Fresh Vegetable Export Business | Exporter & Wholesale Supplier India

From the wholesale markets of Surat to the supermarkets of the Gulf, Europe and Southeast Asia, we run a complete fresh vegetable export business. We are an Indian exporter, wholesaler and supplier of premium fresh vegetables sourcing directly from contract farms, grading and packing in modern pack houses, and shipping under strict cold chain conditions to importers, distributors and retail chains in over a dozen countries.

India is the world’s second-largest producer of vegetables, and our business is built to turn that abundance into dependable export supply. We ship tomatoes, okra (lady’s finger), cabbage, cauliflower, green chillies and a wider seasonal basket of export-grade vegetables all backed by direct farm procurement, traceable lots, APEDA-approved residue testing and refrigerated (reefer) container logistics. When you source from us, you work with one accountable partner from the farm gate to your port of discharge.

About Our Export Business

We are not a brokerage. We are a hands-on export house and wholesale supplier that controls every link of the fresh produce chain:

1. Farm-direct procurement: We source directly from contract farms and farmer producer organisations (FPOs) across India’s leading vegetable belts.
2. Modern pack-house grading: Every lot is graded to size, colour and quality parameters before packing.
3. Traceable lots: Each consignment carries lot-level traceability from farm to pack house.
4. APEDA-approved residue testing: Samples are tested at APEDA-accredited / NABL laboratories.
5. Reefer container logistics: We pre-cool, load and ship under strict cold chain with independent temperature data loggers.
6. One accountable partner: A single export desk handles procurement, packing, compliance, documentation and freight.

Based in Surat, Gujarat, our location is a strategic advantage: we sit within a few hours’ road haul of India’s busiest western gateways Mundra port and Nhava Sheva (JNPT), Mumbai giving us fast, low-cost access to the world’s main shipping lanes.

Why India Is the World’s Fresh Vegetable Sourcing Hub

India’s vegetable sector gives our export business a scale advantage very few supplying countries can match. India is the world’s second-largest producer of vegetables after China, contributing roughly 11–14% of global output, and the country’s diverse agro-climatic zones allow the same crop to be grown in different states at different times of year. That combination massive volume plus year-round availability is what makes Indian produce competitive on price, dependable on supply, and increasingly dominant in fresh vegetable exports.

Leading Vegetable-Producing States We Source From

We maintain procurement networks in India’s major vegetable belts, including Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Bihar, Tamil Nadu, Odisha and Karnataka the same states that anchor national production. This geographical spread is the foundation of our uninterrupted supply calendar.

Fresh Vegetables We Export & Wholesale Supply

We specialise in high-demand, high-turnover vegetables that move reliably in reefer containers. Our core export basket, with the ITC-HS codes used for customs clearance:

We also supply seasonal additions such as potatoes (0701), onions (0703), brinjal, bottle gourd, bitter gourd, capsicum, coriander and mixed vegetable baskets based on your order schedule and destination market preferences.

Note on 2026 tariff code alignment: Following the DGFT’s July 2026 harmonisation of the ITC(HS) 2022 Schedule with the Finance Act 2026 (Notifications No. 24/2026-27 for the import policy schedule and No. 26/2026-27 for the export policy schedule), exporters should always confirm the precise 8-digit tariff item in the current ITC(HS) schedule before filing. The codes above are the standard export classifications for fresh produce and remain correct under the current schedule.

For variety-level details: See our dedicated guides for Tomato Export, Cabbage Export, Cauliflower Export, Okra Export and Green Chilli Export for full quality parameters, varieties and transit specifications.

Our Sourcing Network & Harvesting Calendar

Because India’s climate lets the same crop be grown in different states at different times, we rotate sourcing to guarantee availability in every month of the year.

Strategic Sourcing Clusters

Indicative Harvesting & Peak Sourcing Calendar

This rotation protects our B2B partners from seasonal price spikes and supply gaps if one region is mid-monsoon, another is just coming into full harvest.

Quality Standards & Certifications

Export-grade produce must meet the food-safety and phytosanitary requirements of destination countries, and we comply on every consignment.

Our Quality & Compliance Commitments

1. DGFT Import Export Code (IEC) and APEDA Registration-cum-Membership (RCMC).
2. FSSAI registration for food handling and packing.
3. Phytosanitary Certificate issued by the Directorate of Plant Protection, Quarantine & Storage (DPPQS).
4. Residue testing at APEDA-accredited / NABL laboratories, compliant with each destination country’s MRLs.
5. EU Health Certificate and APEDA Veg.Net traceability for EU-bound green chillies and drumsticks.
6. Third-party pre-shipment inspections (SGS, Bureau Veritas, Intertek) on request.
7. GlobalG.A.P. and NPOP / USDA organic compliance available on request.

Our Standard Grading Parameters

Exact tolerances are set in the contract or specification sheet for each shipment and confirmed before packing.

Packaging Standards for Export

We pack according to your destination market’s retail and customs conventions, using food-grade, ventilated packaging that survives container stacking and high-humidity reefer environments:

Custom-printed cartons and crates with your brand, logo and import licence details are available on request.

Cold Chain Logistics & Reefer Shipping

Perishable vegetables live or die by the cold chain. We hold ours from the pack house to your port.

Reefer Container Parameters by Product

How We Protect Your Cargo

1. Forced-air pre-cooling to the optimum pulp temperature before loading.
2. Independent digital data loggers in every container, recording temperature and humidity at hourly intervals.
3. Isolation of ethylene-sensitive produce from ethylene-producing fruit.
4. Ventilated, food-grade packaging to prevent condensation and heat accumulation.
5. Photographic audit of loading and container seal records for every shipment.

Warning: Each vegetable has a narrow safe temperature band. Set too cold and produce suffers chilling injury; set too warm and it ripens, yellows or rots in transit. We set and hold each container to the exact parameters above for the crop on board.

Export Destinations We Serve

India exported fresh fruits and vegetables to 123 countries in FY 2023-24, adding 17 new markets over three years. Our own shipments target the regions with the strongest, most reliable demand for Indian vegetables:

For fresh vegetables, Bangladesh, the UAE, Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Nepal are consistently among the leading destinations for Indian produce (APEDA).

Market Trends Shaping Fresh Vegetable Exports in 2026

1. The India–UK Trade Agreement Is Now Live

The India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) entered into force on 15 July 2026. The UK has removed duties on roughly 99% of Indian goods, including fresh and chilled vegetables, opening significantly better access to one of the world’s largest premium produce markets. Projections suggest Indian agricultural exports to the UK could rise by more than 50% in the next three years as a result.

2. EU Traceability Is Now Mandatory (Veg.Net)

For green chillies and drumsticks exported to the EU, APEDA’s Veg.Net portal went live on 23 March 2026, connecting farm registration, sampling, residue testing and health certification in one traceable chain. Our export process for EU-bound green chillies is fully aligned including the EU Health Certificate and TRACES submission.

3. Diversification Away From a Single Market

Indian agri-exports grew 2.3% year-on-year in 2025-26 to about US$53.1 billion despite tariff measures introduced by the US between August 2025 and February 2026. Fresh fruit and vegetable exports continued to perform, with the UAE, Iraq, the Netherlands, Bangladesh and Malaysia among the leading destinations evidence that the market base is broadening.

4. Sea Protocol Development for Horticulture

APEDA and the Ministry of Agriculture are actively developing sea-transport protocols for horticulture to cut logistics costs and enable larger volumes, complementing established reefer air and ocean routes.

5. Government Export Support & the Road to 2030

India has set an ambitious target of US$100 billion in agricultural exports by 2030 (APEDA targeting US$55 billion of that). Active schemes RoDTEP (Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products), Duty Drawback and APEDA’s financial assistance for pack houses, pre-cooling units and cold chains help keep our FOB and CIF pricing competitive for buyers.

How Our Export Process Works

From your first enquiry to the final customs handover, our export desk manages the process end-to-end:

1. Enquiry & Specification: You share your vegetables, volumes, size/grade and packaging requirements.
2. Quotation FOB / CIF: We return a detailed price quotation for your destination port.
3. Contract & Payment Terms: We agree the commercial contract and secure payment structure.
4. Farm Procurement & Lot Creation: Our team sources produce and creates a traceable lot.
5. Grading, Pre-Cooling & Packing: Produce is graded, pre-cooled and packed to specification.
6. Residue Testing & Phytosanitary Inspection: Lots are tested and inspected for compliance.
7. Customs Clearance & Container Loading: We handle documentation and loading in India.
8. Reefer Transit & Data Logger Monitoring: The container runs at the crop-specific set point with documented logs.
9. Document Handover at Destination Port: You receive the full document set for customs and delivery.

Documentation We Provide With Every Shipment

1. Commercial Invoice & Packing List (net weight, variety, grade, packaging dimensions).
2. Phytosanitary Certificate (Government of India Plant Quarantine).
3. Certificate of Origin (for preferential tariff claims).
4. Bill of Lading / Airway Bill.
5. Fumigation / ISPM-15 Certificate (for wooden pallets).
6. APEDA RCMC & IEC details.
7. Third-Party Inspection Reports (SGS, Bureau Veritas, Intertek) on request.
8. EU Health Certificate + Veg.Net records for EU-bound shipments.

Why Partner with Our Fresh Vegetable Export Business

Choosing us as your B2B vegetable supplier means working with a team that handles the whole chain:

1. One accountable partner from the farm gate to your port of discharge.
2. Farm-direct sourcing across India’s leading vegetable-producing states.
3. Modern pack-house grading with fully traceable lots.
4. APEDA-approved residue testing and complete export documentation.
5. A certified, documented cold chain from pre-cooling to discharge.
6. Secure, documented payment terms no credit, consignment or commission risk.
7. Customised FOB or CIF quotes delivered within 24 hours.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Which fresh vegetables do you export from India?

Our core export basket is tomatoes, okra (lady’s finger), cabbage, cauliflower and green chillies, with seasonal additions such as potato, onion, brinjal, gourds, capsicum and mixed vegetable baskets.

Q2: What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ)?

Our standard MOQ for ocean freight is one 20ft or 40ft refrigerated container. A 40ft reefer can hold roughly 10–22 metric tonnes depending on the vegetable and packaging. Smaller air-freight consignments are available for premium, high-value crops.

Q3: Which payment terms do you accept?

We work on 30% advance T/T with 70% against shipping documents, or a confirmed, irrevocable Letter of Credit (L/C) at sight. We do not ship on credit, consignment or commission basis.

Q4: What certifications do you hold?

We hold a DGFT Import Export Code (IEC), APEDA Registration-cum-Membership Certificate (RCMC) and FSSAI registration. Every shipment carries a Phytosanitary Certificate, and lots are MRL-tested at APEDA-approved laboratories. GlobalG.A.P. and NPOP / USDA organic compliance is available on request.

Q5: Do you ship to the European Union?

Yes. For EU-bound consignments we comply with EU phytosanitary and food-safety rules, including the EU Health Certificate, TRACES documentation and, for green chillies and drumsticks, APEDA’s Veg.Net traceability (live since 23 March 2026).

Q6: What is the shelf life of your vegetables in transit?

With correct pre-cooling and reefer settings 0°C for cabbage/cauliflower, +7°C for green chillies, 10°C–12°C for okra, 10°C–13°C for tomatoes shelf life ranges from roughly 7–10 days for okra, 14–21 days for green chillies and 2–4 weeks for tomatoes, to 30–45 days for cabbage under controlled cold chain.

Q7: Do you supply custom branded packaging?

Yes. We print your brand, logo and import licence details on ventilated CFB cartons in sizes from 4 kg to 15 kg, and can arrange net/mesh bags or plastic crates for specific markets.

Q8: How do you ensure the vegetables arrive fresh?

We pre-cool produce to its optimum pulp temperature before loading, maintain the exact reefer temperature and humidity for the crop, isolate ethylene-sensitive items, and place independent data loggers in every container for proof of cold chain integrity.

Q9: What is the transit time to the Gulf or the UK?

From Mundra or Nhava Sheva, transit to Gulf ports such as Jebel Ali (Dubai) is about 5–7 days, and to UK ports roughly 16–19 days, depending on the sailing schedule.

Q10: How do we get a quote for our destination port?

Send your destination port, required vegetables, volumes, size/grade preferences and packaging requirements to our export desk. We will reply with a detailed FOB or CIF quotation within 24 hours.

Start Your Order with a Trusted Indian Vegetable Exporter

Whether you need a single reefer of green chillies for Dubai or a year-round programme across tomatoes, okra and cabbage for your retail chain, our fresh vegetable export business is built to deliver. Direct farm sourcing, modern pack-house grading, certified compliance and cold chain logistics all under one roof, from Surat, Gujarat, to your port.

Request a Wholesale Quote today. Our B2B export desk will prepare customised FOB or CIF pricing for your port within 24 hours.