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Raisins
Dry Fruits & Nuts SKU: XP-0131

Raisins

Premium crunchy Raisins, 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 (MRL) Report
  • SO2 (Sulphur Dioxide) Test Report
  • Fumigation Certificate
  • Non-GMO Declaration
  • Organic Certificate (on request)

Available Bag Sizes

200g500g1kg5kg10kg12.5kg25kg

Available Bag Types

Carton (with food-grade liner)PP BagVacuum PackBOPP Laminated PouchBag-in-Box

Product Overview

COMPREHENSIVE PRODUCT OVERVIEW

High-quality Raisins 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 Raisins 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 Raisins 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 Raisins 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 Raisins 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 Raisins?

Raisins are dried grapes, and unlike most premium dry fruits where India is primarily an importer, India is a genuine large-scale PRODUCER and exporter. The Indian raisin industry is centred in Sangli and Nashik in Maharashtra and Vijayapura (Bijapur) in Karnataka, where Thompson Seedless grapes are sun- or shade-dried into a range of commercial colours and grades.

Indian raisins are produced in several distinct types: golden/yellow (treated and shade-dried for a bright colour), green (Sultana-style, the most popular export type), brown (sun-dried), black (Black Corinth / currant-style), and long green Manuka raisins (large, premium, seeded-type). India's warm climate and established drying clusters allow it to supply competitively priced, naturally seedless raisins year-round.

As a domestic-origin product, Indian raisins carry full traceability from grape farms to packing, competitive FOB pricing, and growing organic certification. India competes directly with Turkey, Iran, and the USA in the global dried-grape trade, with particular strength in green and golden seedless grades for the Middle East, South Asia, and Southeast Asian bakery and snacking markets.

Technical Specifications

Grape Variety Thompson Seedless (primary); Manuka (long green seeded)
Types Golden/Yellow, Green (Sultana), Brown, Black, Long Green (Manuka)
Moisture 13โ€“16% Max
Size (Berries per 100g) Graded โ€” Jumbo, Bold, Medium, Small
SO2 (Sulphur Dioxide) < 1000 ppm (golden/yellow); Nil for green/brown natural
Foreign Material < 0.3%
Capstems < 2 per 100g
Sugar (Brix) 70โ€“75%
Damaged / Sugared Berries < 4%
Pesticide Residue (MRL) Within EU EC 396/2005 limits
Colour Uniform per grade (bright golden / light green / amber brown / dark black)

Commercial Grades & Classification

Golden / Yellow Raisins

Processing: Shade-dried, SO2 treated for bright colour

Colour: Bright translucent golden-yellow

Use Case: Premium retail snacking, bakery, confectionery, gifting

+10โ€“20% over green

Green Raisins (Sultana type)

Processing: Shade-dried, natural seedless Thompson

Colour: Light green to amber

Use Case: Mainstream snacking, cooking, mithai, trail mixes โ€” top export type

Base export benchmark

Brown Raisins

Processing: Sun-dried, natural โ€” no SO2

Colour: Amber to dark brown

Use Case: Natural/clean-label snacking, baking, breakfast cereals

-5โ€“10% below green

Black Raisins (Currant type)

Processing: Sun-dried small-berry / Black Corinth

Colour: Dark brown to black

Use Case: Ayurvedic/health retail, baking, Indian cuisine

+5โ€“15% over green

Long Green Manuka

Processing: Large seeded-type, premium hand-graded

Colour: Long light green berries

Use Case: Premium gifting, dry-fruit mixes, Gulf retail

+30โ€“50% over green

Indicative FOB Pricing

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

Grade FOB Price (USD/MT) Notes
Long Green Manuka $2,400 โ€“ $3,200/MT Premium large seeded-type, gifting grade โ€” indicative Q1 2026
Golden / Yellow $1,700 โ€“ $2,300/MT SO2-treated bright colour, retail/bakery โ€” indicative Q1 2026
Green (Sultana) Bold $1,500 โ€“ $2,000/MT Export benchmark seedless โ€” indicative Q1 2026
Black / Brown $1,400 โ€“ $2,100/MT Natural sun-dried โ€” indicative Q1 2026

Price Influencing Factors

  • โ€ขMaharashtra/Karnataka grape harvest โ€” yields in Sangli, Nashik, and Vijayapura set domestic raisin supply and FOB levels
  • โ€ขMonsoon timing โ€” unseasonal rain during the drying window (Febโ€“Apr) damages crop and spikes prices
  • โ€ขTurkey and Iran competition โ€” sultana FOB from rival origins anchors global green-raisin pricing
  • โ€ขSO2 compliance and colour โ€” golden grades carry a premium tied to treatment cost and EU sulphur limits
  • โ€ขUSD/INR exchange rate โ€” affects FOB competitiveness against Turkish lira and Iranian rial pricing
  • โ€ขFestive and bakery season โ€” Ramadan, Diwali, and Christmas baking demand lift seasonal prices

India vs Turkey: Raisins Comparison

Turkey is the world's largest raisin exporter (Aegean sultanas), with Iran and the USA (California Thompson) also major. India is a competitive lower-cost producer with strength in green and golden seedless grades and growing organic supply, serving the Gulf, South Asia, and Southeast Asia.

Aspect ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ India ๐ŸŒ Turkey
Production Role Genuine domestic producer โ€” Sangli, Nashik, Vijayapura World's largest exporter โ€” Aegean region
Grade Range Golden, green, brown, black, long green Manuka Mainly sultana (number-graded Type 8โ€“11)
Price (Green/Sultana) $1,500โ€“2,000/MT โ€” competitive $1,800โ€“2,400/MT โ€” typically higher
Organic Availability NPOP/EU/NOP certified organic available Organic available, premium pricing
Key Markets Gulf, South Asia, SE Asia, growing EU EU, UK, North America dominant

Applications & End-Use Markets

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Retail Snacking

Golden and green seedless raisins in pouch and box packs for supermarket and e-commerce snacking shelves across the Gulf and South Asia.

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Bakery & Confectionery

Raisins as a core ingredient in breads, cakes, cookies, muffins, panettone, and chocolate inclusions for industrial and artisan bakeries.

UAEUKGermanySaudi ArabiaUSA
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Breakfast Cereals & Mueslis

Brown and green raisins in granola, muesli, and breakfast-cereal blends for the health-food and clean-label segment.

UKGermanyUSANetherlandsAustralia
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Premium Gifting & Ayurvedic

Long green Manuka and black raisins in dry-fruit gift hampers and traditional health/Ayurvedic retail for festive markets.

UAESaudi ArabiaIndiaKuwaitQatar

Global Trade Architecture

Primary Supply Origins

Turkey

~25โ€“30% of global exports

World's largest raisin exporter โ€” Aegean sultanas.

Iran

~15% of global exports

Major sultana and green raisin supplier.

India

Large producer, growing exporter

Sangli, Nashik, Vijayapura clusters โ€” competitive green/golden grades.

Key Consumption Nodes

Middle East โ€” UAE, Saudi, Kuwait, Qatar

Major import hub; strong snacking, gifting, and Ramadan demand for golden, green, and Manuka grades.

South & Southeast Asia

Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and SE Asia drive bakery, snacking, and cooking demand for Indian seedless raisins.

EU & UK

Bakery, cereal, and clean-label snacking demand; rising organic and natural sun-dried preference.

Market Intelligence

Raisins are the largest dried-fruit commodity by volume. India is a genuine producing origin rather than a re-exporter, giving it cost, traceability, and organic-supply advantages in green and golden seedless grades.

Market Size

Global raisin trade: ~$2.5โ€“3B. India's raisin production: ~1.5โ€“2 lakh MT annually with a growing export share.

Growth Rate

~5โ€“6% CAGR โ€” driven by healthy snacking, bakery, and clean-label demand

Core Demand Drivers

  • Healthy snacking and natural-sweetener trend โ€” raisins as a no-added-sugar snack and ingredient
  • Bakery and cereal growth โ€” steady industrial demand for seedless raisins in baked goods and mueslis
  • Ramadan and festive demand โ€” strong seasonal Gulf and South Asian consumption
  • Clean-label and organic โ€” rising preference for SO2-free natural sun-dried and certified-organic raisins
  • Premium gifting โ€” Manuka and golden raisins in dry-fruit hampers

Supply Dynamics

Global supply is led by Turkey, Iran, the USA, and India. Indian supply is concentrated in the Febโ€“Apr drying season in Maharashtra and Karnataka; output and quality hinge on weather during drying. India's lower production cost makes it price-competitive in green and golden seedless grades.

โš  India Risk Factor

Unseasonal rain during the grape-drying window is the primary risk โ€” wet weather causes sugaring, mould, and colour loss. SO2 compliance for golden grades and EU MRL pesticide limits require disciplined treatment and NABL testing. Climate-controlled drying and grading mitigate these risks.

Future Outlook

Organic and SO2-free natural raisins are the highest-growth segment for EU and clean-label buyers. Value-added formats (jumbo Manuka, flavoured, chocolate-coated, bakery-ready) and branded retail packing for the Gulf and diaspora markets offer the strongest margin upside for Indian exporters.

HS / HSN Codes

Product Type HS 6-Digit ITC-HS 8-Digit Description
Raisins (dried grapes) 0806.20 08062010 Grapes, dried (raisins)
Raisins โ€” other/sultanas 0806.20 08062090 Dried grapes, other than seedless specified

Certifications & Compliance Standards

Standard Code / Reference Note
EU MRL Regulation EC 396/2005 Pesticide residue maximum limits for dried grapes
EU Food Additives (SO2) Regulation EC 1333/2008 Sulphur dioxide limit for dried fruit โ‰ค 1000 mg/kg, declared on label
FSSAI FSS Act 2006 Indian food safety compliance for dried fruit
Organic (optional) NPOP / EU 2018/848 / NOP Certified organic raisins available on request
Phytosanitary IPPC ISPM-15 Phytosanitary certificate for export consignments

Storage, Handling & Logistics

Shelf Life

12 months ambient; 18โ€“24 months in cool, dry, low-humidity storage

Storage Conditions

Store below 20ยฐC, relative humidity under 65%, away from direct sunlight to prevent sugaring and moisture migration.

Container Type

10 kg or 12.5 kg cartons with liners, or 25 kg PP bags in 20ft FCL (approx. 18โ€“22 MT).

Fumigation

Methyl bromide / phosphine fumigation for bulk consignments; vacuum-packed retail units do not require further fumigation.

Storage Advantage

Cartons with food-grade liners and bag-in-box packing preserve moisture balance and colour over long ocean transits

Why Source Raisins from India?

  • Genuine producing origin โ€” full farm-to-pack traceability from Sangli, Nashik, and Vijayapura clusters
  • Cost-competitive green and golden seedless grades versus Turkey, Iran, and the USA
  • Full grade range โ€” golden, green, brown, black, and premium long green Manuka from one supplier
  • Certified organic and SO2-free natural raisins available for EU and clean-label buyers
  • MRL and SO2 screening on every lot โ€” NABL lab testing for EU and Gulf compliance
  • Strong distribution into the Gulf, South Asia, and Southeast Asia with branded private-label packing
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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 Raisins

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 Raisins 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 Raisins: B2B FAQs

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

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