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Sep 2, 2026 · 9 min read

How to Export Fresh Fruits from India: Step-by-Step Practical Guide

A step-by-step look at what it actually takes to export fresh fruit from India — sourcing, grading, cold chain, documentation, and the mistakes new buyers run into.

How to Export Fresh Fruits from India: Step-by-Step Practical Guide

Exporting fresh fruit from India succeeds or fails on preparation. Here is the sequence we follow for every fruit shipment.

1. Confirm market requirements

Check the destination country's import permit rules, phytosanitary conditions and residue limits before you source anything.

2. Source at the right maturity

Fruit for long transit is harvested at a different maturity than fruit for local sale. Pomegranates, grapes and bananas each have their own harvest indicators.

3. Grade, pre-cool and pack

Sort by size and defects, remove field heat quickly, and pack in cartons that allow airflow and can handle stacking.

4. Prepare documents in parallel

The commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and phytosanitary certificate should be ready by the time the container is sealed.

5. Ship under the right temperature

Set the reefer temperature and ventilation for the specific fruit, and monitor it through to the discharge port.

Common mistakes

Common problems include late documents, mixed maturity in one lot, and packaging chosen for cost rather than transit time. Each of these is avoidable with planning.

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