50+ verified jaggery and gur importers in the UAE — wholesale distributors, grocery chains, organic food buyers with direct procurement contacts. Updated September 2026. MX-verified for deliverability.
50+Verified Importers
42+Direct Contacts
0%Duty Under CEPA
$85MIndia→UAE Annual
The UAE is India's #1 jaggery export destination — importing $85M+ annually. Dubai's Deira wholesale district is home to 50+ Indian food importers who buy jaggery regularly. The India-UAE CEPA (2022) has reduced import duty to 0%, making Indian jaggery highly price-competitive. Growing demand from 3.5 million South Asian expats and health-conscious Arab consumers drives a 15–20% annual growth in organic jaggery imports.
Live Buyer Contacts — Sample Preview
3 verified contacts shown. Sign up to access all 50+ importers with full emails and phone numbers.
✓ MX Verified
Al Adil Trading LLC
UAE · Dubai (Bur Dubai)
Head of Import — Indian Grocery
import@aladiltrading.com
+971 4 352-8800
Supermarket Chain
South Asian Foods
✓ MX Verified
Choithrams Supermarkets
UAE · Dubai (Multiple)
Category Buyer — Dry Grocery India
buying@choithrams.com
+971 4 336-5355
Retail Chain
Regular Volume
✓ MX Verified
Al Maya Group
UAE · Dubai / Sharjah
Indian Products Procurement Manager
procurement@almayagroup.com
+971 4 338-6666
Supermarket
Jaggery + Spices
🔒 LOCKED
LuLu Hypermarket International
UAE · Abu Dhabi HQ
Central Buying — Indian Foods
indianfoods@luluhyper.com
+971 2 550-0100
🔒 LOCKED
Deira Int'l Market — Noor Trading
UAE · Dubai (Deira)
Owner / Wholesale Buyer
noortrading@gmail.com
+971 50 432-8800
🔒 LOCKED
Grandiose Supermarket (Galadari)
UAE · Dubai
Head of Organic & Health Foods
healthfoods@grandiose.ae
Access All 50+ UAE Jaggery Buyers
Full emails · Phone numbers · WhatsApp contacts · Annual volumes · Packaging preferences per buyer
UAE food import regulations require Halal certification for food products. For jaggery, this is straightforward — get certification from an ESMA-approved Halal body (Jamiat Ulama-e-Maharashtra, HFCE, or IFANCA). Cost: ₹15,000–30,000. Valid for 1–2 years. Without it, UAE customs will hold your shipment.
2. Arabic labels are non-negotiable
ESMA standard UAE.S 2055 requires all food products to have Arabic labels. This must include: product name, ingredients, net weight, manufacturing/expiry date, country of origin ("Product of India"), and storage instructions — all in Arabic. Get labels printed in India before shipping. Relabeling in Dubai adds $50–100/pallet and delays distribution by 2–3 weeks.
3. Use 0% CEPA duty as your competitive advantage
Since May 2022, Indian goods qualifying under the India-UAE CEPA enjoy 0% import duty. Jaggery qualifies if it meets the 35% value addition rule of origin. Include a CEPA Certificate of Origin (Form AI) with every shipment — this saves your buyer 5% import duty and is a real selling point over Pakistani and Sri Lankan jaggery. See how to price this correctly using the EximHub CIF calculator.
What types of jaggery does the UAE import from India?
UAE imports block jaggery (500g–5kg blocks), powdered jaggery (for baking and health foods), organic jaggery (premium segment, growing 25% YoY), and liquid jaggery (raab) for food processing. HS code: 1701.13 (cane jaggery). India's main producing states: Maharashtra (Kolhapur), Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu.
What are UAE food safety requirements for jaggery imports?
ESMA (UAE.S 2055) compliance: Arabic + English labels mandatory, Halal certification from ESMA-approved body, Certificate of Analysis with moisture max 10%, sucrose min 70%, sulfur dioxide max 70 mg/kg. Country of origin must state 'Product of India' on packaging.
What is the UAE import duty on jaggery from India?
Under India-UAE CEPA (2022), Indian jaggery qualifies for 0% import duty (versus standard 5% MFN). Requires CEPA Certificate of Origin (Form AI) meeting 35% value addition rule. This gives Indian jaggery a significant price advantage over Pakistani and Sri Lankan alternatives.
What payment terms do UAE jaggery importers offer?
First orders: TT 30% advance + 70% against LC. Established relationships: open account Net 30. Smaller Deira distributors sometimes pay 100% advance for regular small orders. Under India-UAE CEPA, LC documentation also allows rupee-dirham settlement, reducing currency risk.
How can I find jaggery buyers in Dubai directly?
Three direct channels: (1) EximHub's verified UAE buyer database — 50+ jaggery importers with direct procurement contacts, (2) Deira International Market cold visit or call — most importers are walk-in accessible with a sample, (3) Gulf Food Exhibition (Dubai, Feb) — 5,000+ buyers attend.