The Oman market for Indian mango pulp
Saudi Arabia: the importer registers the establishment and each product on SFDA's Ghad platform; FASAH clearance needs certificate of origin, invoice showing batch and expiry, health/phytosanitary certificate as applicable; Arabic labelling per SFDA.FD/GSO 9. Saudi Arabia, UAE and Kuwait are major pulp buyers for juices and dairy; Arabic labelling for retail cans.
Indian community in Oman (Ministry of External Affairs estimate): 678,837 (NRI 676,781 + PIO 2,056).
Mango Pulp specification for Oman orders
| Parameter | Typical export value |
|---|---|
| Brix | Totapuri 14-16 °Brix; Alphonso 16-19 °Brix; concentrate 28-30 °Brix (typical) |
| Acidity (as citric) | 0.3-0.6% Alphonso; 0.4-0.8% Totapuri (typical) |
| pH | 3.5-4.2 (typical) |
| Microbiology | Commercially sterile (aseptic/canned) |
| Additives | No added sugar/colour unless specified (typical) |
Final values are agreed per contract, then confirmed by lab report or pre-shipment inspection.
Shipping mango pulp to Oman
Typical sea transit from India: 3–5 d Mundra/Nhava Sheva → Sohar/Muscat; 4–6 d Salalah (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) days.
Supply window: Indian mango pulp is mainly produced or harvested Alphonso Mar-May; Kesar Apr-Jun; Banganapalli Apr-Jun; Dasheri Jun-Jul (ASSUMPTION - standard calendar). Allow 3–5 d Mundra/Nhava Sheva → Sohar/Muscat; 4–6 d Salalah (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) days at sea plus 5–10 days for inspection, export clearance and Oman customs when you set delivery dates.
Container loading (estimate): 20' about 17-19 MT (80 drums x 215 kg), 40' HC about 24-26 MT.
Quoted on FOB, CFR, CIF, FCA; CIF Oman is the common choice for first orders.
Where buyers are in Oman
| City | Port / airport | Buyer sectors |
|---|---|---|
| Muscat | Port Sultan Qaboos (Muttrah; now mainly cruise/tourism, cargo shifted to Sohar) / Port of | Indian diaspora grocery & restaurants (Indians largest expat group), HORECA, LuLu/Nesto-type hypermarket chains HQ |
| Salalah | Port of Salalah (APM Terminals; major transshipment hub, Arabian Sea) · Salalah Internatio | Indian grocery, transshipment-linked logistics & re-exporters to East Africa/Yemen, free-zone manufacturers (inputs) |
| Sohar | Port of Sohar (Sohar Industrial Port; container terminal operated by Hutchison Ports) · So | industrial catering, steel/aluminium/petrochemical plants (refractories, chemicals |
Frequently asked questions
How long does shipping from India to Oman take?
Typically 3–5 d Mundra/Nhava Sheva → Sohar/Muscat; 4–6 d Salalah (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) days at sea (estimate).
Does Oman have a trade agreement with India?
India–Oman CEPA signed 18 Dec 2025, in force 1 Jun 2026 (zero duty on ~99% of Indian export lines per S10) [S7][S9][S10] A preferential certificate of origin is needed to claim any reduced duty.
Which HS code applies to mango pulp from India?
Usually HS 200899. Oman applies its own national tariff extension to the 6-digit code; confirm the full line with your broker.
What is the difference between Alphonso and Totapuri pulp?
Alphonso pulp is sweet and highly aromatic, used for premium drinks and desserts; Totapuri is tangier and used widely for juices and nectars.
What packing formats are available?
Aseptic pulp in 215 kg bag-in-drum, and canned pulp in 850 g and A10 tins.
What is the shelf life of aseptic mango pulp?
Typically 18-24 months at ambient temperature when the aseptic bag is intact.
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