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Dry Dates (Chhuhara)

Traditional dry dates made by boiling and sun-drying fresh Aseel dates. Hard, long-lasting and full of flavour, used in sweets, cooking, festivals and weddings.

OriginKhairpur, Sindh, Pakistan
Minimum orderTrial orders welcome; best prices on full 20 ft / 40 ft containers
Lead timeUsually 2 to 4 weeks after order confirmation
Shelf life18 to 24 months in dry storage
SeasonAvailable all year
HS code0804.10
PriceOn request (B2B quotation)

Prices are quoted per order (FOB Karachi or CFR to your port). Samples are available on request.

Varieties and grades

  • Red (golden) dry dates
  • Brown dry dates
  • Graded by size: large, medium and small

Packing options

  • 25 kg and 40 kg PP or jute bags
  • 10 kg cartons
  • Retail pouches: 250 g to 1 kg
  • Private label

Typical specification

Moisture12% max
Sizegraded (large, medium, small)
Damaged or defective fruit3% max
Foreign matternil
Infestationnil (fumigated)

The exact specification is agreed in each sales contract.

Certificates available

  • Phytosanitary certificate
  • Fumigation certificate
  • Certificate of origin
  • Halal certificate (from the packer)
  • Health certificate and lab report (on request)

Shipping and container loading

  • Loaded at Karachi Port or Port Qasim, Pakistan
  • Normally shipped in standard dry containers because of the low moisture
  • Container load depends on bags or cartons; we confirm it with the quote
  • Prices FOB Karachi, or CFR / CIF to your port
  • Usually ready to ship 2 to 4 weeks after order confirmation

Payment terms and documents

  • Payment through banks only: advance payment, payment against shipping documents, or a letter of credit (LC) at sight for larger orders
  • Trial orders welcome; best prices on full containers
  • Samples available on request before you order
  • Documents: commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading and certificate of origin
  • Phytosanitary and fumigation certificates; Halal certificate from the packer
  • Health certificate and lab report on request

About this product

Dry dates, known locally as chhuhara or khaarak, are made by boiling fresh Aseel dates and drying them in the sun until they are hard and wrinkled. This traditional method keeps the fruit for a long time without cold storage.

Dry dates are widely used in South Asian sweets, milk drinks, cooking, religious festivals and weddings. We supply them whole, graded by size and colour, in bags or cartons.

Best for

  • Sweets, milk drinks and cooking
  • Festival and wedding traditions
  • Dry-fruit wholesalers and traders

Frequently asked questions

How are dry dates (chhuhara) made?

Fresh Aseel dates are boiled and then sun-dried until hard, which gives them a long shelf life.

How long do dry dates keep?

18 to 24 months in dry storage.

What are dry dates used for?

Sweets, snacks, desserts, festive gifts and traditional recipes.

How are they packed?

In 25 and 40 kg PP or jute bags, 10 kg cartons, or retail pouches of 250 g to 1 kg.

More questions? Read our guide: Pakistani dates: a buyer's guide to Aseel, Dhakki, Karbalain and Begum Jangi

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