India's Position in Global Groundnut Export
India is the world's largest exporter of groundnuts, accounting for approximately 18% of total global peanut exports and shipping 747,000 metric tonnes valued at USD 795 million in FY 2024–25. Gujarat's Saurashtra region — specifically Junagadh, Rajkot and Amreli districts — produces the premium Bold variety favoured by European confectionery and snack manufacturers. Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka supply the Java variety widely traded in Southeast Asian food manufacturing and the Middle East.
Indian groundnuts are available throughout the year due to two harvest cycles: the Kharif crop (harvested October–November) and the Rabi crop (harvested March–April). This dual-season availability makes India the most reliable, volume-consistent origin for groundnut importers globally. Indian groundnuts are exported in multiple forms — raw-in-shell, shelled raw kernels, blanched kernels (skin removed) for peanut butter and confectionery, and oil-roasted or dry-roasted kernels for snack markets.
Indian groundnuts are available throughout the year due to two harvest cycles: the Kharif crop (harvested October–November) and the Rabi crop (harvested March–April). This dual-season availability makes India the most reliable, volume-consistent origin for groundnut importers globally. Indian groundnuts are exported in multiple forms — raw-in-shell, shelled raw kernels, blanched kernels (skin removed) for peanut butter and confectionery, and oil-roasted or dry-roasted kernels for snack markets.
Variety Comparison — Bold, Java and TJ
Three primary varieties are exported from India. The right choice depends on your end application, target market and price point.
| Parameter | Bold 50/60 | Java 60/70 | TJ 40/50 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Origin | Gujarat (Junagadh, Rajkot) | Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka | Rajasthan, Gujarat |
| Key Applications | European confectionery, peanut butter, roasted snacks | SE Asian food manufacturing, satay, peanut oil | Premium snack retail, blanched peanut butter |
| Oil Content | 47–50% | 45–48% | 48–52% |
| Preferred Markets | EU, UK, USA, Australia | Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, UAE | EU premium, Japan, South Korea |
| Relative Price | Mid | Lower | Premium |
Aflatoxin — The Critical Quality Parameter
Aflatoxin B1 contamination is the primary food safety concern for groundnuts globally. Importers in the EU, US and Japan enforce strict maximum residue levels (MRLs) that suppliers must comply with to avoid rejection at port:
European Union: Aflatoxin B1 max 2 ppb · Total aflatoxin max 4 ppb (direct human consumption)
USA / FDA: Total aflatoxin max 20 ppb (action level)
Japan: Aflatoxin B1 max 10 ppb
Standard export (non-EU): Total aflatoxin max 10–15 ppb
Zenvico Global provides NABL-accredited laboratory aflatoxin test certificates covering all four fractions (B1, B2, G1 and G2) with every shipment. Segregated low-aflatoxin lots tested below 4 ppb total are maintained specifically for EU buyers. Sampling and testing follows APEDA Peanut.NET protocol with Container Stuffing Certificates issued at loading.
USA / FDA: Total aflatoxin max 20 ppb (action level)
Japan: Aflatoxin B1 max 10 ppb
Standard export (non-EU): Total aflatoxin max 10–15 ppb
Processing Forms Available for Export
Groundnuts are supplied in five processed forms to suit different end applications and buyer requirements:
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Raw Shelled
HPS quality. Most commonly traded. Food processing and oil extraction.
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Blanched
Skin-off, steam-blanched. Peanut butter, confectionery and bakery.
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Split Kernels
Natural half-split. Snack coatings, trail mixes and confectionery.
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Roasted
Oil-roasted or dry-roasted. Ready-to-eat snack retail markets.
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Peanut Flour
Defatted, ~50% protein. Food manufacturing and protein fortification.
Export Destination Markets & Requirements
Indian groundnuts are exported to over 178 countries. Each major import market has specific quality and documentation requirements:
🇪🇺 European Union
Aflatoxin B1 ≤ 2 ppb required. APEDA Peanut.NET certificate mandatory. Kraft paper container lining required. Bold and TJ preferred.
Bold & TJ · Blanched in demand
🇮🇩 Indonesia & Vietnam
Highest volume destinations. Java variety for food manufacturing, cooking oil and confectionery. Aflatoxin ≤ 10 ppb standard applies.
Java 60/70 dominant
🇦🇪 Middle East & Gulf
Halal certification required. Both Bold and Java traded. UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar for retail snacks and food manufacturing.
Halal cert mandatory
🇲🇾 Malaysia & Philippines
Java variety primarily for satay sauce manufacturing and cooking. Price-sensitive market with consistent year-round volume demand.
Java 60/70 standard
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Post-Brexit MRLs aligned with EU levels. Bold preferred for snack retail. Organic certification increasingly in demand from UK buyers.
Bold preferred · Organic growing
🌍 East Africa
Growing market — Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia importing raw kernels for local processing. Standard grade accepted. Less stringent MRLs apply.
Standard grade · Growing market
Export Documentation Provided
Every groundnut shipment from Zenvico Global is accompanied by a complete documentation package: Certificate of Analysis (aflatoxin B1/B2/G1/G2, moisture, purity, pesticide screen from NABL-accredited lab) · APEDA Phytosanitary Certificate · APEDA Peanut.NET Certificate of Eligibility (EU shipments) · Container Stuffing Certificate · Halal Certificate · Certificate of Origin · FSSAI certificate copy · Commercial Invoice · Packing List · Bill of Lading.
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