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Fresh Orange Supplier For Middle East High Juice Citrus
Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Fresh orange supplier for Middle East high juice citrus delivering export-grade sweet oranges for juice, retail, and wholesale markets.
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Darjeeling Mandarin Orange (Citrus reticulata) is grown exclusively in the misty hills of Darjeeling and Kalimpong, West Bengal, at elevations between 600 and 1,500 meters, and received Geographical Indication (GI) status in November 2025 in recognition of its exceptional sweetness, juiciness, and thin, aromatic skin. Local growers and citrus experts describe its juice quality as notably higher than most other Indian orange varieties. Operating from Kolkata as a trading and export coordination base, we source directly from Darjeeling and Kalimpong growers, most of whom are part of the region's ongoing orchard revival efforts, and manage grading, packing, and shipment documentation for international buyers. For Middle East importers and specialty retail buyers, this offers a distinctive, GI-certified origin story alongside genuinely high juice content, though buyers should note that supply volumes are more limited than established commodity citrus regions given the crop's recent recovery from years of declining production.
| Attribute | Details / Value |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Citrus reticulata, Darjeeling Mandarin ("Suntala") cultivar |
| Growing Region | Darjeeling and Kalimpong hills, West Bengal (GI-tagged, November 2025) |
| Elevation Grown | 600-1,500 meters |
| Size | 50-65mm diameter |
| Skin | Thin, easy-peel, aromatic |
| Juice Content | Notably high relative to most Indian citrus, exact per-batch figures available on request |
| Flavor Profile | Distinctly sweet, aromatic, regionally recognized quality |
| Pesticide Residue | Within MRL limits for GCC food import regulations |
| Shelf Life | 15-20 days under proper cold chain from harvest |
| Storage Condition | 5-8°C, 85-90% relative humidity |
| Harvest Season | Winter harvest, typically November to January |
| HS Code | 0805.20.00 (fresh mandarins/tangerines), confirm with CHA |
Darjeeling and Kalimpong's mandarin production dropped sharply over the past 15 years due to virus and pest pressure, land constraints, and the broader disruption the hills have faced. The recent GI tag and the government's Mission Suntala program are aimed at reviving orchards and yields, but buyers should treat this as a recovering, smaller-scale origin rather than a high-volume commodity supply comparable to Nagpur orange or established citrus exporting countries.
Specialty retail chains, premium gifting programs, and buyers specifically interested in a GI-certified, story-driven citrus product are the right fit here, rather than buyers needing large, guaranteed year-round volume. Confirming current-season harvest estimates before committing to a standing order is especially important for this product given the still-recovering production base.
Darjeeling and Kalimpong sit in West Bengal's northern hills, a considerable distance from Kolkata itself, so our role here is trading, grading, and export coordination rather than proximity to the orchards. Kolkata's port and airport infrastructure support both sea and air freight options, and centralizing procurement relationships with the Darjeeling Organic Farmers Producer Organisation and other grower groups through a single coordination point helps manage the currently limited and recovering supply base consistently across export orders.
5kg and 10kg corrugated export cartons with ventilation holes for airflow during transit. Individual retail-ready packaging with GI branding available for specialty and premium retail buyers. Palletized loading for both air cargo and reefer sea container shipment.
Phytosanitary certificate from India's Plant Quarantine Department for every shipment, Certificate of Origin, GI certification documentation for Darjeeling Mandarin Orange, pesticide residue test reports available per batch, APEDA registration.
Darjeeling Mandarin Orange is grown exclusively in the Darjeeling and Kalimpong hills at 600-1,500 meters elevation and received Geographical Indication status in November 2025. It's recognized regionally for notably high juice content and a distinctive aromatic sweetness compared to most other Indian citrus varieties.
Not at the scale of established citrus commodity regions. Production declined sharply over the past 15 years due to pest and disease pressure, and the crop is currently in a revival phase supported by government programs. Buyers should confirm current-season harvest volume before placing a large standing order.
The harvest is a winter crop, typically running from November to January. Availability outside this window is limited, so buyers should plan orders around this seasonal calendar rather than expecting year-round supply.
Trial orders typically start at 200-500kg, reflecting the currently smaller and recovering scale of production in the Darjeeling and Kalimpong hills. Larger volumes depend on confirmed current-season harvest availability.
Fresh mandarins and tangerines are classified under HS code 0805.20.00, separate from the 0805.10 code used for standard oranges. Confirm the exact classification and any GI-related documentation with your customs broker before the first shipment.
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