Sri Lanka Sourcing Guide

Import Virgin Coconut Oil from Sri Lanka to Bangladesh

What it takes to source Virgin Coconut Oil from Sri Lanka and bring it into Bangladesh: tariff treatment, import requirements, shipping times and indicative pricing, with a free route to quotes from verified exporters.

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Virgin Coconut Oil from Sri Lanka
ProduitHuile de coco viergeHS 1513.19
Indicative FOB$3–7 / kggrade-dependent
Régime tarifaireSAFTA*see below
Sea transit~5–9 daysfrom Colombo

Fresh Virgin Coconut Oil crop typically lands year-round, see the harvest calendar.

Why source Virgin Coconut Oil from Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is a leading producer of cold-pressed virgin coconut oil, made from fresh coconut kernel, not copra, with widely available certified-organic and Fair Trade lines. Packaging runs from bulk flexitanks to retail-ready jars and bottles.

Forms & grades: Cold-pressed virgin; conventional, organic or Fair Trade; bulk or retail-packed. Browse current listings on our Virgin Coconut Oil category page.

Duty & tariff treatment for Bangladesh

Sri Lanka and Bangladesh are both members of the South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA) (and APTA), giving tariff concessions on covered products. Sensitive items sit on a negative list, and as Bangladesh produces its own tea, confirm whether your product is eligible.

SAFTA preference requires a SAFTA Certificate of Origin meeting the agreement’s value-addition and consignment rules.

Always confirm the current rate. Tariffs and preference schemes change. Check your exact HS line in the Bangladesh Customs (NBR), and estimate duty + freight + insurance together with our landed-cost calculator. We don’t publish line-item tariff figures because they move and depend on your precise product and origin proof.

Import requirements for Bangladesh

Typical requirements for bringing Virgin Coconut Oil into Bangladesh include:

  • Import through a Bangladeshi importer (usually on a letter of credit) meeting BSTI standards and labeling.
  • A phytosanitary / health certificate for plant and food products.
  • Confirm the product is not restricted under the SAFTA negative list.

Your exporter prepares the commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading and certificate of origin; see our export documents checklist for the full set.

Certificates this market asks for

Lists of Sri Lankan suppliers holding each one, taken from the scheme’s own public register. A certificate covers named products, so our Trade Desk confirms it covers your order.

Shipping & lead time from Colombo

About 5–9 days by sea from Colombo to Chittagong, a short regional route; air freight a couple of days for samples. Most Virgin Coconut Oil moves FOB Colombo or CIF Bangladesh. Agree the Incoterm up front so responsibilities are clear. Estimate ocean freight and your landed cost with the calculateur de fret et de coût de revient &.

Indicative pricing

Virgin Coconut Oil is indicatively $3–7 / kg FOB, varying by grade, order volume, packaging and certification. Track current reference ranges on our Ceylon commodity prices page, then get a firm, current quote for your exact specification below.

Get quotes to import Virgin Coconut Oil into Bangladesh

Tell us your grade, volume and destination. We’ll match you with verified Sri Lankan Virgin Coconut Oil exporters and get you firm FOB/CIF quotes, free, no obligation.

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Want to check quality first? Commander un échantillon. Or, for a Sri Lankan grocery store, see grocery wholesale.

Foire aux questions

Is Virgin Coconut Oil from Sri Lanka duty-free into Bangladesh?

Sri Lanka and Bangladesh are both members of the South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA) (and APTA), giving tariff concessions on covered products. Sensitive items sit on a negative list, and as Bangladesh produces its own tea, confirm whether your product is eligible. Confirm the exact rate for your HS line via the Bangladesh Customs (NBR), or estimate your full landed cost with our landed-cost calculator.

What does Virgin Coconut Oil from Sri Lanka cost?

Indicatively $3–7 / kg FOB, depending on grade, volume and certification. See live ranges on our Ceylon commodity prices page, then request a firm quote.

How long does shipping from Colombo take?

About 5–9 days by sea from Colombo to Chittagong, a short regional route; air freight a couple of days for samples.

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