Export Black Gram (Urad) from India: Buyers, Process & Requirements
How to export Black Gram (Urad) from India, who buys it, the quality and documentation buyers expect, and how to connect with verified export buyers.
Top export markets for Black Gram (Urad)
How to export Black Gram (Urad) from India
Get an IEC from DGFT and register with APEDA. Clean and grade whole urad or split and de-husk it into urad dal as the buyer needs, then test for moisture, foreign matter and residues at an accredited lab. Arrange a phytosanitary certificate, fumigation where required and certificate of origin. Use a confirmed Letter of Credit or advance and put grade and packaging in the contract. Confirm current export policy and destination requirements on the DGFT, APEDA and FSSAI portals before shipping, as pulse policy changes.
Quality and standards buyers expect
Buyers check moisture, foreign matter, insect damage, colour and split uniformity, and de-husked appearance for white urad dal; residue limits matter for retail. Use accredited-lab testing and confirm the destination's current MRLs on APEDA and FSSAI references.
Packaging
Food-grade woven polypropylene or jute bags around 25-50 kg for whole grain, with laminated retail packs for urad dal; container-load with pest and moisture protection.
Demand and opportunity
Strong diaspora demand in the US, Gulf, UK and Canada for urad dal used in idli, dosa and other staples. India is a large consumer and sometimes an importer, so export availability and policy vary; treat demand qualitatively.
Common pitfalls and scams to avoid
Verify current pulse policy on DGFT before signing. Avoid advance-fee scams and unverified buyers, never prepay fees, and prevent weevil or insect-damage rejection through proper drying, storage and fumigation.
Indicative HS code: Chapter 0713; urad (mungo beans) under 0713 31. Confirm the exact 8-digit code, current export policy, fees and MRLs on the official APEDA, under Ministry of Commerce; export policy via DGFT portal before you ship.