Sun-dried whole, split and boiled areca nuts (betel nuts), sorted by cut, maturity and moisture.
High-quality betel / areca nut (Areca catechu) sourced from trusted farming cooperatives in Thailand and Southeast Asia. Processed into whole dried (chali), split, and boiled cuts, graded by kernel hardness, size, and tannin content for export to South Asian and Middle Eastern markets.
What we sell against
Graded by processing method and kernel morphology
Whole Dried Chali (Grade A)
Ripe harvested nuts, husked and sun-dried whole. Hard, round kernels with high density, low moisture, and classic marble grain.
Split / Half Cut
Precision machine or hand-split halves, thoroughly sun-cured to under 11% moisture to prevent interior mold.
Boiled & Dried Red (Bette / Chikani)
Tender green areca nuts boiled in tannin extract and sun-dried; valued for traditional chewing preparations.
Cultural, confectionery and industrial processing
Fumigation protocol and ventilation management
Areca nuts are strictly fumigated with aluminum phosphide prior to ocean departure to prevent insect infestation.
Areca nut / Betel nut — questions buyers ask
Answers from the trading desk. If yours is not here, put it in the enquiry and it will be answered in the reply.
We pack at under 11% moisture content. Combined with breathable jute bags and in-container desiccant poles, shipments arrive dry without mold or sweating.
Yes, our documentation desk is thoroughly experienced with Indian DGFT regulations, customs valuation requirements, and phytosanitary clearance protocols.
A standard 20ft container holds approximately 18 MT (360 x 50 kg bags). A 40ft High Cube container loads up to 26–27 MT (520–540 x 50 kg bags).
Export corridors & destination customs documentation
Shipped directly from Bangkok Port (PAT) and Laem Chabang Deep Sea Port. Every export container of areca nut / betel nut (HS Code 0802.80) is supported by authenticated origin documentation, laboratory analysis, and phytosanitary clearance tailored to destination port regulations.
India & Subcontinent — Nhava Sheva & Kandla
ASEAN-India FTA preferential duty tariffs backed by Department of Foreign Trade (DFT) Form AI Certificate of Origin, Phytosanitary, and PQ clearance certificates.
Middle East & GCC — Jebel Ali & Dammam
Full Chamber of Commerce legalisation, attested commercial invoices, non-GMO health declarations, and Halal-conforming packaging where requested.
East Asia & ASEAN — Hai Phong & Cat Lai
Form D (ASEAN) and Form E (ACFTA) duty concessions, standard SGS pre-shipment quality inspection, and express direct carrier bill of ladings.
Europe & Americas — Rotterdam & Hamburg
Strict EU phytosanitary passporting, ISPM-15 heat-treated fumigated pallets, full chemical COA (Certificate of Analysis), and CITES export permits where applicable.
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