Export Desiccated Coconut to Dubai

Complete Guide for Indonesian Suppliers

Dubai is one of the fastest-growing hubs for food ingredients in the Middle East. As a re-export center through Jebel Ali Port, Dubai supplies bakeries, confectionery factories, hotels, and catering companies across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and GCC countries. For Indonesian exporters, exporting desiccated coconut to Dubai is a high-potential business, with stable demand for both High Fat and Low Fat grades.

If you are looking for a reliable partner, Amerta Coco is a trusted Indonesian supplier and exporter of coconut products specialist, with direct plantation sourcing and export-grade processing.

Why Dubai Market Needs Indonesian Desiccated Coconut

Indonesia is the world's largest coconut producer, known for its snow-white color, fresh sweet aroma, and rich oil content. Dubai importers prefer Indonesian origin because :

• Year-round availability unlike seasonal origins
• Natural taste - mild, sweet, and milky
• Competitive FOB price from Indonesia to Jebel Ali
• Halal compliance, which is mandatory for food ingredients in UAE

Desiccated coconut is used heavily in Dubai for bakery, chocolate bars, biscuits, Kunafa fillings, Basbousa, granola, and central kitchens supplying 5-star hotels.

HS Code and Packaging Standard for Dubai

For customs clearance in Jebel Ali, use the correct HS Code :

Desiccated Coconut HS Code: 08011100 - Dried, shredded flesh

Standard packing accepted in Dubai :

• 25 kg Paper Bags with inner food-grade poly liner
• Also accepted: 25 kg multiwall bags with inner liner for manufacturers
• Keep packaging sealed and dry to prevent caking and mold - moisture control is critical

At Amerta Coco :

• 20FT container : 450 bags High Fat / 360 bags Low Fat
• 40FT container : 900 bags High Fat / 720 bags Low Fat

Export Desiccated Coconut to Dubai

Regulatory Requirements to Export to Dubai

Dubai has strict food safety rules. To avoid rejection, detention, or relabeling costs, prepare these :

Dubai Municipality Registration (FIRS) ; Before shipment, each product must be registered with Dubai Municipality's Food Import and Re-export System (FIRS). You need to upload labels in English and Arabic, ingredients, expiry, and origin.

Required Documents ; For all food products, UAE customs requires :

• Commercial invoice and packing list with HS code
• Certificate of Origin legalized by Chamber of Commerce
• Bill of Lading / Airway Bill
• Original Health Certificate from exporting country
• Halal Certificate - commonly requested for Middle East
• Import permit applied through FIRS before goods arrive

Labeling Compliance ; Labels must show ingredients, nutritional value, manufacturing and expiry dates in Arabic and English. For bulk B2B bags, ensure product name, fat content, lot number, and storage instruction are clear.

Quality Standards ; Dubai Municipality will check microbiological contamination and foreign matter. Ensure your supplier has HACCP/FSSC system, metal detection, and provides COA per lot.

Amerta Coco specifications meet this standard :

• Grade : Fine and Extra Fine
• Moisture : Max 3%
• Fat : 65% High Fat / 45% Low Fat
• FFA : Max 0.1%
• SO2 : <10 ppm
• E.coli, Salmonella, Aflatoxin : Not detected
• Foreign matter : Max 8 pcs / 100g

Why Source from Amerta Coco for Dubai?

Amerta Coco is not a trader - we are a manufacturer with plantation access. We guarantee :

• 100% Natural - No sulfur, no preservatives, low-temperature drying
• Halal Certified - Ready for UAE market
• Consistent Supply - 12 months production capacity
• FOB & CIF Jebel Ali / Khorfakkan pricing
• Complete Documents - COA, Health Certificate, Certificate of Origin, Halal

We also supply other coconut derivatives - Virgin Coconut Oil, Cocopeat, and Briquette Charcoal - allowing Dubai importers to consolidate shipments from one trusted Indonesian supplier.

Start Exporting to Dubai Today

The demand for desiccated coconut in UAE is growing in both bulk foodservice packs and retail pouches. With Dubai's role as GCC-wide distribution hub, one successful entry can open markets in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, and Oman.

If you plan to export desiccated coconut to Dubai, partner with Amerta Coco - your trusted Indonesian exporter. Contact us for samples, specifications, and best CIF price to Jebel Ali Port.