🥜 Dry Fruits Business Guide
Complete roadmap to start your profitable dry fruits business in India
💰 Investment: ₹2-10 Lakhs | 📈 Potential Earnings: ₹50K-5L/month
🌾 Where to Source Dry Fruits (Cheapest Options)
🏔️ Direct from Farmers/Regions
Kashmir (Almonds, Walnuts)
Best quality, 30-40% cheaper than wholesale markets
Afghanistan Border (Dry Fruits)
Premium quality at competitive prices
Rajasthan (Dates, Figs)
Local varieties, bulk quantities available
🏪 Wholesale Markets
Khari Baoli, Delhi
Asia’s largest spice & dry fruit market
Crawford Market, Mumbai
Wide variety, good for small quantities
Begum Bazaar, Hyderabad
Competitive prices, South India hub
💡 Pro Tips for Cheapest Sourcing:
- Buy directly during harvest season (Oct-Dec) for 20-30% savings
- Establish relationships with farmer cooperatives
- Consider bulk purchases (minimum 1 ton) for better rates
- Use online B2B platforms like IndiaMART for price comparison
🌍 Export Markets & Opportunities
🇺🇸 USA & Canada
High demand for organic varieties
• Premium pricing: 3-4x domestic
• Focus: Almonds, Cashews, Pistachios
• Requirements: Organic certification
🇪🇺 European Union
Quality-conscious market
• Premium pricing: 2-3x domestic
• Focus: Walnuts, Dates, Figs
• Requirements: EU food safety standards
🇦🇪 Middle East
Traditional market, high volume
• Pricing: 1.5-2x domestic
• Focus: All varieties, especially dates
• Requirements: Halal certification
📊 Export Potential by Product:
High Export Potential:
- • Cashews: $2.5-4/kg export price
- • Almonds: $3-5/kg export price
- • Pistachios: $4-6/kg export price
Growing Markets:
- • Organic varieties: 40% premium
- • Processed products: 60% higher margins
- • Private labeling: 80% higher profits
💰 Investment & Earning Breakdown
💵 Initial Investment
Small Scale (₹2-3 Lakhs)
- • Initial stock: ₹1.5L
- • Packaging materials: ₹30K
- • Storage setup: ₹40K
- • Licenses & registration: ₹20K
Medium Scale (₹5-7 Lakhs)
- • Initial stock: ₹4L
- • Warehouse setup: ₹1.5L
- • Processing equipment: ₹80K
- • Marketing & branding: ₹50K
Large Scale (₹10L+)
- • Bulk inventory: ₹6L
- • Cold storage facility: ₹2L
- • Export setup: ₹1L
- • Working capital: ₹1L
📈 Earning Potential
Domestic Market
- • Profit margin: 25-40%
- • Monthly turnover: ₹2-10L
- • Net profit: ₹50K-2.5L/month
Export Market
- • Profit margin: 40-60%
- • Monthly turnover: ₹5-25L
- • Net profit: ₹2-15L/month
Value-Added Products
- • Roasted/flavored: 50% higher margins
- • Gift packaging: 80% higher margins
- • Private labeling: 100% higher margins
🎯 ROI Timeline:
6-12 months
Break-even period
12-18 months
Full ROI achievement
18+ months
Scale & expansion phase
📋 Required Licenses & Registrations
🔴 Mandatory Licenses
FSSAI License
Food safety license – ₹2,000-5,000
Processing time: 15-30 days
GST Registration
Goods & Services Tax – Free
Processing time: 3-7 days
Trade License
Municipal corporation license – ₹1,000-3,000
Processing time: 7-15 days
Gumasta License
Shop & establishment license – ₹500-2,000
Processing time: 7-10 days
Udyam Registration
MSME registration – Free
Processing time: 1-3 days
🔵 Export Licenses
IEC Code
Import Export Code – ₹500
Processing time: 15-20 days
APEDA Registration
Agricultural export promotion – ₹5,000
Processing time: 30-45 days
RCMC Certificate
Registration cum membership – ₹10,000
Processing time: 20-30 days
📝 Additional Certifications (Optional but Recommended):
Organic Certification
₹15,000-25,000
Premium pricing advantage
ISO 22000
₹50,000-80,000
International quality standard
Halal Certification
₹10,000-20,000
Middle East market access
🎓 FREE Export-Import Training!
Master the art of international trade with our comprehensive program
📍 Training Locations
Pune Center
Modern training facility with hands-on labs
Navi Mumbai Center
Close to JNPT port for practical exposure
📚 What You’ll Learn
- ✅ Export-Import procedures & documentation
- ✅ International trade regulations & compliance
- ✅ Market research & buyer identification
- ✅ Pricing strategies & negotiations
- ✅ Shipping, logistics & customs clearance
- ✅ Digital marketing for global markets
- ✅ Risk management & trade finance
🎯 Demo Session Details
Duration
2 Hours Interactive Session
Languages
Marathi | Hindi | English
Cost
100% FREE!
Limited seats available – First come, first served!
🌟 Success Stories
Rajesh Kumar
Mumbai
“Started with ₹3L investment, now exporting ₹50L worth annually to UAE and USA.”
Priya Sharma
Pune
“Focused on organic cashews, built a ₹2Cr business in 2 years with European clients.”
Amit Patel
Ahmedabad
“Specialized in premium dates, earning ₹8L monthly profit through direct farmer sourcing.”
🚀 Your Action Plan – Start Today!
Research & Plan
Study market, choose products, calculate investment
Get Licenses
Apply for FSSAI, GST, Trade License, IEC Code
Source Products
Connect with farmers, establish supply chain
Start Selling
Launch domestic, then expand to exports