XP-0042 Fresh Fruits
Amla
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
🌿 Vegetarian Product
✓ Non-GMO
🌱 Organic Available
Fresh Fruits SKU: XP-0030
Grapes
Succulent and nutritious Grapes, farm-fresh and packed with advanced cooling techniques for long shelf life.
Commercial Trade Terms
Min. Order (MOQ)
1 Metric Ton
HS Code
0803
Origin
India
Price Range
Price on Request
Export Documents
- Certificate of Origin (APEDA)
- Phytosanitary Certificate
- GrapeNet Traceability Certificate
- Pesticide Residue (MRL) Test Report
- Cold Chain / Reefer Temperature Log
- Packing List & Commercial Invoice
- Bill of Lading
- Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate
Available Bag Sizes
4.5 kg net (EU punnet master)5 kg net carton9 kg net carton500g / 1kg retail punnet
Available Bag Types
Vented CFB carton with grape guard (SO2) padClamshell/punnet retail pack inside master cartonSingle-layer tray with cushioningModified atmosphere liner bag
Product Overview
COMPREHENSIVE PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Freshly harvested Grapes known for its natural sweetness and nutritional value. Our fruits are hand-picked at the peak of ripeness and packed with care to maintain freshness during transit. As a leading manufacturer and exporter in India, IndianXporter ensures that our Grapes 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 Grapes 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 Grapes 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 Grapes 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
Thompson Seedless
Nashik, Maharashtra
Largest exported variety. Light green, seedless, excellent shelf life.
Sharad Seedless
Nashik, Maharashtra
Black seedless grape. High sugar content, popular in Europe.
Flame Seedless
Maharashtra
Red seedless. Crisp texture, medium sweetness.
Sonaka
Maharashtra
White seedless. Long berry, uniform size — premium export grade.
Specific variety available on request — mention in your RFQ.
What is Grapes?
India is a major global exporter of fresh table grapes, with the trade overwhelmingly concentrated in Maharashtra — Nashik (the 'grape capital of India'), Sangli, Solapur and Pune — supported by Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. The flagship export cultivar is Thompson Seedless and its clones (Tas-A-Ganesh, Sonaka), complemented by coloured seedless varieties such as Flame Seedless, Crimson Seedless and the red Sharad Seedless.
The Indian grape season runs roughly January to April, filling a critical Northern Hemisphere winter window when European domestic grapes are unavailable, which is why the EU — Netherlands, Germany, UK and the Nordics — is India's premier and highest-value market. Fruit is harvested at 16–18° Brix, field-pre-cooled, graded for bunch shape, berry size and colour, packed with grape-guard SO2 pads to suppress Botrytis, and shipped in reefers under a strict 0–1°C cold chain.
The defining feature of the Indian grape export story is GrapeNet — APEDA's mandatory end-to-end residue-traceability and certification system created specifically to meet the European Union's stringent Maximum Residue Limits. Every export consignment is traced from registered Nashik vineyard to pack-house with laboratory residue monitoring, making MRL compliance the single biggest determinant of export eligibility. India's main rivals in these markets are Chile, Peru and South Africa, which supply the same counter-season window.
Technical Specifications
| Primary Export Cultivar | Thompson Seedless (incl. Sonaka, Tas-A-Ganesh) |
| Coloured Varieties | Flame Seedless, Crimson Seedless, Sharad Seedless |
| Berry Size | Class I: 16–18 mm; premium 18 mm+ |
| TSS / Brix | 16–18° Brix at harvest (min 16° for export) |
| Brix:Acid Ratio | ≥ 20:1 (eating-ripe balance) |
| Bunch Weight | 300–500g, well-filled uniform bunches |
| Berry Colour | Thompson: translucent green-amber; Crimson: red |
| Shipping Temperature | 0–1°C pulp temperature |
| Relative Humidity | 90–95% RH in reefer |
| SO2 Protection | Dual-release grape-guard pad against Botrytis |
| Shelf Life | 45–60 days at 0–1°C cold chain |
| MRL Compliance | EU Reg. (EC) 396/2005 via GrapeNet traceability |
Commercial Grades & Classification
Thompson Seedless Class I (EU Premium)
Processing: GrapeNet-traced, pre-cooled, punnet-packed with SO2 pad
Colour: Translucent green-amber, uniform large berries
Use Case: EU and UK supermarket retail (Tesco, Albert Heijn, Rewe)
+15–20% over standard
Sonaka / Tas-A-Ganesh (Standard Export)
Processing: Graded, carton-packed with grape guard, reefer shipped
Colour: Green seedless, well-filled bunches
Use Case: Gulf, Russia and EU wholesale markets
Base export grade
Crimson / Flame Seedless (Coloured Premium)
Processing: Colour-graded red seedless, punnet packed
Colour: Bright red/crimson seedless berries
Use Case: Premium EU and Gulf retail seeking coloured seedless
+20–30% over green seedless
Indicative FOB Pricing
Prices are indicative. Request a formal quote for contractual pricing.
| Grade | FOB Price (USD/MT) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Thompson Seedless Class I | $1,100 – $1,600 / MT | GrapeNet-traced EU premium, reefer FOB Nhava Sheva |
| Sonaka / Tas-A-Ganesh | $900 – $1,300 / MT | Standard green seedless export grade |
| Crimson / Flame Seedless | $1,400 – $1,900 / MT | Coloured seedless premium |
| Organic Thompson Seedless | $1,700 – $2,300 / MT | Certified organic, limited volume |
Price Influencing Factors
- •EU MRL compliance via GrapeNet — residue rejections sharply tighten certified supply
- •Counter-season competition from Chile, Peru and South Africa in the same EU window
- •Unseasonal rain in Nashik at harvest causing berry cracking and quality loss
- •Reefer freight rates and transit time to Rotterdam (22–28 days)
- •Berry size, colour and Brix — premium calibre commands 15–30% premium
- •Early-season vs peak-season timing — early Jan fruit fetches a price premium
India vs Chile: Grapes Comparison
Chile, Peru and South Africa are India's principal rivals in the Northern Hemisphere winter window. India's edge is shorter, cheaper reefer freight to the EU and competitive labour cost, with GrapeNet giving robust MRL traceability; the rivals counter with later-season supply, larger berry programmes and established branded export deals into the EU and US.
| Aspect | 🇮🇳 India | 🌏 Chile |
|---|---|---|
| Export Window | Jan–Apr (early NH winter window) | Chile/Peru: Dec–May; South Africa: Dec–Apr |
| Lead Variety | Thompson Seedless (Sonaka clones) | Thompson, Crimson, Autumn Royal, Sweet Globe |
| Freight to EU | 22–28 days reefer to Rotterdam | Chile/Peru: 18–25 days; S. Africa: 14–18 days |
| MRL System | GrapeNet — mandatory residue traceability | Private GlobalG.A.P. + buyer residue programmes |
| Price (FOB) | $900–$1,900/MT | $1,200–$2,200/MT |
Applications & End-Use Markets
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Fresh Retail & Supermarket
Seedless table grapes in EU and UK supermarket punnets during the winter window when local European fruit is unavailable.
NetherlandsGermanyUKUAERussia
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Wholesale & Distribution
Bulk reefer grapes to importers and ripening/distribution hubs serving Gulf, Russian and EU wholesale markets.
UAERussiaNetherlandsSaudi Arabia
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Juice & Beverage
Grapes for juice, concentrate and blends; off-grade and surplus fruit processed into juice and must.
UAEGermanyUK
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Foodservice & HORECA
Premium seedless grapes for hotels, catering, fruit platters and airline catering across the Gulf and EU.
UAEQatarUK
Global Trade Architecture
Primary Supply Origins
India
Major exporter in the NH winter windowNashik, Sangli, Solapur (Maharashtra) dominate; GrapeNet-certified Thompson Seedless.
Chile
Leading Southern Hemisphere grape exporterCounter-season supply to EU, US and Asia.
Peru
Fast-growing major exporterLarge-berry seedless programmes for EU and US.
South Africa
Key SH exporterShort EU freight; overlaps India's window.
Key Consumption Nodes
EU — Netherlands / Rotterdam
India's premier high-value market and European distribution gateway; strict MRL/GrapeNet compliance; supermarket punnet retail.
United Kingdom
Major retail market via Tesco, Sainsbury's and M&S; GlobalG.A.P. and residue compliance essential.
UAE & Gulf
Strong retail and re-export demand; price-competitive wholesale and hypermarket trade.
Russia
High-volume market for green seedless grapes; price-sensitive bulk trade.
Market Intelligence
India is a leading supplier of fresh seedless table grapes into the Northern Hemisphere winter window, with the EU as the premier value market. The entire trade is built on Nashik's Thompson Seedless production and the GrapeNet residue-traceability system that unlocks EU market access — making MRL compliance, not volume, the central competitive battleground.
Market Size
Indian grape exports ~$300–340M annually (~0.25M+ MT)
Growth Rate
~7–9% CAGR — driven by EU demand and rising certified vineyard capacity
Core Demand Drivers
- EU winter supply gap (Jan–Apr) when European domestic grapes are unavailable
- Strong demand for seedless varieties (Thompson, Crimson, Flame)
- GrapeNet-enabled MRL traceability giving reliable EU market access
- Health-driven fresh fruit consumption in EU and Gulf retail
- Expansion of GlobalG.A.P. certified vineyards in Nashik and Sangli
Supply Dynamics
Production is concentrated in a Jan–Apr window in Maharashtra, so exportable volume is gated by weather at harvest and by GrapeNet/MRL certification rather than total acreage. Unseasonal rain in Nashik is the recurring swing factor in any given season.
⚠ India Risk Factor
EU residue (MRL) rejections, unseasonal rain causing berry cracking and downy mildew, reefer freight cost and transit-time disadvantage versus South Africa, and intense counter-season competition from Chile and Peru.
Future Outlook
Growth lies in larger-berry and coloured-seedless premium programmes, deeper organic and GrapeNet-certified supply for the EU/UK, market diversification into the US, China and Southeast Asia, and value addition through raisins and juice from off-grade fruit.
HS / HSN Codes
| Product Type | HS 6-Digit | ITC-HS 8-Digit | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Table Grapes | 0806.10 | 08061000 | Grapes, fresh |
| Dried Grapes / Raisins | 0806.20 | 08062010 | Grapes, dried (raisins) |
| Grape Juice | 2009.61 | 20096100 | Grape juice, Brix value not exceeding 30 |
Certifications & Compliance Standards
| Standard | Code / Reference | Note |
|---|---|---|
| GrapeNet (APEDA) | GrapeNet | Mandatory end-to-end residue traceability system for EU grape exports |
| EU Maximum Residue Limits | Reg. (EC) 396/2005 | Strict pesticide MRL compliance — the decisive export gate |
| GlobalG.A.P. | IFA v5/v6 | GAP certification required by EU and UK retailers |
| Phytosanitary (IPPC) | PSC | Phytosanitary certificate from plant quarantine mandatory |
| APEDA Registration | RCMC / APEDA | Mandatory exporter and pack-house registration |
Storage, Handling & Logistics
Shelf Life
45–60 days at 0–1°C under controlled atmosphere with SO2 pads
Storage Conditions
Hold at 0–1°C, 90–95% RH with dual-release grape-guard SO2 pads to suppress Botrytis. Maintain unbroken cold chain from pre-cooling to destination.
Container Type
40ft High-Cube reefer at 0–1°C, palletised vented cartons with grape-guard pads under controlled atmosphere
Fumigation
SO2 grape-guard pads (not fumigation); cold treatment where fruit-fly markets require
Storage Advantage
GrapeNet traceability plus disciplined SO2 cold chain delivers EU-compliant fruit with long shelf life over the 22–28 day reefer voyage
Why Source Grapes from India?
- Nashik — the grape capital of India — with deep Thompson Seedless export expertise
- GrapeNet: APEDA's mandatory end-to-end residue traceability built for EU MRL compliance
- Perfectly timed Jan–Apr supply into the EU/UK winter window
- GlobalG.A.P. certified vineyards and modern pre-cooling pack-houses
- Range of green and coloured seedless varieties — Thompson, Sonaka, Crimson, Flame
- Competitive FOB pricing with reliable reefer cold-chain and flexible LC/TT terms
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 Grapes
IndianXporter successfully exports Grapes to major international markets. Click your region below to view destination-specific compliance and shipping details.
Industrial Application Verticals
B2B Solutions
Private Label Grapes
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 Grapes 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 Grapes: B2B FAQs
What is the lead time for a bulk order of Grapes?
Our standard lead time for Grapes 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 Grapes before placing a full container order?
Yes, we provide 100g to 500g samples of Grapes for quality validation. Sample costs are usually free, with the buyer covering international courier charges (DHL/FedEx).
Which Incoterms do you offer for Grapes?
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 Grapes?
Our standard MOQ for Grapes 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 Grapes?
Yes, we provide pre-shipment samples and comprehensive laboratory testing reports (including pesticide residues, heavy metals, and purity analysis) for Grapes 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 Grapes is 15-25 business days from the receipt of the Advance Payment or confirmed L/C.
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