Cumin supplier in United Arab Emirates
We export Cumin from India to United Arab Emirates in bulk — india produces the bulk of the world’s cumin and prices it every morning at Unjha — but the EU now checks Indian cumin at 30% for pesticides.
Who supplies Cumin to United Arab Emirates?
YouPals exports Cumin from India to United Arab Emirates in bulk — in the grade and packing you specify, steam-treated and lab-tested to United Arab Emirates requirements, from sample quantities up to full container loads.
Shipping Cumin to United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates is a Middle East market that took 9% of India’s spice export value in FY2025-26. Consignments of Cumin to United Arab Emirates usually route through Jebel Ali (Dubai).
United Arab Emirates is also a re-export hub, so part of the Cumin that lands here moves onward rather than being consumed locally — worth pricing in when you compare quotes.
On entry to United Arab Emirates, Cumin classifies under ITC-HS 0909 31 00. The applied duty and any border checks are set out below.
Cumin grades we ship to United Arab Emirates
| Grade | Specification | Bought for |
|---|---|---|
| Cumin Europe Quality 99.5% | 99.5% purity | Machine-cleaned, sortex-sorted cumin at 99.5% purity — the grade EU buyers specify. |
| Cumin Singapore Quality 99% | 99% purity | The 99%-purity "Singapore quality" cumin — the widely-traded standard grade. |
Importing Cumin into United Arab Emirates
Duty
0% on 0909 31 00 — India–UAE CEPA (else 5%). 5% VAT.
Order terms
- Samples from 50–100 kg
- Full 20ft container loads (FCL) are the norm; LCL from 1 MT
- Sea freight FCL and LCL to United Arab Emirates
- Whole or ground to your mesh size
- Steam-treated (ETO-free) on request
- Accredited pre-shipment testing to Emirati and your buyer’s requirements
- Jute or food-grade PP, liners, or your packing spec
- FOB, CFR or CIF — your choice of Incoterm
What to specify on a cumin contract
- Available as whole seed, ground and roasted cumin, and as cumin oil and oleoresin
- Graded by purity: Singapore quality 99%, Europe quality 99.5%, both machine-cleaned and sortex-sorted
- Specify purity percentage, cleaning method (single/double sortex), moisture, volatile-oil level and foreign-matter limit
- Steam-sterilised, ETO-free lots available for markets that require them
Compliance we ship against
Frequently asked
Can I import Cumin from India into United Arab Emirates?
Yes. We export Cumin to United Arab Emirates. Applied duty for 0909-31-00 (fta). Tell us the grade and volume and we will quote it with the required documentation.
What are the export purity grades of Indian cumin?
"Singapore quality" is 99% pure; "Europe quality" is 99.5%; both are typically machine-cleaned and sortex-sorted to remove foreign matter. Purity percentage and cleaning method are specified on the contract.
Is Indian cumin subject to extra EU border checks?
Yes. Under Reg. (EU) 2019/1793 cumin from India is listed for increased official controls at a 30% check rate for pesticide residues (raised in January 2025). A recent accredited residue panel is effectively required for EU shipments.
Sources
- Spices Board of India — Export statistics· Tier 1, retrieved 2026-07-16
- Spices Board Act, 1986 — Schedule of spices· Tier 1, retrieved 2026-07-16
- India–UAE CEPA — text and tariff schedules· Tier 1, retrieved 2026-07-16