Dairy & Ghee
All Varieties
01
Desi Cow Ghee (A2 & Mixed Breed)
HS 0405.90
Gujarat (Gir Cow), Rajasthan, UP, Haryana
India's most premium dairy export. A2 ghee (from indigenous Gir and Sahiwal cow breeds) commands 3–5× the price of regular ghee in USA and EU health food markets. Traditional Bilona (hand-churned from curd) method is the artisanal premium tier. Rich in conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), butyric acid, and fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, K. Ayurvedic and keto diet positioning drives strong Western demand.
HS 0406.10
02
Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)
Punjab, Haryana, Gujarat, UP
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Fresh paneer is the most exported Indian dairy product after ghee. Exported frozen (-18°C) in 200g, 500g, and 1kg retail blocks and foodservice bulk slabs. Moisture ≤60%, fat ≥50% on dry basis (FSSAI spec). Key markets: UAE, UK, USA, Canada, and Australia where Indian restaurant and diaspora retail demand is substantial. Shelf life: 6 months frozen.
03
Skimmed Milk Powder (SMP) & Whole Milk Powder
HS 0402.10 / 0402.21
Gujarat (Amul belt), Rajasthan, Maharashtra
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India is world's largest milk producer (230M+ MT/year). SMP (1.5% fat) and WMP (26% fat) are bulk commodity exports when domestic prices are competitive. FSSAI and BIS certified. Primary markets: Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, UAE, and Southeast Asia for food manufacturing. Spray-dried in 25kg multilayer bags. Amul is India's dominant processor; cooperative-sourced milk.
HS 0405.10
04
Butter & White Butter (Makhan)
Gujarat, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan
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India exports all three colours of bell pepper — green (unripe, firm), red (fully ripe, sweet), and yellow (semi-ripe, mild). Kolar (Karnataka) and Shimla hills are key growing regions. High demand from UAE, EU, and Southeast Asia. Capsicum oleoresin and paprika colour extract are premium processed exports from red varieties.