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Karbalain Dates

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Karbalain Dates

Soft, dark brown dates with smooth skin and a rich, syrupy sweetness. A popular everyday date in the Gulf and South Asia.

OriginSindh and Punjab, Pakistan
Minimum orderTrial orders welcome; best prices on full 20 ft / 40 ft containers
Lead timeUsually 2 to 4 weeks after order confirmation
Shelf life12 months in cool, dry storage; longer when refrigerated
SeasonHarvest July to September; available all year from cold storage
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

  • Karbalain whole, soft
  • Grades: Premium and Grade A

Packing options

  • Retail: 500 g and 1 kg boxes
  • Cartons: 5 kg and 10 kg
  • Private label
  • Reefer (cold) containers recommended

Typical specification

Moisture18% to 24% (as agreed)
Sizeuniform, graded
Damaged or defective fruit3% max
Foreign matternil
Infestationnil (fumigated before packing)

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)

About this product

Karbalain, also called Karbalai, is a soft date variety grown in Sindh and Punjab. The fruit is medium to large and dark brown to almost black when ripe, with smooth skin and a rich, syrupy sweetness.

It is packed soon after harvest to keep its soft texture, and it is popular for everyday eating, for breaking the fast in Ramadan and as a natural sweetener in desserts.

Best for

  • Everyday eating and Ramadan
  • Supermarkets and wholesale markets
  • Desserts and sweets
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