the tariff schedule. Confirm the current rate with your customs broker before costing a landed price.
Recommended grades
What moves best into United Arab Emirates.
Based on what buyers in this market actually order. All five grades ship on this lane.
Next step
Sample first. Decide after.
Tell us the grade and volume you are working to and we will send an indicative offer, the specification sheet, and a sample dispatch window — normally within one working day.