Fresh Pomegranate and Arils clusters in India
| Cluster | State / districts | Type | Season | Export gateway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solapur (ICAR-NRC Pomegranate) / Nashik | Maharashtra; Karnataka; Gujarat; Rajasthan — Solapur; Nashik; Sangli; Ahmednagar (MH); Bagalkot (KA); Kutch (GJ) | agricultural | Mrig bahar harvest Jan-Mar; ambe bahar Aug-Oct (ASSUMPTION) | Nhava Sheva (sea to GCC/EU |
| Peri-urban vegetable clusters near BOM/BLR/AMD/MAA airports | Maharashtra; Gujarat; Karnataka; AP; TN; WB — Pune; Nashik; Bengaluru-Kolar; Ahmedabad; Chennai belt | agricultural | Year-round; peak Nov-Mar (ASSUMPTION) | Nhava Sheva (sea to GCC) |
Cluster notes
Exports 72,011 MT / USD 69.08 mn FY2023-24; USD 59.76 mn Apr-Jan FY2024-25 (+21%) - MoCI via Tribune/ANI (tier 5 citing tier 1) Assessment: New US/Australia/NZ market access (irradiation); Bangladesh, UAE, Netherlands core; arils are the premium line
Fresh fruit & vegetable exports (all) USD 1,814.58 mn / 3,911.95 thousand MT FY2023-24 (DGCIS via APEDA/taxheal) Assessment: GCC/UK diaspora daily air programmes; MRL compliance (EU) and APEDA packhouse registration gate access
Associations and directories
Export promotion and producer bodies relevant to fresh pomegranate and arils: APEDA.
Frequently asked questions
Which Indian state produces the most fresh pomegranate and arils?
Our cluster data lists Maharashtra; Karnataka; Gujarat; Rajasthan, Maharashtra; Gujarat; Karnataka; AP; TN; WB as the main sources; see the table for districts and seasons.
When is the fresh pomegranate and arils season in India?
Maharashtra; Karnataka; Gujarat; Rajasthan: Mrig bahar harvest Jan-Mar; ambe bahar Aug-Oct (ASSUMPTION); Maharashtra; Gujarat; Karnataka; AP; TN; WB: Year-round; peak Nov-Mar (ASSUMPTION).
How do you verify fresh pomegranate and arils suppliers?
We check registrations (GST, IEC, FSSAI or BIS where relevant), visit the unit, review past export documents and test a sample lot before listing a supplier.
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