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Jackfruit
Fresh Fruits SKU: XP-0161

Jackfruit

Sweet and versatile jackfruit sourced from tropical farms, ideal for fresh consumption and meat alternatives in global markets.

Commercial Trade Terms

Min. Order (MOQ)

1 Metric Ton

HS Code

08109090

Origin

India (South/West)

Price Range

Price on Request

Export Documents

  • Certificate of Origin (APEDA)
  • Phytosanitary Certificate
  • Pesticide Residue (MRL) Report
  • Pre-Shipment Inspection
  • Packing List
  • Bill of Lading

Available Bag Sizes

Single whole fruit (5-15 kg)5 kg pod carton10 kg export carton1 kg vacuum pouch (pods)

Available Bag Types

Ventilated corrugated cartonVacuum pouch (cut pods)Polyliner-lined boxReefer-grade export carton

Product Overview

COMPREHENSIVE PRODUCT OVERVIEW

As a versatile fruit, our exported jackfruit is known for its sweet taste and meat-like texture, making it popular in both fresh and processed forms. IndianXporter sources the best varieties from India's lush tropical farms, ensuring each fruit is of optimal size and quality. We use advanced preservation techniques to maintain its freshness during long-distance transit. As a leading manufacturer and exporter in India, IndianXporter ensures that our Jackfruit 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 Jackfruit 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 Jackfruit 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 Jackfruit 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 Jackfruit?

Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) is the world's largest tree-borne fruit and a versatile staple across South and Southeast Asia, increasingly prized in Western markets as a plant-based meat alternative. Its fibrous, pulled-pork-like texture when unripe makes it a vegan favourite, while ripe jackfruit offers sweet, aromatic pods rich in Vitamin C, fibre and antioxidants.

India is the world's largest jackfruit producer (~2.5 million tonnes annually), concentrated in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. The harvest is highly seasonal (June-September), and the fruit's size and perishability mean exports are dominated by processed forms โ€” vacuum-packed pods, canned green jackfruit in brine, and freeze-dried products โ€” alongside premium whole-fruit air/sea freight to diaspora and specialty markets. Jackfruit's low-input, water-efficient cultivation gives it a strong sustainability narrative that aligns with the global plant-based protein boom.

Technical Specifications

Botanical Name Artocarpus heterophyllus (Moraceae)
Whole Fruit Weight 5-15 kg (export-grade); larger sizes for processing
Form Whole fruit / cut pods / green jackfruit in brine / freeze-dried
Brix (Ripe Pods) 18-24ยฐBrix
Colour Green (unripe) to golden-yellow (ripe pods)
Moisture (Fresh Pods) ~72-76%
Defect Tolerance โ‰ค 2% damaged/diseased; zero mould
Pesticide Residues Below international MRL limits
Shelf Life (Whole) 7-10 days ambient; 2-4 weeks at 8-12ยฐC

Commercial Grades & Classification

Premium Whole Fruit

Processing: Hand-selected, size-graded, ventilated-carton packed

Colour: Uniform green, firm

Use Case: Diaspora and specialty fresh retail

+20โ€“30% over standard fresh

Vacuum-Packed Pods

Processing: Cut, deseeded, vacuum-sealed, chilled/frozen

Colour: Golden-yellow (ripe) / pale green (unripe)

Use Case: Ready-to-eat retail and foodservice; meat-alternative base

Higher value-add than whole fruit

Green Jackfruit in Brine / Processing

Processing: Canned/pouched in brine for plant-based applications

Colour: Pale green

Use Case: Vegan pulled-jackfruit products and food manufacturing

Industrial value-add grade

Indicative FOB Pricing

Prices are indicative. Request a formal quote for contractual pricing.

Grade FOB Price (USD/MT) Notes
Premium Whole Fruit $0.80โ€“$1.50/kg Diaspora and specialty fresh retail
Vacuum-Packed Pods $2.50โ€“$4.50/kg Ready-to-eat retail and foodservice
Green Jackfruit in Brine (Canned) $1.80โ€“$3.00/kg Vegan meat-alternative manufacturing

Price Influencing Factors

  • โ€ขExtreme seasonality (Junโ€“Sep harvest) creating supply concentration
  • โ€ขPerishability of whole fruit โ€” favours higher-value processed forms
  • โ€ขPlant-based meat-alternative demand lifting canned green-jackfruit pricing
  • โ€ขCompetition from Vietnamese and Thai suppliers in Southeast Asia
  • โ€ขCold-chain and processing capacity availability in Kerala/Karnataka

India vs Vietnam: Jackfruit Comparison

India is the world's largest jackfruit producer with deep raw-material supply and a strong organic/sustainability narrative. Vietnam and Thailand are stronger in standardised processed and frozen-pod exports; India differentiates on scale, heritage cultivars and green-jackfruit meat-alternative supply.

Aspect ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ India ๐ŸŒ Vietnam
Production Scale ~2.5M MT/yr โ€” world #1 producer Major Southeast Asian producer/exporter
Processing Maturity Scaling vacuum-pod and canned supply Established frozen and dried-pod exports
Meat-Alternative Supply Strong green-jackfruit-in-brine base Growing but smaller volume
Primary Markets USA/EU vegan, Gulf and diaspora China, EU, regional Asia
Price (FOB) $0.80โ€“$4.50/kg by form Comparable, processed-form advantage

Applications & End-Use Markets

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Plant-Based Meat Alternative

Green jackfruit in brine as a pulled-pork-style base for vegan and vegetarian products in Western markets.

USAUKGermanyAustralia
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Ready-to-Eat & Retail

Vacuum-packed ripe pods for convenient snacking and specialty fresh retail.

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Diaspora & Ethnic Foodservice

Whole fruit and pods for South Asian diaspora cuisine, curries and traditional dishes.

UAEUKCanada
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Freeze-Dried Snacks & Ingredients

Freeze-dried jackfruit and jackfruit flour for the health-snack and functional-food trade.

USANetherlandsSingapore

Global Trade Architecture

Primary Supply Origins

India

World's largest producer (~2.5M MT)

Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka; deep raw-material and green-jackfruit supply.

Vietnam & Thailand

Leading processed/frozen exporters

Established frozen-pod and dried-jackfruit export trade.

Bangladesh & Indonesia

Significant regional producers

Largely domestic and regional consumption.

Key Consumption Nodes

USA & Europe

Fast-growing plant-based meat-alternative and vegan retail demand for canned green jackfruit.

UAE โ€” Jebel Ali

Gulf diaspora demand and re-export of fresh and processed jackfruit.

United Kingdom

Strong vegan and South Asian diaspora demand for pods and meat alternatives.

Southeast Asia

Regional fresh and processed wholesale demand.

Market Intelligence

Jackfruit is gaining global recognition as a sustainable meat alternative and superfood, driven by growing plant-based consumer trends and environmental sustainability concerns. The fruit's versatility in culinary applications, from fresh consumption to processed snacks and meat substitutes, has opened new market opportunities across developed and emerging economies.

Market Size

Global jackfruit market: ~$180M (2024)

Growth Rate

~8.5% CAGR โ€” driven by plant-based meat alternatives and sustainability awareness

Core Demand Drivers

  • Plant-based meat alternative trend โ€” jackfruit's fibrous texture mimics pulled meat, attracting vegan and vegetarian consumers
  • Sustainability movement โ€” jackfruit cultivation requires minimal inputs, water, and fertilizer compared to livestock farming
  • Nutritional benefits โ€” high in vitamin C, fibre, and antioxidants appealing to health-conscious consumers
  • Western culinary adoption โ€” integration into fusion cuisines and specialty restaurants in North America and Europe
  • Emerging market growth โ€” rising middle-class consumption in Southeast Asia and Middle East

Supply Dynamics

India produces ~2.5 million tonnes annually, primarily in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka. Global jackfruit production is concentrated in South Asia and Southeast Asia, with significant untapped cultivation potential. Supply is highly seasonal (June-September), creating pricing volatility. Export volumes remain limited due to perishability and logistical challenges.

โš  India Risk Factor

Climate vulnerability โ€” erratic monsoon patterns affecting harvest yields. Shelf-life constraints limit market reach to processed or immediate-consumption channels. Competition from Vietnamese and Thai suppliers in Southeast Asian markets.

Future Outlook

Jackfruit processing technology advancement (freeze-drying, powder extraction) will unlock higher-value applications in nutraceuticals and functional foods. Plant-based protein market momentum suggests sustained growth in meat alternative segment. Early-stage development of seedless varieties will improve commercial viability and reduce waste.

HS / HSN Codes

Product Type HS 6-Digit ITC-HS 8-Digit Description
Fresh Jackfruit 0810.90 08109090 Jackfruit, fresh โ€” other fruit, fresh
Prepared / Preserved Jackfruit 2008.99 20089990 Jackfruit otherwise prepared or preserved (canned/brine pods)

Certifications & Compliance Standards

Standard Code / Reference Note
APEDA Export Registration APEDA Certificate Mandatory for fresh and processed fruit exports; covers MRL conformity
Phytosanitary Certification IPPC / ISPM Plant quarantine certificate required for fresh whole fruit
ISO 22000 / HACCP ISO 22000 Food safety management for processed pod and canned products
FSSAI FSS Act 2006 Indian food safety registration for processing units

Storage, Handling & Logistics

Shelf Life

7-10 days ambient (whole fruit); 2-4 weeks at 8-12ยฐC; vacuum/canned pods 6-12 months

Storage Conditions

Store whole fruit cool and ventilated at 8-12ยฐC; keep away from ethylene-sensitive produce. Cut pods require chilling or vacuum/frozen packing.

Container Type

Reefer containers at 8-12ยฐC for fresh and chilled pods; ambient dry containers for canned and freeze-dried products

Fumigation

No chemical fumigation for fresh whole fruit beyond phytosanitary inspection; processed/canned forms classified as prepared foods.

Storage Advantage

Versatile forms โ€” whole fruit, chilled pods, canned green jackfruit and freeze-dried โ€” extend reach far beyond the short fresh season; strong sustainability narrative.

Why Source Jackfruit from India?

  • World's largest jackfruit producer (~2.5M MT) โ€” deep raw-material supply across grades and forms
  • Strong green-jackfruit-in-brine base for the booming plant-based meat-alternative market
  • Heritage cultivars from Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka with excellent flavour and texture
  • Compelling sustainability story โ€” low-input, water-efficient cultivation aligned with ESG buyers
  • Flexible product forms โ€” whole fruit, vacuum pods, canned and freeze-dried from one origin
  • APEDA-registered exporters with ISO 22000/HACCP processing and full traceability
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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

Industrial Specs

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

B2B Solutions

Private Label Jackfruit

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 Jackfruit 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)
OEM Solutions

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 Jackfruit: B2B FAQs

What is the lead time for a bulk order of Jackfruit?
Our standard lead time for Jackfruit 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 Jackfruit before placing a full container order?
Yes, we provide 100g to 500g samples of Jackfruit for quality validation. Sample costs are usually free, with the buyer covering international courier charges (DHL/FedEx).
Which Incoterms do you offer for Jackfruit?
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 Jackfruit?
Our standard MOQ for Jackfruit 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 Jackfruit?
Yes, we provide pre-shipment samples and comprehensive laboratory testing reports (including pesticide residues, heavy metals, and purity analysis) for Jackfruit 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 Jackfruit is 15-25 business days from the receipt of the Advance Payment or confirmed L/C.

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