Market — United Arab Emirates
Hotel Linen Sourcing for the UAE, Direct From India
Celeris Exim connects UAE hotel groups, OS&E distributors and procurement teams with verified Indian linen mills — bed, bath, table and F&B textiles landed duty-free under the India–UAE CEPA.
Why source from India for the UAE
Zero duty under India–UAE CEPA
Almost all hospitality textile lines qualify for 0% import duty under the India–UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement — a real landed-cost edge over non-preferential origins. We verify the HS code and rules-of-origin position on every product before you commit.
Export-grade clusters, not one mill
We work across Solapur — India’s largest towel-manufacturing hub — and Karur, for bed, bath and table linen. You’re choosing from a shortlist of qualified, export-proven manufacturers, not betting on a single factory.
Buyer-to-mill pricing
You contract and pay the mill directly. Celeris Exim never takes title to the goods or marks up the product — we’re paid a commission by the supplier, so sourcing costs you nothing beyond the mill’s own price.
What we source
Bed linen
Sheets, duvet covers, pillowcases, protectors
Bath & spa linen
Towels, bathrobes, bath mats
Table & F&B linen
Napkins, tablecloths, runners, chair covers
Custom & private-label
Your own branding, GSM and finish specifications
How it works
Brief us
Share specs, volumes, target price and timeline.
We shortlist & sample
Verified mills matched to your brief, with physical or courier samples arranged.
You contract the mill
A direct agreement between you and the manufacturer — no title transfer through Celeris Exim.
We manage delivery
QC inspection, documentation and shipping coordination through to Jebel Ali or your port of choice.
On the ground in Dubai
Alongside the sourcing team working the Solapur and Karur clusters in India, Celeris Exim has a Dubai-based advisor covering the UAE and wider Middle East — available for in-person meetings, sample hand-offs and site visits, so you’re never sourcing site-unseen.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is hotel linen from India genuinely duty-free into the UAE?
Yes — under the India–UAE CEPA, most hospitality textile lines qualify for 0% duty, subject to the correct HS code and rules of origin. We verify this per product before you commit.
What is the typical MOQ and lead time?
MOQs vary by mill and product; towel and linen programmes commonly start from a few hundred pieces. Lead times are typically 4–8 weeks depending on order size and finishing.
How do you verify the mills?
We qualify mills on export history, certifications, capacity and sample quality, and run inspection before dispatch — so you don’t take anyone’s word for it.
Which port does UAE-bound cargo ship through?
Shipments are typically consolidated through Nhava Sheva (JNPT) or Mundra on the India side, arriving at Jebel Ali — the standard, cost-efficient lane for UAE-bound hospitality cargo. We coordinate the booking with your freight forwarder or ours.