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Almonds

Q: What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ) for Almonds?

Our standard MOQ for Almonds is 200 Kg. However, we can accommodate smaller trial orders or mixed container shipments (LCL) for new B2B partners seeking to evaluate our quality.

Q: Do you provide samples and laboratory reports for Almonds?

Yes, we provide pre-shipment samples and comprehensive laboratory testing reports (including pesticide residues, heavy metals, and purity analysis) for Almonds to ensure full compliance with your destination country's regulations.

Q: What are the export logistics and lead times for bulk orders?

We primarily ship through Nhava Sheva (Mumbai) and Mundra ports using FOB, CIF, or CFR terms. Standard lead time for Almonds is 15-25 business days from the receipt of the Advance Payment or confirmed L/C.

Premium crunchy Almonds, rich in nutrients and carefully sorted for the best size and taste.

Commercial Trade Terms

Min. Order (MOQ)

200 Kg

HS Code

0802

Origin

India/Imported

Price Range

Price on Request

Export Documents

Certificate of Origin
Phytosanitary Certificate
COA
Aflatoxin Test Report
Pesticide Residue (MRL) Report
Fumigation Certificate
Non-GMO Declaration

Available Bag Sizes

250g500g1kg5kg10kg25kg

Available Bag Types

Vacuum PackPP BagBOPP Laminated PouchMulti-wall Paper BagCarton

Product Overview

COMPREHENSIVE PRODUCT OVERVIEW

The global demand for premium Almonds requires a supply chain partner capable of delivering consistent quality, stringent food safety compliance, and robust logistics. At IndianXporter, we specialize in the bulk export of Almonds, sourcing directly from certified agricultural zones and processing them in our state-of-the-art facilities.

SOURCING & CULTIVATION

Our Almonds is cultivated in regions known for their ideal climatic conditions, ensuring the highest concentration of essential oils, flavor, and nutritional value. By partnering directly with Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), we maintain 100% traceability from the farm to your destination port. This direct-sourcing model not only ensures competitive FOB/CIF pricing but also guarantees ethical agricultural practices.

ADVANCED SORTEX PROCESSING & QUALITY CONTROL

To meet the strict import regulations of the EU, FDA (USA), and Middle Eastern authorities, our Almonds undergoes rigorous processing:

Buhler Sortex Cleaning: Utilizing advanced optical sorting technology to eliminate 99.9% of foreign matter, discolored units, and impurities.

Moisture Control: Dehydrated and stored in temperature-controlled warehouses to prevent Aflatoxin development and mold.

Laboratory Testing: Every batch is tested in-house for pesticide residues (MRLs), heavy metals, Salmonella, and E. Coli.

PACKAGING & PRIVATE LABEL SOLUTIONS

We offer highly customizable packaging solutions tailored to B2B wholesale, industrial processing, and retail distribution:

Bulk Packaging: 25kg, 50kg PP (Polypropylene) Bags, Jute Bags, or Multi-wall Paper Bags.

OEM / Private Labeling: Retail-ready packaging (100g to 5kg pouches, glass jars, and PET bottles) printed with your brand logo, barcodes, and localized nutritional information.

Vacuum Packing: Available upon request to maximize shelf-life and preserve volatile oils during long ocean transits.

GLOBAL EXPORT LOGISTICS

IndianXporter ensures a seamless import experience. We manage the entire export lifecycle from our primary loading ports at Nhava Sheva (Mumbai) and Mundra. All shipments of Almonds include comprehensive export documentation: Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin, Phytosanitary Certificate, and Fumigation Certificates. We also support Pre-Shipment Inspections (PSI) by globally recognized agencies like SGS or Bureau Veritas at the buyer's request.

GLOBAL SOURCING & APPLICATIONS

Our Almonds is meticulously sourced and manufactured to meet the highest international standards. It is widely utilized across multiple industries, offering unparalleled reliability and performance. We cater to B2B wholesalers, distributors, and industrial processors globally, ensuring that every shipment aligns perfectly with your market's demands.

QUALITY ASSURANCE & EXPORT PROCESSING

At IndianXporter, quality is our foremost priority. From the point of origin to the final dispatch port, Almonds undergoes rigorous multi-stage quality control. Our processing facilities utilize advanced sorting, grading, and packaging machinery. Every batch is certified for export, guaranteeing compliance with ISO, FDA, and destination-specific safety regulations.

As a leading manufacturer and exporter in India, IndianXporter ensures that our Almonds meets the stringent quality requirements of international markets. Our robust supply chain allows us to fulfill bulk orders consistently, offering highly competitive FOB and CIF pricing to our B2B partners worldwide.

Our processing facilities are equipped with state-of-the-art machinery, ensuring that every shipment of Almonds is thoroughly sorted, cleaned, and graded. We adhere to global food safety and industrial standards, backed by third-party inspections from agencies like SGS upon buyer request.

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Varieties Found in India

Regional cultivars available for bulk export

California Type

Himachal Pradesh & J&K

Indian-grown equivalent. Paper shell, sweet kernel.

Mamra

Kashmir & Afghanistan origin

Oval, wrinkled shell. Oil-rich, intensely flavoured. Premium.

Gurbandi

Rajasthan

Small, dark, bitter-sweet. High oil. Traditional ayurvedic use.

Specific variety available on request — mention in your RFQ.

What is Almonds?

Almonds (Prunus dulcis) are the world's most traded tree nut, and India occupies a unique dual position in the global almond trade: it is simultaneously the world's LARGEST IMPORTER and consumer of almonds — drawing the bulk of its supply from California, USA, and Australia — and a major value-addition, processing, and re-export hub serving the wider South Asian region and diaspora markets across the Gulf, UK, and East Africa.

India also grows its own premium almonds in the Kashmir Valley — the legendary Mamra almond. Unlike commodity Californian Nonpareil, Kashmiri Mamra is a high-oil, hand-cracked, naturally cultivated almond with a sweeter, denser kernel that commands a substantial premium in Ayurvedic, gifting, and ultra-premium retail channels. Mamra is prized for its higher fat content (making it 'oilier' and more nutrient-dense) and is a heritage origin product with no chemical processing.

At IndianXporter we serve both ends of this market: authentic Kashmiri Mamra almonds for premium and gifting buyers, and re-processed, re-graded, and custom-packed Californian/Australian almonds (NPX, Carmel, Independence varieties) for distributors, snack manufacturers, and confectioners who need India's competitive processing, sorting, and private-label packaging at scale.

Technical Specifications

Variety (Imported)	Nonpareil (NPX), Carmel, Independence, Monterey, Sonora (California/Australia)
Variety (Indian)	Mamra (Kashmir) — hand-cracked, high-oil heritage almond
Count Size (Inshell/Kernel)	18/20, 20/22, 23/25, 25/27, 27/30, 30/32 kernels per ounce
Moisture	6% Max
Aflatoxin Total (B1+B2+G1+G2)	< 10 ppb (EU < 15 ppb total)
Foreign Material	< 0.5%
Broken / Chipped	< 5% (whole grades)
Doubles	< 5%
Insect Damage	< 1%
Colour	Uniform light brown (skin-on); ivory white (blanched)
Salmonella / E. Coli	Absent / negative

Commercial Grades & Classification

Kashmiri Mamra (Premium)

Processing: Hand-cracked, naturally cultivated, no chemical treatment

Colour: Deep reddish-brown skin, dense oily kernel

Use Case: Ultra-premium retail, Ayurvedic/gifting, Gulf and South Asian heritage buyers

+150–250% over Californian NPX

California NPX (Nonpareil)

Processing: Machine-cracked, sortex cleaned, uniform count-sized

Colour: Light brown, smooth thin skin

Use Case: Premium retail, snacking, branded private-label packs

Base export/re-export benchmark

Independence / Carmel

Processing: Machine-processed, count-graded, sortex cleaned

Colour: Light to medium brown

Use Case: Mainstream retail, snack manufacturing, mixed nut blends

-5–12% below NPX

Blanched / Slivered / Flaked

Processing: Skin removed, cut/sliced for ingredient use

Colour: Ivory white

Brokens: Cut grade — N/A whole

Use Case: Bakery, confectionery, dairy and sweets manufacturing

+10–20% over NPX (value-added processing)

Indicative FOB Pricing

Prices are indicative. Request a formal quote for contractual pricing.

Grade	FOB Price (USD/MT)	Notes
Kashmiri Mamra (Premium)	$14,000 – $22,000/MT	Heritage hand-cracked grade — gifting and ultra-premium, indicative Q1 2026
California NPX 23/25	$7,500 – $9,500/MT	Re-export/re-packed premium benchmark, indicative Q1 2026
Independence / Carmel 27/30	$6,800 – $8,500/MT	Mainstream snacking and blends, indicative Q1 2026
Blanched / Slivered	$8,500 – $11,000/MT	Value-added ingredient grade for bakery, indicative Q1 2026

Price Influencing Factors

•California almond crop estimate — the USDA NASS objective forecast (released annually) sets global benchmark; short crops spike landed costs into India
•USD/INR exchange rate — India imports almonds in USD, so rupee depreciation raises landed and re-export cost
•Indian import duty on almonds — customs duty changes on inshell vs kernel directly shift domestic and re-export pricing
•Kashmir Mamra harvest — limited heritage supply; weather in the Valley swings Mamra premiums sharply
•Festive demand surge — Diwali, Ramadan/Eid, and Christmas gifting drive 15–25% seasonal premiums
•Australian counter-season crop — Australian harvest (Feb–Apr) provides freshness arbitrage and competitive supply

India vs USA (California): Almonds Comparison

California produces ~80% of the world's almonds and is the price-setting origin; India is its largest customer. India's competitive edge is not raw production but the premium Kashmiri Mamra heritage grade plus cost-efficient processing, re-grading, and private-label packing for South Asian and Gulf markets.

Aspect	🇮🇳 India	🌏 USA (California)
Production Scale	Small domestic crop (Kashmir Mamra); major importer/processor	World's largest producer — ~80% of global supply
Premium Heritage Grade	Kashmiri Mamra — unmatched high-oil hand-cracked almond	No equivalent heritage/Mamra-type product
Processing & Repacking Cost	Highly competitive labour and packing economics	High-cost processing and labour
Diaspora/Gulf Market Access	Deep distribution into South Asia, Gulf, East Africa	Bulk commodity export, less retail customisation
Price (Standard Kernel)	$6,800–9,500/MT re-export	$6,500–9,000/MT origin FOB

Applications & End-Use Markets

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Premium Retail & Snacking

Whole skin-on and blanched almonds in vacuum and pouch packs for supermarket and e-commerce snacking shelves. Count-graded NPX commands premium positioning.

UAESaudi ArabiaUKIndiaBangladesh

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Ayurvedic & Premium Gifting

Kashmiri Mamra almonds in gift boxes and dry-fruit hampers for Diwali, Eid, and corporate gifting — sold as a heritage health and luxury product.

UAESaudi ArabiaUKKuwaitQatar

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Bakery & Confectionery

Blanched, slivered, and flaked almonds as ingredients in cakes, chocolates, marzipan, and Indian mithai/halwa manufacturing.

UAEUKIndiaSaudi ArabiaGermany

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Plant-Based Dairy

Almonds as feedstock for almond milk, almond butter, and almond flour in the fast-growing plant-based category.

UKUAEUSAAustraliaGermany

Global Trade Architecture

Primary Supply Origins

USA (California)

~80% of global production

Price-setting origin. India is its single largest export customer.

Australia

~7% of global production

Counter-season harvest (Feb–Apr); growing supplier to Asia.

India (Kashmir)

Niche heritage volume

Mamra almond — premium hand-cracked high-oil grade; major processing/re-export hub.

Key Consumption Nodes

India — domestic + re-export

World's largest almond import and consumption market; central re-processing and repacking hub for South Asia and the Gulf.

Middle East — UAE, Saudi, Kuwait, Qatar

Strong gifting culture drives Mamra and premium NPX demand; large diaspora-driven retail volume.

UK & Europe

South Asian diaspora retail plus mainstream snacking, plant-based dairy, and bakery ingredient demand.

Market Intelligence

Almonds are the world's most consumed tree nut by value. India is the pivotal demand centre — the largest global importer — and an increasingly important processing and re-export node, while Kashmiri Mamra occupies a defensible ultra-premium niche.

Market Size

Global almond trade: ~$9–10B. India's almond imports: ~$700–900M annually (largest importer worldwide).

Growth Rate

~6–7% CAGR — driven by health snacking, plant-based dairy, and rising Asian consumption

Core Demand Drivers

Health and protein snacking — almonds as the flagship 'healthy nut' across retail and e-commerce
Plant-based dairy boom — almond milk and almond butter among the fastest-growing categories
Festive and gifting demand — Diwali, Eid, and Christmas dry-fruit gifting in India and the Gulf
Rising disposable income in South Asia — almonds shifting from premium to everyday consumption
Bakery and confectionery growth — slivered/blanched almonds in industrial food manufacturing

Supply Dynamics

Global supply is dominated by California (~80%) with Australia as the key counter-season alternative. India's role is demand-side and value-add: it imports raw kernels, then sorts, re-grades, and private-label packs them, while supplying its own scarce heritage Mamra grade. Pricing is anchored to the Californian crop forecast.

⚠ India Risk Factor

India's exposure is import-cost driven — USD/INR depreciation and import-duty changes raise landed costs. For Mamra, supply is constrained by limited Kashmir acreage and Valley weather. Aflatoxin and moisture must be managed in monsoon-season processing through climate-controlled facilities and mandatory testing.

Future Outlook

Organic and Mamra-heritage almonds are the highest-margin segments. Value-added formats (slivered, blanched, flavoured, almond flour) and private-label retail packing for the Gulf and diaspora markets represent the strongest growth for Indian processors. Australian counter-season sourcing offers freshness and supply-diversification upside.

HS / HSN Codes

Product Type	HS 6-Digit	ITC-HS 8-Digit	Description
Almonds, in shell (inshell)	0802.11	08021100	Almonds, fresh or dried, in shell
Almonds, shelled (kernels)	0802.12	08021200	Almonds, fresh or dried, shelled

Certifications & Compliance Standards

Standard	Code / Reference	Note
EU Aflatoxin	Regulation EC 1881/2006	Aflatoxin B1 < 8 ppb and total < 15 ppb — NABL lab tested
EU MRL	Regulation EC 396/2005	Pesticide residue maximum limits for almonds
FSSAI	FSS Act 2006	Indian food safety and re-export compliance
USDA Grade Standards	7 CFR 51.2105	US grading reference for imported Californian almonds
Phytosanitary	IPPC ISPM-15	Phytosanitary certificate for re-export consignments

Storage, Handling & Logistics

Shelf Life

12 months ambient (skin-on); 18–24 months chilled or vacuum packed

Storage Conditions

Cool, dry environment below 20°C, low humidity. Chilled storage and vacuum/nitrogen flush recommended for long-haul and blanched grades.

Container Type

10 kg vacuum cartons or 25 kg PP/paper bags in 20ft FCL (approx. 18–22 MT depending on pack).

Fumigation

Phosphine fumigation for inshell and bulk consignments; vacuum-packed kernels do not require further fumigation.

Storage Advantage

Vacuum nitrogen-flushed packaging preserves the high oil content of Mamra and prevents rancidity over long ocean transits

Why Source Almonds from India?

Authentic Kashmiri Mamra — the world's premier high-oil, hand-cracked heritage almond, available nowhere else
World's largest almond hub — deep import, processing, and re-export infrastructure with reliable supply
Cost-competitive processing and packing — re-grade and private-label Californian/Australian almonds at scale
Aflatoxin and MRL screening on every lot — NABL lab testing for EU and Gulf compliance
Gateway to South Asia and the Gulf — established distribution into the world's fastest-growing almond markets
Full format range — whole, blanched, slivered, flaked, and gifting packs from a single supplier

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Industrial Usage

Bulk supply for various manufacturing, processing, and distribution sectors. High-purity technical grades available for industrial procurement and technical application.

Standard

Technical Grade

Supply

Bulk Only

Industrial Specs

Packaging & Logistics

Standard Packaging

Export Standard Cartons / Palletized

Private Label / OEM

Custom Packaging & OEM Support Available

Port of Loading

Nhava Sheva (Mumbai) or Mundra Port

Incoterms

FOB, CIF, CFR accepted

Global Export Reach for Almonds

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B2B Solutions

Private Label Almonds

Establish your own brand in the international market. We provide end-to-end custom white-label packaging and branding solutions for retail distribution. Get retail-ready Almonds under your brand name with our expert OEM services.

Custom pouch, jar & bulk bag design
Multi-lingual labeling & regulatory compliance
FSSAI, ISO & FDA certified facilities
Flexible packaging sizes (100g to 50kg)

OEM Solutions

Retail Ready

From Design to Delivery

Export Markets

USA UAE Europe South East Asia

We provide market-specific compliance documentation for each destination. Contact us for country-specific certifications.

Importing Almonds: B2B FAQs

What is the lead time for a bulk order of Almonds?

Our standard lead time for Almonds is 7-14 business days from order confirmation to dispatch from an Indian port. For private label orders, allow an additional 5 days for packaging customization.

Can I request a sample of Almonds before placing a full container order?

Yes, we provide 100g to 500g samples of Almonds for quality validation. Sample costs are usually free, with the buyer covering international courier charges (DHL/FedEx).

Which Incoterms do you offer for Almonds?

We primarily quote on FOB (Nhava Sheva/Mundra) or CIF (Destination Port) basis. We can also provide CFR and door-to-door DDP pricing for specific regions upon request.

What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ) for Almonds?

Our standard MOQ for Almonds is 200 Kg. However, we can accommodate smaller trial orders or mixed container shipments (LCL) for new B2B partners seeking to evaluate our quality.

Do you provide samples and laboratory reports for Almonds?

Yes, we provide pre-shipment samples and comprehensive laboratory testing reports (including pesticide residues, heavy metals, and purity analysis) for Almonds to ensure full compliance with your destination country's regulations.

What are the export logistics and lead times for bulk orders?

We primarily ship through Nhava Sheva (Mumbai) and Mundra ports using FOB, CIF, or CFR terms. Standard lead time for Almonds is 15-25 business days from the receipt of the Advance Payment or confirmed L/C.

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