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Apples export quality from India

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Apples — Direct Farm Grade

FRESH FRUITAPEDA Certified Sourcing

Apples Exporter in India

Harvested from pristine, high-altitude orchards in the Himalayas. Famous for their rich ruby-red color, crisp bite, firm texture, and balanced honey-sweet acidity that survives long shipping times.

OriginHimalayas (Shimla, Kinnaur & Kashmir), India
SeasonAugust – December
MOQ12 Metric Tons (1x20ft Reefer FCL)
PackagingExport Ready
Comprehensive Overview

About Apples

Harvested from pristine, high-altitude orchards in the Himalayas. Famous for their rich ruby-red color, crisp bite, firm texture, and balanced honey-sweet acidity that survives long shipping times.

Apples exporters in India source fruit from the country’s premier apple-growing regions — Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand — then grade, cold-store and pack it to strict export specifications before dispatching to overseas markets. VGF Global maintains an unbroken cold chain from orchard to destination port.

VGF Global bridges international importers with certified packinghouses across India. We ensure strict adherence to international phytosanitary protocols, zero-tolerance quality sorting, and continuous cold-chain governance.

Specification Highlights

Apples at a Glance

  • Product: Apples
  • Botanical Name: Malus domestica
  • Origin: Himalayas (Shimla, Kinnaur & Kashmir), India
  • Harvest Season: August – December
  • MOQ: 12 Metric Tons (1x20ft Reefer FCL)
  • Packaging: Standard 10kg telescopic corrugated fiberboard trays with bubble liners and individual protective socks.
Catalogue Selection

Available Varieties & Formats

Select your preferred product variety below to automatically configure your custom export quote parameters.

Royal Gala
Export Grade

Royal Gala

Crisp, sweet, and aromatic with distinctive yellow-orange skin and red striping. Exceptional crunch and balanced juiciness.

Flavor / Brix12-14° Brix (Sweet Finish)
TextureFine & Juice-Laden
Size Range70mm – 85mm
Best ForDirect fresh fruit retail counters and high-turnover sales.
Red Delicious
Export Grade

Red Delicious

Classic deep ruby-red color, heart-shaped profile, firm white flesh, and mild sweetness. The anchor of Indian apple exports.

Flavor / Brix11-13° Brix
TextureFirm & Crisp
Size Range75mm – 90mm
Best ForSupermarket retail displays and wholesale distribution.
Fuji
Export Grade

Fuji

Densely sweet, bi-colored skin. Boasts world-class cold storage longevity, keeping its crisp cell structure for long-duration maritime voyages.

Flavor / Brix14-16° Brix (Very Intense)
TextureExtremely Crisp & Hard Pulp
Size Range75mm – 88mm
Best ForImporters seeking long shelf life and high quality stability.
Honey Crisp
Export Grade

Honey Crisp

Exceptionally large cells that burst with sweet juice upon biting. Known for an ultra-crisp cellular matrix and beautiful coloration.

Flavor / Brix12.5-14.5° Brix
TextureShatteringly Crunchy
Size Range78mm – 95mm
Best ForPremium fresh slicing tables and luxury snacking hampers.
Technical Parameters

Apples Export Specifications

Rigorous trade specifications meeting international custom clearance and quality benchmarks.

Product
Fresh Table Apples
Botanical Name
Malus domestica
Origin
Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, India
Grade
Grade-A / Export Grade (Count-graded)
Sizes / Caliber
70mm – 90mm (Counts 80, 100, 113, 125)
Storage
Controlled Atmosphere (CA) Storage (0°C to 1°C)
Certifications
APEDA · FSSAI · ISO 22000:2018 · Phytosanitary
Commercial Terms
FOB / CIF
Logistics & Protection

Packaging, Grading & Cold-Chain

Standard 10kg telescopic corrugated fiberboard trays with bubble liners and individual protective socks.

Bulk Industrial Packaging

Designed for international importers and wholesale distributors requiring secure stackable multi-wall cartons or bulk reefer bins.

Retail-Ready Packaging

Consumer-facing punnets, trays, or mesh bags configured for direct supermarket shelf merchandising.

Private Label Solutions

Customized branding, logo printing, and tailored packaging design for branded food companies and retail chains.

Customized Requirements

Specialized weight tolerances, ventilation specifications, and modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) as per buyer agreement.

Streamlined Execution

How to Source from India

Our structured 6-step export methodology ensures transparent communication and reliable international delivery.

01

Requirement

Buyer submits product type, quantity, destination and packaging requirement.

02

Sourcing

VGF Global coordinates direct farm harvest and packinghouse sorting.

03

Quality Check

Rigorous inspection for grade, calibration, residue standards and pre-cooling.

04

Packaging

Secure export-ready packaging applied according to agreed trade terms.

05

Documentation

APEDA phytosanitary certificates, origin papers and customs clearance.

06

Shipment

Container reefer or air freight dispatch to destination port.

Global Trade Partners

Who We Supply

VGF Global collaborates with international B2B buyers looking for dependable Indian agricultural exports.

Fresh Fruit Importers

Tailored commercial quantities, export grades, and scheduled container replenishment.

Supermarket Retail Chains

Tailored commercial quantities, export grades, and scheduled container replenishment.

Wholesale Market Distributors

Tailored commercial quantities, export grades, and scheduled container replenishment.

Hotel & Catering Groups

Tailored commercial quantities, export grades, and scheduled container replenishment.

Food Service Providers

Tailored commercial quantities, export grades, and scheduled container replenishment.

Q&A Resource

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers regarding export compliance, minimum order quantities, shipping protocols, and quotation procedures for Apples.

Our standard MOQ is 12 Metric Tons (1x20ft Reefer FCL) to maintain optimum cold-chain parameters during maritime transit.
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Direct Packinghouse Sourcing Desk

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