Key facts
- 2 production clusters mapped, in Andhra Pradesh; Gujarat; Odisha; Tamil Nadu; West Bengal, Gujarat; Kerala; Maharashtra; Karnataka; TN.
- Market guides for 11 countries, each with destination requirements and transit times.
- Certifications available from the supply base: FSSAI licence, APEDA RCMC, HACCP, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000 and more.
- Typical minimum order: One 40' reefer (about 22-25 MT) mixed SKUs; 20' reefer possible (typical).
Product overview
Frozen vegetables are a growing processed-food export from India, aimed mainly at South Asian diaspora retail and food service in the Gulf, UK, USA, Canada and Australia, plus industrial buyers. A frozen-vegetable-specific export value is not available in the sources used.
Product lines include IQF okra (whole and cut), green peas, mixed vegetables, sweet corn, cauliflower, carrots, beans, drumstick (moringa pods), tindora, karela (bitter gourd), surti papdi, and ready-to-cook vegetable mixes. Processing units are concentrated near Pune, Nashik, Ahmedabad-Vadodara, Bengaluru and Punjab.
Vegetables are blanched, IQF-frozen and stored at -18 °C or colder. Key quality points are colour, uniformity of cut, ice glaze, microbiology and pesticide residues.
HS note: Use the specific 6-digit line (e.g. 0710 21 peas, 0710 40 sweet corn, 0710 80 other vegetables incl. okra, 0710 90 mixtures).
Specifications
| 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) |
Typical commercial values. Final specifications are fixed per contract and verified by lab report or pre-shipment inspection.
Grades & variants
Okra (whole / cut)
Top diaspora item.
Green peas and mixed vegetables
General retail and food service.
Drumstick, tindora, karela, surti papdi
Ethnic speciality vegetables.
Sweet corn, cauliflower, carrots, beans
Industrial and food-service lines.
Packaging, MOQ & container loading
| Packing | Sizes | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 300 g-1 kg printed bags in master cartons | Private label |
| Food service | 2.5-10 kg bags / cartons |
Container load (estimate): 20' GP about 10-12 MT · 40' HC about 22-25 MT. Reefer at -18 °C; retail cartons are volume-limited
Customisation: Mixed-SKU reefers, retail private label, custom cuts and mixes
Where we source in India
Producing regions and manufacturing clusters our supplier network draws from.
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
Market requirements by region
United States & Canada
USA: the packing facility needs FDA Food Facility Registration, every shipment needs FDA Prior Notice, and the US importer must run FSVP supplier verification. US tariff treatment of Indian goods changed several times in 2025-26 (reciprocal tariffs, product exemptions, a Feb-2026 India-US framework and later court rulings) - verify the current duty for the HTS line before quoting landed cost. US and Canadian South Asian grocery chains are key buyers; Canadian importers need an SFC licence.
United Kingdom
UK: the India-UK CETA entered into force on 15 July 2026 (reported) - claim preference with proof of origin; higher-risk food needs IPAFFS pre-notification. Okra and ethnic vegetables sell through UK diaspora grocery; okra from India has historically had higher EU/UK pesticide scrutiny.
Gulf (GCC)
UAE: Dubai Municipality FIRS requires the importer to register the company and each food item (label assessment) before arrival; Arabic/English labelling per GSO 9; India-UAE CEPA preference with a CEPA certificate of origin. UAE and Saudi diaspora retail and catering are the largest outlets.
Australia & New Zealand
Australia: check the DAFF BICON case for this commodity (permit, treatment, inspection) and FSANZ labelling/country-of-origin rules; imported food is inspected under the Imported Food Inspection Scheme. Frozen vegetables must meet BICON conditions (some require heat treatment / inspection).
General guidance, not legal advice. Confirm current requirements with your customs broker or the regulator.
Quality control
- • Blanching and IQF process control
- • Microbiology and pesticide residue testing
- • Reefer pre-trip and temperature logger
Certifications available
- • FSSAI licence
- • APEDA RCMC
- • HACCP
- • ISO 22000
- • FSSC 22000
- • BRCGS Food Safety
- • Halal certificate
- • Kosher certificate
Held by the producing supplier for the specific lot; copies shared with the quote.
Shipping documents
- • 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
Export markets
Frequently asked questions
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.
Is okra tested for pesticides?
Yes - okra from India has faced extra EU/UK scrutiny in the past, so residue testing is standard for those markets.
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