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Pomegranate Exporter To UK Market Bhagwa Premium Supply
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Pomegranate exporter to UK market Bhagwa premium supply.
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Bhagwa is the most widely cultivated and exported pomegranate variety from India, known for its deep ruby arils, thick rind that withstands long transit, and a shelf life that can extend to 60 days under proper cold chain, a major factor behind India's growing pomegranate exports to distant markets. The variety is grown almost entirely in Maharashtra's Solapur, Nashik, and Sangli belt, which together account for roughly 70% of India's national output. Operating from Chennai as a trading and export coordination base, we source Bhagwa pomegranate directly from Maharashtra's growing regions and manage grading, packing, and shipment documentation for international buyers. For UK importers and wholesale produce distributors, this means access to India's flagship export variety with consistent premium grading and the phytosanitary documentation UK customs authorities require for fresh produce.
| Attribute | Details / Value |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Punica granatum, Bhagwa cultivar |
| Growing Region | Solapur, Nashik, and Sangli, Maharashtra |
| Grade | Premium / Grade A, hand-sorted |
| Size | 250-350g per piece, larger sizes available on request |
| Skin Color | Deep red-orange, uniform, glossy |
| Aril Color | Deep ruby red |
| Brix (Sugar Content) | 16-18 degrees Brix |
| Rind Condition | Firm, thick rind, free from cracking and sunburn |
| Pesticide Residue | Within MRL limits for UK/EU food import regulations |
| Shelf Life | Up to 60 days under continuous cold chain from harvest |
| Storage Condition | 5-7°C, 90-95% relative humidity |
| Harvest Season | Two main harvest windows: February-March (Ambe Bahar) and September-October (Hasta Bahar) |
| HS Code | 0810.90.10 (fresh pomegranates), confirm with CHA |
Bhagwa's thick rind and extended shelf life, up to 60 days under proper cold chain following research improvements from the National Research Centre for Pomegranate in Solapur, make it one of the few Indian fresh fruit exports that can economically travel by sea to distant markets rather than requiring air freight. India's first sea-route pomegranate shipment to the US arrived in good condition after roughly five weeks in transit, demonstrating this fruit's genuine tolerance for extended sea voyages when handled correctly.
Air freight remains the right call for smaller trial orders, premium retail launches needing fast turnaround, or buyers wanting to test market response before committing to full-container sea freight volumes. It costs considerably more per kilo, so most established wholesale relationships shift to sea freight once volume and quality consistency are proven.
Maharashtra's Solapur, Nashik, and Sangli pomegranate belt sits well to the west of Chennai, so this base functions as a trading and export coordination hub rather than a growing origin or the most geographically direct port option, Mumbai's JNPT is the port most Indian pomegranate exporters use given its proximity to the growing belt. What Chennai offers is established export documentation processes and container booking infrastructure that supports consolidated shipping for buyers sourcing multiple product categories through a single relationship. Buyers prioritizing the shortest possible routing for pomegranate specifically may find Mumbai-based export offers a more direct path; buyers consolidating pomegranate with other Indian export categories may find value in Chennai's coordination.
4kg and 5kg telescopic corrugated cartons with individual fruit cushioning, standard for premium retail-ready export. 10kg and 15kg bulk cartons for wholesale and foodservice buyers. Palletized loading for reefer sea container shipment, with air cargo option available for smaller premium or trial orders.
Phytosanitary certificate from India's Plant Quarantine Department for every shipment, Certificate of Origin, pesticide residue test reports available per batch, APEDA registration. Organic certification available on request where sourced from certified organic orchards.
Bhagwa pomegranate is grown almost entirely in Maharashtra, concentrated in the Solapur, Nashik, and Sangli belt, which together account for roughly 70% of India's national pomegranate output. Export trading, grading, and documentation for our shipments are coordinated from Chennai, with the fruit sourced directly from Maharashtra's growing regions.
Yes, Bhagwa pomegranate's thick rind and extended shelf life, up to 60 days under proper cold chain, make it well suited to sea freight. India's first sea-route pomegranate shipment to the US arrived in good condition after roughly five weeks in transit, demonstrating the variety's genuine tolerance for extended voyages.
Bhagwa has two main harvest windows in Maharashtra: February-March (Ambe Bahar) and September-October (Hasta Bahar). Combined with cold storage capacity, this gives the crop a longer effective availability window than single-harvest fruit varieties, though buyers should confirm current-season stock before ordering.
Trial orders typically start at 500kg, with standard wholesale bulk orders at 1 metric ton and above, and full-container orders at 1 FCL, roughly 18-20 metric tons in a reefer container. Availability depends on the current harvest cycle from Maharashtra's growing belt.
Fresh pomegranates are classified under HS code 0810.90.10, while dried pomegranate seeds (anardana) fall under a separate code, 0810.90.20. Confirm the exact classification and any UK-specific post-Brexit import documentation with your customs broker before the first shipment.
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