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Indian Drumstick

Tender Indian drumstick (moringa) pods — hand-sorted, fiber-checked, export-grade. Fresh Indian drumstick (Moringa oleifera) pods. Hand-sorted by length 30–60 cm, tenderness-graded, packed in vented cartons. RFC loading from Chennai, Tuticorin.

PKM-1 · Bhagya / Local TraditionalYear-RoundHS 07099990
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Indian Drumstick
The category

Why Indian drumstick for export

India produces over 70% of the world's drumstick (moringa pods), with Tamil Nadu and Karnataka contributing the majority of export-grade supply. The country's dry semi-arid zones produce pods with the long, straight, tender profile that GCC retail and South Asian diaspora markets demand.

Drumstick is calibrated for export by length (typically 30–45 cm standard, 45–60 cm premium) and tenderness (snap-test grade — pods that bend without snapping are rejected as fibrous). Sourced fresh and cold-chained within 24 hours of harvest, drumstick can hold quality for 14–18 days in transit.

ZoeM works with grower clusters in Dindigul (Tamil Nadu) and Tumkur (Karnataka) — both districts have a long history of contract supply to South Indian wholesale markets. Our packhouses pre-cool to 8–10°C, sort by length, and pack in vented corrugated cartons of 5 or 10 kg.

Variety guide

Compare varieties & grades

We supply the variety and grade most appropriate to your target market and end use. Below is a side-by-side comparison.

Volume choice

PKM-1 (Hybrid)

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University hybrid — high-yielding, long straight pods, year-round flowering. The workhorse export variety.

  • Pod length 40–60 cm typical
  • Pod thickness 7–10 mm uniform
  • Texture Tender, low fiber
  • Shelf life 14–18 days at 8–10°C
  • Top markets UAE, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Malaysia, UK
Specialty supply

Bhagya / Local Traditional

Karnataka traditional cultivar Bhagya and other local strains. Slightly thicker pods with deeper flavour — preferred by South Asian retail customers.

  • Pod length 30–45 cm typical
  • Pod thickness 10–14 mm
  • Texture Tender to medium, more pronounced flavour
  • Top markets South Asian diaspora retail, ethnic grocers
Origin

Where ZoeM sources from

Primary regions: Tamil Nadu · Karnataka · Andhra Pradesh. Full sourcing footprint: Tamil Nadu (Dindigul, Theni, Madurai), Karnataka (Tumkur, Bagalkot, Belgaum), Andhra Pradesh (Anantapur, Kurnool).

Season: Year-round availability with peak quality Mar–Jun and Sep–Dec.

We work with farmer producer organisations (FPOs), cooperatives and direct grower networks in each region. Pre-shipment grading and quality control happens at FSSAI-licensed packhouses and processing facilities close to the source farms, minimising post-harvest delay.

Specifications

Trade specifications

Standard export specifications. Custom grading available on confirmed orders.

HS Code07099990 (Other Vegetables, Fresh)
Botanical NameMoringa oleifera Lam.
Origin StatesTamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh
VarietiesPKM-1 (primary), Bhagya, local traditional
Length GradesStandard 30–45 cm · Premium 45–60 cm
PackagingVented corrugated cartons 5 kg / 10 kg with foam padding
Container loadingApprox. 8–10 MT per 40' RFC HC (low-density product)
Reefer temperature8–10°C with 90–95% RH
Shelf life14–18 days at 8–10°C from harvest
Shipping portsChennai, Tuticorin, Cochin
Quality assurance

Certifications & quality control

Every shipment is certified, lab-tested, and traceable to its source. This is non-negotiable for our buyers and forms the spine of our supplier relationships.

APEDAAgricultural & Processed Food Export Authority — Government of India
FSSAIFood Safety & Standards Authority of India license
GAPGood Agricultural Practices — farm-level certification
MSME / UdyamIndian Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises
IECImporter-Exporter Code — DGFT
NABL Lab TestingPre-shipment testing at NABL-accredited Indian labs

Pre-shipment lab testing — every shipment ships with a NABL-accredited lab report covering relevant quality and safety parameters for the product type (moisture, residues, microbiological, density, colour, etc.). The report travels with the shipment documentation.

Phytosanitary & fumigation — we arrange Indian Plant Quarantine Department phytosanitary certificates and any required pre-shipment fumigation per the importing country’s regulations.

Traceability — we record source farm, packhouse, processing date and container number for every shipment.

Buyer questions

Frequently asked questions

What length grades are available?
Two standard grades — 30–45 cm and 45–60 cm. Custom length requirements possible on bulk orders.
Is drumstick available year-round?
Yes. India's climate supports year-round production with peak quality March–June and September–December. Lean periods are managed via overlapping production zones.
Are pods tested for tenderness?
Yes. Every batch is snap-tested at the packhouse. Pods that fail (excessive fiber or stringiness) are rejected before packing.
What is the shelf life?
14–18 days at 8–10°C with 90–95% RH from packhouse to destination. Pre-cooling at the packhouse is critical.
How many MT in a 40' container?
Approximately 8–10 MT per 40' RFC HC — drumstick is a low-density product, so volume rather than weight is the constraint.
Which destinations work best?
GCC (UAE, Saudi, Oman, Bahrain), Singapore, Malaysia, and the South Asian diaspora markets in UK / Canada / Australia. Cold-chain integrity throughout is critical.
What certifications do you have?
APEDA registered, FSSAI licensed, GAP-certified source farms, phytosanitary certificate per shipment.