Jackfruit export from Bangladesh to United Arab Emirates (Dubai)
The national fruit of Bangladesh, shipped whole green for the cooking trade, whole ripe for retail, or as frozen bulbs and chunks for processors year round. On the United Arab Emirates (Dubai) lane, clearance runs through ZAD food import clearance and Montaji label registration.
| HS code | 0810.90 |
|---|---|
| Freight mode | Air or sea |
| Transit time | 8-12 days |
| Gateways | Dubai (DXB) and Sharjah (SHJ) air; Jebel Ali sea |
| Temperature | +10 to +13 C whole; -18 C frozen |
| Packing | Single-fruit carton, or 10 kg carton for bulbs |
| Minimum order | 200 kg air / 1 x 20 ft reefer frozen |
| Season | April to August fresh; frozen year round |
| Entry system | ZAD food import clearance and Montaji label registration |
| Regulator | Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, Dubai Municipality |
Compliance route into United Arab Emirates (Dubai)
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.
Why this lane works for jackfruit
United Arab Emirates (Dubai) buyers on this line are typically al aweer wholesale traders, hypermarket suppliers, gulf re-exporters, catering companies. On the air or sea route the consignment is 8-12 days from Dhaka, which for a product with a shelf life of 14 to 21 days whole; 18 months frozen leaves ample selling time on arrival. Season: april to august fresh; frozen year round. Volume for the season is best contracted before it opens.
Full grading, packing and variety detail is on the Jackfruit product page; the entry rules and document set for every line into this country are on the United Arab Emirates (Dubai) market page.
Documents that travel with the consignment
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Air waybill or bill of lading
- Certificate of origin
- Phytosanitary or health certificate
- Halal certificate where applicable
Questions on this lane
What paperwork does jackfruit need to enter 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. Clearance runs through ZAD food import clearance and Montaji label registration, administered by Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, Dubai Municipality.
What is the minimum order on this lane?
200 kg air / 1 x 20 ft reefer frozen. First orders are often mixed with other lines so you can test several products in one consignment.
How long does the shipment take?
8-12 days on the air or sea route, plus clearance at Dubai (DXB) and Sharjah (SHJ) air.
Import rules change without much notice. Use this as a working checklist and confirm the live position with us and your customs broker before contracting.