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Green Banana Exporter & Bulk Supplier from India
Green bananas are shipped unripe so they can be ripened at destination or used as a cooking vegetable. VegTradeHub supplies green Cavendish bananas in cartons for importers, ripening centres and wholesalers.
- HS 0803.90
- Private label
- Samples on request
- Terms mutually agreed
Green Banana — overview
Green Cavendish bananas for ripening programmes and cooking markets.
Indian Cavendish bananas are harvested green and shipped in refrigerated containers with controlled temperature to delay ripening. Fruit is sorted by finger length and grade, hands are packed into cartons, and we coordinate with the buyer on ripening instructions.
| Common names | Green Banana, Raw Banana, Cavendish Banana, Kela, Musa acuminata |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Musa acuminata (Cavendish) |
| Category | Fresh Fruits |
| HS code (indicative) | 0803.90 — Bananas, fresh or dried (other than plantains) |
| Origin regions | Maharashtra (Jalgaon), Gujarat, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh |
| Season / supply | Year-round |
| Available forms | Fresh green hands or clusters; cartons |
Why buy green banana from VegTradeHub
Harvested green
Picked at the correct maturity for shipping and controlled ripening.
Finger-length grades
Hands graded by finger length and grade.
Controlled temperature
Reefer containers set for green-banana transit.
Carton packing
Cartons with liners to reduce bruising.
Specification
Typical export specification. Final limits are agreed in the contract and confirmed by the lot certificate of analysis.
| Parameter | Grade A (Export) | Grade B (Standard) |
|---|---|---|
| Finger length | 18–24 cm | 15–26 cm |
| Finger grade (diameter) | 32–38 mm | 28–40 mm |
| Maturity | Green, 75–80% full | Green |
| Defects (scars, bruising) | Max 5% | Max 10% |
| Packing | 13 kg cartons with liners | As Grade A |
| Transport | Reefer 13–14°C | As Grade A |
Packaging options
- Ventilated corrugated cartons 5–13 kg — Retail- and wholesale-ready, with optional private-label printing.
- Mesh bags 10–50 kg — Common for onion, garlic, potato and root vegetables.
- Reefer container 20 ft / 40 ft — Temperature- and humidity-controlled for sea shipment.
- Air freight packs — Lightweight cartons for perishable or urgent consignments.
Storage & shelf life
Keep cool and ventilated at the product-specific temperature; handle gently and avoid delays at ports.
Green bananas hold at 13–14°C for the duration of sea transit; once ripening is triggered, shelf life is short.
Applications & end uses
Ripening and retail
Ripened at destination for supermarkets and markets.
Cooking banana
Raw banana as a vegetable in curries and chips.
Chips and flour
Banana chips and raw-banana flour.
Food service
Hotels, caterers and restaurants.
Shipping & documents
Refrigerated (reefer) containers by sea from Mundra, Nhava Sheva or Chennai; air freight for urgent lots; road for Nepal, Bangladesh and Bhutan.
Standard documents: commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, phytosanitary certificate, certificate of analysis, bill of lading or air waybill, plus treatment or health certificates where your authority requires them.
Payment terms: Payment terms are not fixed: buyer and seller discuss and agree terms that suit both sides, and we record them in the proforma invoice or sales contract before the order is confirmed. How we agree terms →
Green Banana export markets
We supply importers of green banana in:
Frequently asked questions
Do you supply ripened bananas?
We supply green bananas for ripening at destination because ripened fruit cannot withstand long transit.
Do you offer samples of green banana?
Yes. We can arrange a sample from the lot for your approval before a commercial order. Please send your delivery address and target specification.
What are the payment terms for green banana?
Payment terms are agreed between buyer and seller for each order and recorded in the proforma invoice or sales contract. We aim for terms that suit both sides.
Which documents come with green banana shipments?
Commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, phytosanitary certificate, certificate of analysis and bill of lading or air waybill, plus any additional certificate your authority requires.
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- Free samples on request
- Private-label packing
- Full export documents