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Export fruit and vegetable juices

Mango, guava and pomegranate juice and concentrate for beverage makers and diaspora shops.

Free to exportHS 2009
HS code
2009
Fruit and vegetable juices, unfermented, without added spirit: orange, grapefruit, pineapple, tomato, grape, apple, mango juice (2009 89 10), mixtures.
Export policy
Free to export
Free under ITC(HS) Schedule 2.
Registrations
5
IEC, GST and those below
India’s exports, 2025-26
US$ 48.1 mn
to 46 countries

What is exported

India exports fruit juices and concentrates — mango, pomegranate, guava, grape and others — in bulk aseptic drums for beverage makers and in retail packs for diaspora shops. APEDA reports processed fruits, juices and nuts went mainly to the Netherlands, the USA, the UAE, Saudi Arabia and the UK in 2025-26.

Varieties, grades and forms

  • Mango juice and nectarMango juice has its own line (2009 89 10).
  • Pomegranate juice and concentrateFrom Maharashtra’s pomegranate belt.
  • Grape, guava and citrus juicesBulk concentrate and retail.
  • Vegetable juicesTomato, amla and aloe-based drinks (check classification — many go under 2202).

Where it is grown or made

  • MaharashtraNashik, Solapur and Pune — grape and pomegranate juice.
  • Andhra Pradesh and Tamil NaduChittoor and Krishnagiri — mango.
  • Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & KashmirApple juice concentrate.

Export packing

  • Concentrate in aseptic bags in drums, or frozen in reefers.
  • Retail Tetra Pak, PET and glass bottles in cartons.

Who buys abroad

  • Beverage companies buying concentrate
  • Indian and South Asian grocery distributors in the USA, UK, Canada, Australia and the Gulf
  • Gulf hypermarket chains and their private labels

The quality buyers ask for

Codex standard
Fruit juices and nectars CXS 247-2005 — minimum Brix, juice content of nectars, permitted ingredients
Authenticity
No undeclared sugar, water or other fruit; buyers test authenticity
Microbiology
Meets the destination’s microbiological criteria and the buyer’s specification
US juice HACCP
Processors for the USA must meet 21 CFR 120, including a 5-log pathogen reduction

Certificates

  • FSSAI licenceRequiredCentral licence from FSSAI for the premises where the food is made, packed or stored for export. Apply on FoSCoS.
  • APEDA RCMCRequiredRegistration with APEDA, issued as an RCMC on the DGFT portal. Since 15 Sep 2026, a consignment up to ₹3 lakh FOB can go without it.
  • ISO 22000 / FSSC 22000Often askedFood-safety management certification; FSSC 22000 is GFSI-recognised, which large retailers and brands look for.
  • BRCGS Food SafetyOften askedGFSI-recognised standard asked for by UK and many EU retailers for private label.
  • US FDA food-facility registrationOften askedEvery facility making food for the USA must register with the FDA, and each shipment needs prior notice. Canned and acidified foods also need FCE/SID process filing.
  • HalalOften askedAsked for by many buyers in the Gulf, Malaysia and Indonesia. Use a body the destination recognises.
  • KosherOften askedAsked for by some US buyers and ingredient buyers supplying kosher brands.

Shipping, storage and shelf life

Container load

Aseptic drums or frozen concentrate in reefers; retail packs on pallets in dry containers.

How it travels

Sea freight.

Storage

Aseptic and retail packs cool and dry; frozen concentrate at –18 °C.

Shelf life

Typically 9–18 months for retail packs, depending on process and pack.

What goes on the pack and carton

  • EU retail packs (Regulation 1169/2011): name of the food, ingredients with allergens highlighted, net quantity, best-before or use-by date, storage conditions, the EU importer’s name and address, origin where required — in the language of the country of sale.
  • USA (21 CFR 101): product name, net quantity in US and metric units, ingredients, major allergens (including sesame), the packer’s or distributor’s name and place of business, Nutrition Facts unless exempt, and “Product of India”.
  • Gulf countries: Arabic text (Arabic plus English is normal), production and expiry dates, net weight, country of origin and importer details. Confirm current rules with your importer.
  • Use “juice”, “nectar” or “drink” exactly as the destination defines them, with the fruit percentage where required.
  • Lot or batch number on every pack and carton, matching the invoice and packing list, so the goods can be traced and recalled.
Where to get it tested

Use an FSSAI-notified laboratory (fssai.gov.in → notified labs) or an NABL-accredited lab with your product and test in scope (nabl-india.org). APEDA-recognised labs are listed on apeda.gov.in → Quality → Recognised Organisations. Ask the buyer which lab reports they accept before you send samples.

Benefits of exporting this product

Where to register

  • FSSAIFood business licence. Food exporters come under the Central licence; apply on FoSCoS and keep it valid for the premises you make or pack from.foscos.fssai.gov.in ↗
  • APEDARegistration-cum-Membership Certificate (RCMC) for APEDA-scheduled products. Apply on the DGFT portal after you have your IEC.dgft.gov.in ↗
  • Buyer-country food registrationMany importing countries register the foreign plant or the product — for example US FDA food-facility registration, GACC registration for China, or product registration in some Gulf states. Check APEDA’s importing-country regulations page.apeda.gov.in ↗

Quality and checks

  • Brix, acidity, authenticity (no added sugar or water where the label says 100% juice) and microbiology.
  • For the USA, juice processors must follow the FDA juice HACCP rule (21 CFR 120).
  • Pesticide residues within the importing country’s limits (see APEDA’s MRL database).
  • Labels made for the destination: ingredients, allergens, net quantity, best-before date, importer details and the language that country requires.
How to start small

Start with retail mango or guava juice made by a plant that already exports, under your buyer’s label, in a mixed container with other Indian foods. Since 15 September 2026, a consignment worth up to ₹3 lakh FOB does not need an RCMC (DGFT Notification 36/2026-27); licences that a law requires, such as FSSAI, still apply.

Where new exporters go wrong

  • Calling a nectar or drink “juice” — names are defined by law in the EU and USA.
  • Skipping US FDA facility registration or prior notice — the shipment is refused at the US port.

Documents this product needs

Schemes that apply

Sources (6)
  1. APEDA — Processed Fruits, Juices & Nuts (exports and destinations, 2025-26)
  2. DGFT — Appendix 4R, RoDTEP schedule for DTA exports w.e.f. 10 Oct 2024 (Notification No. 32, 30 Sep 2024)
  3. US eCFR — 21 CFR Part 120, HACCP for juice
  4. EU — Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 on food information to consumers
  5. FSSAI — FoSCoS food licensing portal
  6. DGFT Notification 36/2026-27 (15 Sep 2026) — no RCMC needed for consignments up to ₹3 lakh FOB

Trade data

Indian fruit and vegetable juices exports in numbers

From the Department of Commerce’s TradeStat, country by country. US$, Indian financial years (April–March).

Exports in 2025-26
US$ 48.1 mn
+37.3% a year on average, 2020-21 to 2025-26
Change from 2024-25
↑ +53.5%
US$ 31.3 mn → US$ 48.1 mn
Buyer countries
46
Average export price
US$ 1.75
per kg · 27,428 tonnes shipped · US$ 1.77 the year before
United States of America: US$ 9.2 mnNetherlands: US$ 8.4 mnAustralia: US$ 5.1 mnUnited Kingdom: US$ 4.8 mnUnited Arab Emirates: US$ 3.6 mnChina: US$ 2.9 mnJapan: US$ 2.9 mnSpain: US$ 1.5 mnGermany: US$ 1.4 mnItaly: US$ 1.3 mnTürkiye: US$ 670kSouth Korea: US$ 600kNepal: US$ 540kThailand: US$ 480kFrance: US$ 460kCanada: US$ 450kSaudi Arabia: US$ 390kBhutan: US$ 380kVietnam: US$ 370kIsrael: US$ 330kQatar: US$ 320kMalaysia: US$ 310kNew Zealand: US$ 240kJordan: US$ 240kMauritius: US$ 130kUnited States of America: US$ 9.2 mnUnited States of AmericaNetherlands: US$ 8.4 mnNetherlandsAustralia: US$ 5.1 mnAustraliaUnited Kingdom: US$ 4.8 mnUnited Arab Emirates: US$ 3.6 mnUnited Arab EmiratesChina: US$ 2.9 mnChinaJapan: US$ 2.9 mnSpain: US$ 1.5 mnSpainGermany: US$ 1.4 mnItaly: US$ 1.3 mnTürkiye: US$ 670kSouth Korea: US$ 600kNepal: US$ 540kThailand: US$ 480kFrance: US$ 460kCanada: US$ 450kSaudi Arabia: US$ 390kBhutan: US$ 380kVietnam: US$ 370kIsrael: US$ 330kQatar: US$ 320kMalaysia: US$ 310kNew Zealand: US$ 240kJordan: US$ 240kMauritius: US$ 130kIndia
Where Indian fruit and vegetable juices goes — among our 80 countries, 2025-26
2020-21: US$ 9.9 mn9.92020-212021-22: US$ 10.8 mn112021-222022-23: US$ 18 mn182022-232023-24: US$ 19.7 mn202023-242024-25: US$ 31.3 mn312024-252025-26: US$ 48.1 mn482025-26
India’s fruit and vegetable juices exports, year by year · US$ million

The price cycle

India’s average export price per kg each year (total value ÷ total quantity). Highest in 2020-21, lowest in 2025-26 — a 24% swing between them. Keep this swing in mind when you quote.

2020-21: US$ 2.18 per kg2.182021-22: US$ 1.87 per kg2022-23: US$ 2.16 per kg2024-25: US$ 1.77 per kg2025-26: US$ 1.75 per kg1.752020-212021-222022-232023-242024-252025-26
Average export price of Indian fruit and vegetable juices · US$ per kg · dotted = year in between not available

What next: a projection from the trend

The past trend carried forward — not a forecast by any authority. Sudden changes in policy, prices or demand are not in it.

2020-21: US$ 9.9 mn2020-212021-22: US$ 10.8 mn2021-222022-23: US$ 18 mn2022-232023-24: US$ 19.7 mn2023-242024-25: US$ 31.3 mn2024-252025-26: US$ 48.1 mn2025-262026-27: US$ 60.1 mn (US$ 50.5 mn – US$ 71.6 mn)602026-272027-28: US$ 82.8 mn (US$ 68.2 mn – US$ 101 mn)832027-28
India’s fruit and vegetable juices exports and projection · hollow bars = projection, line = likely range
By 2027-28: US$ 82.8 mn

Likely range US$ 68.2 mn to US$ 101 mn.

Trend
+37.7% a year
Fit (R²)
0.96
Based on
6 years of official figures

Method: a straight line through the logarithm of yearly exports (log-linear regression); range = ±1 standard error.

Biggest buyer countries

By value in 2025-26. Change is against 2024-25.

Name2025-26Change
1United States of AmericaUS$ 9.2 mn+38.1%
2NetherlandsUS$ 8.4 mn+12.7%
3AustraliaUS$ 5.1 mn+104.4%
4United KingdomUS$ 4.8 mn+170.8%
5United Arab EmiratesUS$ 3.6 mn+32.8%
6ChinaUS$ 2.9 mn+98.6%
7JapanUS$ 2.9 mn+81%
8SpainUS$ 1.5 mn+1,380%
9GermanyUS$ 1.4 mn+63.5%
10ItalyUS$ 1.3 mn+173.9%
11TürkiyeUS$ 670k+1,575%
12South KoreaUS$ 600k-23.1%

Where demand is rising and falling

Only countries that buy at least US$ 1 million or 1% of India’s exports of this product. Change from 2024-25 to 2025-26.

High demand

  1. SpainUS$ 100k → US$ 1.5 mn+1,380%
  2. ItalyUS$ 460k → US$ 1.3 mn+173.9%
  3. United KingdomUS$ 1.8 mn → US$ 4.8 mn+170.8%
  4. AustraliaUS$ 2.5 mn → US$ 5.1 mn+104.4%
  5. ChinaUS$ 1.5 mn → US$ 2.9 mn+98.6%
  6. JapanUS$ 1.6 mn → US$ 2.9 mn+81%
  7. GermanyUS$ 850k → US$ 1.4 mn+63.5%
  8. United States of AmericaUS$ 6.7 mn → US$ 9.2 mn+38.1%

Low demand

No sizeable country falls in this list this year.

Which forms sell, and at what price

India’s exports by 8-digit tariff line, 2025-26. Average price = total value ÷ total quantity (TradeStat): the average of every shipment on that line, not the price of any one deal.

Tariff lineValue 2025-26ChangeQuantityAverage price
Juice, of any single fruit, nut or vegetable in heading no. 2009, unfermented, not containing added spirit… — other fruit juice2009 89 90US$ 35.1 mn+99.6%19,275 tonnesUS$ 1.82 per kgwas US$ 1.70
Juice, of any single fruit, nut or vegetable in heading no. 2009, unfermented, not containing added spirit… — mango juice2009 89 10US$ 4.5 mn-31.3%1,691 tonnesUS$ 2.68 per kgwas US$ 3.45
Other singlecitrus fruit juice value>202009 39 00 · Juice, of single citrus fruit, of a Brix value exceeding 20, unfermented, not containing added spirit…US$ 2.3 mn+4.1%2,566 tonnesUS$ 0.90 per kgwas US$ 0.89
Other single citrus fruit juice value not exc.202009 31 00 · Juice, of single citrus fruit, of a Brix value not exceeding 20, unfermented, not containing added spirit…US$ 2.2 mn+35%1,767 tonnesUS$ 1.24 per kgwas US$ 1.15
Mixtrs of juices unfrmntd not contng spirit2009 90 00 · Juices, mixtures of fruits or vegetables, unfermented, not containing added spirit, whether or not…US$ 1.2 mn+39.3%548 tonnesUS$ 2.26 per kgwas US$ 2.14
Juice, orange, frozen, unfermented,, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter — orang juic frozn2009 11 00US$ 1 mn+40.3%250 tonnesUS$ 4.04 per kgwas US$ 3.85
Other pineapple juice value >202009 49 00 · Juice, pineapple, of a Brix value exceeding 20, unfermented, not containing added spirit, whether or not…US$ 810k+179.3%452 tonnesUS$ 1.79 per kgwas US$ 3.98
Juice of any other single fruit nut or vegetable2009 79 00 · Juice, apple, of a Brix value exceeding 20, unfermented, not containing added spirit, whether or not…US$ 290k-54.7%171 tonnesUS$ 1.69 per kgwas US$ 2.10
Orang juic not frozn value not exceeding 202009 12 00 · Juice, orange, not frozen, of a Brix value not exceeding 20, unfermented, not containing added spirit…US$ 240k-4%297 tonnesUS$ 0.81 per kgwas US$ 0.92
Pineapple juice of brix value not exc.202009 41 00 · Juice, pineapple, of a Brix value not exceeding 20, unfermented,, whether or not containing added sugar or…US$ 190k-9.5%127 tonnesUS$ 1.49 per kgwas US$ 1.10
Cranberry (vaccinium macrocarpon, vaccinium oxycoccos juice lingonberry vaccinium vitis-idaea) juice2009 81 00 · Juice, cranberry, Iingonberry, unfermented, not containing added spirit, whether or not containing added…US$ 110k+22.2%145 tonnesUS$ 0.76 per kgwas US$ 14.19
Grape fruit juice pomelo juice2009 19 00 · Juice, orange, not frozen, of a Brix value exceeding 20, unfermented, not containing added spirit, whether…US$ 70k-58.8%86 tonnesUS$ 0.81 per kgwas US$ 4.68
Other juice(includingmust) value>302009 69 00 · Juice, grape, of a Brix value exceeding 30, unfermented, not containing added spirit, whether or not…US$ 10k0%1.5 tonnesUS$ 6.81 per kgwas US$ 3.77
Apple juice of brix val.not exc.202009 71 00 · Juice, apple, of a Brix value not exceeding 20, unfermented,, whether or not containing added sugar or…US$ 10k-80%49 tonnesUS$ 0.20 per kgwas US$ 1.46

The world market

Each country’s own recorded exports and imports in UN Comtrade, 2023 (the latest year nearly every country has reported).

World imports
US$ 17.1 bn
2023
India among exporters
#56
of 157 countries
India’s share of world exports
0.1%
US$ 20.6 mn
Left for others to win
US$ 17.4 bn
exported by other countries

Top exporters — your competitors

  1. 1BrazilUS$ 2.68 bn 15.4%
  2. 2NetherlandsUS$ 1.68 bn 9.7%
  3. 3SpainUS$ 1.09 bn 6.3%
  4. 4GermanyUS$ 904 mn 5.2%
  5. 5ChinaUS$ 904 mn 5.2%
  6. 6PolandUS$ 899 mn 5.2%
  7. 7USAUS$ 744 mn 4.3%
  8. 8ThailandUS$ 737 mn 4.2%
  9. 9ItalyUS$ 660 mn 3.8%
  10. 10MexicoUS$ 586 mn 3.4%

Biggest buyers in the world

  1. 1USAUS$ 3.43 bn 20.1%
  2. 2NetherlandsUS$ 1.47 bn 8.6%
  3. 3GermanyUS$ 1.39 bn 8.1%
  4. 4FranceUS$ 1.22 bn 7.1%
  5. 5United KingdomUS$ 1.07 bn 6.2%
  6. 6ChinaUS$ 784 mn 4.6%
  7. 7JapanUS$ 734 mn 4.3%
  8. 8CanadaUS$ 659 mn 3.9%
  9. 9AustriaUS$ 385 mn 2.2%
  10. 10SpainUS$ 367 mn 2.1%

Opportunity: what these countries buy from the world, and from India

Each country’s own recorded imports in UN Comtrade, latest year it has reported. The long light part of each bar is demand other countries are filling today.

United States of AmericaUS$ 4.28 bnIndia 0.1% · gap US$ 4.28 bn
NetherlandsUS$ 1.79 bnIndia 0.2% · gap US$ 1.79 bn
GermanyUS$ 1.68 bnIndia 0.1% · gap US$ 1.68 bn
FranceUS$ 1.24 bnIndia 0% · gap US$ 1.24 bn
United KingdomUS$ 1.07 bnIndia 0.1% · gap US$ 1.07 bn
ChinaUS$ 921 mnIndia 0.3% · gap US$ 918 mn
JapanUS$ 825 mnIndia 0.2% · gap US$ 823 mn
CanadaUS$ 769 mnIndia 0.4% · gap US$ 766 mn
SpainUS$ 444 mnIndia 0% · gap US$ 444 mn
ItalyUS$ 367 mnIndia 0% · gap US$ 367 mn

TradeStat’s 2023-24 quantities are double-counted, so that year is left out of the price. Sources: TradeStat — Export Import Data Bank, Department of Commerce · UN Comtrade database (United Nations Statistics Division) · Figures taken 29 October 2026.

Step by step

How to export fruit and vegetable juices

Brazil dominates orange juice and China apple juice, so India competes in tropical and speciality juices: mango, pomegranate, guava and amla. Buyers are beverage companies that blend concentrates and diaspora shops that sell Indian brands. APEDA reports processed fruits, juices and nuts went mainly to the Netherlands, the USA, the UAE, Saudi Arabia and the UK in 2025-26. The openings are not-from-concentrate premium juices and certified concentrate for blenders.

  1. 01Choose the product type

    Decide between bulk concentrate and retail juice; they have different buyers.

  2. 02Check names and rules

    Confirm the legal name, Brix and additives allowed in the destination.

  3. 03Set up juice HACCP

    For the USA, the plant needs a juice HACCP plan and FDA registration.

  4. 04Make the export label

    Design a label for the destination’s law — not the Indian label — and have the importer approve it before printing.

  5. 05Test each batch

    Test Brix, acidity, micro and authenticity markers.

  6. 06Book, stuff and file

    Book the container, stuff it with a pre-shipment check, file the shipping bill on ICEGATE and get the certificate of origin and any health certificate.

  7. 07Get paid and close the file

    Send the original documents through your bank (or to the buyer if paid in advance). Once the money arrives, get the e-BRC and claim RoDTEP and drawback where they apply.

Meet buyers

Trade fairs

Questions

Questions about exporting fruit and vegetable juices

Juice, nectar or drink — what is the difference?
Juice is 100% fruit juice; nectar has added water and sugar with a minimum fruit content; a drink has less. The legal limits differ by country.
Is FDA juice HACCP needed for concentrate?
Yes, juice processors exporting to the USA must comply with 21 CFR 120, including for juice used as an ingredient.
What RoDTEP applies?
All juices under 2009: 1.3% of FOB, no cap, continued to 31 Dec 2026.
Are vegetable drinks in this heading?
Pure vegetable juice is under 2009; diluted, flavoured drinks usually go under 2202.
Do I need an RCMC for my first small shipment?
Since 15 Sep 2026, a consignment up to ₹3 lakh FOB can go without an RCMC (DGFT Notification 36/2026-27). FSSAI and other legal licences still apply, and you need an RCMC to claim most export benefits.
Sources (6)
  1. APEDA — Processed Fruits, Juices & Nuts (exports and destinations, 2025-26)
  2. Codex Alimentarius — list of standards
  3. US eCFR — 21 CFR Part 120, HACCP for juice
  4. EU — Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 on food information to consumers
  5. DGFT — Appendix 4R, RoDTEP schedule for DTA exports w.e.f. 10 Oct 2024 (Notification No. 32, 30 Sep 2024)
  6. FSSAI — Notified food testing laboratories

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