Fresh Cavendish Bananas from Maharashtra, India
Maharashtra grows more bananas than any other state in India, with the Jalgaon belt at the centre of it. We supply Grand Naine Cavendish — the variety the export trade runs on — cut at the right maturity, de-handed, washed and packed green so the fruit arrives with ripening life still in it.
- Grand Naine Cavendish
- Sourced direct from Maharashtra growers
- Cut green, graded by finger length
- APEDA & FSSAI registered
- Available year round
- Full export documentation
Banana
Bananas are a year-round crop here, which is the main reason importers like Indian supply — there is no closed season to plan around. Maharashtra alone accounts for a large share of the national crop, and Jalgaon district is the heart of it, with tissue-culture Grand Naine planted across most of the area.
Export bananas are judged on finger length, girth, crown quality and how evenly green the fruit is at loading. We cut at around three-quarter maturity, de-hand into clusters, wash in treated water, then pack and move the fruit into a cold room the same day. From there it travels at 13 to 14 °C, which keeps it dormant without causing chilling damage.
We can supply cluster packs or full hands, in the carton weight your market works with. Tell us your finger length spec, carton format and destination port and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Common uses
Fresh consumption, supermarket and retail packs, hotels and catering, smoothies and juices, baby food, and baking.
Product Details
| Attribute | Description |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Fresh Banana |
| Variety | Grand Naine (Cavendish) |
| Colour | Green at shipment, yellow when ripe |
| Taste | Sweet, creamy |
| Processing Type | Fresh, hand-harvested, de-handed, washed and graded |
| Origin | Maharashtra, India |
| Finger Length | 15–22 cm (6–8 inch); graded to buyer’s spec |
| Finger Girth | 32–40 mm |
| Maturity at Loading | Approx. 75–80%, cut green |
| Availability | Year round |
| Packaging | 13 kg, 13.5 kg and 18.5 kg ventilated corrugated cartons with poly liner |
| Certifications | APEDA, FSSAI, IEC |
| Minimum Order Quantity | [CONFIRM] e.g. 1 x 40 ft reefer 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 |
| Green Life | 21–28 days from packing under correct temperature |
| Storage Conditions | 13–14 °C at 90–95% relative humidity (do not chill below 13 °C) |
| Usage | Fresh consumption, retail, juices and smoothies, baby food, baking |
| Health Benefits | Natural source of potassium, vitamin B6 and dietary fibre |
Packing And Delivery
Fruit is de-handed into clusters, washed, air dried and packed into ventilated corrugated cartons with a poly liner so the hands sit tight and don’t rub in transit. Cartons are palletised and loaded into reefer containers at 13 to 14 °C — bananas suffer chilling damage below 13 °C and start ripening above 15 °C, so the temperature is held tightly for the whole voyage. Commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and phytosanitary certificate go with every shipment.
Packing options
| Packing Type | Net Weight | Typically Used For |
|---|---|---|
| Ventilated carton, cluster pack | 13 kg | Middle East retail and wholesale |
| Ventilated carton, cluster pack | 13.5 kg | European and UK retail |
| Ventilated carton, full hands | 18.5 kg | Wholesale markets |
| Printed carton, buyer’s brand | As required | Private label (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. Transit times are indicative and vary by shipping line and schedule.
Get A Quote
Share the finger length spec, quantity, packing and destination port you need. We’ll reply with pricing, availability and shipping timelines.