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Walnut

Q: What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ) for Walnut?

Our standard MOQ for Walnut is 200 Kg. However, we can accommodate smaller trial orders or mixed container shipments (LCL) for new B2B partners seeking to evaluate our quality.

Q: Do you provide samples and laboratory reports for Walnut?

Yes, we provide pre-shipment samples and comprehensive laboratory testing reports (including pesticide residues, heavy metals, and purity analysis) for Walnut to ensure full compliance with your destination country's regulations.

Q: 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 Walnut is 15-25 business days from the receipt of the Advance Payment or confirmed L/C.

Premium crunchy Walnut, 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
Aflatoxin Test Report
Pesticide Residue (MRL) Report
Fumigation Certificate
Non-GMO Declaration
Organic Certificate (on request)

Available Bag Sizes

250g500g1kg5kg10kg11.34kg25kg

Available Bag Types

Vacuum PackCartonPP BagBOPP Laminated PouchJute Bag (inshell)

Product Overview

COMPREHENSIVE PRODUCT OVERVIEW

High-quality Walnut 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 Walnut 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 Walnut 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 Walnut 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 Walnut 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

Kashmir Walnut

Kashmir Valley

GI tagged. Thin shell, plump kernel, mild flavour. Top export.

Hartley

Himachal Pradesh

Hard shell, light kernel. Good for processing & halves grade.

Specific variety available on request — mention in your RFQ.

What is Walnut?

Walnuts (Juglans regia) are among the few premium tree nuts where India is a genuine domestic producer and a recognised export origin. Indian walnuts are grown almost entirely in Jammu & Kashmir — the high-altitude orchards of the Kashmir Valley, Anantnag, Baramulla, and the Kishtwar belt — where cold winters and warm summers produce a thin-shelled, light-coloured, high-oil kernel.

Indian walnuts are exported in two principal forms: inshell (whole, in-shell walnuts, often jumbo and bold sizes prized for festive and snacking markets) and shelled kernels, which are graded by colour and form. The internationally recognised kernel grades include Light Halves (LH), Light Halves & Pieces (LHP), Light Quarters (LQ), Light Broken (LB), and amber/brown grades, with lighter colour commanding the highest premium.

Kashmir's traditional, largely rain-fed and low-input cultivation makes Indian walnuts a strong candidate for natural and organic positioning. India competes in the global walnut trade with the USA (California) and Chile (the southern-hemisphere counter-season leader), differentiating on the distinctive light-coloured Kashmiri kernel, competitive pricing, and the heritage appeal of Valley-grown nuts for the Middle East, Europe, and South Asian markets.

Technical Specifications

Origin	Jammu & Kashmir (Kashmir Valley, Anantnag, Baramulla, Kishtwar)
Forms	Inshell (whole) and Shelled (kernels)
Kernel Grades	Light Halves (LH), LHP, Light Quarters (LQ), Light Broken (LB), Amber
Inshell Sizes	Jumbo (32mm+), Bold (30–32mm), Standard (28–30mm)
Moisture	Kernel ≤ 4%; Inshell ≤ 8%
Aflatoxin Total (B1+B2+G1+G2)	< 10 ppb (EU total < 4 ppb for ready-to-eat)
Foreign Material	< 0.5%
Shell / Shell Particles (kernel)	< 0.5%
Rancidity / Off-kernel	< 2%
Colour (Light grades)	Extra Light / Light per DFA colour standard
Oil Content	~60–65% (high-oil Kashmiri kernel)

Commercial Grades & Classification

Light Halves (LH)

Processing: Hand/colour sorted whole kernel halves — lightest colour

Colour: Extra light / light golden

Use Case: Premium retail, gifting, garnishing, snacking

+25–40% over LHP base

Light Halves & Pieces (LHP)

Processing: Mixed halves and large pieces, light colour

Colour: Light golden

Brokens: Halves + large pieces

Use Case: Retail snacking, baking, mixed nuts — most traded kernel grade

Base kernel benchmark

Light Quarters (LQ)

Processing: Quarter-size light-coloured pieces

Colour: Light golden

Brokens: Quarter pieces

Use Case: Bakery, confectionery, ingredient use, toppings

-10–20% below LHP

Amber / Broken (LB)

Processing: Amber-coloured and small broken kernel

Colour: Amber to light brown

Brokens: Small broken

Use Case: Food manufacturing, oil extraction, cooking, mithai

-25–40% below LHP

Inshell Jumbo

Processing: Whole in-shell, size-graded, thin-shelled Kashmiri

Colour: Natural light shell

Use Case: Festive snacking, gifting, Gulf and South Asian retail

Priced separately (inshell basis)

Indicative FOB Pricing

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

Grade	FOB Price (USD/MT)	Notes
Light Halves (LH)	$10,500 – $13,500/MT	Premium light whole halves, gifting/retail — indicative Q1 2026
Light Halves & Pieces (LHP)	$8,500 – $11,000/MT	Most-traded kernel benchmark — indicative Q1 2026
Light Quarters (LQ)	$7,500 – $9,500/MT	Bakery and ingredient grade — indicative Q1 2026
Inshell Jumbo	$3,200 – $4,500/MT	Whole in-shell Kashmiri, festive/snacking — indicative Q1 2026

Price Influencing Factors

•Kashmir walnut harvest — yields in Anantnag, Baramulla, and Kishtwar (Sep–Oct) set Indian supply and FOB levels
•California crop and Chilean counter-season — USDA Californian walnut estimate and Chilean harvest anchor global kernel pricing
•Kernel colour mix — the share of Light vs Amber kernels in a crop swings the premium-grade availability and price
•Aflatoxin compliance — tight EU limits (total < 4 ppb) force premiums for tested-clean light kernel lots
•USD/INR exchange rate — affects FOB competitiveness versus US dollar and Chilean peso pricing
•Festive and winter demand — Diwali, Christmas, and winter snacking lift inshell and premium kernel prices

India vs USA (California): Walnut Comparison

California dominates global walnut production and Chile leads the southern-hemisphere counter-season; both are the price-setting origins. India is a genuine producer from Kashmir, differentiating on the distinctive light-coloured high-oil Kashmiri kernel, competitive pricing, and heritage Valley appeal for Gulf, EU, and South Asian buyers.

Aspect	🇮🇳 India	🌏 USA (California)
Production Role	Genuine producer — Kashmir Valley orchards	World's largest producer/exporter — California
Kernel Character	Thin-shelled, light-coloured, high-oil Kashmiri kernel	Chandler — large, consistent, light kernel
Price (LHP Kernel)	$8,500–11,000/MT — competitive	$9,500–12,500/MT — typically higher
Inshell Offering	Jumbo thin-shell inshell for festive markets	Strong inshell, large-scale supply
Key Markets	Gulf, EU, South Asia, heritage/natural positioning	Global — EU, Middle East, Asia dominant

Applications & End-Use Markets

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Premium Retail & Snacking

Light Halves kernels and jumbo inshell walnuts in vacuum and pouch packs for premium snacking and dry-fruit retail shelves.

UAESaudi ArabiaUKGermanyIndia

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Bakery & Confectionery

LQ and pieces grades as ingredients in walnut breads, cakes, brownies, baklava, chocolates, and Indian mithai.

UAEUKGermanyTurkeyUSA

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Gifting & Festive

Jumbo inshell and Light Halves in dry-fruit gift hampers for Diwali, Christmas, and Eid in the Gulf and South Asia.

UAESaudi ArabiaIndiaKuwaitQatar

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Health & Plant-Based

Walnuts as an omega-3-rich superfood in trail mixes, walnut butter, and plant-based and clean-label health products.

UKGermanyUSANetherlandsAustralia

Global Trade Architecture

Primary Supply Origins

USA (California)

~30–35% of global production

World's largest producer/exporter — Chandler the benchmark variety.

Chile

~12–15% of global exports

Southern-hemisphere counter-season leader — fresh-crop arbitrage.

India (Kashmir)

Notable producer/exporter

Jammu & Kashmir orchards — light-coloured thin-shell kernel; inshell and kernel grades.

Key Consumption Nodes

Middle East — UAE, Saudi, Kuwait, Qatar

Strong gifting and snacking culture; high demand for jumbo inshell and Light Halves kernels.

EU & Turkey

Large bakery (baklava, breads) and confectionery demand for kernel grades; rising organic and clean-label preference.

South Asia & domestic India

Festive, Ayurvedic, and winter snacking demand for inshell and premium kernels.

Market Intelligence

Walnuts are a top-tier premium tree nut valued for omega-3 content and culinary versatility. India is a genuine producing origin from Kashmir, giving it traceability and a distinctive light-kernel product to differentiate against California and Chile.

Market Size

Global walnut trade: ~$7–8B. India's walnut production: ~2.5–3 lakh MT annually, with Kashmir as the export base.

Growth Rate

~5–6% CAGR — driven by health/omega-3 positioning, snacking, and bakery demand

Core Demand Drivers

Heart-health and omega-3 positioning — walnuts as a flagship functional/superfood nut
Bakery and confectionery — steady demand for kernel grades in breads, baklava, and chocolates
Festive and gifting demand — inshell and Light Halves in Gulf and South Asian dry-fruit gifting
Plant-based and clean-label — walnut butter, trail mixes, and natural snacking growth
Rising premium snacking in Asia — walnuts shifting toward everyday health consumption

Supply Dynamics

Global supply is led by California and China in production, with Chile the key counter-season exporter; India produces a notable crop concentrated in Kashmir, harvested Sep–Oct. Indian output and the Light-vs-Amber colour mix depend on Valley weather, and lower production cost makes India competitive on kernel pricing.

⚠ India Risk Factor

Tight EU aflatoxin limits (total < 4 ppb for ready-to-eat) are the primary compliance risk and require disciplined drying and NABL testing. Kashmir weather and logistics can affect harvest quality and colour mix. Climate-controlled drying, chilled storage, and mandatory aflatoxin screening mitigate these risks.

Future Outlook

Organic and natural Kashmiri walnuts are the highest-margin growth segment for EU and clean-label buyers. Value-added formats (light-graded kernels, walnut butter, roasted/flavoured) 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
Walnuts, in shell (inshell)	0802.31	08023100	Walnuts, fresh or dried, in shell
Walnuts, shelled (kernels)	0802.32	08023200	Walnuts, fresh or dried, shelled

Certifications & Compliance Standards

Standard	Code / Reference	Note
EU Aflatoxin	Regulation EC 1881/2006	Aflatoxin B1 < 2 ppb and total < 4 ppb (ready-to-eat) — NABL lab tested
EU MRL	Regulation EC 396/2005	Pesticide residue maximum limits for walnuts
FSSAI	FSS Act 2006	Indian food safety compliance
DFA Colour Grades	DFA of California reference	International colour grading reference for walnut kernels
Phytosanitary	IPPC ISPM-15	Phytosanitary certificate for inshell and kernel consignments

Storage, Handling & Logistics

Shelf Life

12 months kernel (cool/dry); 18–24 months chilled or vacuum packed; inshell up to 12 months

Storage Conditions

Store below 15°C (chilled preferred for kernels), low humidity, away from light. Walnut kernels are oil-rich and prone to rancidity — cold storage is recommended.

Container Type

11.34 kg vacuum cartons or 25 kg bags (kernel); jute/PP bags for inshell in 20ft FCL — reefer/chilled recommended for kernels.

Fumigation

Phosphine fumigation for inshell and bulk consignments; vacuum-packed kernels do not require further fumigation.

Storage Advantage

Vacuum nitrogen-flushed packaging and chilled transit preserve the high-oil Kashmiri kernel and prevent rancidity over long ocean transits

Why Source Walnut from India?

Genuine producing origin — authentic Kashmir Valley walnuts with full farm-to-pack traceability
Distinctive light-coloured, thin-shelled, high-oil Kashmiri kernel prized in premium markets
Competitive kernel and inshell pricing versus the USA and Chile
Full range — inshell jumbo plus LH, LHP, LQ, and amber kernel grades from one supplier
Aflatoxin and MRL screening on every lot — NABL lab testing for strict EU compliance
Natural/organic positioning and branded private-label packing for Gulf, EU, and South Asian buyers

Request Bulk Quote

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

Global Export Reach for Walnut

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B2B Solutions

Private Label Walnut

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 Walnut 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 Walnut: B2B FAQs

What is the lead time for a bulk order of Walnut?

Our standard lead time for Walnut 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 Walnut before placing a full container order?

Yes, we provide 100g to 500g samples of Walnut for quality validation. Sample costs are usually free, with the buyer covering international courier charges (DHL/FedEx).

Which Incoterms do you offer for Walnut?

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 Walnut?

Our standard MOQ for Walnut 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 Walnut?

Yes, we provide pre-shipment samples and comprehensive laboratory testing reports (including pesticide residues, heavy metals, and purity analysis) for Walnut 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 Walnut is 15-25 business days from the receipt of the Advance Payment or confirmed L/C.

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