Agro Commodities · Origin: India (Asian Origin)

Groundnuts (Peanuts)

Origin: Indian Origin
Year-round export of premium Indian peanuts sourced from naturally low-aflatoxin green belts with complete HPLC testing.
01 Year-Round Availability

Exported to over 50 countries and uniquely available year-round owing to two primary harvest cycles (March and October).

02 Green Belt Sourcing

Sourced exclusively from regions with naturally lower aflatoxin risk, strictly avoiding water spraying to prevent contamination.

03 HPLC Aflatoxin Testing

In-house HPLC testing for B1 + B2 + G1 + G2, ensuring complete compliance with destination import standards.

Groundnuts, commonly known as peanuts, are one of the world's most widely consumed and economically significant legumes. First cultivated approximately 7,500 years ago in Peru, peanuts have since spread to every corner of the globe and become a critical source of protein, healthy fats, and micronutrients — particularly in developing economies across Africa and Asia. Today, China and India are the dominant producers, while Senegal, the USA, Sudan, and Brazil lead in exports due to comparatively lower domestic consumption. The major importers of peanuts include Japan, European nations, and Canada.

Indian peanuts are exported to over 50 countries and are uniquely available year-round, owing to two primary harvest cycles - in March and October - supplemented by several inter-cropping cycles that maintain a continuous supply. This makes Indian peanuts one of the most reliable and versatile commodity sourcing options for global buyers.

We source exclusively from the green belt of peanut production - regions with naturally lower aflatoxin risk - to ensure the highest baseline food safety. Our processing protocol strictly avoids water spraying and direct hand contact with the product to prevent contamination. Quality at every stage is independently verified by an external controller and our in-house team, ensuring each consignment consistently meets our rigorous internal specifications as well as the import standards of destination markets.

Production & Harvest Insights

Annual Groundnut Production by State - India

Country / RegionProduction (MT / Year)Relative Volume
Gujarat~2,800,000 MT
Rajasthan~1,200,000 MT
Tamil Nadu~900,000 MT
Andhra Pradesh~800,000 MT
Karnataka~700,000 MT
Madhya Pradesh~500,000 MT

Figure 7 - Approximate annual groundnut production by Indian state

Sowing & Harvest Calendar by Region - India

Origin / RegionJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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✓Active harvest / sowing period
Quality Control Practices
  • 20% random sampling is conducted on every consignment to ensure broad coverage.
  • Aflatoxin is tested using the HPLC method in-house.
  • Inspected sacks are sealed with a 'Checked' label for full traceability.
  • Product must be at least 99.50% clean before dispatch for shipment.
  • Packaging is selected based on transit time and destination conditions.
Available Varieties

Indian peanut varieties include Java, Bold, TJ, Java Long, G20, K6, Mathadi, J24, and Western 44. Java (white, round) is preferred for direct consumption; Bold and TJ are favoured by peanut butter manufacturers.

Direct Consumption

Java

  • Count per ounce: 70/80, 80/90
  • Moisture: 6% maximum | Admixture: 1% maximum | Imperfect: 5% maximum
  • Aflatoxin: B1 + B2 + G1 + G2 tested
Versatile Kernel

Java Long

  • Count per ounce: 40/50, 45/55, 60/70, 70/80, 80/90, 100/120
  • Moisture: 6% maximum | Admixture: 1% maximum | Imperfect: 5% maximum
  • Aflatoxin: B1 + B2 + G1 + G2 tested
Peanut Butter Grade

Bold

  • Count per ounce: 35/40, 38/42, 40/45, 45/50, 45/55, 60/70, 70/80
  • Moisture: 6% maximum | Admixture: 1% maximum | Imperfect: 5% maximum
  • Aflatoxin: B1 + B2 + G1 + G2 tested
Packing Options

Vacuum Packing

  • 25 KG and 50 KG vacuum bags (custom printing available)

Polypropylene (PP) Bags

  • 500 / 1000 KG Super Pack
  • 50 KG PP Bag

Jute & Carton

  • 80-100 KG Jute Bags
  • 25 KG Carton Boxes
Quality Assurance

Third-party inspection, quality, and loading certificates are provided from SGS, RBS, Cotecna, or any other preferred agency upon client request.

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