Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- India Fresh Bitter Melon market intelligence page includes 0 premium suppliers.
- 5 sampled export transactions for India are summarized.
- 20 export partner companies and 448 import partner companies are mapped for Fresh Bitter Melon in India.
- Wholesale sample entries: 5; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- 5 export partner countries and 3 import partner countries are ranked.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-03-30.
Fresh Bitter Melon Export Supplier Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in India
20 export partner companies are tracked for Fresh Bitter Melon in India. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to validate exporter coverage, partner quality, and route priorities.
Explore Fresh Bitter Melon export intelligence in India, including 5 sampled supplier transactions, monthly unit-price ranges, and partner-country trade flow patterns for HS Code 080719.
Scatter points are sampled from 0.7% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Export Supplier Transaction Records for Fresh Bitter Melon in India
5 sampled Fresh Bitter Melon transactions in India include date, origin, and partner-country context to benchmark export prices and supplier trading patterns.
Fresh Bitter Melon sampled transaction unit prices by date in India: 2026-01-28: 1.96 USD / kg, 2026-01-23: 0.70 USD / kg, 2026-01-20: 0.47 USD / kg, 2026-01-11: 0.48 USD / kg, 2026-01-03: 0.84 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-28 | BIT*** ***** | 1.96 USD / kg | (India) | (Saudi Arabia) | |
| 2026-01-23 | BIT*** ***** | 0.70 USD / kg | (India) | (Bhutan) | |
| 2026-01-20 | BIT*** ***** | 0.47 USD / kg | (India) | (Bhutan) | |
| 2026-01-11 | FRE** ***** ****** ******** ****** ** ***** ******* ***** ******* | 0.48 USD / kg | (India) | (United Arab Emirates) | |
| 2026-01-03 | BIT*** ***** | 0.84 USD / kg | (India) | (Bhutan) |
Top Fresh Bitter Melon Export Suppliers and Companies in India
Review leading exporter profiles and benchmark them against 20 total export partner companies tracked for Fresh Bitter Melon in India. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to shortlist sourcing and export partners faster.
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-28
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food Services And Drinking PlacesCrop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingDistribution / Wholesale
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-28
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-28
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-28
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingOthersFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-28
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 50M - 100M
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingDistribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-28
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Crop ProductionOthers
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing
India Export Partner Coverage
20 companies
Total export partner company count is a core signal of India export network depth for Fresh Bitter Melon.
Exporters and importers can open Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to assess Fresh Bitter Melon partner concentration, capacity signals, and trade relevance in India.
Annual Export Value, Volume, and Supplier Market Size for Fresh Bitter Melon in India (HS Code 080719)
Analyze 3 years of Fresh Bitter Melon export volume and value in India to evaluate supplier market growth, seasonality, and trade volatility.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4,217,401 | 3,396,473 USD |
| 2023 | 5,142,357 | 3,923,468 USD |
| 2022 | 5,144,064 | 3,520,293 USD |
Top Destination Markets for Fresh Bitter Melon Exports from India (HS Code 080719) in 2024
For 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 5 destination countries for Fresh Bitter Melon exports from India.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United Arab Emirates | 2,682,509 | 1,954,953.711 USD |
| 2 | Maldives | 470,915 | 444,033.855 USD |
| 3 | Germany | 295,000 | 312,608.387 USD |
| 4 | Netherlands | 264,010 | 260,343.612 USD |
| 5 | Belgium | 144,000 | 143,056.797 USD |
Fresh Bitter Melon Import Buyer Intelligence and Price Signals in India: Buyers, Demand, and Trade Partners
448 import partner companies are tracked for Fresh Bitter Melon in India. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to analyze buyer demand, partner density, and downstream channels.
Scatter points are sampled from 58.3% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Import Transaction and Price Records for Fresh Bitter Melon in India
5 sampled Fresh Bitter Melon import transactions in India provide date, origin, and trade-country context to benchmark price levels and demand-side trading patterns.
Fresh Bitter Melon sampled import transaction unit prices by date in India: 2025-12-17: 11.32 USD / kg, 2025-09-04: 1.10 USD / kg, 2025-09-04: 1.10 USD / kg, 2025-09-04: 1.11 USD / kg, 2025-09-04: 1.11 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | Origin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-17 | VEG****** ***** *** ****** ****** ***** ***** ******* **************** ****************** ***** *** ****** ****** ***** ***** ******* ****** | 11.32 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2025-09-04 | (FO****** ****** ***** ****** ****** ********** ********** ********** ***** *** ********************* ************* | 1.10 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2025-09-04 | (FO****** ****** ***** ****** **** ********** ********** ********** ***** *** ********************* ************* | 1.10 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2025-09-04 | (FO****** ****** ***** ****** ****** ********** ********** ********** ***** *** ********************* ************* | 1.11 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2025-09-04 | (FO****** ****** ***** ****** ****** ********** ********** ********** ***** *** ********************* ************* | 1.11 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - |
Top Fresh Bitter Melon Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners in India
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them with 448 total import partner companies tracked for Fresh Bitter Melon in India. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate demand-side partner fit.
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-28
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-28
Industries: Crop ProductionBrokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: TradeFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-28
Industries: Crop ProductionBrokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: TradeDistribution / Wholesale
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-28
Industries: OthersFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: TradeDistribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-28
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingBrokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: TradeDistribution / Wholesale
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-28
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: TradeDistribution / Wholesale
India Import Partner Coverage
448 companies
Import partner company count highlights demand-side visibility for Fresh Bitter Melon in India.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Fresh Bitter Melon importers, distributors, and buyer networks in India.
Annual Import Value, Volume, and Demand Size for Fresh Bitter Melon in India (HS Code 080719)
Track 3 years of Fresh Bitter Melon import volume and value in India to assess demand growth and market momentum.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 260,627 | 537,178 USD |
| 2023 | 213,481 | 438,821 USD |
| 2022 | 436,731 | 862,399 USD |
Top Origin Supplier Countries Supplying Fresh Bitter Melon to India (HS Code 080719) in 2024
For 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 3 origin supplier countries supplying Fresh Bitter Melon to India.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Afghanistan | 234,887 | 473,476.796 USD |
| 2 | Thailand | 25,044 | 62,864.291 USD |
| 3 | Uzbekistan | 696 | 836.724 USD |
Fresh Bitter Melon Wholesale Supplier Price Trends in India
Track Fresh Bitter Melon wholesale supplier price benchmarks and recent export price updates in India.
Historical Fresh Bitter Melon Wholesale Supplier Prices in India (USD/kg)
Yearly average, lower, and upper Fresh Bitter Melon wholesale prices with YoY changes provide benchmark data for supplier pricing and export competitiveness in India.
Fresh Bitter Melon yearly average wholesale prices in India: 2024: 0.45 USD / kg, 2025: 0.42 USD / kg, 2026: 0.40 USD / kg.
| Year | Average Unit Price | Lower Unit Price | Upper Unit Price | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.45 USD / kg | 0.03 USD / kg | 1.20 USD / kg | - |
| 2025 | 0.42 USD / kg | 0.03 USD / kg | 1.20 USD / kg | - |
| 2026 | 0.40 USD / kg | 0.07 USD / kg | 0.85 USD / kg | - |
Latest Fresh Bitter Melon Wholesale Export Price Updates in India
Use the latest 5 updates to check current Fresh Bitter Melon wholesale export price points and origin-level changes in India.
Fresh Bitter Melon latest wholesale updates by date in India: 2026-02-01: 82.63 USD / kg, 2026-02-01: 23.10 USD / kg, 2026-02-01: 46.95 USD / kg, 2026-02-01: 115.65 USD / kg, 2026-02-01: 33.19 USD / kg.
| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | Origin Country | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-01 | BIT*** ***** * ************ ****** ******* ****** | 82.63 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-02-01 | BIT*** ***** * ************ ********* ******* *********** | 23.10 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-02-01 | BIT*** ***** * ************ ******* * *** ** ******* ********* | 46.95 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-02-01 | BIT*** ***** * ************ ********* ******* ****** | 115.65 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-02-01 | BIT*** ***** * ************ ****** ******* ****** | 33.19 USD / kg | - |
Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Market
Fresh bitter melon (bitter gourd; “karela”) is a widely produced and consumed fresh vegetable in India, supplied mainly through fragmented smallholder production and trader-led wholesale distribution. The market is primarily domestic-oriented, with exports occurring in limited, buyer-program-driven volumes where phytosanitary and pesticide-residue compliance can be demonstrated. Quality is strongly affected by rapid moisture loss, yellowing, and mechanical damage during handling, making cold-chain discipline and fast distribution important for premium channels. Trade viability for export lots is often constrained by airfreight economics and destination quarantine-pest risk management expectations for cucurbits.
Market RoleMajor producer and domestic consumption market; limited exporter
Domestic RoleCommon fresh vegetable in household cooking and foodservice; distributed mainly through wholesale mandis and retailer networks.
SeasonalityMulti-season cultivation with near year-round market availability; regional peaks vary by monsoon and irrigated-season cropping patterns.
Specification
Secondary Variety
- Pusa Do Mausami (ICAR-IARI)
- Pusa Vishesh (ICAR-IARI)
- Arka Harit (ICAR-IIHR)
Physical Attributes
- Uniform green color with prominent ridges, aligned to buyer size bands
- Free from yellowing, shriveling, mechanical injury, and decay
- No visible insect damage consistent with cucurbit fruit-fly risk management expectations in sensitive markets
Compositional Metrics
- Eating quality is maturity-linked; over-mature fruit tends to yellow and soften during distribution, reducing acceptance in premium channels.
Grades
- Buyer grades commonly reflect length/diameter bands and defect tolerances (color, surface damage, insect damage, decay).
Packaging
- Reusable plastic crates for domestic wholesale movement
- Ventilated corrugated cartons for export and modern retail distribution (buyer-dependent)
- Cushioning/liners used in some programs to reduce abrasion on ridged skin (buyer-dependent)
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Harvest (frequent picks) → field sorting → aggregation via local traders/collection points → APMC mandi/wholesale market → retailer/modern trade DC → consumer
- Export channel (when used): packhouse grading → residue testing (buyer/destination dependent) → phytosanitary certification → air cargo/reefer dispatch → importer distribution
Temperature
- Rapid post-harvest cooling and high-humidity handling reduce moisture loss and slow yellowing.
- Temperature abuse in last-mile distribution increases shriveling and decay risk.
Atmosphere Control
- Ventilation reduces condensation and decay risk in packed lots.
- Mixed-load exposure to ethylene-producing produce can accelerate yellowing (handling segregation helps).
Shelf Life
- Short shelf-life at ambient conditions; losses are driven by moisture loss, yellowing, and decay.
- Compression and abrasion damage can quickly downgrade fruit appearance and buyer acceptance.
Freight IntensityHigh
Transport ModeMultimodal
Risks
Regulatory Compliance HighMarket access for fresh bitter gourd from India can be disrupted by border actions (detention, rejection, destruction, or tightened import conditions) triggered by quarantine-pest interceptions in cucurbits (including fruit-fly risk management concerns) and/or pesticide-residue non-compliance versus destination MRLs.Run destination-specific SPS and MRL checks pre-harvest; implement IPM and residue monitoring; use buyer-approved packhouses, lot coding, and pre-shipment testing with accredited labs; confirm any required treatments/inspection steps before dispatch.
Logistics MediumExport feasibility is sensitive to air-cargo capacity and rate volatility; delays in domestic road movement and airport handling can rapidly degrade quality (yellowing/shriveling) for a short-shelf-life vegetable.Pre-book air capacity, prioritize fast transit lanes, maintain temperature/humidity discipline, and use packaging that reduces moisture loss and compression damage.
Climate MediumHeat waves, unseasonal rain, and monsoon variability can reduce yields and increase quality defects (surface damage, decay pressure), increasing price volatility and shipment risk for fresh bitter gourd lots.Diversify sourcing across regions/seasons, use protected cultivation where feasible, and tighten harvest/packing schedules during extreme weather windows.
Food Safety MediumPackhouse water quality and hygiene breakdowns can raise contamination risk in fresh-vegetable handling, leading to buyer rejection even when phytosanitary paperwork is in order.Apply GAP/GHP at farm and packhouse, validate wash-water quality, implement sanitation SOPs, and conduct periodic third-party audits for export programs.
Sustainability
- Pesticide stewardship and integrated pest management in cucurbit production
- Irrigation-water management in dry-season vegetable belts
- Packaging waste reduction (greater use of reusable crates in domestic chains)
Labor & Social
- Reliance on informal and seasonal farm labor in harvest and packing
- Worker health and safety risks (pesticide handling, heat stress) in vegetable production
Standards
- GLOBALG.A.P.
- HACCP (packhouse/handling)
- ISO 22000 (packhouse/handling)
FAQ
What is the biggest trade-blocking risk for exporting fresh bitter gourd from India?The main blocker is border action driven by SPS and compliance failures—especially quarantine-pest interceptions in cucurbits and/or pesticide-residue non-compliance versus destination MRLs—leading to detention or rejection. Mitigation usually requires destination-specific SPS checks, strong IPM, lot-level traceability, and pre-shipment residue testing tied to each export lot.
Which documents are commonly needed for exporting fresh bitter gourd from India?Common documents include a phytosanitary certificate (when required by the destination/buyer), commercial invoice and packing list, an air waybill or bill of lading, and (when applicable) a certificate of origin. Many buyer programs also require a pesticide-residue laboratory report linked to the shipment lot.
How should fresh bitter gourd be handled to reduce quality loss during distribution?Quality is protected by fast movement, minimizing compression/abrasion damage, maintaining good ventilation to avoid condensation, and keeping temperature and humidity stable to reduce moisture loss and slow yellowing. Mixing with ethylene-producing produce is typically avoided to reduce premature yellowing.
Sources
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