Parent Product
Sour Cream
HS Code
040390
Last Updated
2026-06-29
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- India Regular Sour Cream market intelligence page includes 0 premium suppliers.
- 0 sampled export transactions for India are summarized.
- 0 export partner companies and 1 import partner companies are mapped for Regular Sour Cream in India.
- Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- 5 export partner countries and 2 import partner countries are ranked.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
- Page data last updated on 2026-06-29.
Regular Sour Cream Export Supplier Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in India
0 export partner companies are tracked for Regular Sour Cream in India. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to validate exporter coverage, partner quality, and route priorities.
Annual Export Value, Volume, and Supplier Market Size for Regular Sour Cream in India (HS Code 040390)
Analyze 3 years of Regular Sour Cream export volume and value in India to evaluate supplier market growth, seasonality, and trade volatility.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,886,657 | 4,033,950 USD |
| 2023 | 2,309,692 | 2,964,299 USD |
| 2022 | 1,459,052 | 2,166,281 USD |
Top Destination Markets for Regular Sour Cream Exports from India (HS Code 040390) in 2024
For 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 5 destination countries for Regular Sour Cream exports from India.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 813,108 | 1,527,318.18 USD |
| 2 | Singapore | 1,204,033 | 1,430,738.386 USD |
| 3 | Bhutan | 317,718 | 322,283.33 USD |
| 4 | United Arab Emirates | 232,885 | 304,008.219 USD |
| 5 | New Zealand | 44,362 | 57,243.616 USD |
Regular Sour Cream Import Buyer Intelligence and Price Signals in India: Buyers, Demand, and Trade Partners
1 import partner companies are tracked for Regular Sour Cream 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 100.0% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Import Transaction and Price Records for Regular Sour Cream in India
3 sampled Regular Sour Cream import transactions in India provide date, origin, and trade-country context to benchmark price levels and demand-side trading patterns.
Regular Sour Cream sampled import transaction unit prices by date in India: 2026-04-19: 4.25 USD / kg, 2026-03-09: 4.25 USD / kg, 2025-09-06: 4.25 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | Origin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-19 | SOU* ***** **** * ** ** ******** ******* ******************** *************** ** ******** ***** **** * ** ** ******** ******* *** * ************ | 4.25 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-03-09 | SOU* ***** **** * ** ** ******** ******* ******************** *************** ** ******** ***** **** * ** ** ******** ******* *** * ************ | 4.25 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2025-09-06 | SOU* ***** **** * ** ** ******** ******* ******************** *************** ** ******** ***** **** * ** ** ******** ******* *** * ************ | 4.25 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - |
Top Regular Sour Cream Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners in India
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them with 1 total import partner companies tracked for Regular Sour Cream in India. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate demand-side partner fit.
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-29
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 500M - 1B
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
India Import Partner Coverage
1 companies
Import partner company count highlights demand-side visibility for Regular Sour Cream in India.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Regular Sour Cream importers, distributors, and buyer networks in India.
Annual Import Value, Volume, and Demand Size for Regular Sour Cream in India (HS Code 040390)
Track 3 years of Regular Sour Cream import volume and value in India to assess demand growth and market momentum.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 101,990 | 282,981 USD |
| 2023 | 950,715 | 2,432,486 USD |
| 2022 | 18,506 | 118,813 USD |
Top Origin Supplier Countries Supplying Regular Sour Cream to India (HS Code 040390) in 2024
For 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 2 origin supplier countries supplying Regular Sour Cream to India.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Singapore | 99,750 | 255,729.971 USD |
| 2 | Australia | 2,240 | 27,251.328 USD |
Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormChilled
Industry PositionValue-Added Dairy Product
Market
Regular sour cream in India is a standardized dairy "prepared cream" product under FSSAI’s dairy standards, defined as fermented/cultured/sour cream made by fermentation of cream with suitable microorganisms. In India it is a niche, urban-facing product compared with traditional fermented dairy staples, and is commonly positioned for modern retail and western-cuisine use cases. Availability is supported by domestic dairy processors and brands; for example, Amul markets sour cream in a 200 g tub and notes availability across major cities and towns. For imports, market access is strongly shaped by FSSAI’s integrated food import clearance workflow (FICS with Customs ICEGATE/SWIFT), including document scrutiny, inspection, sampling and testing.
Market RoleDomestic consumption market with niche domestic production; import-regulated market for specialty cultured cream products
Domestic RoleNiche cultured dairy condiment/ingredient in urban retail and foodservice channels
Market GrowthNot Mentioned
SeasonalityYear-round production and availability in India, with supply driven by dairy processing throughput and refrigerated distribution rather than harvest seasonality.
Specification
Physical Attributes
- Cultured/fermented cream texture profile (coagulated or semi-set depending on process and formulation) consistent with FSSAI prepared cream definition.
Compositional Metrics
- Indian compliance is anchored to FSSAI dairy standards for prepared creams and related compositional and durability requirements (verify product-specific composition against the latest FSSAI standard text and label).
Packaging
- Retail tubs/cups for chilled distribution (e.g., Amul sour cream listed as 200 g tub pack).
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Cream standardization (milk/cream inputs) → pasteurization/heat treatment → cooling → inoculation with starter culture → controlled fermentation → rapid chilling → packaging → refrigerated distribution to retail/foodservice
Temperature
- Continuous refrigeration is critical across storage, transport, and retail handling to control microbial growth and preserve texture.
Shelf Life
- Imported chilled dairy shipments may require additional undertakings for provisional NOC and must maintain sufficient remaining shelf life at import per FSSAI import requirements.
Freight IntensityMedium
Transport ModeMultimodal
Risks
Regulatory Compliance HighImporting sour cream into India can be blocked or severely delayed by FSSAI import clearance outcomes (document scrutiny, inspection, sampling/testing) under FICS/ICEGATE-SWIFT; non-conformance can result in an NCR and rejection of clearance.Pre-validate product standard alignment (FSSAI dairy standard for fermented/cultured/sour cream), ensure label set is India-compliant, and submit a complete FICS dossier (IEC, COO, label specimen, ingredients list, CoA where applicable) before shipment arrival.
Food Safety MediumChilled cultured dairy products are vulnerable to spoilage and microbiological failure if cold-chain integrity is compromised, and India clearance timelines can reduce usable remaining shelf life.Use validated refrigerated logistics, monitor temperature records end-to-end, and ensure adequate remaining shelf life to meet Indian import requirements.
Labeling MediumLabel non-compliance (e.g., missing veg/non-veg symbol, country-of-origin declaration, batch/lot marking, or incomplete ingredient declarations) can trigger corrective action requirements, delay, or non-conformance at import inspection.Run a label compliance checklist against FSSAI packaging & labelling rules and provide a label specimen in the import dossier for pre-check.
Logistics MediumFor imported chilled sour cream, clearance delays and refrigerated warehousing constraints at ports/ICDs can increase cost and shorten remaining shelf life; FSSAI import FAQs indicate specific undertakings may apply to frozen/chilled consignments.Route via POEs experienced with chilled food handling, pre-book cold storage, and prepare required undertakings for chilled consignments in advance.
Sustainability
- Cold-chain energy use and refrigeration leakage risk in Indian chilled dairy distribution (relevant to cultured cream products requiring refrigeration).
Standards
- ISO 22000 (FSMS) / FSSC 22000 (example: large Indian dairy operators such as Amul Dairy cite ISO 22000 certification for plants/operations)
FAQ
How is sour cream defined under Indian food standards?Under FSSAI’s dairy standards, fermented/cultured/sour cream is defined as a milk product obtained by fermenting cream (including reconstituted or recombined cream) using suitable microorganisms that reduce pH, with or without coagulation. If a label makes culture-content claims, the microorganisms are expected to be present and viable up to the stated durability date unless the product is heat treated after fermentation.
What are commonly required documents to import sour cream into India?FSSAI’s food import clearance FAQs list key prerequisites such as an IEC from DGFT, an FSSAI import license (as applicable), a country-of-origin certificate, invoice and packing list, ingredients list, a specimen label copy, and shipping documents like the bill of lading (for sea consignments). Depending on the case, a certificate of analysis and specific undertakings for chilled consignments may also be required.
What label elements are especially important for sour cream sold in India (including imports)?FSSAI’s packaging and labelling rules require items such as the vegetarian/non-vegetarian symbol declaration, batch/lot identification for traceability, and date/best-before declarations; for imported food, the country of origin must also be declared on the label.
Sources
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