Dry Fruits & Nuts

All Varieties

HS 0801.32

Cashew Kernels (W-Grade)

Kerala, Maharashtra, Goa, Tamil Nadu

India is the world's #1 cashew processor — importing raw cashew (RCN) from Africa and processing into export-grade kernels. W-180 (largest, fewest per pound) to W-320 (most common export grade) and W-450. Also: split, broken (SWP, LP), and baby bits — for confectionery and food manufacturing. Value-added: roasted, salted, flavoured, cashew butter.

HS 0802.31

Walnut Kernels & Halves

Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand

Kashmir walnut is among the world's finest — thin shell, large kernel, high oil content. FDA-qualified health claim for cardiovascular risk reduction. Light amber halves command the highest price. Exported as halves (premium), quarters, and broken pieces. Cold-pressed walnut oil for salad dressings and cosmetics is a niche premium segment.

HS 0802.11 (in-shell) / 0802.12 (shelled)

Almonds — Mamra & Common

Jammu & Kashmir (Mamra), California origin (traded through India)

Mamra almond (teardrop shape, harder, more aromatic, higher oil) is the premium Indian variety — sold at 3–4× common almond price in Middle East and South Asian markets. Common almonds available blanched (steam), sliced, slivered, and as almond flour (gluten-free baking) and almond butter.

HS 0806.20

Raisins (Kishmish & Sultana)

Madhya Pradesh (60%), Maharashtra, Rajasthan

Nashik produces Thompson Seedless grapes — the basis for Indian sultana/raisin production. Green raisins (sun-dried Thompson), golden raisins (SO2 treated), and black raisins (Bangalore Blue variety). India competes with Turkey and USA in the raisin export market. 18-month shelf life. Key markets: Middle East, UK, EU.

HS 0804.20

Figs (Anjeer) — Dried

Pune (Maharashtra), Surat (Gujarat)

Poona Fig (Pune Anjeer) is India's premium dried fig variety — a GI-tagged product. Exported whole dried and broken pieces. Natural sweetness (50–55° Brix), high fibre, and iron content make figs a natural health food export. Key markets: UAE, UK, and South Asian diaspora globally.

HS 0813.10

Ladakhi Apricots (Dried)

Leh, Ladakh (Himalayan high altitude)

High-altitude Ladakhi apricots — grown at 10,000–11,000 ft with intense sun and cold nights that concentrate sugars naturally. Organic by default (no pesticides used at altitude). Sun-dried, seed-in (traditional) and pitted. Rich in beta-carotene and iron. Niche premium export to EU natural food stores.

HS 2008.11

Peanuts — Processed & Value-Added

Saurashtra (Gujarat), Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu

Beyond raw peanuts — India is a major OEM peanut butter manufacturer (smooth, crunchy, natural, flavoured). Roasted peanuts (split and whole), blanched, and dry-roasted. Defatted peanut flour (high protein 50%+) for sports nutrition and gluten-free baking. Aflatoxin-tested every lot.