HS Code
081090
Last Updated
2026-06-11
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- India Fresh Custard Apple market intelligence page includes 0 premium suppliers.
- 5 sampled export transactions for India are summarized.
- 1 export partner companies and 0 import partner companies are mapped for Fresh Custard Apple 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 2026-06-11.
Fresh Custard Apple Export Supplier Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in India
1 export partner companies are tracked for Fresh Custard Apple in India. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to validate exporter coverage, partner quality, and route priorities.
Explore Fresh Custard Apple export intelligence in India, including 5 sampled supplier transactions, monthly unit-price ranges, and partner-country trade flow patterns for HS Code 081090.
Scatter points are sampled from 1.7% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Export Supplier Transaction Records for Fresh Custard Apple in India
5 sampled Fresh Custard Apple transactions in India include date, origin, and partner-country context to benchmark export prices and supplier trading patterns.
Fresh Custard Apple sampled transaction unit prices by date in India: 2026-04-28: 1.46 USD / kg, 2026-04-28: 0.29 USD / kg, 2026-04-26: 0.65 USD / kg, 2026-04-17: 0.76 USD / kg, 2026-04-02: 1.78 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-28 | FRE** ************* | 1.46 USD / kg | (India) | (United Arab Emirates) | |
| 2026-04-28 | CUS**** ***** | 0.29 USD / kg | (India) | (Nepal) | |
| 2026-04-26 | FRE** ******* ***** *** | 0.65 USD / kg | (India) | (Bahrain) | |
| 2026-04-17 | CUS**** ***** ********* ***** *** ******* *** ** ** **** **** | 0.76 USD / kg | (India) | (United Arab Emirates) | |
| 2026-04-02 | CUS**** ***** ***** *** *** ************* ********** ***** *** *** **** | 1.78 USD / kg | (India) | (Saudi Arabia) |
Top Fresh Custard Apple Export Suppliers and Companies in India
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(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-11
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
India Export Partner Coverage
1 companies
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Annual Export Value, Volume, and Supplier Market Size for Fresh Custard Apple in India (HS Code 081090)
Analyze 3 years of Fresh Custard Apple export volume and value in India to evaluate supplier market growth, seasonality, and trade volatility.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 89,657,135 | 93,079,030 USD |
| 2023 | 87,168,545 | 79,075,947 USD |
| 2022 | 87,950,049 | 78,086,451 USD |
Top Destination Markets for Fresh Custard Apple Exports from India (HS Code 081090) in 2024
For 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 5 destination countries for Fresh Custard Apple exports from India.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United Arab Emirates | 21,537,756 | 31,967,416.854 USD |
| 2 | Bangladesh | 38,679,402 | 12,750,897.611 USD |
| 3 | Netherlands | 1,584,166 | 6,159,089.581 USD |
| 4 | Nepal | 9,069,601 | 4,845,580.789 USD |
| 5 | United States | 560,737 | 2,986,833.282 USD |
Fresh Custard Apple Import Buyer Intelligence and Price Signals in India: Buyers, Demand, and Trade Partners
0 import partner companies are tracked for Fresh Custard Apple in India. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to analyze buyer demand, partner density, and downstream channels.
Annual Import Value, Volume, and Demand Size for Fresh Custard Apple in India (HS Code 081090)
Track 3 years of Fresh Custard Apple import volume and value in India to assess demand growth and market momentum.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 57,062,057 | 63,134,064 USD |
| 2023 | 49,462,431 | 56,799,187 USD |
| 2022 | 27,830,660 | 33,840,655 USD |
Top Origin Supplier Countries Supplying Fresh Custard Apple to India (HS Code 081090) in 2024
For 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 3 origin supplier countries supplying Fresh Custard Apple to India.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vietnam | 45,746,200 | 42,805,021.73 USD |
| 2 | Afghanistan | 5,479,070 | 11,053,076.792 USD |
| 3 | Thailand | 5,836,777 | 9,275,953.105 USD |
Fresh Custard Apple Wholesale Supplier Price Trends in India
Track Fresh Custard Apple wholesale supplier price benchmarks and recent export price updates in India.
Historical Fresh Custard Apple Wholesale Supplier Prices in India (USD/kg)
Yearly average, lower, and upper Fresh Custard Apple wholesale prices with YoY changes provide benchmark data for supplier pricing and export competitiveness in India.
Fresh Custard Apple yearly average wholesale prices in India: 2024: 0.49 USD / kg, 2025: 0.56 USD / kg, 2026: 0.46 USD / kg.
| Year | Average Unit Price | Lower Unit Price | Upper Unit Price | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.49 USD / kg | 0.08 USD / kg | 0.96 USD / kg | - |
| 2025 | 0.56 USD / kg | 0.16 USD / kg | 0.95 USD / kg | - |
| 2026 | 0.46 USD / kg | 0.11 USD / kg | 0.89 USD / kg | - |
Latest Fresh Custard Apple Wholesale Export Price Updates in India
Use the latest 5 updates to check current Fresh Custard Apple wholesale export price points and origin-level changes in India.
Fresh Custard Apple latest wholesale updates by date in India: 2026-06-01: 0.39 USD / kg, 2026-06-01: 0.39 USD / kg, 2026-06-01: 0.37 USD / kg, 2026-06-01: 0.79 USD / kg, 2026-06-01: 0.39 USD / kg.
| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | Origin Country | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-01 | Cus**** ********************** ************** ***** * * ************ ***** **** ************* ******* * | 0.39 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-06-01 | Cus**** ********************** ************** ***** * * ************ ***** **** ***************** ******* * | 0.39 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-06-01 | Cus**** ********************** ************** ***** * * ************ ***** **** ************ ******** ******* * | 0.37 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-06-01 | Cus**** ********************** ************** ***** * * ************ ***** **** *************** ******* * | 0.79 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-06-01 | Cus**** ********************** ************** ***** * * ************ ***** **** ********************* ******* * | 0.39 USD / kg | - |
Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Market
Fresh custard apple (sitaphal; Annona squamosa) is cultivated across India as a seasonal fruit mainly for fresh consumption, with local value addition into products like pulp-based desserts and beverages. ICAR highlights cultivation across multiple states (e.g., Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka), and Maharashtra’s Beed district has a registered geographical indication (“Beed Custard Apple”), indicating regional specialization. Seasonality is concentrated from late monsoon into early winter (an Aug–Nov fruiting window is referenced by Kerala Agricultural University), while ICAR-IIHR reports the Arka Sahan cultivar typically ripens/harvests around August–September under mild tropical conditions and that pruning can shift harvest earlier. Short shelf life makes handling and packaging a key constraint; ICAR documentation from southern Rajasthan describes losses and quality issues during collection/transport that can be reduced with improved maturity sorting and cushioning/packaging.
Market RoleDomestic producer and seasonal consumption market
Domestic RoleSeasonal fresh fruit for domestic consumption with localized value addition (e.g., pulp for ice cream/desserts and beverages).
SeasonalityIndia’s custard apple fruiting/market window is commonly late monsoon to early winter (Aug–Nov). For the ICAR-IIHR cultivar Arka Sahan, ripening/harvest is typically August–September under mild tropical conditions, and pruning can advance harvest to around June in that production system.
Specification
Primary VarietyArka Sahan
Secondary Variety
- Balanagar
- Phule Janaki
Physical Attributes
- Fruit described as an aggregate berry type with greenish, tuberculate rind; pulp is white with many black seeds (KAU reference for Annona squamosa).
- In ICAR’s post-harvest guidance (southern Rajasthan), maturity/harvest readiness is associated with skin color change and wider separation of segments exposing creamy-yellow skin.
Compositional Metrics
- For Arka Sahan, ICAR describes high sweetness and reports TSS and sugars as part of cultivar quality characterization.
Packaging
- ICAR post-harvest documentation (southern Rajasthan) describes transport in plastic crates and indicates cushioning/packaging materials (e.g., foam sheets) reduce handling losses versus minimal/no cushioning.
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Harvest/collection (including orchard and, in some regions, forest produce collection) → aggregation at collection centers → crate-based transport → wholesale/retail marketing
- Short shelf life drives rapid sale; improved maturity sorting, grading and cushioning reduce waste during transport
Shelf Life
- ICAR documentation from southern Rajasthan describes custard apple as having short shelf life, requiring fast sale and careful handling to reduce losses.
- For Arka Sahan, ICAR reports fruit can remain fresh for up to about 8 days at room temperature in its reference context.
Risks
Regulatory Compliance HighImports of fresh custard apple into India can be blocked or delayed if plant quarantine requirements are not met (notably, compliance with phytosanitary conditions and provision of the required original phytosanitary certificate and any required import permit/additional declarations under India’s Plant Quarantine Order, 2003).Confirm commodity-specific import conditions in advance with DPPQ&S/Plant Quarantine Station requirements; secure any required import permit; ensure the phytosanitary certificate format and additional declarations/treatments match India’s stated conditions before shipment.
Phytosanitary MediumFruit fly pressure can materially reduce marketability and trigger quality rejections; research in India documents Bactrocera dorsalis infestation patterns in custard apple genotypes and evaluates bagging/trapping approaches for control.Use integrated pest management aligned to local advisory guidance (e.g., orchard sanitation, monitoring traps, and physical protection such as fruit bagging where suitable) and maintain pre-harvest controls to reduce infestation risk.
Quality MediumShort shelf life and damage during crate transport can cause rapid deterioration and higher wastage, especially where maturity sorting and cushioning are weak; ICAR case material from southern Rajasthan describes losses and quality issues linked to immature harvest and inadequate cushioning.Implement maturity indexing and field sorting; use cushioning/packaging practices appropriate for long-distance transport; reduce handling shocks and time-to-market during the Aug–Nov season.
Sustainability
- Post-harvest loss and food waste risk due to short shelf life; ICAR documentation indicates improved packaging/cushioning and maturity sorting can reduce damage and wastage during transport.
Labor & Social
- In some supply contexts (e.g., documented tribal collection systems in southern Rajasthan), harvesting/collection and transport can rely on informal labor including women and children; ICAR notes knowledge gaps in maturity sorting and handling that affect incomes and waste.
FAQ
When is fresh custard apple typically in season in India?Kerala Agricultural University references an August–November fruiting window for Annona squamosa in India. For the ICAR-IIHR cultivar Arka Sahan, ICAR reports typical ripening/harvest around August–September under mild tropical conditions, and that pruning can advance harvest earlier (toward June) in that production context.
Which custard apple varieties are commonly referenced in India-focused cultivation materials?ICAR-CCARI’s custard apple guide lists Balanagar and Arka Sahan. ICAR’s Indian Horticulture (ICAR-CIAH) also notes that a variety named Phule Janaki has been released and is used for value-added products.
What is a core document requirement to import fresh custard apple into India?India’s Plant Quarantine (Regulation of Import into India) Order, 2003 requires plant products (including fresh fruits) to comply with phytosanitary conditions and generally to be accompanied by an original phytosanitary certificate issued by the exporting country’s authorized authority (with PQ form references in the Order). Depending on the commodity and conditions, an import permit and specific additional declarations may also be required.
Why is packaging/handling a critical risk factor for custard apple in India supply chains?ICAR’s post-harvest case material from southern Rajasthan describes custard apple as having short shelf life and being prone to losses when transported in crates without adequate maturity sorting and cushioning. The same documentation indicates that better maturity assessment and cushioning/packaging practices can reduce damage and wastage during transport.
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