XP-0060 Fresh Vegetables
Beetroot
Fresh, crispy Beetroot harvested daily and sorted to meet international export standards.
APEDAFSSAIPhytosanitary Certificate
Min. Order
500 Kg
🌿 Vegetarian Product
✓ Non-GMO
🌱 Organic Available
Fresh Vegetables SKU: XP-0054
Broccoli
Fresh, crispy Broccoli harvested daily and sorted to meet international export standards.
Commercial Trade Terms
Min. Order (MOQ)
500 Kg
HS Code
0701
Origin
India
Price Range
Price on Request
Export Documents
- Certificate of Origin (APEDA)
- Phytosanitary Certificate (PPQS)
- Pesticide Residue / MRL Report
- SGS / Bureau Veritas Pre-Shipment Inspection
- Cold-Chain / Temperature Log
- Commercial Invoice & Packing List
- Bill of Lading
Available Bag Sizes
5 kg carton8 kg carton10 kg carton
Available Bag Types
Ventilated corrugated fibreboard cartonIce-pack / liquid-ice cartonPerforated film-lined carton
Product Overview
COMPREHENSIVE PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Sourced directly from fertile Indian farms in Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh, our Broccoli is crisp, fresh, and free from harmful chemicals. Broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica) is a nutrient-dense cruciferous vegetable rich in vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, and sulforaphane—a powerful antioxidant. We follow strict post-harvest protocols and maintain cold chain storage at 0-5°C to ensure peak freshness and nutritional integrity. Each premium head weighs 300-800g with 10-20 main florets, carefully harvested at optimal maturity.
As a leading manufacturer and exporter in India, IndianXporter ensures our Broccoli meets stringent quality requirements of international markets. Our broccoli is cultivated in cooler climatic zones during October-March peak season, allowing us to provide consistent supply for global demand. Our robust supply chain allows us to fulfill bulk orders consistently, offering highly competitive FOB and CIF pricing to B2B partners worldwide. Processing facilities are equipped with state-of-the-art sorting and grading machinery, ensuring every shipment is thoroughly inspected. We adhere to global food safety standards (FSSAI, ISO 22000, HACCP), with third-party inspections from SGS upon buyer request. Our broccoli finds applications in fresh retail chains, food service establishments, frozen vegetable processors, and organic food retailers across 40+ countries.
As a leading manufacturer and exporter in India, IndianXporter ensures that our Broccoli 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 Broccoli 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 Broccoli?
Broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica) is a premium cool-season brassica prized for its dense green heads, exceptional nutrient profile and strong global retail demand. In India it is cultivated in cooler zones — Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh — with peak harvest from October to March, aligning neatly with Northern Hemisphere winter demand.
Rich in vitamin C, vitamin K, folate and the sulphur compound sulforaphane, broccoli is a flagship of the health-and-wellness food movement. It is highly perishable and cold-chain dependent, demanding rapid field cooling and 0-2°C transit to preserve the tight, dark-green head structure that defines export quality.
Technical Specifications
| Variety | Calabrese / Italian green sprouting types |
| Head Diameter | Premium: 10-15 cm; Standard: 8-12 cm |
| Colour | Dark green, tight compact florets (no yellowing) |
| Texture/Firmness | Firm, compact head; no loose or flowering florets |
| Stalk Length | Trimmed to 2-4 cm below head |
| Moisture Content | 89-91% (fresh vegetable standard) |
| Shelf Life (Refrigerated 0-2°C) | 14-21 days at 95% RH with ice/cold-chain |
| Post-Harvest Treatment | Rapid hydro/ice cooling within 2 hours; ice-pack carton packing |
Commercial Grades & Classification
Premium Grade A
Processing: Hand-cut, hydro-cooled, head-graded, ice-pack carton packed
Colour: Dark green, tight compact head
Use Case: Premium retail and organic channels in USA, EU, GCC
+25–40% over standard
Standard Export Grade
Processing: Graded, cooled, carton packed
Colour: Green, minor head-size variation accepted
Use Case: Wholesale and food service in Middle East and Southeast Asia
Base reference grade
Processing / Frozen Grade
Processing: Cut into florets, blanched, frozen (IQF)
Colour: Green florets
Use Case: Frozen vegetable and ready-meal manufacturing
−20–30% below fresh standard
Indicative FOB Pricing
Prices are indicative. Request a formal quote for contractual pricing.
| Grade | FOB Price (USD/MT) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Premium Grade A | $1.20 – $1.80/kg | Premium retail — USA, EU, GCC (indicative Q1 2026) |
| Standard Export Grade | $0.80 – $1.20/kg | Wholesale and food service (indicative Q1 2026) |
| Processing / Frozen Grade | $0.60 – $0.90/kg | IQF and ready-meal use (indicative Q1 2026) |
Price Influencing Factors
- •Harvest volume in Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh — heat ends the cool-season window
- •Cold-chain and ice/reefer freight cost — broccoli is highly perishable and cold-chain dependent
- •Alignment of Indian winter harvest with Northern Hemisphere demand
- •Pesticide MRL compliance — clean lots command premiums and avoid EU/US rejection
- •Competition from China, Mexico and Spain in global markets
- •USD/INR exchange rate — INR depreciation improves Indian FOB competitiveness
India vs China: Broccoli Comparison
India is an emerging cool-season broccoli supplier with winter-window alignment to Northern Hemisphere demand and competitive cost, while China dominates global volume and Mexico/Spain hold premium fresh-retail positions.
| Aspect | 🇮🇳 India | 🌏 China |
|---|---|---|
| Production Scale | ~120,000 MT/yr — emerging exporter | World's largest producer by volume |
| Harvest Window | October-March — aligns with winter demand | Year-round large-scale supply |
| Cost Base | 30-40% lower labour and land cost | Large-scale efficiency |
| Certification | APEDA, Global GAP and organic available | Variable by region |
| FOB Price | $0.80–$1.80/kg by grade | Competitive bulk benchmark |
Applications & End-Use Markets
🛒
Fresh Retail & Organic
Premium Grade A broccoli for modern-trade supermarkets and organic/wellness retail across USA, EU and the Gulf.
USAUKGermanyUAE
🍽️
HORECA & Foodservice
Standard-grade broccoli for hotels, catering and institutional kitchens across the Gulf and Southeast Asia.
UAESaudi ArabiaSingapore
🏭
Frozen & Processed Vegetables
IQF broccoli florets for frozen vegetable mixes, ready meals and food-service supply.
USAUKUAE
🌱
Health & Wellness Foods
Broccoli positioned in clean-eating and superfood lines; broccoli sprout/extract demand for sulforaphane supplements.
USAGermanyAustralia
Global Trade Architecture
Primary Supply Origins
China
World's largest producerDominates global volume across all seasons.
India
Emerging exporter (~120,000 MT)Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh drive winter-window supply.
Mexico & Spain
Major fresh exportersServe North American and European premium retail.
Key Consumption Nodes
USA & Canada
Largest premium-retail and organic market; demands Global GAP-certified produce.
European Union
Strong sustainability-certification demand; MRL compliance decisive for access.
Middle East — UAE, Saudi Arabia
Premium quality with extended shelf life preferred for modern-trade retail.
Southeast Asia
Growing food-service and retail demand for fresh broccoli.
Market Intelligence
Broccoli is a high-value brassica crop with significant global demand, particularly in North American, European, and Asian markets. India has emerged as a key supplier, with production concentrated in cooler regions such as Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh. Broccoli commands premium pricing due to its nutritional value, extended shelf life with proper cold chain management, and year-round availability through vertical farming technologies.
Market Size
Global broccoli market valued at USD 8.2 billion in 2023, projected to reach USD 12.5 billion by 2030
Growth Rate
6.8% annually (2023-2030)
Core Demand Drivers
- Rising global health consciousness and plant-based diet adoption
- Increasing demand from food processing and frozen vegetable industries
- Growing middle-class population in Asian emerging markets with improving purchasing power
- European and North American retail sector demand for fresh organic produce
- Adoption of modern agricultural practices enabling year-round production
Supply Dynamics
India's broccoli production is estimated at 120,000 MT annually. Major production states include Punjab (45%), Himachal Pradesh (30%), and Uttar Pradesh (20%). Export capacity utilization is approximately 35%, providing significant growth potential. Seasonal availability peaks during October-March, aligning with global winter demand.
⚠ India Risk Factor
Weather dependency during monsoon season (July-September) impacts crop quality; regulatory compliance requirements for pesticide residues vary across destination markets; competition from China and Mexico in global markets; volatility in freight costs affects export margins.
Future Outlook
Broccoli exports from India are expected to grow at 9% annually through 2030, driven by infrastructure improvements in cold chain logistics, adoption of precision farming techniques, and expansion into premium organic segments. Vertical farming initiatives in metropolitan areas will further enhance export capacity.
HS / HSN Codes
| Product Type | HS 6-Digit | ITC-HS 8-Digit | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Broccoli | 0704.10 | 07041000 | Cauliflowers and broccoli, fresh or chilled |
Certifications & Compliance Standards
| Standard | Code / Reference | Note |
|---|---|---|
| APEDA Export Registration | APEDA Certificate | Mandatory for fresh vegetable exports; covers MRL and traceability |
| Phytosanitary Certification | IPPC / ISPM | Plant quarantine clearance for USA, EU, GCC and Canada |
| Global GAP | GLOBALG.A.P. IFA | Good agricultural practice — required by most premium retail buyers |
| FSSAI | FSS Act 2006 | Indian food safety registration for packhouse handling |
| EU Pesticide MRL | Regulation EC 396/2005 | Residue limits are critical for EU and UK market entry |
Storage, Handling & Logistics
Shelf Life
14-21 days at 0-2°C with 95% RH (ice/cold-chain); 3-5 days at ambient temperature
Storage Conditions
0-2°C with 95% relative humidity; broccoli respires rapidly and benefits from liquid-ice or top-ice packing; keep away from ethylene-producing fruits to prevent yellowing.
Container Type
Reefer container at 0-2°C with high humidity; ice-pack or hydro-cooled cartons for floret integrity.
Fumigation
Phytosanitary inspection required; visual inspection for aphids and quarantine pests; no harmful chemical fumigation needed.
Storage Advantage
Proper hydro/ice cooling and 0-2°C cold-chain enable 2-3 week shipping to distant premium markets without head yellowing.
Why Source Broccoli from India?
- Winter-window alignment — October-March harvest matches Northern Hemisphere peak demand
- Cool-region cultivation in Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh for dense, dark-green heads
- Competitive FOB pricing — 30-40% below Western producers while maintaining quality
- Growing cold-chain and hydro-cooling infrastructure for highly perishable brassica exports
- APEDA and Global GAP certified exporters with organic options for premium retail
- Significant untapped export capacity (~35% utilisation) enabling scalable volume growth
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 Broccoli
IndianXporter successfully exports Broccoli to major international markets. Click your region below to view destination-specific compliance and shipping details.
Industrial Application Verticals
B2B Solutions
Private Label Broccoli
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 Broccoli 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 Broccoli: B2B FAQs
What is the lead time for a bulk order of Broccoli?
Our standard lead time for Broccoli 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 Broccoli before placing a full container order?
Yes, we provide 100g to 500g samples of Broccoli for quality validation. Sample costs are usually free, with the buyer covering international courier charges (DHL/FedEx).
Which Incoterms do you offer for Broccoli?
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 Broccoli?
Our standard MOQ for Broccoli is 500 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 Broccoli?
Yes, we provide pre-shipment samples and comprehensive laboratory testing reports (including pesticide residues, heavy metals, and purity analysis) for Broccoli 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 Broccoli is 15-25 business days from the receipt of the Advance Payment or confirmed L/C.
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