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Sweet Potato
Fresh Vegetables SKU: XP-0066

Sweet Potato

Fresh, crispy Sweet Potato harvested daily and sorted to meet international export standards.

Commercial Trade Terms

Min. Order (MOQ)

500 Kg

HS Code

0701

Origin

India

Price Range

Price on Request

Export Documents

  • Certificate of Origin (APEDA)
  • Phytosanitary Certificate
  • Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate
  • COA (moisture, sugar content, heavy metals)
  • Packing List
  • Bill of Lading

Available Bag Sizes

10 kg carton20 kg carton50 kg jute sack1 MT bulk container

Available Bag Types

Corrugated fibreboard cartonJute sack with paper linerMesh bag (bulk)Vacuum-packed (premium)

Product Overview

COMPREHENSIVE PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Sourced directly from fertile Indian farms, our Sweet Potato is crisp, fresh, and free from harmful chemicals. We follow strict post-harvest protocols to ensure the vegetables reach our global clients in pristine condition. As a leading manufacturer and exporter in India, IndianXporter ensures that our Sweet Potato 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 Sweet Potato 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 Sweet Potato 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 Sweet Potato 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 Sweet Potato?

Sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas), a starchy storage root vegetable, is cultivated across India โ€” particularly in Odisha, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, and parts of Uttar Pradesh โ€” with both white-fleshed and orange-fleshed varieties. Unlike regular potato (a temperate crop), sweet potato thrives in warm climates and is harvested year-round in tropical and subtropical regions. India is among the world's largest sweet-potato producers (~9M tonnes annually) but consumes most domestically; exports remain modest (~30โ€“50K MT annually).

Sweet potatoes are non-perishable storage roots that can be kept at ambient temperature and transported in standard dry containers โ€” a major logistical advantage. Export demand comes from Asia, Middle East, and increasingly from Western markets seeking the nutritional benefits of orange-fleshed varieties high in beta-carotene. India's exports are concentrated on cost-competitive wholesale supply to neighbouring and South Asian markets.

Technical Specifications

Botanical Name Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam.
Varieties White-fleshed (starchy), orange-fleshed (beta-carotene rich), purple-fleshed
Growing Regions Odisha, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh
Size (Tuber Weight) Medium: 150โ€“250g; Large: 250โ€“400g; Extra-Large: 400g+
Flesh Colour White (starchy), orange (sweet), or purple
Skin Colour Red/brown (white-fleshed); orange (orange-fleshed); purple
TSS (Sweetness) 5โ€“9ยฐ Brix (orange > white-fleshed)
Starch Content ~20โ€“25% (carbohydrate-rich)
Grade Export Grade / Premium / Standard

Commercial Grades & Classification

Premium Grade (Whole, Sorted)

Processing: Hand-graded, washed, sorted by size and colour, inspected for defects

Colour: Bright orange or white, uniform; unblemished skin

Use Case: Premium fresh retail, health-focused markets, organic channels

+20โ€“30% over standard grade

Standard Grade

Processing: Machine-graded, washed, minor defects acceptable

Colour: Orange/white, acceptable variation in size and colour

Use Case: Wholesale and traditional retail; food manufacturing

Base reference grade

Grade B / Processing

Processing: Bulk, mixed sizes, acceptable surface defects

Colour: Mixed, darker or lighter shades

Use Case: Processed foods, animal feed, starch extraction

-20โ€“30% below standard

Indicative FOB Pricing

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

Grade FOB Price (USD/MT) Notes
Premium Grade (Organic, Orange-fleshed) $400โ€“$600/MT Health-focused markets, premium retail
Standard Grade (White or Orange) $250โ€“$400/MT Wholesale and traditional retail
Grade B / Processing $150โ€“$250/MT Industrial and processing use

Price Influencing Factors

  • โ€ขHarvest season and weather โ€” monsoon timing and water availability in tropical regions affect supply and quality
  • โ€ขVariety mix โ€” orange-fleshed beta-carotene varieties command 15โ€“25% premium over white-fleshed starchy varieties
  • โ€ขOrganic certification โ€” organic sweet potatoes command 30โ€“50% premium in Western markets
  • โ€ขFreight rates โ€” bulk commodity pricing sensitive to container and shipping costs
  • โ€ขGlobal commodity demand โ€” sweet potato paste and flour processing demand drives pricing

India vs China & Vietnam: Sweet Potato Comparison

China is the world's largest sweet-potato producer and exporter, while Vietnam is a significant player in Asian markets. India is a large producer but a modest exporter, competing on price and regional proximity rather than volume or brand.

Aspect ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ India ๐ŸŒ China & Vietnam
Production Scale ~9M MT/yr; mostly domestic consumption China: ~70M MT/yr; Vietnam: ~7M MT/yr
Export Volume ~30โ€“50K MT/yr; regional focus China: 500K+ MT/yr global exporter; Vietnam: 200K+ MT/yr
Price $150โ€“$600/MT China/Vietnam: $200โ€“$450/MT (commodity pricing)
Primary Markets Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia China/Vietnam: Africa, Asia, Europe
Product Forms Fresh roots, some processing Fresh, frozen, processed, starch, flour

Applications & End-Use Markets

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Fresh Produce & Retail

Premium orange-fleshed sweet potatoes for health-conscious retail in South Asia and Gulf; traditional white-fleshed for cooking markets.

UAEBangladeshNepal
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Food Manufacturing & Processing

Sweet potato paste, frozen chips, flour, and starch production for bakeries, snacks, and food-service applications.

IndiaMiddle East
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Animal Feed & Industrial

Lower-grade sweet potato as livestock feed and industrial starch/glucose production.

IndiaSoutheast Asia
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Health & Wellness

Orange-fleshed varieties marketed for beta-carotene content; growing demand from health-conscious Western consumers.

USAEurope

Global Trade Architecture

Primary Supply Origins

China

~60% of global sweet-potato exports

Dominant producer; major exporter to Africa, Asia, Europe.

Vietnam

~15% of regional/Asian exports

Major supplier to East and Southeast Asia.

India

~3โ€“5% of regional exports; modest but growing

Odisha & Jharkhand drive supply; South Asian market focus.

Key Consumption Nodes

Bangladesh & South Asia

Primary Indian sweet-potato export market; wholesale and traditional retail demand.

Middle East โ€” UAE, Saudi Arabia

Growing fresh produce imports; premium orange-fleshed varieties.

Southeast Asia

Regional demand for fresh and processed sweet potato products.

Market Intelligence

Sweet potato is a year-round, stable storage root that India produces in abundance but exports modestly. The market is driven by commodity pricing and regional proximity rather than premium positioning. Growth opportunity lies in niche organic and beta-carotene-rich orange-fleshed positioning for Western health-conscious markets.

Market Size

Global sweet-potato trade: ~$2โ€“3B annually; India's share: ~$50โ€“100M (modest exporter)

Growth Rate

~3โ€“4% CAGR โ€” constrained by commodity pricing and modest export orientation

Core Demand Drivers

  • Growing health-conscious consumption of orange-fleshed sweet potato (beta-carotene, low GI) in Western markets
  • Year-round availability from tropical production zones
  • Processed-food industry demand for sweet-potato starch, flour, and paste
  • Organic certification and premium positioning in EU and North American health-food channels
  • South Asian expatriate and diaspora demand in Gulf and Western markets

Supply Dynamics

Production is year-round across tropical and subtropical zones. Supply is stable and abundant. Strong domestic demand competes for export-grade fruit, but overall supply-export bias is modest โ€” domestic consumption far exceeds exports.

โš  India Risk Factor

Commodity pricing โ€” China sets benchmarks and can undercut Indian exports. Limited differentiation vs other regional producers. Domestic demand competes for supply. Processing infrastructure lag behind Vietnam/China.

Future Outlook

Growth will come from organic certification and beta-carotene-enriched (orange-fleshed) positioning for Western nutritional markets. Value-addition through processing (sweet-potato flour, starch) and private-label supply for food manufacturers offer differentiation paths.

HS / HSN Codes

Product Type HS 6-Digit ITC-HS 8-Digit Description
Fresh Sweet Potato 0705.90 07059090 Other vegetables, fresh or chilled (sweet potato classified here)

Certifications & Compliance Standards

Standard Code / Reference Note
APEDA Export Registration APEDA Certificate Mandatory for fresh vegetable exports
Phytosanitary Certificate IPPC ISPM-15 Required for most importing countries
Global GAP (optional) GLOBALG.A.P. IFA Optional but increasingly valued by premium retailers
FSSAI FSS Act 2006 Indian food safety registration

Storage, Handling & Logistics

Shelf Life

3โ€“4 weeks at ambient (20โ€“25ยฐC); up to 3 months in cool storage (10โ€“15ยฐC with good ventilation)

Storage Conditions

Sweet potato is stable; no cold chain required. Store in well-ventilated, dry warehouse. Avoid temperatures below 10ยฐC (may cause chilling injury and quality loss).

Container Type

Standard dry containers (FCL); burlap/mesh bags in bulk containers for ventilation

Storage Advantage

Non-perishable storage root โ€” cost-effective ambient sea freight; no cold-chain dependency

Why Source Sweet Potato from India?

  • Year-round availability from tropical production zones with consistent quality
  • Cost-competitive pricing vs Chinese and Vietnamese commodity benchmarks (10โ€“20% lower)
  • Organic certification available for premium health-food market positioning
  • Orange-fleshed beta-carotene-rich varieties increasingly grown for nutritional positioning
  • Freight proximity to Bangladesh, Nepal, and South Asian markets
  • APEDA registration and phytosanitary certification meeting all standards
  • Non-perishable storage allows flexible logistics and extended credit terms
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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 Sweet Potato

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 Sweet Potato 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 Sweet Potato: B2B FAQs

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

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