HS Code
080280
Last Updated
2026-05-10
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- India Raw Areca Nut market intelligence page includes 0 premium suppliers.
- 5 sampled export transactions for India are summarized.
- 359 export partner companies and 439 import partner companies are mapped for Raw Areca Nut in India.
- Wholesale sample entries: 5; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- 5 export partner countries and 5 import partner countries are ranked.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-05-10.
Raw Areca Nut Export Supplier Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in India
359 export partner companies are tracked for Raw Areca Nut in India. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to validate exporter coverage, partner quality, and route priorities.
Explore Raw Areca Nut export intelligence in India, including 5 sampled supplier transactions, monthly unit-price ranges, and partner-country trade flow patterns for HS Code 080280.
Scatter points are sampled from 6.5% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Export Supplier Transaction Records for Raw Areca Nut in India
5 sampled Raw Areca Nut transactions in India include date, origin, and partner-country context to benchmark export prices and supplier trading patterns.
Raw Areca Nut sampled transaction unit prices by date in India: 2026-02-25: 9.91 USD / kg, 2026-02-25: 9.54 USD / kg, 2026-02-24: 9.76 USD / kg, 2026-02-10: 3.22 USD / kg, 2026-02-09: 3.17 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-25 | SOP*** ***** ********* ******* *********** | 9.91 USD / kg | (India) | (Germany) | |
| 2026-02-25 | Sup*** ****** | 9.54 USD / kg | (India) | (Australia) | |
| 2026-02-24 | BET****** | 9.76 USD / kg | (India) | (Canada) | |
| 2026-02-10 | DRI** ******** ******* | 3.22 USD / kg | (India) | (Maldives) | |
| 2026-02-09 | FRE** ******* ***** **** ** *** ***** *** ******* **** **** *** ****** ***** **** ********** | 3.17 USD / kg | (India) | (United Kingdom) |
Annual Export Value, Volume, and Supplier Market Size for Raw Areca Nut in India (HS Code 080280)
Analyze 3 years of Raw Areca Nut export volume and value in India to evaluate supplier market growth, seasonality, and trade volatility.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,118,394 | 16,587,024 USD |
| 2023 | 13,372,574 | 58,346,386 USD |
| 2022 | 11,468,365 | 51,100,897 USD |
Top Destination Markets for Raw Areca Nut Exports from India (HS Code 080280) in 2024
For 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 5 destination countries for Raw Areca Nut exports from India.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United Arab Emirates | 667,878 | 3,189,428.055 USD |
| 2 | Malaysia | 240,093 | 2,966,979.634 USD |
| 3 | Sri Lanka | 540,402 | 2,371,592.404 USD |
| 4 | Djibouti | 428,000 | 1,858,194.524 USD |
| 5 | Nepal | 284,770 | 1,409,823.378 USD |
Raw Areca Nut Import Buyer Intelligence and Price Signals in India: Buyers, Demand, and Trade Partners
439 import partner companies are tracked for Raw Areca Nut 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 3.2% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Import Transaction and Price Records for Raw Areca Nut in India
5 sampled Raw Areca Nut import transactions in India provide date, origin, and trade-country context to benchmark price levels and demand-side trading patterns.
Raw Areca Nut sampled import transaction unit prices by date in India: 2026-02-23: 6.97 USD / kg, 2026-02-18: 6.90 USD / kg, 2026-02-12: 1.31 USD / kg, 2026-02-11: 6.90 USD / kg, 2026-02-02: 6.90 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | Origin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-23 | SRI****** ***** *** ********* ***** *** | 6.97 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-02-18 | ARE** ***** ***** ***** **** | 6.90 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-02-12 | ROA**** ***** *** ****** **** ******* *************************** *** ****************** ***** *** ***** **** ******* *********************** | 1.31 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-02-11 | SRI****** ********* ********* ********* | 6.90 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-02-02 | ARE****** ********* | 6.90 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - |
Annual Import Value, Volume, and Demand Size for Raw Areca Nut in India (HS Code 080280)
Track 3 years of Raw Areca Nut import volume and value in India to assess demand growth and market momentum.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 40,813,159 | 140,707,651 USD |
| 2023 | 39,032,680 | 147,438,575 USD |
| 2022 | 78,753,035 | 274,143,818 USD |
Top Origin Supplier Countries Supplying Raw Areca Nut to India (HS Code 080280) in 2024
For 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 5 origin supplier countries supplying Raw Areca Nut to India.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bangladesh | 10,886,900 | 47,059,233.234 USD |
| 2 | Sri Lanka | 8,546,630 | 36,464,706.399 USD |
| 3 | Myanmar [Burma] | 8,039,240 | 34,651,319.397 USD |
| 4 | Indonesia | 11,994,243 | 20,477,056.958 USD |
| 5 | Malaysia | 269,856 | 1,192,643.645 USD |
Raw Areca Nut Wholesale Supplier Price Trends in India
Track Raw Areca Nut wholesale supplier price benchmarks and recent export price updates in India.
Historical Raw Areca Nut Wholesale Supplier Prices in India (USD/kg)
Yearly average, lower, and upper Raw Areca Nut wholesale prices with YoY changes provide benchmark data for supplier pricing and export competitiveness in India.
Raw Areca Nut yearly average wholesale prices in India: 2024: 3.78 USD / kg, 2025: 3.86 USD / kg, 2026: 3.94 USD / kg.
| Year | Average Unit Price | Lower Unit Price | Upper Unit Price | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.78 USD / kg | 1.17 USD / kg | 6.49 USD / kg | - |
| 2025 | 3.86 USD / kg | 0.50 USD / kg | 7.84 USD / kg | - |
| 2026 | 3.94 USD / kg | 0.49 USD / kg | 7.95 USD / kg | - |
Latest Raw Areca Nut Wholesale Export Price Updates in India
Use the latest 5 updates to check current Raw Areca Nut wholesale export price points and origin-level changes in India.
Raw Areca Nut latest wholesale updates by date in India: 2026-04-01: 5.35 USD / kg, 2026-04-01: 2.89 USD / kg, 2026-04-01: 3.05 USD / kg, 2026-04-01: 5.15 USD / kg, 2026-04-01: 4.25 USD / kg.
| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | Origin Country | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-01 | Are************************** ***** * * ************ ********* ***** **** | 5.35 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-04-01 | Are**************************** ***** * * ************ ********* ******** **** | 2.89 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-04-01 | Are**************************** ****** * * ************ ********* ***** **** | 3.05 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-04-01 | Are************************** ***** * * ************ ********* ******** **** | 5.15 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-04-01 | Are**************************** ***** * * ************ ********* ******* **** | 4.25 USD / kg | - |
Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormDried
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Market
Raw areca nut (arecanuts/betelnuts/supari) is a major plantation crop in India, and ICAR-CPCRI describes India as first in global area and production for arecanut. Production is concentrated in humid belts where ICAR-CPCRI has region-specific recommendations and research centers (including coastal Karnataka/Kerala and parts of North East/West Bengal). The market is primarily domestic-consumption driven via chewing and downstream supari/pan-masala value chains, but trade flows into India are highly sensitive to policy conditions. Imports are materially shaped by DGFT import policy conditions, and by India’s plant-quarantine and FSSAI food-product standards for arecanuts.
Market RoleMajor producer and domestic consumer market; import-regulated market
Domestic RoleWidely consumed agricultural commodity supporting downstream supari and chewing-product processing
Specification
Physical Attributes
- Dry, well matured, sound, clean; whole or cut; fully dehusked and uniform in colour (bright shining to dull red).
- Free from synthetic colouring matter; free from insect infestation, visible moulds, fissures and shrinkage; not hollow; no off-flavour or odour.
Compositional Metrics
- Moisture: maximum 7% (FSSAI standard for arecanuts/betelnuts/supari).
Grades
- Whole nuts / supari
- Cut nuts / supari
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Harvest of mature nuts → dehusking → drying to stable moisture → grading/sorting (whole/cut) → bagging → wholesale trade → industrial cutting/flavouring/processing (where applicable) → retail distribution
Temperature
- Storage and transit prioritize keeping product dry and cool enough to avoid condensation; quality risk increases when moisture rises above specification due to mould and insect damage concerns.
Atmosphere Control
- Ventilated storage and humidity control are important to prevent visible moulds and insect infestation flagged in the FSSAI product standard.
Shelf Life
- Shelf-life is generally longer than fresh produce when moisture is controlled, but quality can deteriorate rapidly with poor drying or damp storage due to mould/insect damage and odour development risk.
Freight IntensityMedium
Transport ModeSea
Risks
Regulatory Compliance HighImport access into India can be abruptly blocked or rendered non-viable if DGFT import policy conditions (including minimum CIF-value thresholds and code-specific policy conditions for areca nuts) are not met; non-compliant shipments face prohibition risk at the policy level.Track and document the latest DGFT notifications for the relevant ITC(HS) code, validate declared CIF value against policy conditions, and confirm whether any scheme-based exemption applies (e.g., EOU/SEZ/Advance Authorization) before contracting.
Food Safety MediumFSSAI product standards for arecanuts/supari include strict quality limits (including moisture maximum 7%) and requirements to be free from synthetic colouring, visible moulds, and insect infestation; non-conformance can drive rejection, downgrading, or enforcement actions in the domestic market.Implement moisture-control SOPs (validated drying + sealed storage), run pre-dispatch moisture and defect checks, and maintain documented lot testing aligned to FSSAI expectations.
Phytosanitary MediumPlant-quarantine enforcement can impose additional declarations, treatments, and clearance delays; interception of quarantine pests can trigger heightened measures including potential suspension of further imports until risk measures are reviewed.Align phytosanitary certification and any required additional declarations to Plant Quarantine Order schedules/conditions; use approved treatment providers when mandated and ensure clean, pest-free packing and storage prior to export.
Climate MediumIndia’s key producing belts face high monsoon-related disease pressure; ICAR-CPCRI documents economically significant diseases including Phytophthora-related fruit/bud rot (mahali) and Yellow Leaf Disease (YLD), which can depress yields and tighten domestic availability.Diversify sourcing across Indian producing regions, maintain inventory buffers ahead of monsoon-risk windows, and prioritize suppliers following CPCRI-recommended integrated disease management practices.
Demand And Policy MediumWHO/IARC has identified areca nut chewing as carcinogenic to humans, creating an ongoing public-health and policy controversy that can influence downstream product restrictions, marketing scrutiny, and reputational risk for supply chains linked to chewing products.Maintain strict compliance positioning (food-grade specs, labelling integrity), monitor state and central policy updates affecting downstream chewing products, and segregate industrial/food channels with clear traceability documentation.
Sustainability
- Monsoon-driven fungal disease pressure (e.g., Phytophthora-related fruit/bud/crown rot) can increase reliance on fungicide regimes (including Bordeaux mixture), creating residue-management and environmental runoff scrutiny risk in sensitive supply chains.
- Drainage and water-stagnation management are integral to plantation health; poor water management can amplify disease pressure and increase input intensity.
Labor & Social
- Public health controversy: WHO/IARC concludes areca nut is carcinogenic to humans; downstream areca-nut chewing products (including commercially packaged preparations) can face tightening controls and reputational risk, influencing demand and compliance expectations.
FAQ
What is the most important import-policy risk when shipping raw areca nuts into India?India’s DGFT can restrict or prohibit imports based on import-policy conditions for areca nuts under specific ITC(HS) codes. DGFT Notification No. 43/2025-26 (15 Oct 2025) sets policy conditions that make shipments below the specified minimum CIF-value threshold prohibited, so valuation and code-classification alignment is a deal-breaker.
What moisture limit applies to arecanuts/supari in India’s food standard?FSSAI’s product standard for arecanuts (betelnuts/supari) specifies a maximum moisture content of 7% and requires the product to be dry, well matured and free from synthetic colouring, visible moulds and insect infestation.
Which plantation health issues are explicitly highlighted by Indian research sources for arecanut?ICAR-CPCRI highlights Yellow Leaf Disease (YLD) as a major concern and documents Phytophthora-related fruit rot and bud rot (mahali) in arecanut, including recommended management practices such as prophylactic sprays and preventive measures before monsoon periods.
Sources
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