Procedures ,Stages and Specifications Required for export of Grapes.

Introduction Second largest producer of the fruits (45.5 Million tons)

and Vegetables (90.8 Million tons ) in the world Maharashtra is highest exporter of grapes. Main exports to Asian,European and Middle Eastern

Countries. Shard seedless is exported mostly to Dubai and Middle

East while Thompson Seedless is exported mostly to European nations

Average price paid to farmers for this variety of grapes around Rs 35.00 Average weight of bunch recorded is 225gm

PROPOSED PLAN FOR MAHARASHTRAArea under grapes in Maharashtra is 35236 hectare (ha).Maharashtra produces around 988722 MT of grapes annually, in which Nasik and Sangli districts contribution is 500406 MT and 231635 MTTotal exports of Grapes from from India is 26793.83 MT valuing 105.89 crores out of which nearly 80 % is exported from Maharashtra.The Varieties grown are Thompson seedless, Tas-e-Ganesh, Sharad seedless, Flame seedless and Sonaka.Nashik & Sangli districts are at forefront in the state.

 

MARKET SCENARIO OF NASHIK AND SANGLINASHIK SANGLI Nasik district contribute s 24174

ha Export of grapes 23660.63

MT(08/09) Growing areas are Dindori ,

Nasik ,Niphad, Pimpalgaon –Basvant and Chandwad.

Low price: Nov to Dec with the average price around Rs.7 to 9/kg

Peak price: April-May with average price around Rs.12 to 15/kg

Variety Price Rs/kg

Sonaka 25-30 Tas-e-Ganesh 10-15 Sharad seedless 25-35 Thompson seedless 15-20 Flame seedless 25-28

Sangli district contributes 8255 ha

Export of grapes 8166.63 MT (08/09)

Growing areas are Malegaon, Miraj, Nimni, Savlaj and Tasgaon.

February end’s 35-40 /kg March15-30: Rs 50 / kg March 30 onwards Rs 60-65/kg Variety Price

Rs/kg Sonaka 26-30 Tas-e-Ganesh 11-15 Sharad seedless 26-35 Thompson seedless 16-20 Flame seedless 26-28

Varieties in DemandClone and Tash-e-Ganesh are also having demand to some extend in Dubai and Middle EastThompson seedless constitutes nearly 95% of grapes export to Europe and UK, but for Dubai and Middle East market Sharad seedless, Sonaka, 2-A clone and Tas-e –Ganesh are also preferred.

Name of the Varity

Description

Berry size Harvesting period

THOMPSON SEEDLESS

Round berries green color, Seed less variety.

16 mm to 18 mm

January to April

SONAKA Elongated berries, seed less variety

16 mm to 18 mm

January to April

SHARAD SEEDLESS

Round berries, Blackish red color, seedless variety.

16 mm to 18 mm

January to April

FLAME SEEDLESS

Round berries, Blackish red color,Seedless variety.

16 mm to 18 mm

January to April

EXPORT SPECIFICATION OF DIFFERENT COUNTRY

CHAIN OF EVENTS IN GRAPES EXPORT

Residue Analysis Harvesting Knitting and Sorting/ Grading• Weighing and Packing Pre cooling and Cold Storage Palletization

2.Before palletisation2.1 AGMARK certification

Directorate of Marketing and Inspection officer

2.2 Fumigation certificatePrivate certified Pest control agency2.3 Phyto-Sanitary certificate Directorate of plant protection,

Quarantine and Storage, Ministry Of Agriculture

2.4 Stuffing PermissionCentral Excise and Customs

department.

Loading of container

• Procedure of Shipment : Services of Customs House

Agents (CHA’s) Letter of Credit (if available) - Invoice - Certificate of origin. - Phyto-sanitary certificate - Packing List (if items are

more) - Customs / Excise Formalities

and charges.  For agro exports, excise duty

is not applicable Terminal Handling charges for 40 ft container is Rs.15000

Sea freight From JNPT to different foreign Ports:

- To UK and EU: Rs.137690 - To Middle East: Rs.68841

Export proceduresPost Landing Cost: Post landing cost includes unloading, cold storage,

transportation, import duty and importers commission for the year 2008-09.Country Rs/kg

UK 28.22 European Union 26.20 Dubai 12.06Importers commission EU -8 % Middle East -5% Residue Analysis test in the importing country costs around 25000/ sample Test done only in UK and European country. If rejected the labour charge and

dumping costs is paid by Exporter. Mode of Payment: Letter of credit (L/C) is not provided for Certain agro products. Such export is done on consignment basis (payment as per actual sales) Exporters get the payment after deducting port charge, transportation and

commission etc .of the importing country .In certain country export is undertaken on the fixed rates.

Market Credit of the importer should be checked. Importer’s credit can be checked by international credit organizations like

Dun and Bradstreet. Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India (E C G C) also undertakes such

type of credit certification work. Sales proceed gets deposited in the bank in foreign currency. Export

documents including Export Promotion (E P) copy should be retained by exporter.

The profit involved in export of Grapes.

Grapes are generally exported 40 ft. container which can hold 20 pallets.

Total capacity of 40 ft. container is 14500 KG of Grapes.

Profit involved In Export of Grapes depends upon export specification.

Based on that roughly profit on each container in UK is 267028,EU is 209315,Dubai is 98639.

Conclusion.New variety for consumer preferences. nutritional and medicinal values of the fruitsThomson seedless and Sharad seedless variety is

best suited for cultivation in the tropical areas. Most of the Grapes produced is consumed

locally and about 1 per cent is exported. Penetration into the European Union and USA.Karnataka has exported about 2000 MT to other

countries during the last few years. Diseases such as Powdary mildew, Downy

Mildew, etc.Proper varietal selection, crop and post harvest

management, infrastructure such as cold chain, facilities for marketing etc, will augment the cultivation of quality grapes andexport.