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IndianXporter is a leading bulk supplier of certified raisins for the UK market. We provide end-to-end logistics, customs compliance support, and direct shipping to major UK ports.
About Raisins
Raisins are dried grapes, and unlike most premium dry fruits where India is primarily an importer, India is a genuine large-scale PRODUCER and exporter. The Indian raisin industry is centred in Sangli and Nashik in Maharashtra and Vijayapura (Bijapur) in Karnataka, where Thompson Seedless grapes are sun- or shade-dried into a range of commercial colours and grades.
Indian raisins are produced in several distinct types: golden/yellow (treated and shade-dried for a bright colour), green (Sultana-style, the most popular export type), brown (sun-dried), black (Black Corinth / currant-style), and long green Manuka raisins (large, premium, seeded-type). India's warm climate and established drying clusters allow it to supply competitively priced, naturally seedless raisins year-round.
As a domestic-origin product, Indian raisins carry full traceability from grape farms to packing, competitive FOB pricing, and growing organic certification. India competes directly with Turkey, Iran, and the USA in the global dried-grape trade, with particular strength in green and golden seedless grades for the Middle East, South Asia, and Southeast Asian bakery and snacking markets.
Compliance & Quality Standards for UK
Post-Brexit, the United Kingdom operates a fully independent food import regime separate from EU rules. All food products entering Great Britain must meet UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) requirements, and importers must notify the UK government via the Import of Products, Animals, Food and Feed System (IPAFFS) before shipment arrives. IndianXporter prepares all UK-specific phytosanitary certificates endorsed by India's Plant Quarantine authority and ensures compliance with UK Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs), which have been updated since Brexit. HMRC import declarations are filed under the Customs Declaration Service (CDS). Organic products require UK Organic certification through a UKAS-accredited body. We provide fully bilingual (English) commercial invoices compliant with HMRC commodity codes under the UK Global Tariff schedule. At IndianXporter, we ensure every batch of raisins exceeds the quality expectations of UK 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 UK
Streamlined transit routes from major Indian ports to ensure fast and secure delivery to UK.
Destination Ports
Direct FCL/LCL shipping to:
Estimated Transit
Port-to-Port lead time:
21-28 Days
From Mumbai / Mundra
Indian Loading Hubs
Consolidated shipments via:
Raisins Export Specifications
What Drives Raisins Pricing
Before quoting UK buyers, we track the same factors that move global raisins FOB rates:
- Maharashtra/Karnataka grape harvest — yields in Sangli, Nashik, and Vijayapura set domestic raisin supply and FOB levels
- Monsoon timing — unseasonal rain during the drying window (Feb–Apr) damages crop and spikes prices
- Turkey and Iran competition — sultana FOB from rival origins anchors global green-raisin pricing
- SO2 compliance and colour — golden grades carry a premium tied to treatment cost and EU sulphur limits
- USD/INR exchange rate — affects FOB competitiveness against Turkish lira and Iranian rial pricing
Raisins Commercial Grades
Choose the grade that matches your UK buyer's application and budget.
Golden / Yellow Raisins
- Processing
- Shade-dried, SO2 treated for bright colour
- Colour
- Bright translucent golden-yellow
- Use Case
- Premium retail snacking, bakery, confectionery, gifting
- Pricing
- +10–20% over green
Green Raisins (Sultana type)
- Processing
- Shade-dried, natural seedless Thompson
- Colour
- Light green to amber
- Use Case
- Mainstream snacking, cooking, mithai, trail mixes — top export type
- Pricing
- Base export benchmark
Brown Raisins
- Processing
- Sun-dried, natural — no SO2
- Colour
- Amber to dark brown
- Use Case
- Natural/clean-label snacking, baking, breakfast cereals
- Pricing
- -5–10% below green
Black Raisins (Currant type)
- Processing
- Sun-dried small-berry / Black Corinth
- Colour
- Dark brown to black
- Use Case
- Ayurvedic/health retail, baking, Indian cuisine
- Pricing
- +5–15% over green
Long Green Manuka
- Processing
- Large seeded-type, premium hand-graded
- Colour
- Long light green berries
- Use Case
- Premium gifting, dry-fruit mixes, Gulf retail
- Pricing
- +30–50% over green
India vs Turkey: Raisins Sourcing Comparison
Turkey is the world's largest raisin exporter (Aegean sultanas), with Iran and the USA (California Thompson) also major. India is a competitive lower-cost producer with strength in green and golden seedless grades and growing organic supply, serving the Gulf, South Asia, and Southeast Asia.
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