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Supplier to Saudi Arabia
IndianXporter is a leading bulk supplier of certified groundnut for the Saudi Arabia market. We provide end-to-end logistics, customs compliance support, and direct shipping to major Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is one of the top five destinations for Indian food exports, with significant demand for spices, rice, pulses, and fresh produce. All food shipments require registration with the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) and a valid SABER certificate issued through the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) eSABER portal. Halal certification is mandatory across all food categories and must be from an SFDA-approved international Halal certification body. IndianXporter handles the full SFDA product registration workflow, including product data submission, lab test report coordination, and Certificate of Conformity (CoC) from a Saudi-approved inspection body. Arabic labeling must comply with GSO 9 GCC Unified Standards. COO certificates must be attested by the Saudi Embassy in India before export. At IndianXporter, we ensure every batch of groundnut exceeds the quality expectations of Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia
Streamlined transit routes from major Indian ports to ensure fast and secure delivery to Saudi Arabia.
Destination Ports
Direct FCL/LCL shipping to:
Estimated Transit
Port-to-Port lead time:
10-15 Days
From Mumbai / Mundra
Indian Loading Hubs
Consolidated shipments via:
Groundnut Export Specifications
What Drives Groundnut Pricing
Before quoting Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia 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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