Spice trade insights
Practical writing for people who buy spices for a living — importing, grading, and buying well in the Dhaka wholesale market.
Import guide · 9 min read
How to Import Spices into Bangladesh: A Practical Guide
Importing spices into Bangladesh is not difficult, but it is unforgiving of missing paperwork. Here is the order the work actually happens in.
Market · 7 min read
Moulvi Bazar: Inside Bangladesh's Wholesale Spice Market
Almost every imported spice sold in Bangladesh passes through a few narrow lanes in Old Dhaka. Understanding how those lanes price goods saves more money than any negotiating tactic.
Quality · 8 min read
Spice Quality Specifications Every Buyer Should Ask For
Two lots of cumin at the same price can differ by fifteen percent in usable yield. The difference is always in a specification the cheaper seller did not mention.
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