Chemical supply in Dhaka, Dhaka Division
Few markets import as many APIs as Bangladesh, and most of that demand comes from generic manufacturers in Dhaka, Gazipur, Savar and Narayanganj. These plants also need intermediates, impurity standards and QC reagents, while the API Industrial Park at Munshiganj points towards more local synthesis. The same region is the centre of the garment industry, where dyeing and finishing mills consume dyes, auxiliaries and process chemicals, and leather and FMCG producers add further demand. Zemixal ships from Nhava Sheva or Mundra to Chittagong, usually with a transhipment, followed by road or rail to Dhaka ICD. Air cargo from Mumbai to Dhaka suits urgent QC orders.
Bangladesh Delivery factsDelivering to Dhaka
Sea freight reaches Chittagong in about 10–16 days via Colombo or Singapore, then 1–3 days to Dhaka. Air cargo via Mumbai to DAC typically takes 1–3 days.
| Region | Dhaka Division |
|---|---|
| City profile | Pharma hub |
| Nearest port | Chittagong (Chattogram) + road/rail to Dhaka ICD |
| Coordinates | 23.81°, 90.41° |
| Straight-line distance from Nhava Sheva | 1,885 km |
| Sea transit to Bangladesh | 14–21 days port to port |
| Air transit | 2–4 days |
Dhaka lies about 1,885 km in a straight line from Nhava Sheva, our main export gateway. Distances are estimates for planning only.
Transit timeline
- 1–2 daysQuote and document set agreed
Price, pack sizes, Incoterm and the paperwork list are confirmed in writing.
- 3–7 daysPacking for export
Stock items are packed in UN-rated drums or cartons. Made-to-order material adds its own lead time.
- 1–3 daysExport clearance at Nhava Sheva or Mundra
Shipping bill filed, dangerous goods declared under IMDG where needed.
- 14–21 daysOcean transit to Chattogram (Chittagong)
Port-to-port time depends on the vessel schedule and any transhipment.
- 2–5 daysImport clearance
Your broker clears the goods against local rules. Chemical oversight: Department of Explosives (flammables) / Department of Environment.
Indicative total by sea to Bangladesh: 21–38 days
Industries we serve in Dhaka
Most requested divisions
Paperwork with each delivery
- Commercial Invoice
- Packing List
- Bill of Lading / Air Waybill
- Certificate of Origin
- Certificate of Analysis (COA)
- Safety Data Sheet (16-section GHS)
- DGDA approval for APIs and pharma raw materials
- Department of Explosives licence for flammables where applicable
- Letter of Credit documents
- SAFTA/APTA Certificate of Origin for preferential duty
- Dangerous Goods Declaration (IMDG/IATA) where applicable
Often ordered for Dhaka
A sample from APIs, the division buyers here ask for most.
