Fresh Orange Fruit Suppliers, Exporters & Wholesale Traders

Fresh Nagpuri Orange (Citrus reticulata) — Export Grade | GI Tagged | India Origin

Grown in the orange belt of Vidarbha region — centred around Nagpur, Amravati, and Wardha districts of Maharashtra — the Nagpuri Orange, also known as the Nagpur Mandarin or Santra, holds the distinction of being India's most celebrated citrus fruit. Backed by a Geographical Indication (GI) tag and decades of global recognition, it is the benchmark variety for Indian citrus exports to Middle East, European, and Southeast Asian markets.

Product Features

• Variety: Nagpuri Mandarin (Citrus reticulata) — locally called Santra
• Origin: Nagpur / Amravati / Wardha, Vidarbha, Maharashtra, India (GI Tagged)
• Season: November to January (winter crop); February to March (Ambiya crop)
• Skin Colour: Bright deep orange, slightly rough textured, easy-peel rind
• Flesh: Seedless to low-seed, juicy segments with tender, non-fibrous texture
• Taste Profile: Refreshingly sweet with a mild natural tartness and distinct citrus aroma
• Brix Value: 10–14° with low acid content
• Weight per Fruit: 80g – 180g (Grade A)
• Shelf Life: 15–25 days at ambient; 45–60 days under cold storage (4°C – 8°C)
• Packaging: 5 kg / 10 kg / 15 kg corrugated cartons with mesh or tissue wrapping; custom retail net bags available

Quality & Certification

Export-grade Nagpuri Oranges are hand-picked at full colour break stage, graded by size (55mm–75mm diameter) and surface finish, and packed under APEDA-registered protocols. Each consignment is accompanied by phytosanitary certificates, MRL-compliant pesticide residue reports, and certificate of origin. Fruit is pre-cooled post-harvest to extend transit shelf life. Compliant with GCC, EU, and ASEAN import food safety regulations. GI certification available on request for premium market positioning.

Applications

Nagpuri Oranges serve diverse B2B demand segments across fresh and processed channels:

• Fresh Fruit Export: Retail supermarket chains and wet markets across UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, UK, and Malaysia
• Juice & Beverage Manufacturing: Fresh-squeezed NFC orange juice, cold-pressed juice blends, and citrus concentrate production
• Food Processing: Orange peel zest for confectionery, marmalade, candied peel, and flavouring extracts
• Essential Oil Industry: Cold-pressed orange peel oil used in food flavouring, cosmetics, and aromatherapy products
• HORECA Segment: Fresh juice stations in hotels, restaurant beverage menus, continental dessert preparation, and cocktail/mocktail bases
• Nutraceuticals & Wellness: Vitamin C supplements, natural immunity boosters, and antioxidant-rich health formulations
• Domestic Wholesale: Large-scale mandi supply, institutional catering, and railway/airline catering contracts

Key Benefits for Buyers

• GI-protected origin guarantees authentic Nagpur provenance — a strong premium branding asset for retail and foodservice buyers
• Easy-peel, low-seed variety significantly reduces processing labour costs in juice extraction and food manufacturing
• High juice yield (40–48%) combined with natural sweetness reduces added sugar requirement in beverage formulations
• Distinct citrus aroma profile makes Nagpuri orange peel oil commercially valuable across fragrance and food flavouring industries
• Dual crop season (November–January and February–March) provides extended procurement window compared to single-season citrus varieties
• Compact fruit size (Grade A 55–75mm) suits retail net bag formats popular in Gulf and UK supermarket chains
• Strong domestic and export demand convergence ensures price stability and reliable volume availability for committed long-term buyers

Minimum Order Quantity: Negotiable based on grade and destination port
Loading Ports: JNPT (Nhava Sheva), Mundra
Available Grades: Premium (A), Standard (B), Processing / Juice Grade
Cold Chain: Pre-cooling and reefer container dispatch available on request

For bulk enquiries, phytosanitary documentation, MRL reports, or sample requests, contact our export team.