Chittoor sits within Andhra Pradesh's core tamarind belt — bold, tangy fruit that's been a staple export commodity from this region for decades. Lumina Prime Global sources direct from local growers and processors, holding priority stock ready for immediate bulk export, independent of the mango season's harvest calendar.
If you're a sauce manufacturer, curry paste producer, condiment brand, or food processor looking for a reliable tamarind supply chain from India, this page covers the forms we export, quality specifications, HS codes, documentation, and logistics.
Within Andhra Pradesh, Anantapur district and the wider Rayalaseema region are the state's leading tamarind producers, with Chittoor forming part of this same growing belt — per Deccan Chronicle reporting on the regional tamarind trade. View the report →
HS Code: 0813.40 · Loading Port: Chennai (INNSA) · MOQ: 500 kg · FCL: 20ft ≈ 22 MT
1. Forms We Export
Tamarind is exported in several distinct forms depending on how your facility processes it further. Each form suits a different stage of your production line:
- Whole Block (with seed): Traditional pressed block, lowest processing cost, suited to buyers with their own deseeding/pulping capability
- Seedless Block: Deseeded and pressed, ready for direct use or further processing into paste — our most requested export form
- Seedless Paste: Smooth, ready-to-use paste for sauce, chutney, and condiment manufacturing without further processing
- Aseptic Concentrate: Higher Brix concentrate, aseptic packed for long shelf life and consistent dosing in industrial food formulation
2. Quality Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Forms | Block · Seedless · Paste · Concentrate |
| Moisture | <20% (block) · <8% (dried) |
| Colour | Dark brown, natural |
| Foreign Matter | Nil — sorted and cleaned |
| Shelf Life | 18 months (sealed) |
| Packaging | 25kg / 50kg bags, drums for paste/concentrate |
| Container Load | 20ft FCL ≈ 22 MT |
| MOQ | 500 kg |
| Incoterms | FOB · CIF available |
| Payment | T/T · LC at sight |
| Loading Port | Chennai (INNSA) |
Unlike fresh produce, tamarind doesn't need a harvest-window rush order. We hold it as standing inventory specifically so bulk buyers can place orders and receive confirmed shipping timelines without waiting on a seasonal cycle.
3. Applications
Tamarind is a foundational souring agent across a wide range of food manufacturing categories:
- Sauce and condiment manufacturers (Worcestershire-style sauces, chutneys, marinades)
- Curry paste and ready-meal producers
- Beverage and confectionery companies using tamarind extract
- Food service and institutional catering supply
4. HS Code & Documentation
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| HS Code | 0813.40 — Dried fruit, other (tamarind) |
| Certificate of Origin | Issued by APEDA / Chamber of Commerce |
| Phytosanitary Certificate | Mandatory for all food/agri imports |
| FSSAI Certificate | Confirms compliance with Indian food safety standards |
| Certificate of Analysis | Moisture, foreign matter, batch-specific on request |
5. Frequently Asked Questions
Lumina Prime Global is an APEDA RCMC-certified B2B exporter based in Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh. IEC: HWOPD5247R · APEDA RCMC: 30279/2026-27 · GSTIN: 37HWOPD5247R1ZJ.