XP-0127 Dry Fruits & Nuts
Almonds
Premium crunchy Almonds, rich in nutrients and carefully sorted for the best size and taste.
FSSAIISO 22000HACCP
Min. Order
200 Kg
🌿 Vegetarian Product
✓ Non-GMO
Dry Fruits & Nuts SKU: XP-0124
Pistachio
Premium crunchy Pistachio, 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
- Certificate of Analysis (COA)
- Aflatoxin Test Report
- Pesticide Residue Report
- Phytosanitary Certificate
- Fumigation Certificate
Available Bag Sizes
250g500g1kg5kg10kg
Available Bag Types
Vacuum PackTin CanPP BagBOPP Laminated
Product Overview
COMPREHENSIVE PRODUCT OVERVIEW
High-quality Pistachio 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 Pistachio 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 Pistachio 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 Pistachio 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 Pistachio 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
Iran Type (Akbari)
Processed in India
Long, finger-shaped. Premium retail. Re-exported from India.
Kirmani
Processed in India
Round, naturally open. High demand in Gulf markets.
Specific variety available on request — mention in your RFQ.
What is Pistachio?
Pistachio (Pistacia vera) is among the world's most premium tree nuts, prized for its vivid green kernel, distinctive flavour, and high nutritional value. Global production is overwhelmingly dominated by Iran, the USA (California), and Turkey, where the specific arid-temperate climate suits the tree. India is not a significant pistachio producer — instead, India plays the role of a major importer, value-add processor, and re-export hub.
India's strength in the pistachio trade lies in processing and distribution: roasting, salting, flavouring, shelling, and repacking imported raw pistachios into branded retail and foodservice formats. Indian processors serve a vast domestic market, a large South Asian diaspora, and regional buyers, with demand peaking around Diwali and the festive/wedding season when pistachios are central to gifting, sweets (mithai), and dry-fruit assortments.
IndianXporter sources premium raw pistachios from leading origins and adds value through hygienic roasting, flavouring, grading, and retail-ready packaging — supplying consistent, aflatoxin-tested, attractively packed pistachios to retail chains, confectioners, and gifting brands across India, the Gulf, and South Asian diaspora markets.
Technical Specifications
| Form | In-shell (roasted/salted) & shelled kernels |
| Count (In-shell) | 18/20, 20/22, 22/24 per oz |
| Moisture | 5% Max |
| Aflatoxin Total (B1+B2+G1+G2) | < 10 ppb |
| Kernel Colour | Bright green to yellow-green |
| Open-Shell Ratio | 85% Min (naturally opened) |
| Closed Shells | 5% Max |
| Foreign Matter | 0.25% Max |
| Salt Content (Salted) | As per buyer spec |
| Shelf Life | 12 months vacuum-packed |
Commercial Grades & Classification
Roasted & Salted In-Shell
Processing: Imported raw stock, hygienically roasted and salted, graded by count
Colour: Natural shell, green kernel
Use Case: Premium snacking, gifting hampers, festive dry-fruit assortments
+15–25% over plain in-shell (value-added)
Plain In-Shell
Processing: Cleaned, size-graded imported raw pistachios
Colour: Natural shell
Use Case: Repacking, confectionery, foodservice, retail wholesale
Base trading grade
Shelled Kernels
Processing: Shelled and sorted green kernels
Colour: Bright green to yellow-green
Use Case: Mithai/confectionery, bakery, ice cream, kulfi, garnishing
+40–60% over in-shell (kernel yield)
Indicative FOB Pricing
Prices are indicative. Request a formal quote for contractual pricing.
| Grade | FOB Price (USD/MT) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Roasted & Salted In-Shell | $8,500 – $12,000/MT | Value-added festive/gifting grade — indicative Q1 2026 |
| Plain In-Shell | $7,500 – $10,500/MT | Trading/repacking benchmark |
| Shelled Green Kernels | $12,000 – $18,000/MT | Confectionery/mithai grade — high kernel value |
Price Influencing Factors
- •Iran and USA (California) harvests — the dominant origins set global raw-pistachio prices
- •USD/INR exchange rate — India imports raw stock, so rupee moves affect landed cost
- •Aflatoxin season — wet harvests raise aflatoxin risk and premium for clean-tested lots
- •Festive/Diwali demand cycle — Indian gifting season drives seasonal price spikes
- •Value-add level — roasting, salting, flavouring, and shelling each add margin
India vs Iran: Pistachio Comparison
Iran and the USA (California) dominate pistachio production; India is a processing, value-add, and distribution hub rather than a grower. India's advantage is hygienic roasting/flavouring, aflatoxin-tested quality control, festive retail packaging, and proximity to the huge South Asian and Gulf consumer base.
| Aspect | 🇮🇳 India | 🌏 Iran |
|---|---|---|
| Role | Importer, processor, re-exporter, repacker | Primary grower and bulk exporter |
| Value-Add | Roasting, salting, flavouring, retail/gifting packs | Mainly raw and basic processed exports |
| Quality Control | NABL aflatoxin testing on every lot | Origin-level testing; varies by exporter |
| Market Access | Deep South Asian diaspora + Gulf + festive demand | Global bulk supply |
| Positioning | Branded retail, gifting, confectionery | Commodity raw nut supply |
Applications & End-Use Markets
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Premium Snacking & Gifting
Roasted, salted, and flavoured pistachios in retail packs and gift hampers — central to Diwali, wedding, and festive dry-fruit gifting across India and the Gulf.
IndiaUAESaudi ArabiaUKUSA
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Confectionery & Mithai
Shelled green kernels for Indian sweets (mithai, barfi, kulfi), bakery, chocolate, and ice cream manufacturing.
IndiaUAEUKCanadaAustralia
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Retail & Supermarket
Branded, aflatoxin-tested, vacuum-packed pistachios for supermarket and e-commerce channels serving diaspora and mainstream consumers.
UAEUKUSACanadaQatar
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Foodservice & HORECA
Bulk shelled and in-shell pistachios for restaurants, caterers, and dessert kitchens.
UAESaudi ArabiaIndiaQatarKuwait
Global Trade Architecture
Primary Supply Origins
Iran
Top global producerMajor raw-pistachio origin; key supplier into India and Asia.
USA (California)
Top global producerLarge, uniform, low-aflatoxin supply; premium raw stock.
Turkey
Significant producerAntep pistachio — prized for confectionery and baklava.
Key Consumption Nodes
India domestic
Huge festive, gifting, and mithai demand; the core market for India's processing hub.
Middle East — UAE, Saudi Arabia
Strong gifting and snacking culture; UAE re-exports across the Gulf.
South Asian diaspora — UK, USA, Canada
Festive and confectionery demand for branded, value-added pistachios.
Foodservice & confectionery
Dessert kitchens, bakeries, and sweet manufacturers across India and the Gulf.
Market Intelligence
Pistachio is a premium, high-value nut where India competes not as a grower but as a processing, branding, and distribution powerhouse. With one of the world's largest pistachio-consuming populations and a vast diaspora, India turns imported raw stock into value-added, festive, and confectionery-grade product.
Market Size
Global pistachio trade ~$3–4B; India a major consuming and processing market
Growth Rate
~7% CAGR — premium snacking, gifting, and confectionery demand
Core Demand Drivers
- Festive and wedding gifting culture (Diwali, weddings) driving seasonal demand
- Premium healthy-snacking trend across India and the Gulf
- Confectionery and mithai industry consuming large volumes of green kernels
- South Asian diaspora festive and retail demand in UK, USA, Canada
- E-commerce and branded dry-fruit retail expanding accessibility
Supply Dynamics
India depends on imported raw pistachios (chiefly Iran and the USA), so the trade is shaped by origin harvests, global prices, and the rupee. India's competitive edge is downstream: hygienic roasting/flavouring, rigorous aflatoxin testing, attractive festive packaging, and distribution into a deep domestic and diaspora market.
⚠ India Risk Factor
As a net importer, India is exposed to origin price swings, USD/INR movements, and import policy. Aflatoxin in raw stock is the key quality risk — managed through NABL lab testing of every lot before processing and dispatch.
Future Outlook
Value-added and flavoured pistachios (chilli, salted, honey-roasted) and premium gifting formats are the margin-growth frontier. Branded, aflatoxin-certified retail packs for the diaspora and Gulf markets offer the strongest returns above commodity raw-nut trade.
HS / HSN Codes
| Product Type | HS 6-Digit | ITC-HS 8-Digit | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pistachios (In-shell, fresh/dried) | 0802.51 | 08025100 | Pistachios, in shell |
| Pistachios (Shelled) | 0802.52 | 08025200 | Pistachios, shelled |
Certifications & Compliance Standards
| Standard | Code / Reference | Note |
|---|---|---|
| FSSAI | FSS Act 2006 | Indian food safety compliance for processing and packing |
| EU Aflatoxin | Regulation EC 1881/2006 | Aflatoxin limits — NABL lab tested on every lot |
| EU MRL | Regulation EC 396/2005 | Pesticide residue limits |
| HACCP / ISO 22000 | ISO 22000 | Food-safety management for roasting and packing facilities |
Storage, Handling & Logistics
Shelf Life
12 months vacuum-packed; 6 months ambient
Storage Conditions
Cool, dry storage below 20°C; vacuum or nitrogen-flushed packing preserves green colour and freshness.
Container Type
10 kg vacuum tins/cartons in 20ft FCL; bulk 25 kg PP bags for processing grade.
Fumigation
Phosphine fumigation of raw stock where required; processed vacuum packs need no further treatment.
Storage Advantage
Vacuum/nitrogen packing extends shelf life and prevents rancidity over long supply chains.
Why Source Pistachio from India?
- Value-added processing hub — hygienic roasting, salting, flavouring, and shelling of premium raw stock
- Aflatoxin-tested quality — NABL lab screening on every lot before dispatch
- Festive and gifting-ready packaging tuned to Diwali, wedding, and Gulf demand
- Deep access to South Asian diaspora and Gulf retail/foodservice channels
- Full format range — roasted/salted in-shell, plain in-shell, and green kernels
- Private-label retail packs from 250g gifting tins to bulk cartons
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 Pistachio
IndianXporter successfully exports Pistachio to major international markets. Click your region below to view destination-specific compliance and shipping details.
Industrial Application Verticals
B2B Solutions
Private Label Pistachio
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 Pistachio 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 Pistachio: B2B FAQs
What is the lead time for a bulk order of Pistachio?
Our standard lead time for Pistachio 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 Pistachio before placing a full container order?
Yes, we provide 100g to 500g samples of Pistachio for quality validation. Sample costs are usually free, with the buyer covering international courier charges (DHL/FedEx).
Which Incoterms do you offer for Pistachio?
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 Pistachio?
Our standard MOQ for Pistachio 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 Pistachio?
Yes, we provide pre-shipment samples and comprehensive laboratory testing reports (including pesticide residues, heavy metals, and purity analysis) for Pistachio 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 Pistachio is 15-25 business days from the receipt of the Advance Payment or confirmed L/C.
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