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Export from India to Bangladesh
Indian export company shipping handpicked, quality-checked products into Bangladesh: rice, spices, pharma raw materials, Ayurvedic actives, textiles, leather, handicrafts, and engineering goods. Quotations in your preferred language. First-touch reply in 8–12 hours; formal quotation in 48 hours.
- Trade agreement
- SAFTA + DFQF Scheme + India-Bangladesh CEPA (under negotiation)
- Annual exports
- USD 11.1 billion (FY 2024-25, India to Bangladesh)
- Indian dispatch ports
- Kolkata · Haldia · Nhava Sheva (JNPT) · Chennai · Petrapole-Benapole land port
- Destination ports
- Port of Chittagong (Chattogram) · Port of Mongla · Pangaon ICT (Dhaka) · Benapole land port
- Typical transit
- 3-5 days ocean Kolkata → Chittagong; 1-2 days road via Petrapole-Benapole
- Customs authority
- National Board of Revenue (NBR) Bangladesh Customs
Trade agreement: SAFTA + DFQF Scheme + India-Bangladesh CEPA (under negotiation)
South Asian Free Trade Area + India's Duty-Free Quota-Free (DFQF) scheme for LDCs. Bangladesh enjoys duty-free entry on 99.4% of Indian tariff lines. Indian exports to Bangladesh benefit from SAFTA preferences on virtually all categories. India-Bangladesh CEPA negotiations have been ongoing since 2022 to expand the framework.
Rank: #1 trading partner in South Asia for India; the largest Indian export destination in the region
Top Indian products moving into Bangladesh
These categories run regularly on the India → Bangladesh corridor. Click any product for HS code, MOQ, INCOTERMS, packaging, sampling, and a full enquiry CTA.
Port pairings + lead times
Indian dispatch ports: Kolkata · Haldia · Nhava Sheva (JNPT) · Chennai · Petrapole-Benapole land port
Destination ports: Port of Chittagong (Chattogram) · Port of Mongla · Pangaon ICT (Dhaka) · Benapole land port
Typical transit: 3-5 days ocean Kolkata → Chittagong; 1-2 days road via Petrapole-Benapole. Air freight via Delhi or Mumbai for time-sensitive pharma and high-value categories.
Documentation we ship with every consignment
- Commercial Invoice
- Packing List
- Bill of Lading or Lorry Receipt (LR) for road transit
- Certificate of Origin under SAFTA (for preferential duty)
- Phytosanitary certificate for agricultural products
- DGDA registration for pharmaceuticals
- BSTI conformity certificate for selected categories
Bangladesh is India's largest South Asian export market and one of the fastest-growing Indian export destinations in Asia. Direct rail and road routes via Petrapole-Benapole land port make overland trade economical and fast. SAFTA grants near-complete duty exemption. Directorate General of Drug Administration (DGDA) regulates pharmaceuticals. Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) certifies many consumer goods. Bangladesh is a textile-manufacturing superpower. It imports massive quantities of Indian cotton, dyes, fabrics, and machinery.
Frequently asked: India to Bangladesh
How do I ship from India to Bangladesh via land?
The Petrapole-Benapole crossing is the busiest India-Bangladesh land port. Goods cleared at Indian customs Petrapole move to Bangladesh customs Benapole in hours. Trucks then onward-distribute across Bangladesh. Total India-factory-to-Dhaka transit by road is typically 3-5 days. We coordinate end-to-end with our Indian and Bangladeshi customs brokers.
What duty applies under SAFTA for Indian exports to Bangladesh?
SAFTA grants preferential duty rates on most tariff lines, with many categories at zero. The Bangladesh importer must present a SAFTA Certificate of Origin to claim the benefit. We issue this through the Indian Export Inspection Council on every eligible shipment.
Can Darsavio EXIM supply textile inputs to Bangladesh garment manufacturers?
Yes. Cotton yarn, woven fabric, dyes, chemicals, and accessory components. Bangladesh's ready-made-garment (RMG) sector is the country's largest export industry and a major buyer of Indian textile inputs. We work with mills in Surat, Tirupur, and Coimbatore.
How long does ocean shipping from Kolkata to Chittagong take?
3-5 days direct. Mongla is similar. Coastal Indian ports (Vizag, Chennai) take 5-8 days. Sea-route is cost-efficient for full container loads; land route via Petrapole is faster for LCL and time-sensitive consignments.
Is DGDA registration required for pharma exports to Bangladesh?
Yes. The Directorate General of Drug Administration (DGDA) requires registration of every imported pharmaceutical product. The Bangladeshi importer files the dossier; we supply manufacturer-side documents — GMP, COA per batch, BE/BA studies, stability data — to support the application.
Quote your Bangladesh shipment
Send your target volume, port pair, and destination city. Quotation in your preferred language. First-touch reply in 8–12 hours; formal quotation in 48 hours.
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