India is a global leader in agriculture and food production, exporting rice, pulses, grains, processed foods, and specialty ingredients to markets worldwide. For international buyers, sourcing these products requires verified suppliers, consistent quality, and export-compliant documentation.
Altus Exports connects importers, distributors, and food brands with verified Indian manufacturers and processors in the agriculture and food sector — managing supplier identification, sample approval, quality checks, and export coordination from inquiry to delivery.
Products we source in agriculture & food
Our network covers a wide range of export-ready agriculture and food categories from across India.
- Basmati and non-basmati rice
- Pulses, lentils, and legumes
- Wheat, flour, and grain products
- Processed and packaged foods
- Dehydrated fruits and vegetables
- Organic and specialty food ingredients
How Altus Exports supports food buyers
We act as your dedicated sourcing office in India — verifying suppliers, coordinating samples, monitoring production quality, and preparing export documentation so your shipments meet destination-market requirements.
- Manufacturer verification and export readiness checks
- Sample approval before bulk orders
- FSSAI and quality documentation support
- Custom packaging and private label coordination
- End-to-end export and logistics support
Major agriculture & food export categories
India's agriculture export portfolio spans staple commodities, processed foods, and specialty ingredients. The table below gives buyers a practical overview of what we source, where production is concentrated, and the certifications typically required for international trade.
| Category | Examples | Key regions | Typical certifications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice | Basmati, Sona Masoori, parboiled, broken rice | Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh | FSSAI, IPC grading, NPOP (organic) |
| Pulses & lentils | Toor, moong, chana, masoor, urad | Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan | FSSAI, phytosanitary certificate |
| Grains & flour | Wheat, atta, semolina, multigrain flour | Punjab, Madhya Pradesh | FSSAI, quality grading |
| Processed foods | Snacks, ready-to-cook, sauces, pickles | Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka | FSSAI, HACCP (where applicable) |
| Dehydrated products | Onion, garlic, mango powder, vegetables | Gujarat, Maharashtra | FSSAI, moisture & microbial specs |
| Organic & specialty | Moringa, superfood powders, natural ingredients | Pan-India (certified units) | NPOP, USDA-NOP, EU organic |
Why international buyers source food from India
India combines agricultural scale with manufacturing flexibility — making it a practical sourcing base for importers, distributors, and private label brands entering or expanding in global food markets.
Competitive production economics
Large-scale cultivation and established processing clusters help buyers access quality food products at competitive landed costs compared to many alternative sourcing regions.
Diverse agro-climatic production
From basmati rice in the north to spices-adjacent processed foods and tropical ingredients, India's varied climate supports a wide export portfolio from a single sourcing partner.
Growing organic & certified supply
NPOP-certified organic production is expanding across grains, pulses, and specialty ingredients — giving health-food and natural product brands reliable certified supply options.
Export-ready infrastructure
Major ports, cold-chain options for select categories, APEDA-regulated export procedures, and experienced freight forwarders support consistent international shipments.
From inquiry to delivery — food export workflow
Sourcing agriculture and food products from India works best with a structured process. Altus Exports manages each stage below so buyers have one accountable partner from first inquiry through shipment.
- 1
Share requirements
Provide product specs, quality grades, packaging format, target market, and expected volumes so we can match verified suppliers accurately.
- 2
Supplier matching & verification
We identify FSSAI-registered exporters with relevant category experience and confirm export readiness, capacity, and documentation capability.
- 3
Sample approval
Physical samples are evaluated against your specifications. Lab testing for moisture, pesticides, or microbial parameters is coordinated where required.
- 4
Production & quality monitoring
During bulk processing or milling, we track milestones and can arrange in-process or pre-shipment inspection before goods are packed for export.
- 5
Export documentation
Commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, phytosanitary or health certificates, and destination-specific paperwork are prepared for customs clearance.
- 6
Shipping & delivery coordination
We coordinate FCL or LCL sea freight, select port of loading, and support buyers with documentation needed for import clearance at destination.