{"id":35543,"date":"2026-08-01T17:39:58","date_gmt":"2026-08-01T12:09:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/niir.org\/blog\/?p=35543"},"modified":"2026-10-05T11:22:12","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T05:52:12","slug":"groundnut-oilseeds-export-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/groundnut-oilseeds-export-business\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Start Groundnut and Oilseeds Export Business in India: Manufacturing &#038; Export Opportunities"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Entrepreneurs have some of the most accessible and globally recognised agricultural export business ideas in the groundnut and oilseeds sector in India. India is the third largest producer of groundnut, also a major exporter of sesame seed and a significant supplier of castor oil, linseed and other oilseeds to the world. APEDA specifically includes groundnuts, peanuts, and walnuts in its list of scheduled products. Exporters of these products can access APEDA\u2019s financial assistance, market development support, and quality certification programmes. There are several business opportunities within the value chain, ranging from raw groundnuts and blanched peanuts to groundnut oil, peanut butter and specialty peanut products, with differing levels of investments and margins.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/groundnut-oilseeds-export-business\/#Why_Groundnut_and_Oilseeds_Export_Is_a_Strong_Opportunity\" >Why Groundnut and Oilseeds Export Is a Strong Opportunity<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/groundnut-oilseeds-export-business\/#Get_Detailed_Insights_from_This_Book_Fruits_Vegetables_Corn_and_Oilseeds_Processing_Handbook\" >Get Detailed Insights from This Book: Fruits, Vegetables, Corn and Oilseeds Processing Handbook<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/groundnut-oilseeds-export-business\/#APEDA_and_Government_Support\" >APEDA and Government Support<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/groundnut-oilseeds-export-business\/#Business_Ideas_in_Groundnut_and_Oilseeds_Export\" >Business Ideas in Groundnut and Oilseeds Export<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/groundnut-oilseeds-export-business\/#1_Blanched_and_Bold_Groundnut_Export\" >1. Blanched and Bold Groundnut Export<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/groundnut-oilseeds-export-business\/#2_Peanut_Butter_and_Groundnut_Oil_Manufacturing_for_Export\" >2. Peanut Butter and Groundnut Oil Manufacturing for Export<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/groundnut-oilseeds-export-business\/#Get_Detailed_Project_Report_DPR_Peanut_Butter_Manufacturing_Project_Report\" >Get Detailed Project Report (DPR): Peanut Butter Manufacturing Project Report<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/groundnut-oilseeds-export-business\/#3_Sesame_Seeds_and_Tahini_Export\" >3. Sesame Seeds and Tahini Export<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/groundnut-oilseeds-export-business\/#View_Full_Project_Details_Sesame_Seed_Hulling_Manufacturing_Guide\" >View Full Project Details: Sesame Seed Hulling Manufacturing Guide<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/groundnut-oilseeds-export-business\/#4_Castor_Oil_Export\" >4. Castor Oil Export<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/groundnut-oilseeds-export-business\/#Access_Complete_Business_Plan_Castor_Oil_Its_Derivatives_Manufacturing_Project_Report\" >Access Complete Business Plan: Castor Oil &amp; Its Derivatives Manufacturing Project Report<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/groundnut-oilseeds-export-business\/#Import-Export_Opportunity_Analysis\" >Import-Export Opportunity Analysis<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/groundnut-oilseeds-export-business\/#Explore_proven_business_ideas_with_high_success_potential\" >Explore proven business ideas with high success potential<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/groundnut-oilseeds-export-business\/#Indian_MSME_Success_Stories_in_Groundnut_Exports\" >Indian MSME Success Stories in Groundnut Exports<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/groundnut-oilseeds-export-business\/#How_NPCS_Supports_Groundnut_and_Oilseeds_Business_Planning\" >How NPCS Supports Groundnut and Oilseeds Business Planning<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/groundnut-oilseeds-export-business\/#Related_Article_Starting_Own_Chilli_Seed_Oil_Production\" >Related Article: Starting Own Chilli Seed Oil Production<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/groundnut-oilseeds-export-business\/#Groundnut_and_Oilseeds_Export_Key_Data_Overview\" >Groundnut and Oilseeds Export: Key Data Overview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/groundnut-oilseeds-export-business\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQ\" >Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/groundnut-oilseeds-export-business\/#1_What_is_the_limit_of_aflatoxin_in_groundnut_when_it_is_exported_to_EU\" >1. What is the limit of aflatoxin in groundnut when it is exported to EU?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/groundnut-oilseeds-export-business\/#2_How_much_investment_is_required_to_establish_the_capacity_to_test_for_aflatoxin\" >2. How much investment is required to establish the capacity to test for aflatoxin?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/groundnut-oilseeds-export-business\/#3_Which_Indian_state_produces_the_best_quality_groundnuts_for_export\" >3. Which Indian state produces the best quality groundnuts for export?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/groundnut-oilseeds-export-business\/#4_Is_it_possible_to_export_Sesame_without_APEDA_registration\" >4. Is it possible to export Sesame without APEDA registration?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/groundnut-oilseeds-export-business\/#5_What_makes_Indian_castor_oil_special_in_the_international_market\" >5. What makes Indian castor oil special in the international market?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/groundnut-oilseeds-export-business\/#6_Where_to_find_foreign_clients_for_Indian_groundnut_and_oilseeds\" >6. Where to find foreign clients for Indian groundnut and oilseeds?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/groundnut-oilseeds-export-business\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Groundnut_and_Oilseeds_Export_Is_a_Strong_Opportunity\"><\/span><strong>Why Groundnut and Oilseeds Export Is a Strong Opportunity<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Groundnuts rank among the world\u2019s most widely traded agricultural commodities. Consumers use them in several forms, including roasted groundnuts for food, groundnut cake for animal feed, and groundnut oil for industrial applications such as biodiesel and cosmetic carrier oils. Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Rajasthan lead groundnut production in India. Their competitive production costs help Indian groundnuts compete in global markets. Foreign buyers also prefer Indian blanched groundnuts because they offer consistent quality.<\/p>\n<p>Enhanced post-harvest operations, improved storage facilities, and strict testing procedures have helped address aflatoxin concerns, especially in groundnut exports. If Indian exporters invest in aflatoxin testing and storage measures, they&#8217;ll be able to access high-quality EU buyers who have strict aflatoxin MRL requirements. This compliance investment will allow them to differentiate themselves from exporters that don&#8217;t test as rigorously.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-section-id=\"u50osd\" data-start=\"141\" data-end=\"190\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_Detailed_Insights_from_This_Book_Fruits_Vegetables_Corn_and_Oilseeds_Processing_Handbook\"><\/span><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"147\" data-end=\"190\">Get Detailed Insights from This Book: <\/strong><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/books\/book\/fruits-vegetables-corn-oilseeds-processing-handbook\/isbn-9788178331270\/zb,,171,a,0,0,a\/index.html\">Fruits, Vegetables, Corn and Oilseeds Processing Handbook<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"APEDA_and_Government_Support\"><\/span><strong>APEDA and Government Support<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The groundnuts, peanuts, walnuts and processed oilseed products have been included under the mandate of scheduled products by the <a href=\"https:\/\/apeda.gov.in\/\">Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA)<\/a>. APEDA registration opens up opportunities for financial assistance in the areas of processing equipment, quality testing infrastructure, packaging and market development. The export facilitation services provided by APEDA for groundnuts are buyer-seller meets, participation in international food ingredient fairs and market intelligence.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/seaofindia.com\/\">Solvent Extractors&#8217; Association of India (SEA)<\/a> and the Groundnut Export Promotion Cell (GEPC) offer market intelligence, trade information and buyer linkage services to the exporters of groundnut and oilseeds respectively. The commodity pricing information and global buyer contacts of these industry associations benefit membership.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dgft.gov.in\/CP\/?opt=adnavce-authorisation\">DGFT Advance Authorisation Scheme<\/a> relates to duty free import of certain food grade processing aids\/ packaging material required in manufacturing of export groundnut products.<\/p>\n<p>Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) provides market access support to the Indian groundnut exporters at ANUGA (Germany) and SIAL (France) the world&#8217;s largest food ingredients trade fairs where the international food manufacturers are buying groundnuts and oilseed products.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Business_Ideas_in_Groundnut_and_Oilseeds_Export\"><\/span><strong>Business Ideas in Groundnut and Oilseeds Export<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Blanched_and_Bold_Groundnut_Export\"><\/span><strong>1. Blanched and Bold Groundnut Export<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The blanched groundnuts, which undergo a blanching and hot water drying process, are exported for various applications, including confectionery, bakery, snack and food service. Bold groundnuts (bigger size from Gujarat) are especially in demand for confectionery. Setting up a groundnut blanching unit with investment of \u20b925 lakh to \u20b970 lakh which includes blanching lines, drying system, colour sorting and grading system, packaging infrastructure. EU buyers need aflatoxin testing (4ppb total aflatoxin for groundnuts for direct human consumption) and pesticide MRL compliance. To be sold in the U.S., buyers must register the facility with the FDA.For U.S. sale, FDA facility registration is required. The groundnut blanch prices are 20% to 35% up on the groundnut raw procurement price.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Peanut_Butter_and_Groundnut_Oil_Manufacturing_for_Export\"><\/span><strong>2. Peanut Butter and Groundnut Oil Manufacturing for Export<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Value added products of groundnut like peanut butter and groundnut oil have huge margin as compared to the export of raw or blanched groundnut. Peanut butter made from natural ingredients (peanuts and salt) is in high demand in the health food sector around the world. The high-quality, cold-pressed expeller-pressed groundnut oil is a specialty food oil that is used in Japanese, Korean, and European markets. The investment required for setting up a peanut butter and groundnut oil manufacturing unit is in the range of \u20b940 lakh to \u20b91.5 crore. Peanut butter is recognized to be exported to the United States of America, Germany, United Kingdom and Canada. Requirements are FSSAI licensing, APEDA registration and compliance with the nutrition labelling requirements of the destination country.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"190\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_Detailed_Project_Report_DPR_Peanut_Butter_Manufacturing_Project_Report\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"190\">Get Detailed Project Report (DPR): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/profile-project-reports\/profile\/1266\/peanut-butter-manufacturing-plant-detailed-project-report-profile-business-plan-industry-trends-market-research-survey-manufacturing-process-machinery-raw-materials-feasibility-study-investment-opportunities-cost-revenue-plant-economics.html\">Peanut Butter Manufacturing Project Report<\/a><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Sesame_Seeds_and_Tahini_Export\"><\/span><strong>3. Sesame Seeds and Tahini Export<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>India is one of the world&#8217;s biggest producers and exporter of both natural and hulled (white) sesame to the Middle East, Japan and EU food manufacturers from Gujarat, Rajasthan and MP. Tahini, a sesame seed paste, is widely used in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine and offers excellent value-added export potential. The cost of establishing a sesame cleaning, sorting and hulling unit is \u20b920 lakh to \u20b960 lakh. There is a need for more grinding and mixing facilities for tahini production (\u20b915 lakh to \u20b940 lakh incremental). There exists a large market for sesame and tahini in the Gulf and India is a trusted supplier of it. High-quality white sesame seeds are also very important to the Japanese confectionery industry.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"View_Full_Project_Details_Sesame_Seed_Hulling_Manufacturing_Guide\"><\/span>View Full Project Details: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/profile-project-reports\/profile\/1474\/sesame-seed-hulling-manufacturing-plant-detailed-project-report-profile-business-plan-industry-trends-market-research-survey-manufacturing-process-machinery-raw-materials-feasibility-study-investment-opportunities-cost-revenue.html\">Sesame Seed Hulling Manufacturing Guide<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Castor_Oil_Export\"><\/span><strong>4. Castor Oil Export<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>India is the leading producer of castor oil in the world and contributes more than 85% of the world trade of castor oil. Industrial lubricants, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and bioplastics are all applications for castor oil and its derivatives, including hydrogenated castor oil, dehydrated castor oil, and methyl esters. The investment required for an extraction and refining unit for An castor oil is from \u20b950 lakh to \u20b91.5 crore. Castor oil is exported to the specialty industrial and cosmetic markets in the US, EU and Japan. India\u2019s natural dominance in castor oil production gives the country a reliable supply base that other countries cannot easily replicate in the short term. The margins of refined castor oil are generally in range of 15-30%.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Access_Complete_Business_Plan_Castor_Oil_Its_Derivatives_Manufacturing_Project_Report\"><\/span>Access Complete Business Plan: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/profile-project-reports\/profile\/317\/castor-oil-its-derivatives-manufacturing-plant-detailed-project-report-profile-business-plan-industry-trends-market-research-survey-manufacturing-process-machinery-raw-materials-feasibility-study-investment-opportunities-cost-revenue.html\">Castor Oil &amp; Its Derivatives Manufacturing Project Report<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_37573\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-37573\" style=\"width: 848px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-37573 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Groundnut-and-Oilseeds-Export-Business.webp\" alt=\"Groundnut and oilseeds export business in India\" width=\"848\" height=\"1264\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Groundnut-and-Oilseeds-Export-Business.webp 848w, https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Groundnut-and-Oilseeds-Export-Business-201x300.webp 201w, https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Groundnut-and-Oilseeds-Export-Business-687x1024.webp 687w, https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Groundnut-and-Oilseeds-Export-Business-768x1145.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Groundnut-and-Oilseeds-Export-Business-512x763.webp 512w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 848px) 100vw, 848px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-37573\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Explore groundnut and oilseeds processing, manufacturing and export opportunities in India.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Import-Export_Opportunity_Analysis\"><\/span><strong>Import-Export Opportunity Analysis<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>India&#8217;s export performance of groundnut and oilseeds has been good. The <a href=\"https:\/\/agriexchange.apeda.gov.in\/\">APEDA Agri Exchange portal <\/a>features blanched groundnuts, sesame seeds and castor oil being regular high value exportable commodities. Import destinations of oilseed\/groundnut from India include the following countries: Indonesia, Vietnam, Netherlands, Germany and Japan.(Groundnut and Oilseeds Export Business)<\/p>\n<p>The major problem and competitive edge in these markets is the regulatory compliance investment, especially for aflatoxin testing of groundnuts and pesticide residue testing of all oilseeds. Investment in the accredited laboratory testing infrastructure and a consistent history of compliance assure purchasers that the exporter will supply the highest quality products at the premium price, rather than the commodity product, and earn long-term business relationships.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Explore_proven_business_ideas_with_high_success_potential\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/startup-selector\">Explore proven business ideas with high success potential<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indian_MSME_Success_Stories_in_Groundnut_Exports\"><\/span><strong>Indian MSME Success Stories in Groundnut Exports<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Gujarat-based Galla Foods, a groundnut processor and exporter, invested in the technology for aflatoxin testing, EU compliant food safety systems, and direct buyer relations in Europe, and achieved significant growth in international business of blanched groundnuts and peanut butter. They felt it was essential that buyers must be compliant, at a time when many exporters of groundnut from India were facing EU rejection due to aflatoxin violations which had resulted in long-term buyer relationships that are competitive today.<\/p>\n<p>Similarly, A few trading and processing businesses based in Junagadh have established export ventures of \u20b930 crore to \u20b9100 crore in bold groundnuts and blanched peanuts to the manufacturers in Southeast Asian countries, indicating that quality, reliability and price continue to be the basic commercial needs for groundnut export success.(Groundnut and Oilseeds Export Business)<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, Kisan Agro, an exporter of sesame and oilseeds from Gujarat, has established a considerable export business of white hulled sesame to Japan and Korea with the investment in optical colour sorting technology which provides the required purity standard for the Japanese confectionery and oilseed producers.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_NPCS_Supports_Groundnut_and_Oilseeds_Business_Planning\"><\/span><strong>How NPCS Supports Groundnut and Oilseeds Business Planning<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We at Niir Project Consultancy Services (NPCS) provide professional consulting for the preparation of Market Survey cum Detailed Techno-Economic Feasibility Reports (DPRs) for setting up new groundnut and oilseeds processing and export businesses. Our reports contain technology selection for processing, aflatoxin management planning, APEDA compliance guidance, market research, export demand analysis and full project financials including profitability projections.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Related_Article_Starting_Own_Chilli_Seed_Oil_Production\"><\/span>Related Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/niir.org\/blog\/starting-own-chilli-seed-oil-production\/\">Starting Own Chilli Seed Oil Production<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Groundnut_and_Oilseeds_Export_Key_Data_Overview\"><\/span><strong>Groundnut and Oilseeds Export: Key Data Overview<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Product Category<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Investment Range<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Key Certification<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Target Markets<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Typical Margin<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Blanched Groundnuts<\/td>\n<td>\u20b925L \u2013 \u20b970L<\/td>\n<td>APEDA + Aflatoxin Test<\/td>\n<td>EU, Indonesia, Vietnam<\/td>\n<td>20\u201335%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Peanut Butter<\/td>\n<td>\u20b940L \u2013 \u20b91.5 Cr<\/td>\n<td>FSSAI + APEDA<\/td>\n<td>US, UK, Germany, Canada<\/td>\n<td>30\u201355%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sesame Seeds (White\/Natural)<\/td>\n<td>\u20b920L \u2013 \u20b960L<\/td>\n<td>APEDA + MRL Testing<\/td>\n<td>Japan, Korea, ME, EU<\/td>\n<td>18\u201335%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Castor Oil (Refined)<\/td>\n<td>\u20b950L \u2013 \u20b91.5 Cr<\/td>\n<td>APEDA + FSSAI<\/td>\n<td>US, EU, Japan<\/td>\n<td>15\u201330%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Groundnut Oil (Cold-pressed)<\/td>\n<td>\u20b935L \u2013 \u20b980L<\/td>\n<td>FSSAI + APEDA<\/td>\n<td>Japan, EU, SE Asia<\/td>\n<td>25\u201345%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><iframe  id=\"_ytid_39048\"  width=\"750\" height=\"421\"  data-origwidth=\"750\" data-origheight=\"421\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/m1RQ4aFJSSo?enablejsapi=1&#038;autoplay=0&#038;cc_load_policy=0&#038;cc_lang_pref=&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;loop=0&#038;rel=1&#038;fs=1&#038;playsinline=0&#038;autohide=2&#038;theme=dark&#038;color=red&#038;controls=1&#038;disablekb=0&#038;\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  epyt-is-override  no-lazyload\" title=\"YouTube player\"  allow=\"fullscreen; accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQ\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_is_the_limit_of_aflatoxin_in_groundnut_when_it_is_exported_to_EU\"><\/span><strong>1. What is the limit of aflatoxin in groundnut when it is exported to EU?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The limits for aflatoxin in groundnuts that are consumed directly by humans are specified in EU Regulation (EC) No 1881\/2006, which states 4 ppb (micrograms\/kg) for total aflatoxin and 2 ppb for aflatoxin B1. Limits are 15 ppb total and 8 ppb B1 for further processing before consumption for groundnuts. All export shipments need to be tested at an accredited laboratory prior to shipment.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_How_much_investment_is_required_to_establish_the_capacity_to_test_for_aflatoxin\"><\/span><strong>2. How much investment is required to establish the capacity to test for aflatoxin?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A basic in-house setup to detect aflatoxin using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) kit can be set up for \u20b93 lakh to \u20b98 lakh. The cost of HPLC based confirmatory testing infrastructure is in the range of \u20b915 lakh to \u20b940 lakh. For smaller export volumes, many MSME groundnut exporters opt for the NABL accredited third party labs for aflatoxin testing at a cost of \u20b91,500 to \u20b93,000 per sample.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Which_Indian_state_produces_the_best_quality_groundnuts_for_export\"><\/span><strong>3. Which Indian state produces the best quality groundnuts for export?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Gujarat produces the highest volume of bold groundnuts (G-20, G-76 varieties) preferred for European confectionery markets. Andhra Pradesh produces significant Java-type groundnuts for Southeast Asian markets. Rajasthan and MP produce groundnuts for domestic crushing and oil extraction. Gujarat&#8217;s Junagadh and Rajkot districts are the primary hubs for groundnut export processing.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Is_it_possible_to_export_Sesame_without_APEDA_registration\"><\/span><strong>4. Is it possible to export Sesame without APEDA registration?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Exporters of sesame seeds must obtain APEDA registration because sesame seeds are listed as scheduled products under APEDA. APEDA registration qualifies for financial assistance, market development assistance and quality programmes.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_What_makes_Indian_castor_oil_special_in_the_international_market\"><\/span><strong>5. What makes Indian castor oil special in the international market?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>India leads the world in castor oil production. Farmers mainly cultivate the castor plant (<em>Ricinus communis<\/em>) in Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Andhra Pradesh. The near-monopoly position allows the world&#8217;s buyers of castor oil and derivatives to have no other large-scale source. Indian castor oil contains a high percentage of ricinoleic acid, which makes it suitable for products where other vegetable oils may not perform effectively.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Where_to_find_foreign_clients_for_Indian_groundnut_and_oilseeds\"><\/span><strong>6. Where to find foreign clients for Indian groundnut and oilseeds?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>International buyers mainly discover groundnuts and oilseeds through global buyer-discovery platforms, such as ANUGA and SIAL food ingredient trade fairs. APEDA supports the involvement of Indian exporters. There are industry associations such as SEA (Solvent Extractors&#8217; Association of India) who have buyer databases. Initial buyer contact for commodity oilseed products is also via online B2B platforms such as Alibaba and Euro pages.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Groundnut and oilseed exports are among the most established and high-volume agriculture export business ideas. Additionally, India has natural production advantages and well-developed buyer networks across global markets. Moreover, The sector also offers strong value-addition opportunities, from raw commodities to processed products.<\/p>\n<p>Aflatoxin testing and MRL compliance are major investment requirements. However, they also create a strong competitive advantage for exporters. Compliant, tested, and traceable supply chains can help entrepreneurs enter premium markets in Europe, Japan, and North America. These markets are often difficult for commodity-based exporters to access.<\/p>\n<p>APEDA\u2019s support system and India\u2019s strong production base make groundnut and oilseed exports a profitable long-term business opportunity. Quality-focused entrepreneurs can benefit from growing global demand and value-added export opportunities.(Groundnut and Oilseeds Export Business)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Entrepreneurs have some of the most accessible and globally recognised agricultural export business ideas in the groundnut and&hellip;","protected":false},"author":25,"featured_media":37572,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"csco_display_header_overlay":false,"csco_singular_sidebar":"","csco_page_header_type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[17360,17394],"tags":[20785,20783,20786,20784,20787],"industry":[],"class_list":["post-35543","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-agri-business-opportunities","category-import-export-business","tag-groundnut-and-oilseeds-export","tag-groundnut-export-business","tag-groundnut-export-business-in-india","tag-oilseeds-export-business","tag-oilseeds-export-business-in-india","cs-entry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Groundnut and Oilseeds Export Business in India: Investment<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Start a groundnut and oilseeds export business in India. 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