XP-0127 Dry Fruits & Nuts
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FSSAIISO 22000HACCP
Min. Order
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✓ Non-GMO
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Dry Fruits & Nuts SKU: XP-0122
Apricot
Premium crunchy Apricot, 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
- Certificate of Analysis (COA)
- SO2 / Preservative Test Report
- Pesticide Residue Report
- Organic Certificate (NPOP/NOP, where applicable)
Available Bag Sizes
250g500g1kg5kg10kg
Available Bag Types
PP BagBOPP LaminatedVacuum PackCarton Box
Product Overview
COMPREHENSIVE PRODUCT OVERVIEW
High-quality Apricot packed with essential nutrients and a crunch. Our nuts are sorted and graded to ensure uniform size and taste, providing a premium experience for consumers worldwide. As a leading manufacturer and exporter in India, IndianXporter ensures that our Apricot 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 Apricot 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.
As a leading manufacturer and exporter in India, IndianXporter ensures that our Apricot 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 Apricot 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.
What is Apricot?
Apricot (Prunus armeniaca) is a stone fruit prized fresh and, more importantly for export, in dried form. India grows apricots in the high-altitude cold-desert and Himalayan belts — Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, and Uttarakhand — where intense sun and cool nights produce a sweet, aromatic fruit ideal for sun-drying.
India's distinctive offering is naturally sun-dried, unsulphured apricots — most notably the Raktsey Karpo variety of Ladakh, which holds a Geographical Indication (GI) tag. Unlike the bright-orange sulphured apricots of Turkey, Indian Ladakhi apricots are dried whole on rooftops without chemical preservatives, giving a darker brown colour, intense natural sweetness, and a clean-label, organic appeal. The kernels inside are also valuable, pressed for apricot kernel oil used in cosmetics and wellness.
While Turkey (Malatya) dominates global dried-apricot volume, India's niche is premium, organic, unsulphured Himalayan apricots and apricot kernel products. Export demand comes from health-conscious and clean-label consumers, the organic-food trade, the South Asian diaspora, and the cosmetics industry sourcing cold-pressed kernel oil.
Technical Specifications
| Form | Whole sun-dried, pitted; kernels & oil |
| Variety | Raktsey Karpo (Ladakh GI), Halman, New Castle |
| Moisture | 15–20% (dried) |
| SO2 / Sulphur | Unsulphured (naturally sun-dried) |
| Colour | Natural golden-brown to deep brown |
| Sugar Content | High natural sweetness (no added sugar) |
| Foreign Matter | 0.5% Max |
| Damaged / Blemished | 3% Max |
| Aflatoxin Total | < 10 ppb |
| Kernel Oil Content | 40–50% (for kernel pressing) |
Commercial Grades & Classification
Ladakh Organic Unsulphured (Raktsey Karpo)
Processing: Naturally rooftop sun-dried, no sulphur, hand-sorted
Colour: Natural golden-brown
Use Case: Premium organic/clean-label retail, health-food stores, EU/US natural-food trade
+40–70% over standard sulphured imports
Standard Dried (Whole/Pitted)
Processing: Sun-dried, cleaned, graded
Colour: Brown
Use Case: Retail dry-fruit packs, snacking, mithai and bakery
Base grade
Apricot Kernels
Processing: Extracted, dried kernels (sweet/bitter separated)
Colour: Light tan
Use Case: Cosmetic/cold-pressed apricot kernel oil, wellness, scrubs
Priced separately — oil-yield based
Indicative FOB Pricing
Prices are indicative. Request a formal quote for contractual pricing.
| Grade | FOB Price (USD/MT) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ladakh Organic Unsulphured | $3,500 – $6,000/MT | Premium GI/organic clean-label grade — indicative Q1 2026 |
| Standard Dried Apricot | $2,000 – $3,500/MT | Retail snacking and bakery grade |
| Apricot Kernels | $1,800 – $3,000/MT | Cosmetic/oil-extraction grade |
Price Influencing Factors
- •Himalayan/Ladakh harvest and weather — short high-altitude season drives availability
- •Organic and unsulphured premium — clean-label demand commands a clear price gap
- •Turkey (Malatya) global volume and price — sets the mainstream dried-apricot benchmark
- •Apricot kernel oil demand from cosmetics — lifts kernel value
- •GI/branding for Raktsey Karpo — authenticated origin supports premium pricing
India vs Turkey: Apricot Comparison
Turkey (Malatya) dominates world dried-apricot volume with bright-orange sulphured fruit. India's niche is the opposite: naturally sun-dried, unsulphured, organic Himalayan apricots (notably Ladakh's GI Raktsey Karpo) for the clean-label and premium health market.
| Aspect | 🇮🇳 India | 🌏 Turkey |
|---|---|---|
| Processing | Naturally sun-dried, unsulphured | Sulphured for bright-orange colour |
| Colour | Natural golden-brown | Bright orange (SO2-treated) |
| Positioning | Organic, clean-label, GI premium | Mainstream high-volume commodity |
| FOB Price | $2,000–$6,000/MT — premium niche | $1,800–$3,500/MT — volume benchmark |
| Volume | Limited Himalayan supply | World's largest dried-apricot exporter |
Applications & End-Use Markets
🛒
Premium & Organic Retail
Unsulphured Ladakhi apricots in branded organic retail packs for health-food stores, supermarkets, and e-commerce serving clean-label consumers.
USAGermanyUKUAECanada
🎁
Snacking & Gifting
Dried apricots in dry-fruit assortments and festive gifting hampers across India and the Gulf.
IndiaUAESaudi ArabiaUKQatar
🧁
Bakery & Confectionery
Chopped dried apricots for bakery, granola, energy bars, mithai, and breakfast cereals.
UKGermanyUSAUAEAustralia
✨
Cosmetics & Wellness
Cold-pressed apricot kernel oil for skincare, massage oils, and exfoliating scrubs; kernels for wellness products.
FranceUSAGermanySouth KoreaUAE
Global Trade Architecture
Primary Supply Origins
Turkey
World's largest dried-apricot exporterMalatya region — bright-orange sulphured apricots at scale.
Uzbekistan / Iran
Major Central Asian producersSun-dried and sulphured apricots for regional and global trade.
India
Premium Himalayan nicheLadakh, HP, J&K, Uttarakhand — organic, unsulphured, GI Raktsey Karpo.
Key Consumption Nodes
EU & North America — health-food trade
Strong demand for organic, unsulphured, clean-label dried fruit.
Middle East — UAE, Saudi Arabia
Dry-fruit gifting and snacking culture; UAE re-exports across the Gulf.
India domestic & diaspora
Festive gifting, snacking, and mithai demand at home and among diaspora communities.
Cosmetics industry
Apricot kernel oil demand from skincare and wellness manufacturers in France, USA, and Korea.
Market Intelligence
Apricot is a two-part export story for India: premium organic unsulphured dried fruit, and apricot kernel oil for cosmetics. India does not compete with Turkey on volume — it competes on clean-label authenticity, the Ladakh GI, and organic certification, capturing the fast-growing premium and wellness segments.
Market Size
Global dried-apricot trade ~$1B; India a premium organic/kernel-oil niche
Growth Rate
~8% CAGR for organic/clean-label dried fruit
Core Demand Drivers
- Clean-label and organic dried-fruit demand in EU and North America
- Sulphur-free and natural-food positioning differentiating Indian apricots
- Apricot kernel oil growth in natural cosmetics and wellness
- Festive dry-fruit gifting across India and the Gulf
- GI and origin storytelling (Ladakh Raktsey Karpo) supporting premium retail
Supply Dynamics
Indian apricot production is concentrated in short-season, high-altitude Himalayan belts with limited but distinctive output. Traditional rooftop sun-drying yields unsulphured fruit that is naturally organic, aligning with global clean-label trends — but volumes are modest and quality depends on weather during the drying window.
⚠ India Risk Factor
Small, weather-dependent Himalayan harvests limit scale, and Turkey's volume keeps mainstream prices low. Inconsistent drying can cause spoilage or aflatoxin; managed via improved solar-drying and lab testing. The premium niche depends on credible organic/GI certification to justify pricing.
Future Outlook
Organic, GI-certified Ladakhi apricots and cold-pressed apricot kernel oil are the high-margin growth paths. Investment in hygienic solar-drying, organic certification, and branded clean-label retail packaging can expand India's premium share in EU, US, and Gulf markets.
HS / HSN Codes
| Product Type | HS 6-Digit | ITC-HS 8-Digit | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apricots (Dried) | 0813.10 | 08131000 | Dried apricots |
| Apricots (Fresh) | 0809.10 | 08091000 | Fresh apricots |
| Apricot Kernels | 1212.99 | 12129990 | Apricot kernels / stones |
Certifications & Compliance Standards
| Standard | Code / Reference | Note |
|---|---|---|
| FSSAI | FSS Act 2006 | Indian food safety compliance |
| EU MRL | Regulation EC 396/2005 | Pesticide residue limits for EU access |
| EU/USDA Organic | NPOP / NOP | Organic certification for unsulphured Ladakhi apricots |
| GI Tag | Raktsey Karpo (Ladakh) | Geographical Indication for Ladakh white apricot |
| SO2 Limits | Codex / EC 1333/2008 | Indian apricots marketed as unsulphured — no added sulphur dioxide |
Storage, Handling & Logistics
Shelf Life
12 months (dried)
Storage Conditions
Cool, dry storage below 20°C; airtight packaging prevents moisture absorption and preserves texture.
Container Type
10 kg cartons or vacuum packs in 20ft FCL; bulk 25 kg PP bags for processing grade.
Fumigation
Phosphine fumigation where required; clean-label lots favour low-treatment handling.
Storage Advantage
Unsulphured, naturally sun-dried fruit appeals to clean-label and organic buyers; vacuum packing extends freshness.
Why Source Apricot from India?
- Naturally sun-dried, unsulphured apricots — a clean-label, organic point of difference vs sulphured imports
- Ladakh GI Raktsey Karpo authenticity and origin storytelling for premium retail
- Organic certification (NPOP/NOP) available from certified Himalayan growers
- Apricot kernel oil capability — value beyond the dried fruit
- Festive gifting and health-food retail packaging for India, Gulf, and diaspora markets
- Lab-tested quality (SO2-free, aflatoxin, pesticide) with every shipment
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 Apricot
IndianXporter successfully exports Apricot to major international markets. Click your region below to view destination-specific compliance and shipping details.
Industrial Application Verticals
B2B Solutions
Private Label Apricot
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 Apricot 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 Apricot: B2B FAQs
What is the lead time for a bulk order of Apricot?
Our standard lead time for Apricot 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 Apricot before placing a full container order?
Yes, we provide 100g to 500g samples of Apricot for quality validation. Sample costs are usually free, with the buyer covering international courier charges (DHL/FedEx).
Which Incoterms do you offer for Apricot?
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 Apricot?
Our standard MOQ for Apricot 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 Apricot?
Yes, we provide pre-shipment samples and comprehensive laboratory testing reports (including pesticide residues, heavy metals, and purity analysis) for Apricot 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 Apricot is 15-25 business days from the receipt of the Advance Payment or confirmed L/C.
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