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Premium fresh Amla with exceptional vitamin C and antioxidant content. Hand-picked, perfectly graded, ideal for wellness and food industries.
APEDAGlobal GAPPhytosanitary Certificate
Min. Order
1 Metric Ton
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✓ Non-GMO
🌱 Organic Available
Fresh Fruits SKU: XP-0158
Apple
Fresh, premium quality apples sourced from the best orchards, ensuring peak ripeness and superior taste for international export.
Commercial Trade Terms
Min. Order (MOQ)
1 Metric Ton
HS Code
08081000
Origin
India (Himachal Pradesh/Kashmir)
Price Range
Price on Request
Export Documents
- Certificate of Origin (APEDA)
- Phytosanitary Certificate
- Cold Chain / Pre-cooling Compliance Certificate
- COA (size, colour, firmness, residue)
- Packing List
- Bill of Lading / Airway Bill
Available Bag Sizes
5 kg carton10 kg carton18–20 kg corrugated boxTelescopic CFB box
Available Bag Types
Corrugated Fibreboard Box (CFB)Telescopic Carton with tray packingFoam net + alveolar trayWooden crate (regional trade)
Product Overview
India's apple production is almost entirely concentrated in the Himalayan belt — Jammu & Kashmir (Sopore, Shopian, Pulwama), Himachal Pradesh (Shimla, Kinnaur), and Uttarakhand — where high-altitude orchards and cold winters deliver the chilling hours apple trees require. Kashmir alone contributes over 75% of national output (2.5+ million tonnes annually), with Red Delicious, Royal Delicious, and Golden Delicious dominating the export programme alongside increasingly popular colour-strain and high-density clones. Controlled-atmosphere (CA) cold storage in Sopore and Shopian now allows year-round dispatch, smoothing the concentrated September–November harvest peak and enabling off-season supply through March.
Indian apple exports flow primarily to price-sensitive regional markets — Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, and the GCC (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar) — where Indian fruit competes on freshness, freight proximity, and price rather than against the branded premium programmes of Washington State (USA), Chilean, or New Zealand suppliers. Red Delicious Extra Fancy (deep crimson, ≥85% blush, 70–85 mm diameter, tray-packed, waxed) targets Gulf modern retail and gifting at 25–35% premium over commercial grade. Royal Delicious Fancy serves mainstream Bangladesh and Nepal retail, while Golden Delicious supplies cooking, juicing, and value-retail segments at base reference pricing.
B2B buyers require APEDA registration, a phytosanitary certificate, and pesticide residue MRL reports for all fresh apple export. GlobalG.A.P. farm certification is expected by Gulf modern-trade buyers and EU importers. Apples ship in corrugated fibreboard cartons (telescopic or alveolar tray-packed) from Nhava Sheva, Mundra, or by overland transport to Bangladesh and Nepal. CA cold storage enables the cold-chain shipping window to extend from the September–November harvest well into March, giving buyers access to crisp, firm fruit months after the growing season ends. Fumigation is not typically required; standard phytosanitary certification suffices for most regional destinations.
The strategic opportunity for Indian apple sourcing lies in Kinnaur's high-altitude heritage varieties — organically grown at 2,000–3,000 metres above sea level — which command a distinct premium over Shopian commercial grades in natural-food retail. Organic Kinnaur apples with full traceability are gaining traction in premium EU and North American specialty channels, offering a differentiation pathway beyond the volume trade with Bangladesh and Nepal. Expanding CA cold-storage capacity and premium-clone orchard planting programmes are the two key supply-side developments that will determine how much of India's apple trade graduates from commodity regional supply to premium-retail positioning.
As a leading manufacturer and exporter in India, IndianXporter ensures that our Apple 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 Apple 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
Royal Delicious
Himachal Pradesh
Most exported Indian apple. Deep red with mild sweet flavour.
Golden Delicious
Himachal Pradesh
Yellow-green skin. Crisp and mildly sweet.
Ambri
Kashmir
GI tagged Kashmiri variety. Flat shape, highly aromatic.
Kinnaur
Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh
Premium mountain-grown. Distinctive red-green striping.
Specific variety available on request — mention in your RFQ.
What is Apple?
Apples (Malus domestica) are India's flagship temperate fruit, cultivated almost entirely in the Himalayan belt — Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand — where cold winters and high-altitude orchards deliver the chilling hours apple trees require. India is among the world's largest apple producers (2.5+ million tonnes annually), with Kashmir alone contributing over 75% of national output. The dominant export varieties are Red Delicious, Royal Delicious, Golden Delicious, and increasingly colour-strain and high-density clones.
Unlike India's tropical fruit exports, the Indian apple trade is shaped by a dual reality: India is a very large producer but consumes the overwhelming majority of its crop domestically, and it also imports premium apples from Washington State, Chile, and New Zealand to meet high-end urban demand. The export opportunity therefore centres on Kashmiri and Himachal apples moving to price-sensitive neighbouring and Gulf markets where Indian fruit is competitive on freshness, freight, and price rather than to Western retail.
Indian apple exports flow primarily to Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, and the GCC (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar). Controlled-atmosphere (CA) cold storage in Sopore, Shopian, and Shimla now allows year-round dispatch, smoothing the September–November harvest peak. Phytosanitary certification and pre-cooling are mandatory; the trade competes against USA, Chile, China, and New Zealand fruit in every destination market.
Technical Specifications
| Export Varieties | Red Delicious, Royal Delicious, Golden Delicious, Kashmiri Maharaji, colour-strain clones |
| Origin Belt | Kashmir (Sopore, Shopian, Pulwama), Himachal (Shimla, Kinnaur), Uttarakhand |
| Size (Count per box) | Large: 80–100; Medium: 100–125; Small: 125–150 per 18–20 kg box |
| Diameter | Extra Large: 75–85 mm; Large: 70–75 mm; Medium: 65–70 mm |
| Colour Coverage | Red Delicious: ≥80% red blush for premium grade |
| Brix (Sweetness) | 12–15° Brix typical at maturity |
| Firmness | ≥6.5 kg/cm² (penetrometer) at dispatch |
| Moisture Content | ~84–86% (fresh fruit) |
| Grade | Extra Fancy / Fancy / Commercial (per colour, size, blemish) |
| Storage Type | Controlled Atmosphere (CA) and conventional cold storage |
Commercial Grades & Classification
Red Delicious — Extra Fancy
Processing: Hand-picked, washed, waxed, colour & size graded, pre-cooled, tray packed
Colour: Deep crimson red, ≥85% blush
Use Case: Premium retail and gifting in GCC and Bangladesh modern trade
+25–35% over Commercial grade
Royal Delicious — Fancy
Processing: Graded, waxed, CA-stored, alveolar tray packed
Colour: Bright red, 60–80% blush
Use Case: Mainstream retail and wholesale across Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka
+10–15% over Commercial grade
Golden Delicious — Fancy
Processing: Graded, washed, waxed, cold-stored
Colour: Golden yellow-green
Use Case: Cooking, juicing, and value retail in regional markets
Base reference grade
Pittu / Commercial Grade
Processing: Bulk graded, minimal sorting, jute/CFB packed
Colour: Mixed colour, minor blemishes permitted
Use Case: Processing, juice, and price-driven wholesale trade
Lowest-cost grade
Indicative FOB Pricing
Prices are indicative. Request a formal quote for contractual pricing.
| Grade | FOB Price (USD/MT) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Red Delicious Extra Fancy (Large) | $0.85 – $1.20/kg | Premium colour & size; GCC and Bangladesh modern trade |
| Royal Delicious Fancy (Medium) | $0.65 – $0.90/kg | Mainstream export grade — Nepal, Bangladesh |
| Golden Delicious Fancy | $0.55 – $0.80/kg | Value and juicing markets |
| Commercial / Pittu Grade | $0.40 – $0.60/kg | Processing and price-driven wholesale |
Price Influencing Factors
- •Harvest weather in Kashmir/Himachal — hailstorms and untimely rain reduce colour and cause skin damage, tightening premium supply
- •Controlled-atmosphere storage availability — CA-stored fruit dispatched off-season commands a premium over harvest-glut prices
- •Competition from imported Washington/Chilean apples in Indian and Gulf markets sets the premium price ceiling
- •Freight and border logistics — land routes to Bangladesh/Nepal vs reefer sea freight to GCC drive landed-cost differences
- •Domestic mandi prices — strong Indian home demand can pull fruit away from export and lift FOB quotes
India vs USA (Washington State): Apple Comparison
Indian apples compete on freight proximity and price in South Asian and Gulf markets, not on premium-retail positioning. Washington, Chilean, and New Zealand apples set the high-end benchmark on size, colour uniformity, and CA-storage shelf life, while Indian Kashmiri/Himachal fruit wins on landed cost into neighbouring markets.
| Aspect | 🇮🇳 India | 🌏 USA (Washington State) |
|---|---|---|
| Variety Strength | Red/Royal/Golden Delicious — classic strains, improving colour clones | Gala, Fuji, Honeycrisp, Red Delicious — premium proprietary clones |
| Size & Uniformity | Good but more variable; hand-graded | Highly uniform, machine optically graded |
| Freight Advantage | Adjacent to Bangladesh/Nepal/GCC — low freight, short transit | Long sea freight from US Pacific Northwest |
| Storage Shelf Life | 4–8 weeks CA; growing CA capacity | Up to 9–12 months CA — year-round supply |
| Price | $0.40–$1.20/kg FOB — cost competitive | $1.20–$2.00/kg FOB — premium positioning |
Applications & End-Use Markets
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Fresh Retail & Wholesale
Table apples for modern trade and traditional wholesale across South Asia and the Gulf. Red and Royal Delicious dominate, sold by colour grade and count size.
BangladeshNepalUAESaudi ArabiaSri Lanka
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Gifting & Festive Trade
Premium colour-graded apples in gift cartons are significant during festive and wedding seasons in Bangladesh, Nepal, and Gulf expat communities.
BangladeshUAEQatarNepal
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Juice & Processing
Lower-grade and surplus apples feed apple juice concentrate, cider, vinegar, and dehydrated apple ring production for domestic and regional industry.
IndiaBangladeshNepal
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Foodservice & HORECA
Catering, hotels, and bakeries source bulk graded apples for fruit platters, desserts, and salads across Gulf hospitality markets.
UAESaudi ArabiaQatarBahrain
Global Trade Architecture
Primary Supply Origins
China
~50% of global apple productionWorld's largest producer; major exporter to Asia and the Gulf — direct rival to Indian fruit.
USA
~5%Washington State premium exporter — Gala, Fuji, Red Delicious; high-end benchmark in Indian and Gulf retail.
India
~4% (2.5+ MT)Largely domestic consumption. Kashmir ~75% of output; Himachal & Uttarakhand the balance. Exports to neighbouring & Gulf markets.
Key Consumption Nodes
Bangladesh
Largest single export destination for Indian apples. Strong demand for Red/Royal Delicious via land border trade; price-sensitive but high volume.
Nepal & Bhutan
Adjacent land markets supplied year-round; Indian fruit dominates on freight and transit-time advantage.
GCC — UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar
Reefer sea freight to Gulf; competes with Chilean and US fruit. South Asian expat demand supports volume.
Sri Lanka
Steady import market for Indian and regional apples; price-led modern and traditional retail.
Market Intelligence
India occupies an unusual position in the global apple trade: a top-tier producer that is simultaneously a net importer of premium apples and a regional exporter of value fruit. The export thesis rests not on competing with Washington or Chile in Western retail, but on supplying Kashmiri and Himachal fruit to neighbouring South Asian and Gulf markets where freight proximity and price are decisive.
Market Size
Indian apple exports: ~$30–45M annually (largely Bangladesh, Nepal, GCC); domestic crop value far larger
Growth Rate
~5–6% CAGR — driven by CA-storage expansion and Gulf/Bangladesh demand
Core Demand Drivers
- Expanding controlled-atmosphere cold storage in Kashmir & Himachal enabling year-round dispatch
- Strong, price-sensitive demand from Bangladesh and Nepal modern trade and wholesale
- GCC expat population sustaining steady table-apple volume
- High-density and colour-strain plantings improving export-grade colour and size
- Festive and wedding-season gifting demand in regional markets
Supply Dynamics
Production is concentrated in a narrow September–November harvest window, with Kashmir contributing the bulk of volume. CA storage now spreads availability across the year, but the crop remains highly exposed to Himalayan weather. India's own premium-apple imports from the US, Chile, and New Zealand compete directly with domestic fruit at the high end.
⚠ India Risk Factor
Weather volatility — hailstorms, untimely rain, and inadequate chilling hours under a warming climate threaten colour and yield. Logistics bottlenecks from landlocked orchards to ports/borders raise cost. Domestic mandi demand can outbid export buyers, and imported apples cap achievable premiums.
Future Outlook
Growth will come from CA-storage-enabled off-season exports and improved colour-strain plantings lifting fruit into export grade. Bangladesh and the GCC remain the core volume markets. Branded, traceable Kashmiri apples and organic Himachal fruit represent the premium frontier for differentiation against imported and Chinese fruit.
HS / HSN Codes
| Product Type | HS 6-Digit | ITC-HS 8-Digit | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Apples | 0808.10 | 08081000 | Apples, fresh |
| Dried Apple | 0813.30 | 08133000 | Apples, dried |
| Apple Juice | 2009.71 | 20097100 | Apple juice, unfermented, Brix not exceeding 20 |
Certifications & Compliance Standards
| Standard | Code / Reference | Note |
|---|---|---|
| APEDA Export Registration | APEDA Certificate | Indian export quality and MRL/pesticide compliance for fresh apple |
| Phytosanitary Certification | IPPC ISPM-13 | Mandatory phytosanitary certificate issued by plant quarantine for fresh fruit export |
| Global GAP | GLOBALG.A.P. IFA | Good Agricultural Practice certification for orchard-level food safety and traceability |
| FSSAI | FSS Act 2006 | Indian food safety compliance for handling and packing |
Storage, Handling & Logistics
Shelf Life
Fresh: 4–8 weeks in CA cold storage at 0–4°C; 2–3 weeks at ambient
Storage Conditions
Controlled-atmosphere (low O₂, elevated CO₂) at 0–2°C, 90–95% RH for long storage; conventional cold storage at 0–4°C. Pre-cooling immediately after harvest is essential.
Container Type
Reefer containers at 0–2°C for sea freight to GCC; insulated/refrigerated trucking for land trade to Bangladesh, Nepal, and Bhutan
Storage Advantage
Kashmiri CA-stored Delicious apples hold firmness and colour well, enabling reefer sea freight to the Gulf and year-round dispatch to neighbouring markets
Why Source Apple from India?
- Kashmir & Himachal Himalayan orchards — classic Red, Royal, and Golden Delicious with authentic high-altitude character
- Freight and transit advantage into Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka — lower landed cost than US/Chile fruit
- Expanding controlled-atmosphere storage enabling reliable year-round supply
- APEDA-registered, phytosanitary-certified, pre-cooled fruit meeting importing-market quarantine rules
- Multiple export grades from Extra Fancy gifting fruit to Commercial processing grade — flexible to buyer budgets
- Organic Himachal apples available for buyers seeking differentiated, traceable sourcing
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
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 Apple
IndianXporter successfully exports Apple to major international markets. Click your region below to view destination-specific compliance and shipping details.
Industrial Application Verticals
B2B Solutions
Private Label Apple
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 Apple 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)
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 Apple: B2B FAQs
What is the lead time for a bulk order of Apple?
Our standard lead time for Apple 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 Apple before placing a full container order?
Yes, we provide 100g to 500g samples of Apple for quality validation. Sample costs are usually free, with the buyer covering international courier charges (DHL/FedEx).
Which Incoterms do you offer for Apple?
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 Apple?
Our standard MOQ for Apple is 1 Metric Ton. 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 Apple?
Yes, we provide pre-shipment samples and comprehensive laboratory testing reports (including pesticide residues, heavy metals, and purity analysis) for Apple 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 Apple is 15-25 business days from the receipt of the Advance Payment or confirmed L/C.
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