At a glance
- Incoterms
- FOB, CFR, CIF
Export markets we serve
| Market | What matters there | Sea transit from India |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | Federal food registration / import permit (MOCCAE); Company & product registration before arrival (Dubai Municipality Food Safety Dept) | 3-6 days |
| Saudi Arabia | Importer & product registration (SFDA); Clearance documents (SFDA via FASAH) | 6-10 days |
| United Kingdom | Pre-notification (Defra / APHA / FSA); Labelling (FSA / Defra) | 20-26 via Suez; 30-37 via Cape days |
| United States | Facility registration (FDA); Advance notice of each shipment (FDA) | 24-30 via Suez; 32-40 via Cape days |
| Canada | Importer licence & controls (CFIA (SFCR)); Labelling (CFIA / Health Canada) | 26-34 via Suez; 34-42 via Cape days |
| Australia | Imported Food Inspection Scheme (DAFF); Standards & labelling (FSANZ) | 20-28 days |
| Qatar | General import clearance | 6–9 d to Hamad Port, often via Jebel Ali/Salalah transhipment (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| Kuwait | General import clearance | 8–12 d to Shuwaikh/Shuaiba, usually via Jebel Ali (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| Oman | General import clearance | 3–5 d Mundra/Nhava Sheva → Sohar/Muscat; 4–6 d Salalah (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| Bahrain | General import clearance | 7–10 d via Jebel Ali/Dammam (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| New Zealand | Importer registration & IHS (MPI); Biosecurity (MPI) | 26-36 days |
Transit times are typical port-to-port estimates; regulatory items are the main product-specific requirements, not an exhaustive list.
Where frozen vegetables is sourced in India
Maharashtra — Pune, Nashik, Satara. IQF processing units
Gujarat — Vadodara, Anand, Surat. Ethnic vegetable IQF (surti papdi, tindora)
Punjab — Ludhiana, Amritsar. Peas, sweet corn, carrots
Karnataka — Bengaluru Rural, Kolar. Mixed vegetables
- Bhimavaram-Nellore aquaculture & processing belt (Andhra Pradesh; Gujarat; Odisha; Tamil Nadu; West Bengal) · ships via Visakhapatnam (50.87% of marine exports FY25 - secondary source) · season: Two crops/yr; main harvest Apr-Jul and Oct-Dec (ASSUMPTION)
- Veraval (largest fish-processing cluster) / Kochi-Aroor (Gujarat; Kerala; Maharashtra; Karnataka; TN) · ships via Pipavav/Mundra (Veraval) · season: Fishing season Aug-May (monsoon ban Jun-Jul both coasts) (ASSUMPTION - statutory ban dates vary by coast)
Typical export specification
| Parameter | Typical value |
|---|---|
| Freezing method | IQF, blanched (typical) |
| Storage | -18 °C or colder |
| Cut size | Okra 1-1.5 cm cut or whole 4-9 cm; peas 7-10 mm (typical) |
| Foreign matter | Nil (typical) |
| Microbiology | TPC, coliforms, E. coli, Listeria per buyer spec (typical) |
Agreed per contract and confirmed by lab report or pre-shipment inspection.
Export documentation
Documents we prepare or arrange for each shipment:
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Bill of lading
- Certificate of origin (preferential where an FTA applies)
- Certificate of analysis
- Health certificate where required
- Phytosanitary certificate if required
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for frozen vegetables exported from India?
Frozen Vegetables is usually classified under HS 0710 (Vegetables (uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water), frozen). Use the specific 6-digit line (e.g. 0710 21 peas, 0710 40 sweet corn, 0710 80 other vegetables incl. okra, 0710 90 mixtures).
Where is frozen vegetables produced in India?
Main clusters: Bhimavaram-Nellore aquaculture & processing belt, Andhra Pradesh; Gujarat; Odisha; Tamil Nadu; West Bengal; Veraval (largest fish-processing cluster) / Kochi-Aroor, Gujarat; Kerala; Maharashtra; Karnataka; TN.
Which documents are needed to export frozen vegetables?
Commercial invoice, Packing list, Bill of lading, Certificate of origin (preferential where an FTA applies), Certificate of analysis, Health certificate where required, Phytosanitary certificate if required. Destination-specific registrations are listed on each market page.
Which frozen vegetables do you supply?
IQF okra, peas, mixed vegetables, sweet corn, drumstick, tindora, karela, surti papdi and other Indian speciality vegetables.
Can I mix products in one container?
Yes, mixed-SKU reefers are common for diaspora distributors.
What is the shelf life?
Typically 18-24 months at -18 °C or colder.
Market guides
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