Export from Bangladesh to United Arab Emirates (Dubai)
Dubai is the fastest lane out of Dhaka. Short flight time means produce harvested one morning is on the Al Aweer market floor the next, which is why the most perishable lines move here first and why Dubai works as a re-export hub for the wider Gulf.




| Regulator | Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, Dubai Municipality |
|---|---|
| Entry system | ZAD food import clearance and Montaji label registration |
| Gateways | Dubai (DXB) and Sharjah (SHJ) air; Jebel Ali sea |
| Air transit | 5-7 hours |
| Sea transit | 8-12 days |
| Typical buyers | Al Aweer wholesale traders, hypermarket suppliers, Gulf re-exporters, catering companies |
What a consignment needs to clear
Food label registration
Packaged food labels are registered with the municipality before first import. We supply artwork, ingredient breakdown and shelf-life justification.
Health and phytosanitary certificates
Fish consignments travel with a health certificate from the Department of Fisheries; fresh plant lines with a phytosanitary certificate.
Arabic labelling
Arabic alongside English on retail packs, including product name, ingredients, origin and production and expiry dates.
Re-export documentation
If you re-export onward into Saudi Arabia, Oman or Qatar, we prepare the origin documents so the onward consignment is not held for a paperwork gap.
Document set for United Arab Emirates (Dubai)
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Air waybill or bill of lading
- Certificate of origin
- Phytosanitary or health certificate
- Halal certificate where applicable
Rules change. Treat this page as a working checklist and confirm the live position with us and with your customs broker before you contract.
How an order into United Arab Emirates (Dubai) runs
- You send the line list, volume per shipment and the port or airport you clear through.
- We return a quotation with Incoterm, packing, grade and the United Arab Emirates (Dubai) certificate list within 4–6 working hours.
- Proforma invoice and sales contract are issued; you open the L/C or arrange T/T.
- We pre-fill the data your broker needs for ZAD food import clearance and Montaji label registration and send it with the pre-shipment photo set.
- Consignment loads, the document set goes to your bank and broker, and you are told the flight or vessel the same day.
Lines we ship to United Arab Emirates (Dubai)
- Fresh vegetables to United Arab Emirates (Dubai) — Air, MOQ 100 kg mixed per air consignment
- Fresh fruits to United Arab Emirates (Dubai) — Air, MOQ 100 kg mixed per air consignment
- Betel leaf (Paan) to United Arab Emirates (Dubai) — Air, MOQ 50 kg per air consignment
- Areca nut (Supari) to United Arab Emirates (Dubai) — Air or sea, MOQ 200 kg air / 1 x 20 ft container sea
- Lemon, satkora & citrus to United Arab Emirates (Dubai) — Air, MOQ 100 kg per air consignment
- Green chilli to United Arab Emirates (Dubai) — Air, MOQ 100 kg per air consignment
- Potato to United Arab Emirates (Dubai) — Sea (reefer), MOQ 1 x 40 ft reefer, approximately 26 MT
- Mango to United Arab Emirates (Dubai) — Air, MOQ 200 kg per air consignment
- Jackfruit to United Arab Emirates (Dubai) — Air or sea, MOQ 200 kg air / 1 x 20 ft reefer frozen
- Frozen fish to United Arab Emirates (Dubai) — Sea (reefer), MOQ 1 x 20 ft reefer, approximately 20 MT
- Chilled fish to United Arab Emirates (Dubai) — Air, MOQ 100 kg per air consignment
- Shrimp & prawn to United Arab Emirates (Dubai) — Sea (reefer), MOQ 1 x 20 ft reefer
- Grocery & packaged food to United Arab Emirates (Dubai) — Sea (dry), MOQ 1 x 20 ft dry container, mixed brands allowed
- Spices & mustard oil to United Arab Emirates (Dubai) — Sea (dry), MOQ 5 MT bulk / 1 x 20 ft mixed retail
- Aromatic rice & pulses to United Arab Emirates (Dubai) — Sea (dry), MOQ 1 x 20 ft dry container
- Jute & jute goods to United Arab Emirates (Dubai) — Sea (dry), MOQ 1 x 20 ft dry container
