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Royal Gala Apple Exporter 80mm Grade A Europe Supply
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Royal gala apple exporter 80mm grade A Europe supply.
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Royal Gala apple grown in India comes primarily from Himachal Pradesh's Kullu and Shimla orchards, where Gala varieties have steadily gained ground on the traditional Royal Delicious in recent years, favored by growers because Gala tolerates comparatively warmer conditions and delivers a crisper, sweeter eating profile that export buyers increasingly ask for. Grade A stock at 80mm and above represents premium commercial sizing for this variety, hand-graded and cold-stored before export. Operating from Bengaluru as a trading and export coordination base, we source Royal Gala directly from Himachal orchards and manage grading, packing, and shipment documentation for European buyers. For EU importers and wholesale produce distributors, this offers a genuinely Indian-grown Gala apple, distinct from the more commonly known New Zealand or Chilean Royal Gala, with consistent premium grading and the phytosanitary documentation EU customs authorities require.
| Attribute | Details / Value |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Malus domestica, Gala cultivar |
| Growing Region | Kullu and Shimla belts, Himachal Pradesh |
| Grade | Premium / Grade A, hand-sorted |
| Size | 80mm and above (diameter), other size grades available on request |
| Color | Red-orange with characteristic Gala striping, uniform coverage |
| Flesh Texture | Crisp, fine-grained, sweet with mild acidity |
| Brix (Sugar Content) | Minimum 13-15 degrees Brix |
| Skin Condition | Free from bruising, russeting, and hail damage |
| Pesticide Residue | Within MRL limits for EU food import regulations (Reg. 396/2005) |
| Shelf Life | 60-90 days under continuous cold storage (0-2°C) |
| Storage Condition | 0-2°C, 90-95% relative humidity, controlled atmosphere for extended storage |
| Harvest Season | Late July to September, earlier than Royal Delicious given Gala's warmer-tolerant growing profile |
| HS Code | 0808.10.00 (fresh apples), confirm with CHA |
Royal Gala's strongest brand recognition internationally comes from New Zealand and Chilean production, and Indian-grown Gala from Himachal Pradesh is a smaller, more recently established category by comparison. Buyers should treat this as a genuinely Indian-origin Gala apple rather than assume equivalence with New Zealand stock in volume or established supply chain maturity, since the two represent different scales of production history.
Indian Gala works well for buyers looking to diversify sourcing away from single-origin dependency, or those specifically seeking competitive FOB pricing against Southern Hemisphere counter-season supply. Confirming current-season harvest volume before committing to a large standing order is worth doing given this is a smaller and still-growing production base compared to Royal Delicious, which remains Himachal's larger, more established apple export category.
Kullu and Shimla sit in the western Himalayas, a considerable distance from Bengaluru, so this base functions as a trading and export coordination hub rather than a growing origin. Bengaluru's international air cargo infrastructure and established export documentation processes support consistent handling for buyers sourcing multiple Indian agricultural categories through a single point of contact, even though the apple orchards themselves are managed at the source in Himachal Pradesh.
18-20kg corrugated export cartons with tray-pack dividers, the standard bulk export format for apple. Individual foam net sleeves available for premium retail orders to prevent bruising during transit. 5kg and 10kg retail-ready cartons available for smaller wholesale buyers. Palletized loading for reefer container shipment.
Phytosanitary certificate from India's Plant Quarantine Department for every shipment, Certificate of Origin, pesticide residue test reports confirming EU MRL compliance, APEDA registration.
Yes, Gala varieties are grown in Himachal Pradesh's Kullu and Shimla belts, where they've steadily gained ground on the traditional Royal Delicious in recent years. It remains a smaller, more recently established category compared to India's larger Royal Delicious export volume or New Zealand and Chilean Gala production.
FOB pricing depends on grade, size, current harvest volume, and seasonal market conditions, so it's best confirmed directly for your specific order rather than quoted as a fixed figure. Request a current quote specifying your target grade, size (80mm+), and order volume for an accurate FOB price.
The Himachal Pradesh harvest runs from late July through September, earlier than Royal Delicious given Gala's warmer-tolerant growing profile. Cold storage extends availability beyond the immediate harvest window, though buyers should confirm current-season stock before ordering.
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. Availability depends on current harvest volume from Himachal Pradesh's still-developing Gala production base.
Fresh apples of all varieties, including Royal Gala, are classified under HS code 0808.10.00. Confirm exact classification and any EU-specific documentation with your customs broker before the first shipment.
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