Potato export from Bangladesh to Kuwait
Bangladeshi table potato in Diamant, Cardinal and Granola, field graded and shipped in ventilated reefer, plus small marble and jam potato for the South Asian retail trade. On the Kuwait lane, clearance runs through GSO standards and PAFN clearance.
| HS code | 0701.90 |
|---|---|
| Freight mode | Sea (reefer) |
| Transit time | 10-14 days |
| Gateways | Kuwait (KWI) air; Shuwaikh and Shuaiba sea |
| Temperature | +7 to +9 C, 90-95% relative humidity |
| Packing | 10 kg or 25 kg mesh or paper sack |
| Minimum order | 1 x 40 ft reefer, approximately 26 MT |
| Season | January to May harvest; cold store supply to September |
| Entry system | GSO standards and PAFN clearance |
| Regulator | Public Authority for Food and Nutrition (PAFN) |
Compliance route into Kuwait
PAFN clearance
Consignments are inspected and released by the food authority. Complete, matching paperwork is the single biggest factor in clearance speed.
GSO labelling
Arabic labelling to GSO regulations with production and expiry dates in the prescribed format.
Health certificate
Fish lines travel with a health certificate; fresh plant lines with a phytosanitary certificate.
Additive declaration
Every additive in a processed grocery line is declared against the permitted list before shipment.
Why this lane works for potato
Kuwait buyers on this line are typically wholesale importers, grocery chains, catering suppliers. On the sea (reefer) route the consignment is 10-14 days from Dhaka, which for a product with a shelf life of 60 to 90 days from harvest under correct storage leaves ample selling time on arrival. Season: january to may harvest; cold store supply to september. Volume for the season is best contracted before it opens.
Full grading, packing and variety detail is on the Potato product page; the entry rules and document set for every line into this country are on the Kuwait 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 potato need to enter Kuwait?
Commercial invoice, Packing list, Air waybill or bill of lading, Certificate of origin, Phytosanitary or health certificate, Halal certificate where applicable. Clearance runs through GSO standards and PAFN clearance, administered by Public Authority for Food and Nutrition (PAFN).
What is the minimum order on this lane?
1 x 40 ft reefer, approximately 26 MT. First orders are often mixed with other lines so you can test several products in one consignment.
How long does the shipment take?
10-14 days on the sea (reefer) route, plus clearance at Kuwait (KWI) 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.