Vegetables- Home
- Products
- Fresh Vegetables
- Sweet Potato
Fresh Vegetables
Sweet Potato Exporter & Bulk Supplier from India
Sweet potato demand is rising worldwide for retail, fries, snacks and baby foods. VegTradeHub supplies fresh, sorted sweet potatoes from Indian growing regions for importers, wholesalers and processors.
- HS 0714.20
- Private label
- Samples on request
- Terms mutually agreed
Sweet Potato — overview
Fresh sweet potatoes for retail, processing and export.
Sweet potatoes are grown in several Indian states, with flesh colours ranging from white and cream to orange and purple. We source according to buyer preference for skin colour, flesh colour, size and sweetness.
| Common names | Sweet Potato, Shakarkandi, Ipomoea batatas |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Ipomoea batatas |
| Category | Fresh Vegetables |
| HS code (indicative) | 0714.20 — Sweet potatoes, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried |
| Origin regions | Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Gujarat and Tamil Nadu |
| Season / supply | Main supply October–March |
| Available forms | Fresh whole, brushed; cartons or mesh bags |
Why buy sweet potato from VegTradeHub
Colour options
Different skin and flesh colours available, subject to season.
Size sorting
Sorted by weight and shape for retail and processing.
Curing and handling
Cured roots handled to reduce bruising and shrinkage.
Flexible packing
Cartons or mesh bags in sizes agreed with the buyer.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight per root | 150–400 g | 100–600 g |
| Shape | Uniform, spindle-shaped | Minor irregularities |
| Skin and flesh colour | As agreed (e.g. red/orange skin, white or orange flesh) | As agreed |
| Defects (cuts, rot, insect damage) | Max 5% | Max 10% |
| Packing | 10 kg cartons or 25 kg mesh bags | As Grade A |
| Transport | Ventilated dry or reefer 12–15°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.
Cured sweet potatoes keep for several weeks at 12–15°C and 85–90% humidity; avoid chilling below 10°C, which can damage the roots.
Applications & end uses
Retail and wholesale
Fresh sweet potatoes for supermarkets and ethnic grocers.
Fries and snacks
Processing into fries, chips and baked snacks.
Baby food and purées
Purée and ingredient manufacturing.
Starch and flour
Industrial and food ingredient use.
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 →
Sweet Potato export markets
We supply importers of sweet potato in:
Frequently asked questions
Do you supply orange-fleshed sweet potato?
Orange-fleshed and other types are available depending on season and region. Please state your preferred type in the enquiry.
Do you offer samples of sweet potato?
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 sweet potato?
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 sweet potato 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.
Related products
Vegetables
Vegetables
VegetablesRequest a quote
Get your bulk quotation within 24 hours
Tell us the product, quantity and destination. We reply with availability, specification and pricing, and agree payment terms with you that suit both sides.
- Free samples on request
- Private-label packing
- Full export documents