Turmeric supplier in United Arab Emirates
We export Turmeric from India to United Arab Emirates in bulk — curcumin is an origin fact, not a grade you can dial up — Alleppey finger’s 4–6% floor sits above Nizamabad’s ceiling.
Who supplies Turmeric to United Arab Emirates?
YouPals exports Turmeric 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 Turmeric 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 Turmeric to United Arab Emirates usually route through Jebel Ali (Dubai).
United Arab Emirates is also a re-export hub, so part of the Turmeric that lands here moves onward rather than being consumed locally — worth pricing in when you compare quotes.
On entry to United Arab Emirates, Turmeric classifies under ITC-HS 0910 30 10. The applied duty and any border checks are set out below.
Turmeric grades we ship to United Arab Emirates
| Grade | Specification | Bought for |
|---|---|---|
| Alleppey Finger Turmeric | 4–6% curcumin | The high-curcumin finger — 4–6%, the grade nutraceutical and colour buyers target. (A traded grade, not a GI.) |
| Erode Finger Turmeric | 2.5–3% curcumin | The GI Erode finger — 2.5–3% curcumin, bright colour, the Tamil Nadu benchmark. |
| Nizamabad Bulb Turmeric | 1.5–2.25% curcumin | High-volume Telangana bulb at 1.5–2.25% curcumin — the commodity tier, priced below the fingers. |
Importing Turmeric into United Arab Emirates
Duty
0% on 0910 30 10 — India–UAE CEPA, w.e.f. 1 May 2022 (else 5%). 5% VAT.
0% applies only with a DGFT Preferential Certificate of Origin.
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, ground, and oil / oleoresin forms
- 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 turmeric contract
- Available as finger and bulb whole rhizome, powder, and as oleoresin and curcumin extract
- Specify curcumin percentage, finger vs bulb, moisture (export finger typically ≤12%), colour and polish, with the test method stated
- Curcumin is origin-driven, so buyers targeting high curcumin should specify an Alleppey-type/high-curcumin grade rather than expect processing to raise it
- Cleaned and polished; powder is milled to a specified mesh and colour; extracts are bought on standardised curcumin content
Compliance we ship against
Frequently asked
Can I import Turmeric from India into United Arab Emirates?
Yes. We export Turmeric to United Arab Emirates. Applied duty for 0910-30-10 (fta). Tell us the grade and volume and we will quote it with the required documentation.
How much curcumin should export turmeric have?
It depends on origin and use. Alleppey-type finger turmeric runs 4–6% curcumin (nutraceutical/colour buyers target this); Erode is ~2.5–3%; high-volume Nizamabad bulb is ~1.5–2.25%. The curcumin figure and test method should be stated on the contract.
What is lead chromate in turmeric and how is it avoided?
Lead chromate is an illegal yellow pigment sometimes added to brighten turmeric. It is avoided by sourcing traceable lots and requiring accredited heavy-metal (lead) test reports on every consignment.
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