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Chicken Drumsticks Frozen Poultry Export Quality Bulk Supplier
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Frozen chicken drumsticks are widely used in food service and retail markets due to their flavor and cost efficiency. Processed under hygienic conditions and packed for export. Suitable for bulk buyers and global distributors.
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Chicken drumsticks, IQF processed and export-grade frozen, are one of poultry's most versatile cuts, widely used across retail, foodservice, and food processing channels internationally. Karnataka ranks fifth nationally in both egg and meat production, with broiler farming concentrated in Bengaluru Rural, Tumakuru, Kolar, and Chikkaballapur districts, giving the state a genuine and growing poultry supply base. Bengaluru itself has developed into one of South India's fastest-growing poultry and agribusiness hubs. For frozen poultry distributors, retail chains, and foodservice buyers, this means access to Halal-certified drumsticks with the cold chain and APEDA documentation international bulk buyers require.
| Attribute | Details / Value |
|---|---|
| Cut Type | Chicken drumstick, bone-in |
| Processing Method | IQF (Individually Quick Frozen) |
| Skin Specification | Skin-on or skinless, specify per order |
| Average Piece Weight | 70-100g per piece, specify size grading requirement |
| Core Temperature | -18°C or below, maintained through blast freezing |
| Packaging Format | Individual vacuum packs, bulk block-frozen cartons, specify per order |
| Shelf Life | 12-18 months frozen, depending on packaging |
| Slaughter Method | Halal certified |
| Quality Standard | APEDA-registered processing facility compliance |
| HS Code | 0207.14.00 (frozen chicken cuts), confirm with CHA |
Drumsticks are often sold and cooked as a visible, standalone piece, retail packs, fried chicken, curry preparations, so buyers generally care more about consistent piece weight and size grading here than for cuts destined for further processing where size variation gets absorbed into a mixed final product. Confirming your target size grade (typically categorized by weight range) before ordering avoids receiving a mixed-size shipment that complicates portioning at the receiving end.
Larger drumsticks generally suit foodservice plating where a substantial piece matters for presentation, while smaller, more uniform sizing works well for retail multi-packs sold by weight rather than piece count. Buyers should specify their target size grade based on how the end customer actually purchases or is served the product, rather than defaulting to whatever grade happens to be in stock.
Karnataka's poultry industry has grown into one of India's most developed, ranking fifth nationally in both meat and egg production, with broiler farming concentrated in districts within reasonable reach of Bengaluru. The city's status as a fast-growing agribusiness hub, reinforced by dedicated industry events and a broadening base of processing and export infrastructure, supports both consistent supply volume and increasing export-readiness among regional processors. This gives buyers access to a genuinely developed regional poultry supply chain rather than one built purely around trading.
Individual vacuum-sealed IQF packs for portion-controlled distribution. Bulk block-frozen cartons (typically 10kg or 20kg) for high-volume foodservice and retail repacking. Custom branding and private label packaging available.
APEDA registration and export certification, Halal certification, FSSAI license, veterinary health certificate for every shipment, Certificate of Origin, cold chain temperature logs available on request.
Drumsticks are typically graded by piece weight, generally in the 70-100g range, with size consistency mattering more for this cut since it's often sold or served as a standalone visible piece. Specify your target size grade based on whether the product is destined for retail multi-packs or foodservice plating.
Yes, Karnataka ranks fifth nationally in both meat and egg production, with broiler farming concentrated in Bengaluru Rural, Tumakuru, Kolar, and Chikkaballapur districts. Bengaluru has developed into one of South India's fastest-growing poultry and agribusiness hubs.
Yes, Halal certification is standard for Indian poultry export, meeting the slaughter and processing requirements Middle East, Southeast Asian, and other Halal-market buyers require.
MOQ varies based on size grading, skin specification, and packaging format. Confirm the current minimum for your specific requirement directly.
Frozen chicken cuts, including drumsticks, generally fall under HS code 0207.14.00. Confirm the exact classification with your customs broker, since specific processing level can affect the precise code.
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