Buyer segment
Premium supermarket ranges
Handpicked Premium and 6+ Suta in small, high-value retail packs.
Asia Pacific · Supplying Singapore
Makhana Supplier for Singapore
Container and air-freight supply of raw, roasted, flavoured and private label makhana for importers, distributors and retail buyers in Singapore — with Singapore Food Agency (SFA) documentation and destination-ready labelling handled before dispatch.
- Ports: Port of Singapore
- 8–12 days by sea; 1–2 days by air.
- GI tagged Mithila origin lots
- Singaporean labelling compliance
Importing makhana into Singapore
What clearance actually requires, who carries the obligation, and where first shipments go wrong.
Import regime and who is liable
Every food importer must hold an SFA licence and register with Singapore Customs, and each consignment needs a permit declared through the national trade platform before arrival. The process is fast and predictable once the licence is in place — Singapore's administration is among the most efficient we deal with — but it is enforced precisely, and an incomplete declaration stops the consignment rather than generating a query.
Labelling that clears customs and satisfies the buyer
English labelling with a full ingredient declaration in descending order of weight, net quantity, date marking and the name and address of the importer or manufacturer. Nutrition labelling follows SFA guidance, and any nutrition or health claim must sit within the permitted claims framework rather than being written freely — a point worth checking before committing front-of-pack copy.
Classification and duty
Singapore is effectively a free port for most foodstuffs, with duty applied only to a short list of goods that does not include nuts and seeds. HS 0802.99 applies to plain and roasted product, 2008.19 to seasoned retail. GST applies on import. The absence of duty is a large part of why Singapore works as a regional hub.
None of this is advice you should act on without your own customs broker confirming the item-level position — tariff treatment changes, and it changes by classification rather than by product name. What we guarantee is the documentation: invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, phytosanitary certificate, health certificate and accredited lab analysis, prepared in-house and couriered ahead of arrival.
Who buys makhana in Singapore
Premium supermarket ranges, airline catering and regional redistribution across Southeast Asia.
Buyer segment
Airline and travel catering
Sealed single-serve portions, consistent grade, tight specification.
Buyer segment
Regional redistribution
Bulk held in Singapore for onward Southeast Asian supply.
Buyer segment
Hospitality suppliers
Catering formats into hotels and premium food service.
Route, timing and the buying calendar
Getting it there
Eight to twelve days from Nhava Sheva, and the Port of Singapore's transhipment connectivity is the real asset: onward services reach Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines quickly and frequently. Buyers supplying Southeast Asia regionally often hold in Singapore and redistribute rather than shipping to each market from India.
When to place the order
Chinese New Year drives a significant gifting and snacking peak in the first quarter, with buying beginning well in advance. Diwali adds a second peak. Airline catering demand tracks passenger volume rather than the calendar.
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Region | Asia Pacific |
| Discharge ports | Port of Singapore |
| Transit time | 8–12 days by sea; 1–2 days by air. |
| Regulator | Singapore Food Agency (SFA) |
| Pack formats | Premium 6+ suta packs · Airline portion packs · Bulk 25 kg |
| HS code | 0802.99 plain and roasted · 2008.19 seasoned retail |
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Nhava Sheva / Kolkata, CIF destination |
| Payment terms | 30% advance and balance against documents, or LC at sight |
Need a different port or Incoterm? Send your requirement and we quote against it.
Supplying Singapore — buyer questions
What licence does a Singapore food importer need?
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An SFA food importer licence plus registration with Singapore Customs, and then a permit declared per consignment through the trade platform ahead of arrival. The licence sits with the Singapore entity. We supply the product, ingredient and origin documentation the declaration draws on.
Is Singapore a good base for supplying Southeast Asia?
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For most regional buyers, yes. Transit from India is short, duty on foodstuffs is largely absent, and onward transhipment connectivity to Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines is excellent. Holding centrally and redistributing usually beats shipping separately to each market.
Can you supply airline portion packs?
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Yes. Airline and travel catering is one of the formats Singapore buys most consistently: sealed single-serve portions, uniform Handpicked Premium grade, and specification tolerances tighter than retail because the product is served rather than sold. We produce to an approved sample and hold the profile across runs.
What is the minimum order for a shipment to Singapore?
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500 kg for a single grade by air, or one container load by sea — around 6–8 MT in a 20ft container and 14–16 MT in a 40ft high cube, since makhana cubes out before it weighs out. Private label runs are set by the printed-film minimum, currently 1,000–5,000 units per SKU depending on pack format.
How long does delivery to Singapore take end to end?
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Samples reach you in 3–5 working days. On a confirmed order, production runs 10–15 days, then 8–12 days by sea; 1–2 days by air Add clearance and inland movement at your end.
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Get a landed-cost quote for Singapore
Share grade, volume and discharge port. Our export desk replies within 24–48 business hours with pricing, a specification sheet and a shipping schedule for Singapore.
Everything a buyer usually asks
Short, direct answers to the questions we get most often from importers, distributors and brand owners.
How is it shipped, and to which ports?
Most orders move by sea in FCL containers from Nhava Sheva, Mundra or Kolkata; urgent or sample volumes go by air from Delhi or Mumbai. We work on FOB, CFR, CIF and DDP terms, whichever suits your freight arrangement. Because makhana is low density, we plan the load by volume so you are not paying for half-empty containers, and we can consolidate multiple grades or SKUs into a single container.
What certifications and licences do you hold?
Bevive Retail Pvt. Ltd. holds an Importer Exporter Code (IEC), an FSSAI licence, APEDA registration, GST registration and Startup India recognition. Processing runs at our Darbhanga plant and contracted partner units operating ISO 22000 / HACCP food safety systems, and organic lots are supplied against NPOP and NOP certification. For each shipment we provide a certificate of origin, phytosanitary certificate and a third-party lab report covering moisture, aflatoxin, pesticide residue and microbiological limits. Buyer-appointed inspection agencies such as SGS or Bureau Veritas are welcome at any stage.
What is your minimum order quantity (MOQ)?
For loose bulk makhana the practical minimum is 500 kg for air freight and one container load for sea freight — around 6–8 MT in a 20ft container and 14–16 MT in a 40ft high cube, since makhana is very light and cubes out before it weighs out. For private label retail packs the MOQ is 1,000–5,000 units per SKU depending on pack format, driven by the printed-film minimum rather than by us. First-time buyers can start with a smaller trial shipment while a relationship is being established.