Mithila, Bihar · New Export Line

Makhana exporter from India: fox nuts for global buyers

Name: Indian Makhana (Fox Nuts)
Brand: AL NOOR EXIM export supply
SKU: HS 1904 10 90

AL NOOR EXIM sources popped makhana from the Mithila region of Bihar for importers, health-snack brands and private-label buyers. Specify the suta grade, form, packing, quantity and destination for a dated export quotation.

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Popped creamy-white makhana fox nuts in a ceramic bowl — **POPPED MAKHANA · EURYALE FEROX**4, 5 and 6 suta · Plain, roasted or flavoured · Price on request

New product lineMakhana is a new addition to the AL NOOR EXIM export range.

Source regionMithila, Bihar; availability and grade confirmed per lot.

Registered exporterIndian partnership firm with IEC, APEDA RCMC, GST and Udyam MSME.

Quality evidenceThird-party laboratory test and COA can be arranged on request.

Commercial termsMadni Ranawadiya, Partner · 30% advance and 70% against copy of bill of lading, in USD.

Indian Makhana Supply

Why buyers source makhana from Bihar

Makhana is the popped seed of Euryale ferox, an aquatic water-lily crop closely associated with the Mithila region of Bihar. India is commonly estimated to produce about 85–90% of global makhana, and “Mithila Makhana” has a geographical indication registration. Importers in the USA, European Union, Japan, United Kingdom, Canada and UAE buy makhana for plain snack lines, roasted products, flavoured retail packs and food applications. AL NOOR EXIM is a registered Indian partnership exporter established in 2024 and is adding makhana as a new sourcing line alongside red onion, groundnut, pomegranate, semi-husked coconut and psyllium husk. We do not present a makhana shipment history that does not yet exist. Buyers receive a lot-specific offer covering suta grade, broken tolerance, packing, third-party testing, loading plan and current FOB or CIF basis.

Also Known As

International names for makhana

MakhanaFox NutsFoxnutsLotus SeedsPopped Lotus SeedsPuffed Lotus SeedsWater Lily SeedsWater Lily PopsLotus PopsGorgon NutsEuryale ferox seeds

Product Specification

Makhana grades, packing and export terms

These are the commercial bases for an enquiry. The written quotation and lot-specific COA confirm the final specification.

Attribute	Specification / quotation basis
Product	Popped or puffed makhana (fox nuts / water-lily seeds)
Botanical name	Euryale ferox
Origin	Mithila region, Bihar, India; lot source confirmed before quotation
Grades / size	4 suta · 5 suta · 6 suta; higher suta indicates larger premium pieces
Forms	Plain popped; roasted; flavoured for buyer-approved private-label programmes
Colour	Natural creamy-white; appearance confirmed from the offered lot
Moisture	Target maximum approximately 10–12%; final limit confirmed per lot and COA
Broken percentage	Buyer-specified; handpicked low-broken lots subject to grade and availability
Shelf life	Typically 12–18 months in cool, dry storage; final shelf life depends on processing and pack
Bulk packing	10 kg or 25 kg food-grade packing
Retail packing	100 g or 200 g buyer private-label pouches, subject to artwork and processor confirmation
HS code reference	1904 10 90; 2008 19 29 may also apply. Buyer/importer must confirm classification for the product form and destination.
Loading port	Nhava Sheva (JNPT), Mumbai, India
MOQ	500 kg / one pallet sample programme; scaling subject to lot and packing, including full 20ft shipment
Payment	30% advance; 70% against a copy of the bill of lading; quotation in USD
Registrations / COA	AL NOOR EXIM: IEC, APEDA RCMC, GST and Udyam MSME. Third-party laboratory test / COA on request. No FSSAI, ISO, HACCP or organic certification is claimed on this page.
Target markets	USA, European Union, Japan, United Kingdom, Canada and UAE, subject to current destination import and labelling requirements

Suta Size Guide

Compare 4, 5 and 6 suta makhana

Suta is a trade size reference. Buyers should approve an actual lot sample, count method and tolerance before ordering.

4 suta

Standard commercial size

A practical grade for value-focused snack and ingredient programmes. Broken tolerance, colour and uniformity are agreed for the offered lot.

5 suta

Larger selected pieces

A larger, whiter selection for branded snack packs and buyers seeking improved visual uniformity. Final grading remains lot-specific.

6 suta

Premium large grade

The largest of these three requested grades, generally selected for premium retail presentation. Availability and premium are confirmed for each lot.

Buyer Use & Market Review

Plain, roasted and private-label makhana

Snack brands position makhana as a healthy, gluten-free, plant-based, high-protein snack or ingredient. Nutrition, allergen and high-protein label claims must be verified against the final recipe, laboratory data and destination labelling law.

Health-snack importers

Specify suta size, moisture, broken tolerance, pack format, label market and required laboratory panel before requesting a price.

Private-label brands

Plain, roasted or flavoured products can be reviewed for 100 g and 200 g pouches. Recipe, claims, artwork and market compliance require buyer approval.

Bulk food buyers

Bulk 10 kg and 25 kg food-grade packing can be quoted for distribution or further processing, subject to processor and lot confirmation.

Importer Questions

Makhana export FAQ

Is AL NOOR EXIM an established makhana exporter?

Makhana is a new product line for AL NOOR EXIM. The company is a registered Indian partnership export firm established in 2024 and does not claim a previous makhana shipment record.

Where is the makhana sourced?

AL NOOR EXIM plans to source makhana from the Mithila region of Bihar, India. The exact processor, crop lot, grade and availability are confirmed before a commercial quotation.

What is makhana and what is its botanical name?

Makhana is the popped or puffed seed of the aquatic water-lily species Euryale ferox. International buyers also call it fox nuts, water lily seeds, lotus pops or gorgon nuts.

What do 4 suta, 5 suta and 6 suta mean?

Suta is a commercial makhana size reference. In general, higher suta grades are larger, whiter and sold at a premium, but buyers should approve the actual lot sample and grading tolerance.

What makhana forms and packing can be requested?

Buyers can request plain popped, roasted or flavoured makhana. Standard enquiry options are 10 kg or 25 kg bulk food-grade packing and 100 g or 200 g private-label pouches.

What are the MOQ and payment terms?

The default MOQ is 500 kg or one pallet for a sample programme, subject to lot and packing availability. Payment is 30% advance and 70% against a copy of the bill of lading, in USD.

Can AL NOOR EXIM provide a laboratory report or COA?

A third-party laboratory test and certificate of analysis can be arranged on request for the offered lot. AL NOOR EXIM does not claim FSSAI, ISO, HACCP or organic certification on this page.

What is the HS code for makhana?

HS 1904 10 90 is a commonly used reference for popped makhana, while HS 2008 19 29 may also be considered for some product forms. The importer and customs broker must confirm the correct classification for the exact form and destination.

How can an overseas buyer request a makhana quote?

Send the required suta grade, form, quantity, packing, destination and test requirements to Madni Ranawadiya, Partner, by WhatsApp at +91 98981 16829 or email [email protected]. The quotation will state current availability and FOB or CIF terms.

Price On Request

Request a makhana export quotation

Send the suta grade, form, packing, quantity, destination and laboratory requirements. AL NOOR EXIM will check the current Bihar lot and quote from Nhava Sheva on an agreed FOB or CIF basis.

Contact: Madni Ranawadiya, Partner
[email protected]
+91 98981 16829