Indian Raisins from the Nashik Belt
The same Thompson Seedless grapes we ship fresh are what India’s raisins are made from, dried on racks in the Nashik and Sangli belt. We supply golden, green and black raisins, graded by colour and size, in bulk cartons or retail packs.
- Golden, green and black types
- Made from Thompson Seedless
- Graded by colour and size
- APEDA & FSSAI registered
- Available year round
- Bulk and retail packing
Raisins
India’s raisin industry sits in the same districts as its grape industry, for the obvious reason — Nashik and neighbouring Sangli grow the Thompson Seedless that dries best, and the dry air after harvest does the rest. Grapes are dipped, racked and dried in shade over two to three weeks, then cleaned, stemmed and graded.
Colour is what separates the types. Golden raisins are treated with sulphur before drying, which holds a light amber colour and a softer texture. Green raisins are shade dried without it and finish paler and firmer. Black raisins are sun dried, darker and sweeter. None of them are different grapes; the difference is in how they are dried.
Within each type, raisins are graded by berry size and colour uniformity, and the grade decides the price. Tell us the type, grade and pack size you need and we’ll quote. If you want the fresh fruit as well, we ship that in season — see our grapes page.
Common uses
Bakery and confectionery, snacking and trail mixes, breakfast cereals and muesli, sweets and desserts, cooking and rice dishes, and retail repacking.
Product Details
| Attribute | Description |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Raisins (Dried Grapes) |
| Types Available | Golden, green and black raisins |
| Raw Material | Thompson Seedless grapes |
| Colour | Light amber, pale green or dark brown to black, by type |
| Taste | Sweet, characteristic of dried grape |
| Processing Type | Shade or sun dried, cleaned, stemmed and graded |
| Origin | Nashik and Sangli, Maharashtra, India |
| Grading | By berry size and colour uniformity |
| Moisture Content | 13–15% |
| Foreign Matter | Removed by mechanical cleaning and sorting |
| Availability | Year round; main drying season March to May |
| Packaging | 10 kg, 12.5 kg and 15 kg cartons with food-grade liner; 250 g to 1 kg retail packs on request |
| Certifications | APEDA, FSSAI, IEC |
| Minimum Order Quantity | [CONFIRM] e.g. 1 x 20 ft container |
| Supply Ability | [CONFIRM] e.g. __ metric tons per month |
| Port of Loading | Nhava Sheva (JNPT), Mumbai |
| Delivery Time | [CONFIRM] e.g. __ days after order confirmation |
| Payment Terms | [CONFIRM] e.g. L/C, T/T |
| Shelf Life | 12 months when stored cool and dry |
| Storage Conditions | Cool, dry and sealed; below 20 °C where possible to prevent sugaring |
| Usage | Bakery, confectionery, snacking, cereals, sweets, retail repacking |
| Private Label | Buyer’s own packing and labelling available on request |
Type reference
| Type | How It Is Dried | Typically Used For |
|---|---|---|
| Golden raisins | Sulphur treated, then shade dried | Bakery, confectionery, premium retail |
| Green raisins | Shade dried without sulphur treatment | Cooking, sweets, retail snacking |
| Black raisins | Sun dried | Snacking, cereals, traditional cooking |
Packing And Delivery
Raisins are packed into cartons with a food-grade liner, or into retail pouches where shelf-ready stock is wanted, and palletised for ordinary dry containers. Heat is the enemy here — raisins stored warm go sticky and sugar crystals form on the surface — so consignments are kept out of direct sun during loading and should be held below 20 °C where your climate allows. Commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and phytosanitary certificate go with every shipment, along with a batch analysis report where your buyer requires one.
Packing options
| Packing Type | Net Weight | Typically Used For |
|---|---|---|
| Carton with food-grade liner | 15 kg | Bakery and processing buyers |
| Carton with food-grade liner | 12.5 kg | Wholesale markets |
| Carton with food-grade liner | 10 kg | Smaller consignments |
| Retail pouches in carton | 250 g / 500 g / 1 kg | Supermarket shelves (on request) |
Shipping to your market
| Destination | Main Ports | Approx. Sea Transit |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | Jebel Ali | 4–6 days |
| Saudi Arabia | Jeddah, Dammam | 7–12 days |
| Qatar | Hamad Port | 5–8 days |
| Southeast Asia | Port Klang, Singapore | 8–12 days |
| Europe | Rotterdam, Antwerp, Hamburg | 20–25 days |
| United Kingdom | London Gateway, Felixstowe | 22–28 days |
Port of loading: Nhava Sheva (JNPT), Mumbai. Raisins ship in standard dry containers, so transit times are indicative and vary by shipping line and schedule.
Get A Quote
Share the type, grade, quantity and destination port you need. We’ll reply with pricing, availability and shipping timelines.