Fruits & Vegetables
Indian Fresh Bananas — Cavendish (Grand Naine) | Green-Stage Harvest | Export Grade
HSN 08039010 · Fresh banana exporter India — Cavendish Grand Naine variety from Jalgaon, Maharashtra, harvested at 75–80% maturity for ripening at destination. India's largest fresh-produce export by value (Iraq ₹2,047 Cr, Uzbekistan ₹713 Cr, Iran ₹531 Cr). Genuinely year-round supply — banana palms fruit continuously, no seasonal window. Reefer container (13–14°C) mandatory. VHT certification available for markets requiring fruit-fly disinfestation. APEDA registered, phytosanitary certified.
Technical Specifications
Product Specs
Grading & Quality
- Finger length: 20–24cm (export grade)
- Harvest maturity: 75–80% (firm, green)
- Reject: bruised, latex-stained, sunburned, pest-damaged, premature ripening
Packing & Handling
- 13kg ventilated carton boxes
- Reefer mandatory: 13–14°C, controlled humidity/ethylene
- Not a dry-van product — temperature-controlled throughout
Origin & Traceability
Sourced from Jalgaon — Maharashtra's Banana Belt
Geographic Origin
Jalgaon district, Maharashtra — India's largest banana-growing district for the export-grade Grand Naine Cavendish variety, alongside Theni (Tamil Nadu), Anand (Gujarat), and Narasaraopet (Andhra Pradesh). Iraq (₹2,047 Cr), Uzbekistan (₹713 Cr), and Iran (₹531 Cr) dominate India's fresh banana export flow — Gulf and Central Asia preference is strong. VHT certification available for markets requiring fruit-fly disinfestation.
Harvest Cycle & Availability
When It's Harvested
Unlike seasonal crops, banana is perennial — the plant fruits continuously with staggered regrowth cycles. First harvest 9–12 months after planting; subsidiary stems fruit every 4–6 months from the same root system. Jalgaon's irrigated belt runs these cycles year-round without a gap. The practical constraint isn't availability — it's reefer booking. Transit: India to Gulf 5–7 days, to Europe 18–22 days. Plan orders with 3–4 week lead time for vessel booking and container loading.
Year-round
Perennial crop — first harvest ~9–12 months after planting, then ongoing cycles. Staggered plantings enable rolling dispatch.
Rolling
Year-round
100%
3–4 weeks (reefer)
What This Means for You
- Year-round dispatch — weekly/fortnightly schedule rather than a seasonal booking window
- Reefer container booking should be planned 2–3 weeks ahead
Secure Your Allocation
No seasonal constraint — contact us for a rolling dispatch schedule.
Pricing & MOQ
Transparent Pricing
| Quantity | FOB Price/MT | CIF Price/MT | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1×20ft reefer FCL | On request | On request | Standard MOQ |
- Price validity: Price valid for the date of quotation only (subject to market fluctuation and season). Always confirm price at the time of placing the order.
- Payment: 60% advance + 40% against BL copy (first orders); 50% advance + 50% against BL copy (second orders); 40% advance + 60% against BL copy (third orders); LC at sight for repeat buyers
- Currency: USD default, EUR on request
Packaging & Labeling
Packaging Formats
Certifications & Compliance
Regulatory Coverage
Mandatory
- APEDA Registration
- FSSAI License
- Phytosanitary Certificate
- VHT (Vapor Heat Treatment) certificate
Market-Specific
- Iran/Iraq: standard phyto + COO
- EU: pesticide MRL, TRACES
Shipping & Logistics
Port & Route Data
| Port | Export Value | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Nhava Sheva (JNPT) | — | Primary |
Transit Times
- Iraq: 7–12 days
- Iran: 7–10 days
- UAE / Oman: 5–8 days
Documents Provided
- Commercial Invoice & Packing List
- Bill of Lading
- Certificate of Origin
- Phytosanitary Certificate
- VHT certificate
Reefer shipping mandatory. Temperature-controlled throughout.
Priority Export Markets
Countries We Export Indian Fresh Bananas To
View country-specific trade information — import compliance, trade agreements, logistics details — for each of our priority markets.
Applications
Common Uses
- Fresh retail & wholesale distribution
- Food-service & HoReCa supply
- Banana processing & drying
Social Proof & Trust
Where It Goes
Top Export Markets
- Iraq2,047 Cr
- Uzbekistan713 Cr
- Iran531 Cr
- UAE420 Cr
- Oman164 Cr
Frequently Asked Questions
Buyer Questions, Answered
Grand Naine is a Cavendish sub-clone selected for uniformity, longer finger length (20–24cm), and good shelf life — the dominant variety globally for modern retail supply chains. India, like Ecuador and the Philippines, has standardised on Grand Naine for export due to its consistent size grading and transit performance. Inferior Cavendish clones (shorter, less uniform) exist in India's domestic market but are not exported.
Iraqi (₹2,047 Cr) and Gulf demand for Indian bananas is driven by proximity (5–10 day transit by sea or road/air), price competitiveness, and cultural familiarity. EU and UK supermarkets source primarily from Ecuador and the Dominican Republic — a well-established supply chain. India's opportunity in the Gulf is based on freshness advantage from shorter transit, not on price alone vs. Central America.
VHT (Vapor Heat Treatment) disinfestation is a quarantine treatment required by importing countries (Australia, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, others) as a condition for entry of fresh fruit — to prevent fruit fly introduction. India's APEDA-registered export facilities are VHT-certified for banana. If your importing country requires VHT, specify it on your order and we'll confirm facility availability. For standard Gulf/Iraq trade, VHT is not required.
Standard MOQ: 1×20ft reefer FCL. Payment: 60% advance + 40% against BL copy. Terms improve — 50/50 on second, 40/60 on third. LC at sight for repeat buyers. Reefer containers are booked 2–3 weeks ahead — factor this into your lead time planning.
Quality Assurance
Our Commitment
Every banana shipment undergoes size grading, visual inspection for latex staining and bruising, and VHT (Vapor Heat Treatment) certification for fruit-fly disinfestation where required by the importing country.
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