Groundnut is the major oilseed of India. It accounts for around 25% of the total oilseed production of the country. Annual production of seed and oil are around 5-8mln and 1.5 mln tons respectively. Production is highly vulnerable to rainfall deviations and display huge fluctuation between years
Regional estimates are Gujarat (1-3.5 million tons), Tamil Nadu (1million tons), Andhra Pradesh (1-2 million tons), Karnataka (0.5 million tons), Maharashtra (0.5 million tons) are the major producers of seed. Around 75% of the crop is produced in khariff (June – September) and remaining 25% in Rabi (November – March).
China and India is the major exporters of groundnut kernels, followed by Sub-Saharan African countries and Central and South America.
Global trade of groundnut kernels is to the maximum of 1000000 tons a year. EU and USA are major importers.
Varities: | Packing: | Standard: |
Round Type ( Java Type) – No. of Pieces offered per 28.5 grams are 45-55, 50-60, 60-70, 70-80, 80-90, 90-100, 140-160 and Crushing Grade Quality | Jute Bags Packing: – We shall be able to provide in 7Kg, 10 kg, 15 Kg, 25 kg and 50 Kg jute bags packing. | Moisture : 8% max |
Long type ( Bold type) – No. of Pieces offered per 28.5 grams are 38-42, 40-50, 50-60, 60-70, 70-80, 140-160 and Crushing Grade Quality. | Vacuum Packing: – For special requirements for our buyers, we can provide the cargoes in 10 kg, 12.5 kg and 25 kg vacuum packed PP bags. | Admixture : 1% max |
Dark Red Skin Peanut Kernels – No. of Pieces per 28.5 grams are 60-70, 70-80 and 80-90 | Foreign Materials : 0.50% max | |
Blanched Peanut Kernels – No. of Pieces per 28.5 grams are 38-42, 40-50 and 50-60 | Oil content : 48% Max | |
Aflatoxin : 5 PPB (TLC method)10 and 20 PPB (HPLC/ELISA method with B1B2 condition) |