Fresh Cavendish Banana (Grade A G9)
Export-grade Fresh Green Cavendish Bananas (Grand Naine variety) harvested from certified pack-houses in Maharashtra and Gujarat, shipped in temperature-controlled reefer containers.
Commercial Overview & Sourcing Context
India is the world’s largest producer of bananas, and the Grand Naine (G9) Cavendish banana is renowned for its uniform fingers, thick peel, sweet flavor upon ripening, and robust cold-chain resilience. Flownware Export assists GCC supermarket chains and fruit importers with farm-level quality auditing, fungicide washing, vacuum-bag packing, and precise 13.5°C reefer container transit.
Available Grades & Export Varieties
Standard Technical & Commercial Specifications
Verified benchmarks for bulk procurement & GCC import compliance
| Harmonized Tariff Code (HS Code) | 0803.90.10 |
| Primary Indian Origin Hubs | Maharashtra (Jalgaon / Solapur), Gujarat (Bharuch / Anand), Andhra Pradesh |
| Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) | 1 x 40ft High Cube Reefer Container (~1540 cartons) |
| Calibration / Finger Length | Minimum 18 cm - 22 cm (Grade A) |
| Finger Diameter (Thickness) | 38 mm to 44 mm |
| Hands per Carton | 4, 5, 6 hands or clusters |
| Stage of Ripening | Harvested at mature green stage (Color Grade 1) |
| Reefer Transit Temperature | Continuous +13.5°C with 10% - 15% fresh air exchange |
| Pesticide & Chemical Compliance | Tested to Saudi SFDA and GCC food safety limits |
| Container Stuffing & Capacity | 1,540 boxes of 13 kg on pallets per 40ft reefer container (~20 MT net) |
Packaging Standards & Private Label Options
Export packaging is engineered to withstand ocean transit humidity, rough handling, and automated warehouse distribution:
Ocean Transit Times from Western Indian Ports
| GCC Destination Seaport | Estimated Sailing Duration |
|---|---|
| Jeddah Islamic Port | 7 - 10 days |
| King Abdulaziz Port (Dammam) | 4 - 7 days |
| Jebel Ali Port (Dubai) | 3 - 5 days |
| Hamad Port (Doha) | 4 - 6 days |
Target GCC Commercial Markets for Fresh Cavendish Banana (Grade A G9)
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