Import Cloves from Sri Lanka to The Maldives
What it takes to source Cloves from Sri Lanka and bring it into the Maldives: tariff treatment, import requirements, shipping times and indicative pricing, with a free route to quotes from verified exporters.
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Fresh Cloves crop typically lands 11月–2月, see the harvest calendar.
Why source Cloves from Sri Lanka
Ceylon cloves are valued for their high essential-oil content and strong aroma, used whole in food and as feedstock for clove-oil and oleoresin extraction. Hand-picked and sun-dried, conventional or organic.
Forms & grades: Whole hand-picked; conventional or organic; also for oil / oleoresin. Browse current listings on our Cloves category page.
Duty & tariff treatment for The Maldives
Sri Lanka and the Maldives are both SAFTA members, giving tariff concessions on covered products. The Maldives imports almost all of its food and consumer goods, and Sri Lanka is one of its closest and most important suppliers.
A SAFTA Certificate of Origin is used to claim the preference on covered goods.
Import requirements for The Maldives
Typical requirements for bringing Cloves into the Maldives include:
- The importer must be registered with Maldives Customs (any import that is not for personal use), and food is cleared by the Maldives Food and Drug Authority (MFDA), with labeling.
- A health / phytosanitary certificate for plant and food products as required.
- 来自 31 March 2026 the MFDA requires an Export Health Certificate with every consignment of animal-origin food (fish, meat, eggs). Pack robustly for onward distribution to resorts and islands.
Your exporter prepares the commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading and certificate of origin; see our 出口文件核对清单 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.
- Halal certified supplierscertified by the Halal Accreditation Council
- FSSC 22000 certified suppliersGFSI food safety, asked for by most importers and retailers
- BRCGS、ISO 22000 和 HACCP 供应商food safety schemes on certifier registers
- 所有认证every scheme we track, with live counts
Shipping & lead time from Colombo
Just 2–4 days by sea from Colombo to Malé, Sri Lanka’s nearest export market; frequent sailings and air links. Most Cloves moves FOB 科伦坡 or CIF The Maldives. Agree the Incoterm up front so responsibilities are clear. Estimate ocean freight and your landed cost with the & 到岸成本计算器.
Indicative pricing
Cloves is indicatively $10–20 / kg FOB, varying by grade, order volume, packaging and certification. Track current reference ranges on our 锡兰大宗商品价格 page, then get a firm, current quote for your exact specification below.
Get quotes to import Cloves into The Maldives
Tell us your grade, volume and destination. We’ll match you with verified Sri Lankan Cloves exporters and get you firm FOB/CIF quotes, free, no obligation.
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Is Cloves from Sri Lanka duty-free into the Maldives?
Sri Lanka and the Maldives are both SAFTA members, giving tariff concessions on covered products. The Maldives imports almost all of its food and consumer goods, and Sri Lanka is one of its closest and most important suppliers. Confirm the exact rate for your HS line via the Maldives Customs Service, or estimate your full landed cost with our 到岸成本计算器.
What does Cloves from Sri Lanka cost?
参考价格 $10–20 / kg FOB, depending on grade, volume and certification. See live ranges on our 锡兰大宗商品价格 page, then request a firm quote.
How long does shipping from Colombo take?
Just 2–4 days by sea from Colombo to Malé, Sri Lanka’s nearest export market; frequent sailings and air links.
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