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Supplier to Japan
IndianXporter is a leading bulk supplier of certified groundnut for the Japan market. We provide end-to-end logistics, customs compliance support, and direct shipping to major Japan ports.
About Groundnut
Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea), also known as peanut, is a high-oil legume traded globally for confectionery, oil crushing, peanut butter and snacking. Exported predominantly as shelled (HPS — Hand Picked Selected) kernels, groundnut is graded by seed count per ounce, oil content and — most critically — aflatoxin level, which determines access to premium markets like the EU.
India is the world's second-largest groundnut producer, with Gujarat the dominant growing state. Indian groundnut spans confectionery-grade Bold/Java HPS, high-oil TJ/Spanish crushing grades, medium K-6 Kadiri for Europe, and blanched (skin-removed) kernels. Competitive pricing and large volumes make India a major supplier, while aflatoxin management remains the defining quality challenge.
Global demand is led by Asian buyers such as Indonesia and Vietnam alongside European markets like the Netherlands and Germany. India competes on price and volume against premium origins like Argentina, with clean, colour-sorted and blanched lots commanding premiums by meeting strict EU aflatoxin limits.
Compliance & Quality Standards for Japan
Japan maintains some of the world's most stringent food safety and residue standards, enforced by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) under the Food Sanitation Act. All food imports are subject to inspection by Japan's quarantine stations and must comply with Japan's Positive List system for agricultural chemical residues, which sets MRLs far more stringent than Codex standards for many substances. IndianXporter coordinates pre-shipment residue testing at NABL-accredited or Japan-approved laboratories and provides detailed pesticide use records to support Japanese customs clearance. The Japan Agricultural Standards (JAS) label is required for organic products. Plant products require phytosanitary certification from India's NPPO and may be subject to pest risk assessment under Japan's Plant Protection Law. Japanese buyers typically request detailed COA per lot, microbiological test reports, and allergen declarations in Japanese, which IndianXporter can coordinate. At IndianXporter, we ensure every batch of groundnut exceeds the quality expectations of Japan importers and adheres to all local regulatory mandates.
Our Export Commitment
Processing Excellence
Advanced Sortex-cleaned, graded, and processed in ISO & FDA certified facilities.
Verified Inspection
Full pre-shipment inspections by SGS, Intertek, or QIMA available upon request.
100% Traceability
End-to-end farm-to-port traceability maintained for all international shipments.
Logistics & Shipping to Japan
Streamlined transit routes from major Indian ports to ensure fast and secure delivery to Japan.
Destination Ports
Direct FCL/LCL shipping to:
Estimated Transit
Port-to-Port lead time:
18-25 Days
From Mumbai / Mundra
Indian Loading Hubs
Consolidated shipments via:
Groundnut Export Specifications
What Drives Groundnut Pricing
Before quoting Japan buyers, we track the same factors that move global groundnut FOB rates:
- Aflatoxin compliance — clean colour-sorted and blanched lots command premiums and unlock the EU market
- Gujarat monsoon and crop outcome — India's dominant growing state drives supply and aflatoxin risk
- Argentina premium-HPS competition — clean low-aflatoxin Argentine supply sets the premium benchmark
- Asian buyer demand from Indonesia and Vietnam — the largest Asian markets shape bulk pricing
- Oil-crushing demand and groundnut oil prices — supports the floor for TJ/Spanish crushing grades
Groundnut Commercial Grades
Choose the grade that matches your Japan buyer's application and budget.
Bold / Java HPS
- Processing
- Hand Picked Selected, colour sorted shelled kernels
- Colour
- Light tan, uniform
- Use Case
- Confectionery and snacking — roasted, salted, coated peanuts
- Pricing
- +$150–$300/MT over crushing grade
TJ / Spanish
- Processing
- Small bold variety, cleaned shelled kernels
- Colour
- Tan to reddish
- Use Case
- Oil crushing — high oil yield
- Pricing
- Base crushing grade
K-6 Kadiri
- Processing
- Medium kernel, colour sorted
- Colour
- Light tan
- Use Case
- European food market — medium count confectionery and processing
- Pricing
- +$80–$150/MT over crushing grade
Blanched
- Processing
- Skin removed (blanched), colour sorted
- Colour
- Clean ivory white
- Use Case
- Peanut butter, bakery, confectionery inclusions
- Pricing
- +$300–$500/MT over crushing grade
India vs Argentina: Groundnut Sourcing Comparison
Argentina supplies premium HPS peanuts with clean, well-managed aflatoxin profiles and is the benchmark for confectionery quality. India competes strongly on price and volume, while aflatoxin management is India's defining challenge — addressed through colour sorting and blanching of clean lots.
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