India dominates 96.8% of global makhana trade (25,130 MT FY24 vs. 238 MT China), with USA (40%), Canada (20%), UAE (8-10%) as anchor markets.
Bharat Path Exim sources premium 6-7 Suta (18mm) grades from Bihar’s Darbhanga-Madhubani GI-protected clusters, delivering FOB $10-15/kg for health stores, $7-10/kg for ethnic retail.
Grade Specifications
| Grade | Size | Appearance | Purity | FOB ($/kg) | Target Markets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium A (6-7 Suta) | 18mm | Creamy white, perfectly round | 99% | 10-15 | USA retail, Japan, EU organic |
| High A (5-6 Suta) | 15-18mm | Creamy white, minimal spots | 98% | 8-12 | Canada bulk, Australia |
| Standard B (4-5 Suta) | 12-15mm | Light reddish spots acceptable | 95% | 7-10 | UAE ethnic, UK |
Technical Specs (Export-Grade):
Moisture ≤14% | Total Ash ≤3% | Breakage ≤1% (Premium) | Zero Foreign Matter | Shelf Life 12 months
Processing Variants
Plain Popped (85% exports): Standard creamy white finish
Flavored Variants (15% growth segment):
- Himalayan Pink Salt → USA/EU health stores (+25% premium)
- Peri-Peri/Chili → UAE/Australia (+20%)
- Cheese/Vegan Cheese → Canada/UK (+30%)
- Chocolate-coated → Japan premium (+40%)
Organic Certified (NPOP/USDA): +35% price premium across grades
Why Choose Our Makhana?
- Mithila GI-Protected Origin: 15-20% price premium in USA/EU conscious buyers
- Consistent Yield: 45kg premium grade per 100kg raw (vs. 40% industry avg)
- Traceability: Pond→farmer→processing batch→shipment documentation
- Export-Ready Packaging: Nitrogen-flushed standup pouches, rigid jars, 10-15kg bulk sacks
MOQ: 1 pallet (500-1000 kg) for trial orders | Scalable to container loads (15-20 MT)
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