Indian Spices, Pulses and Oilseeds for the Middle East, Documented Country by Country
Find the ports, import authority and documents that apply in your country.
Elysium Agri Corporation is an exporter in Jamnagar, Gujarat. We ship spices, pulses, sesame, peanuts and dehydrated vegetables to importers across the Middle East from Mundra, Kandla and Pipavav. India shipped about US$138 million of pulses to the UAE in 2025.
The region is not one rulebook. The five Gulf states share a customs tariff, but each has its own food authority. Jordan, Iraq, Israel and Turkey apply national rules. Choose your country below.
UAE
Pulses, seed spices, turmeric and peanuts for Dubai and Sharjah trading houses.
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Turmeric, seed spices, pulses and oilseeds for wholesalers who repack for retail.
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Turmeric, pulses and seed spices for Doha foodstuff distributors.
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Turmeric, maize, pulses and seed spices, mostly duty-free under the India-Oman CEPA.
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Turmeric, seed spices, pulses and oilseeds, cleared by a licensed Kuwaiti importer.
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Seed spices, turmeric, peanuts and sesame for tahini, through Aqaba.
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Sesame and other oilseeds, pulses, turmeric and peanuts, with a Certificate of Conformity.
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Bulk sesame, seed spices, turmeric and dehydrated onion for processors.
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Pulses, seed spices, dehydrated onion and peanuts for Mersin importers and packers.
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Iran
Bandar Abbas is the main container port, with Chabahar as a second option. Sea routes to Iran are disrupted at present, so routing and transit are confirmed with each quote. The Iran Food and Drug Administration registers imported food, and labels are in Persian. You can ask for any product in our range. Terms and payment routes are agreed case by case within applicable regulations.
Syria
Latakia is the main container port, with Tartous as the alternative. The Ministry of Economy and Industry sets import rules, and your company needs a commercial registration that covers imports. These rules have changed recently, so the document list is re-confirmed for each shipment. You can ask for any product in our range. Terms and payment routes are agreed case by case within applicable regulations.
Yemen
Aden is the main commercial container port. Port availability can change, so the discharge port, routing and transit are confirmed with each quote. The Yemen Standardization, Metrology and Quality Control Organization is responsible for the safety of imported food. India already supplies seed spices and turmeric to Yemen. Terms and payment routes are agreed case by case within applicable regulations.
What Buyers Across the Middle East Ask Us For
- Labels in the local language: Arabic in the Gulf states, Jordan and Iraq, Hebrew in Israel, Turkish in Turkey.
- Aflatoxin and pesticide residue reports for each lot, from an NABL-accredited laboratory. See Lab Testing.
- A chamber-certified certificate of origin and, in most markets, a health certificate, prepared separately for each destination.
- Halal certificates, and kosher supervision for Israel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you ship to Gulf ports at present?
Yes. Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has been disrupted since February 2026. Ports in use include Khor Fakkan for the UAE, Jeddah for Saudi Arabia and Sohar for Oman. Routing and transit are confirmed with each quote.
Which Middle East countries have a trade agreement with India?
The UAE, since May 2022, and Oman, since June 2026. Both need a CEPA certificate of origin. Estimate your costs with the Landed Cost Calculator.
Are the documents the same in every country?
No. Iraq requires a Certificate of Conformity and embassy-legalised documents. Israel needs a plant import permit for each shipment. Your country page lists the full set.
Last reviewed: October 2026