XP-0127 Dry Fruits & Nuts
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Premium crunchy Almonds, rich in nutrients and carefully sorted for the best size and taste.
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200 Kg
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Dry Fruits & Nuts SKU: XP-0123
Dates
Premium crunchy Dates, 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
- Pesticide Residue Report
- Fumigation Certificate
- Halal Certificate
- Health Certificate
Available Bag Sizes
200g500g1kg5kg10kg
Available Bag Types
PET JarVacuum PackThermoform TrayCorrugated CartonBOPP Laminated Pouch
Product Overview
COMPREHENSIVE PRODUCT OVERVIEW
High-quality Dates 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 Dates 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 Dates 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 Dates 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 Dates 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 Dates?
Dates are the fruit of the date palm (Phoenix dactylifera), cultivated across the arid belt from North Africa to South Asia. India occupies a distinctive position in the global date trade: it is one of the world's largest date IMPORTERS — bringing in 300,000+ tonnes annually, mostly from Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Iran, UAE and Tunisia — and simultaneously a major processing, sorting, repacking and value-addition hub that re-exports graded, branded and retail-ready dates across the diaspora and Asian markets.
India also has its own domestic cultivation centred in the Kutch district of Gujarat, where the Barhi and Kimia (a local name for Mazafati-type) varieties are grown and harvested as fresh "khalal" and soft dates between July and September — the only significant monsoon-season date harvest in the world. Kutch fresh dates supply India's large domestic market and a growing premium fresh-date export niche.
The date trade is intensely seasonal and culturally driven: demand peaks sharply ahead of Ramadan, when dates are the traditional fruit for breaking the fast. Indian processors leverage this with massive Ramadan repacking and distribution programmes — importing bulk dates from the Gulf, then cleaning, fumigating, grading, pitting, stuffing and retail-packing them under buyer or private-label brands for export to Muslim-majority and diaspora markets worldwide.
Technical Specifications
| Variety (Premium) | Mazafati / Kimia, Medjool, Ajwa, Safawi |
| Variety (Volume) | Zahdi, Sayer/Stamaran, Deglet Nour, Barhi |
| Moisture (soft dates) | 15–25% |
| Moisture (dry/semi-dry) | ≤ 15% |
| Total Sugars | 60–75% (dry basis) |
| Foreign Matter | ≤ 0.5% |
| Damaged / Defective Fruit | ≤ 3% |
| Pitted Recovery (stone removal) | ≥ 97% pit-free |
| Size Grading | Calibrated by count/kg or fruit length |
| Yeast & Mould | < 1000 CFU/g |
| Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) | Nil (untreated) — declared if used |
Commercial Grades & Classification
Medjool (Jumbo / Large)
Processing: Hand-sorted, calibrated, naturally soft
Colour: Amber to dark brown, glossy
Use Case: Premium retail, gourmet gifting, stuffed dates, fresh-eating luxury segment
+120–180% over Zahdi base
Mazafati / Kimia
Processing: Chilled soft date — high moisture, vacuum or tray packed
Colour: Dark brown to near-black, moist
Use Case: Ramadan retail, diaspora soft-date demand, premium snacking
+60–90% over Zahdi base
Barhi / Kimia (Kutch, India)
Processing: Domestic Indian harvest — fresh khalal or soft, sun/shade cured
Colour: Yellow (khalal) to golden-brown (rutab)
Use Case: Indian domestic premium and fresh-date export niche
+40–70% over Zahdi base (fresh season)
Zahdi / Sayer (Processing grade)
Processing: Semi-dry, machine sorted, pitting and paste grade
Colour: Golden to light brown
Use Case: Date paste, syrup, bakery filling, energy bars, industrial use
Base trade grade — price benchmark
Indicative FOB Pricing
Prices are indicative. Request a formal quote for contractual pricing.
| Grade | FOB Price (USD/MT) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Medjool Jumbo | $3,200 – $5,500/MT | Premium retail/gifting — indicative Q1 2026 |
| Mazafati / Kimia (soft, chilled) | $1,800 – $2,800/MT | Ramadan and diaspora demand — indicative Q1 2026 |
| Ajwa / Safawi (Madinah type) | $3,000 – $6,000/MT | Religious premium — origin-dependent, indicative Q1 2026 |
| Zahdi / Sayer (processing) | $800 – $1,300/MT | Paste/syrup/bakery grade — indicative Q1 2026 |
Price Influencing Factors
- •Ramadan calendar — demand and prices spike sharply in the 2–3 months before Ramadan as global repackers build stock
- •Gulf and Iraq harvest — Indian re-export prices track Iraqi Zahdi, Saudi and Iranian Mazafati crop outturn
- •Iran sanctions and banking friction — affect Mazafati/Kimia availability and landed cost into India
- •USD/INR exchange rate — India imports raw dates in USD, so rupee moves alter repacking margins
- •Kutch monsoon harvest (Jul–Sep) — Indian Barhi/Kimia crop quality depends on a dry harvest window
- •Freight and cold-chain costs — soft high-moisture dates require chilled reefer logistics
India vs Saudi Arabia: Dates Comparison
Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, UAE and Tunisia are the world's primary date PRODUCERS, while India is a leading importer, processor and re-exporter. India's edge is not cultivation volume but value-added processing, Ramadan repacking scale, diaspora distribution reach and a domestic Kutch fresh-date harvest unmatched in its monsoon timing.
| Aspect | 🇮🇳 India | 🌏 Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|---|
| Role in Trade | Importer, processor and global re-export / repacking hub | Primary producer of premium varieties (Ajwa, Sukkari, Khalas) |
| Signature Varieties | Kutch Barhi/Kimia (fresh) + repacked Mazafati, Medjool | Ajwa, Sukkari, Khalas, Safawi (Madinah/Qassim origin) |
| Value Addition | Strong — pitting, stuffing, paste, syrup, private label | Moderate — mostly whole-fruit grading and packing |
| Cost Competitiveness | Highly competitive on processed/pitted and repacked grades | Premium pricing on religious/origin varieties |
| Ramadan Distribution | Massive diaspora and Asian-market repacking and supply | Domestic Gulf and pilgrimage-driven demand |
| Fresh Soft Dates | Kutch monsoon harvest — unique Jul–Sep fresh window | Autumn harvest — limited fresh export window |
Applications & End-Use Markets
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Ramadan & Religious Retail
Dates are the traditional fruit for breaking the Ramadan fast, driving the largest single demand surge in the food calendar. Indian repackers supply branded retail dates, gift boxes and stuffed-date assortments to Muslim-majority and diaspora markets.
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Premium Retail & Gifting
Medjool and stuffed dates (with almonds, pistachio, orange peel) in gourmet gift boxes for festive and corporate gifting across the diaspora and Western premium grocery.
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Food Manufacturing (Paste & Syrup)
Zahdi and processing-grade dates converted to date paste, date syrup and concentrate — used as natural sweetener in energy bars, bakery fillings, cereals and confectionery.
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Healthy Snacking & Natural Sweeteners
Pitted dates and date sugar positioned as refined-sugar alternatives in the clean-label and vegan food movement — a fast-growing health-food retail category.
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Global Trade Architecture
Primary Supply Origins
Iraq
Leading global date exporter (Zahdi, Sayer)Major bulk source for Indian repackers — processing and paste grades.
Saudi Arabia
Premium variety leaderAjwa, Sukkari, Khalas, Safawi — religious and premium retail demand.
Iran
Major Mazafati / Kimia soft-date originDominant soft-date supplier into India despite banking friction.
India (Kutch, Gujarat)
Domestic Barhi/Kimia harvest + global re-export hubOnly major monsoon-season (Jul–Sep) fresh date harvest.
Key Consumption Nodes
Middle East & Gulf — UAE, Saudi Arabia
Both major producers and consumers. UAE (Dubai) is a global re-export hub competing with Indian repackers. Year-round and pilgrimage-driven demand.
South & Southeast Asia — India, Indonesia, Malaysia
Huge Ramadan-driven demand. India is the swing importer; Indonesia and Malaysia are large diaspora-led retail markets.
Western Diaspora — UK, USA, Canada, Germany
Muslim diaspora drives Ramadan retail; mainstream premium grocery drives Medjool and date-syrup natural-sweetener growth.
Market Intelligence
Dates are a culturally indispensable, religiously significant commodity with sharply seasonal demand. India sits at the centre of global date logistics as a top importer, value-add processor and re-export hub, complemented by a small but distinctive domestic Kutch harvest.
Market Size
Global date trade: ~$10B. India imports 300,000+ tonnes annually and re-exports processed/repacked dates across Asia and the diaspora.
Growth Rate
~5–6% CAGR — health-snacking, natural-sweetener and diaspora retail demand
Core Demand Drivers
- Ramadan demand — the single largest seasonal driver in the global food calendar
- Date syrup and paste as natural refined-sugar alternatives in clean-label foods
- Muslim diaspora growth in Western markets sustaining year-round retail demand
- Premiumisation — Medjool and stuffed-date gift assortments commanding luxury pricing
- Healthy snacking — pitted dates as a whole-food, high-fibre energy snack
Supply Dynamics
India's structural position is processing and distribution, not large-scale cultivation. It imports bulk dates from Iraq, Iran, Saudi Arabia and Tunisia, then cleans, fumigates, grades, pits, stuffs and retail-packs for re-export. Domestic Kutch (Gujarat) cultivation supplies the local fresh market and a niche export of monsoon-harvest Barhi/Kimia dates.
⚠ India Risk Factor
Dependence on imported raw material exposes margins to origin crop failures, currency moves and (for Iranian Mazafati) banking and sanctions friction. The Kutch domestic harvest is vulnerable to an unseasonal monsoon during the Jul–Sep ripening window. High-moisture soft dates require disciplined cold-chain handling to avoid fermentation.
Future Outlook
Value-added date products — date syrup, date sugar, paste and stuffed assortments — are the highest-margin growth segments. Organic and clean-label positioning is expanding in Western retail. India's repacking and private-label capability, combined with diaspora distribution networks, positions it to grow share of the processed and Ramadan retail segments.
HS / HSN Codes
| Product Type | HS 6-Digit | ITC-HS 8-Digit | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dates, fresh or dried | 0804.10 | 08041010 | Dates, fresh or dried |
| Dates, processed / pitted (retail) | 0804.10 | 08041030 | Dates — pitted, processed or in retail packings |
Certifications & Compliance Standards
| Standard | Code / Reference | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Codex Standard for Dates | CODEX STAN 143-1985 | International quality and grading standard for whole dates |
| EU MRL | Regulation EC 396/2005 | Pesticide residue limits — NABL lab tested |
| FSSAI | FSS Act 2006 | Indian food safety compliance for processing and re-export |
| Halal Certification | Halal India / JAKIM | Critical for Ramadan and Middle East / Southeast Asia markets |
Storage, Handling & Logistics
Shelf Life
12 months for soft dates under cool storage; up to 24 months for dried/pitted dates chilled
Storage Conditions
Store at 0–5°C for soft/high-moisture dates (Mazafati, Kimia); 15–18°C cool dry storage acceptable for dried/semi-dry grades. Keep away from humidity and strong odours.
Container Type
Chilled reefer 20ft/40ft for soft dates; ambient FCL for dried/pitted grades. Retail cartons palletised for supermarket distribution.
Fumigation
Phosphine or CO2 fumigation applied to imported bulk dates before processing to control date moth and storage pests
Storage Advantage
Indian processing hubs offer integrated cold-chain repacking — fumigation, pitting, stuffing and private-label packing under one roof for Ramadan programmes
Why Source Dates from India?
- Ramadan repacking scale — integrated cleaning, pitting, stuffing and private-label packing for the global fast-breaking season
- Value-addition hub — date paste, syrup, sugar and stuffed assortments from a single sourcing partner
- Diaspora distribution reach — established channels into UK, USA, Southeast Asia and Gulf retail
- Multi-origin sourcing — Iraqi, Iranian, Saudi and Tunisian varieties consolidated and graded in India
- Domestic Kutch harvest — unique monsoon-season fresh Barhi/Kimia dates for premium niche export
- Halal-certified, cost-competitive processing with full export documentation and lab testing
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 Dates
IndianXporter successfully exports Dates to major international markets. Click your region below to view destination-specific compliance and shipping details.
Industrial Application Verticals
B2B Solutions
Private Label Dates
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 Dates 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 Dates: B2B FAQs
What is the lead time for a bulk order of Dates?
Our standard lead time for Dates 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 Dates before placing a full container order?
Yes, we provide 100g to 500g samples of Dates for quality validation. Sample costs are usually free, with the buyer covering international courier charges (DHL/FedEx).
Which Incoterms do you offer for Dates?
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 Dates?
Our standard MOQ for Dates 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 Dates?
Yes, we provide pre-shipment samples and comprehensive laboratory testing reports (including pesticide residues, heavy metals, and purity analysis) for Dates 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 Dates is 15-25 business days from the receipt of the Advance Payment or confirmed L/C.
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