Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormDried
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Market
Dried black gram (urad) in Sri Lanka is primarily a domestic-consumption pulse market, supplied through a mix of local cultivation and imports depending on availability. Public statistics and import policy details should be verified against Sri Lanka’s Department of Agriculture, Department of Census and Statistics, and Sri Lanka Customs.
Market RoleDomestic consumption market with mixed domestic supply and imports (inference; verify against official trade statistics)
Specification
Supply Chain
Freight IntensityMedium
Transport ModeSea
Risks
Food Safety HighMycotoxin risk (notably aflatoxins) and moisture-driven mold in dried pulses can trigger shipment rejection, recalls, or intensified inspection in Sri Lanka’s food import control system.Require pre-shipment COA for aflatoxins and moisture, implement supplier HACCP/GMP controls, use dry/clean containers with moisture protection, and apply pest management/fumigation where required.
Logistics MediumInsect infestation and quality degradation can occur during storage and sea transit to Sri Lanka’s humid climate if packaging and warehouse controls are weak.Use sealed moisture-barrier packaging, maintain warehouse sanitation and monitoring, and specify insect-damage tolerances with inspection at stuffing and discharge.
Policy MediumImport conditions for staple pulses (e.g., licensing, duties, or clearance requirements) can change with domestic supply and price-management priorities, creating lead-time and cost volatility for Sri Lanka-bound trade.Confirm current import conditions with the importer and Sri Lanka Customs before contracting; build flexibility into delivery windows and pricing terms.
Sources
Department of Agriculture, Sri Lanka — Crop production statistics and extension references (pulses/field crops)
Department of Census and Statistics, Sri Lanka — Official statistical publications relevant to agriculture and prices
Sri Lanka Customs — Import procedures, tariff administration, and customs documentation references
Ministry of Health, Sri Lanka (Food Control Administration Unit) — Food import control and compliance references (food safety controls)
Sri Lanka Standards Institution (SLSI) — National standards and conformity references relevant to food products
FAO — FAOSTAT (Sri Lanka pulses production and trade context)
International Trade Centre (ITC) — ITC Trade Map (Sri Lanka imports/exports for pulses/black gram HS lines)