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Red Delicious Apple Exporter | Waxed Grade A, UAE Bulk Supply
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
Red delicious apple exporter waxed grade A UAE market.
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Red Delicious apple, commonly marketed as "Shimla Apple" or "Kashmir Apple" in export markets, is grown in the high-altitude orchards of Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir. Waxed Grade A stock is Himalayan-origin fruit that has gone through a food-grade wax coating process after grading, a standard post-harvest step that restores the fruit's natural shine lost during washing and extends shelf life during longer transit by reducing moisture loss through the skin. Operating from Lucknow as a trading, grading, and export coordination base, we source directly from Himachal Pradesh and Kashmir orchards and manage waxing, packing, and phytosanitary documentation before shipment. For UAE importers and wholesale produce distributors, this means consistent Grade A sizing and finish, reliable cold storage continuity, and the documentation Gulf customs authorities require for fresh produce.
| Attribute | Details / Value |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Malus domestica, Red Delicious cultivar |
| Growing Region | Himachal Pradesh (Shimla, Kotgarh, Kinnaur) and Jammu & Kashmir orchards |
| Grade | Premium / Grade A, hand-sorted |
| Size | 70-90mm diameter, specify size grade on order |
| Color | Deep red to maroon-red, uniform coverage |
| Finish | Food-grade wax coated, restores natural shine post-washing |
| Flesh Texture | Crisp, firm, mildly sweet, low acidity |
| Brix (Sugar Content) | Minimum 12-14 degrees Brix |
| Skin Condition | Free from bruising, russeting, and hail damage |
| Pesticide Residue | Within MRL limits for GCC food import regulations |
| Shelf Life | 60-90 days under continuous cold storage (0-2°C) |
| Storage Condition | 0-2°C, 90-95% relative humidity |
| Harvest Season | September to October, cold storage supports supply beyond harvest window |
| HS Code | 0808.10.00 (fresh apples), confirm with CHA |
Commercial apple waxing applies a thin, food-grade wax layer (typically carnauba or shellac-based) after the fruit is washed to grade, which strips away the natural wax bloom the apple's own skin produces. The applied coating restores shine for retail display and reduces moisture loss through the skin during longer transit and storage, which helps the fruit hold firmness better over extended shipping routes like those to the Gulf.
Some retail markets and health-focused buyers prefer unwaxed fruit, either for a more "natural" retail positioning or because their own quality standards restrict added coatings. Unwaxed fruit has a shorter effective shelf life during transit since it loses moisture faster, so buyers requesting unwaxed should factor a tighter delivery window into their planning. Confirm which finish your specific retail channel requires before placing the order, since switching between the two isn't a simple substitution once packing has started.
Himachal Pradesh and Kashmir's apple orchards sit in the western Himalayas, well north of Lucknow, so this base functions as a trading, grading, and waxing hub rather than a growing origin. Uttar Pradesh's road and rail networks connect efficiently to both the Himalayan growing belt and India's major export ports and airports, and Lucknow's trading infrastructure supports the grading, waxing, and packing operations that convert farm-fresh apple into export-ready Grade A stock. Centralizing this processing and documentation here keeps quality control consistent across shipments sourced from multiple orchard regions.
18-20kg corrugated export cartons with tray-pack dividers, the standard bulk export format. Individual foam net sleeves available for premium retail orders to prevent bruising during transit. 5kg and 10kg retail-ready cartons for smaller wholesale buyers. Palletized loading for both reefer sea container and air cargo shipment.
Phytosanitary certificate from India's Plant Quarantine Department for every shipment, Certificate of Origin, food-grade wax compliance documentation, pesticide residue test reports available per batch, APEDA registration.
The apples are grown in Himachal Pradesh's Shimla, Kotgarh, and Kinnaur orchard belts and in Jammu & Kashmir, India's two primary apple-growing regions. Grading, waxing, packing, and export documentation are managed from Lucknow, with the fruit moving from Himalayan cold storage to processing before export.
Yes, commercial apple waxing uses food-grade wax, typically carnauba or shellac-based, approved for direct food contact. The coating restores the shine naturally lost during post-harvest washing and helps reduce moisture loss through the skin during transit and storage.
Yes, unwaxed Grade A stock can be arranged on request, though it has a shorter effective shelf life during transit since the fruit loses moisture faster without the coating. Buyers requesting unwaxed should plan for a tighter delivery window and confirm this specification before packing begins.
Standard bulk orders start at 1 metric ton, with full-container orders typically running 1 FCL, a reefer container holding roughly 18-20 metric tons. Smaller quantities can sometimes be arranged for trial orders depending on current cold storage stock.
Fresh apples of all varieties, including Red Delicious, are classified under HS code 0808.10.00. Some destination markets, including certain GCC customs authorities, may require disclosure of the wax coating alongside this classification, so confirm documentation requirements with your customs broker before the first shipment.
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