Indian Green Chilli Exporter — Fresh, Calibrated by Heat from Andhra Pradesh & Karnataka

The category

Why Indian green chilli for export

India is the world's largest producer of chillies, supplying over 40% of global green chilli volume. Andhra Pradesh — particularly the Guntur belt — is the single largest export region, with Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh adding complementary supply windows for true year-round availability.

Indian green chillies ship in three primary length grades: short (5–8 cm, hotter, common in South Indian cuisine and GCC retail), standard (8–12 cm, the workhorse export grade), and long (12–15 cm, milder, popular for stuffed-chilli preparations and European retail). Heat levels are calibrated against the Scoville scale and labelled mild (5,000–15,000 SHU), medium (15,000–50,000 SHU), or hot (50,000+ SHU).

ZoeM sources from grower networks in Guntur (Andhra Pradesh), Bagalkot (Karnataka) and Khargone (Madhya Pradesh). Pods are hand-harvested green-stage, sorted to remove damaged or over-ripe fruit, calibrated by length and colour, and packed in vented corrugated cartons with cold-chain support. Container loading from Chennai, Mundra and JNPT.

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

G4 / Hybrid (Standard & Long)

Modern hybrid varieties — uniform colour, calibrated 8–12 cm or 12–15 cm, medium heat. The workhorse export grade.

Pod length Standard: 8–12 cm · Long: 12–15 cm
Heat (SHU) 15,000–50,000 (medium)
Colour Bright glossy green, no yellowing
Shelf life 12–18 days at 8–10°C
Top markets UAE, Saudi Arabia, UK, Germany, Netherlands, Singapore

Specialty / hot grade

Guntur / Traditional (Short, Hot)

Open-pollinated Guntur-belt varieties — shorter 5–8 cm pods, hotter (50,000+ SHU). Strong demand from South Asian diaspora and Middle Eastern retail.

Pod length 5–8 cm typical
Heat (SHU) 50,000–100,000 (hot)
Colour Dark glossy green
Top markets South Asian diaspora (UK, Canada, USA), GCC ethnic retail

Origin

Where ZoeM sources from

Primary regions: Andhra Pradesh · Karnataka · Madhya Pradesh. Full sourcing footprint: Andhra Pradesh (Guntur, Krishna, Warangal), Karnataka (Bagalkot, Belgaum, Haveri), Madhya Pradesh (Khargone, Khandwa), Tamil Nadu (Ramanathapuram).

Season: Year-round availability across multiple states with peak quality October–March.

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 Code	07096010 (Fresh Peppers of genus Capsicum)
Botanical Name	Capsicum annuum L.
Origin States	Andhra Pradesh (primary), Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu
Varieties	G4 hybrid, Guntur traditional, Bullet, local strains
Length Grades	Short 5–8 cm · Standard 8–12 cm · Long 12–15 cm
Heat Grades	Mild 5–15k SHU · Medium 15–50k SHU · Hot 50k+ SHU
Packaging	Vented corrugated cartons 5 kg / 10 kg with foam padding
Container loading	Approx. 10–12 MT per 40' RFC HC
Reefer temperature	8–10°C with 90–95% RH
Shelf life	12–18 days at 8–10°C from harvest
Shipping ports	Chennai, Mundra, JNPT

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 and heat grades are available?

Three length grades — Short (5–8 cm), Standard (8–12 cm), Long (12–15 cm). Three heat grades — Mild (5–15k SHU), Medium (15–50k SHU), Hot (50k+ SHU). Combinations available on confirmed orders.

Is green chilli available year-round?

Yes. India's overlapping cropping cycles across Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh give continuous supply. Peak quality is October through March.

How is heat level verified?

Scoville Heat Unit (SHU) testing at NABL-accredited labs on confirmed orders. Variety and origin region also give a reliable heat profile (e.g., Guntur traditional consistently hot, G4 hybrid consistently medium).

What is the shelf life?

12–18 days at 8–10°C with 90–95% RH from packhouse to destination. Cold chain throughout is critical.

How many MT in a 40' container?

Approximately 10–12 MT per 40' RFC HC depending on packaging mix and grade.

Which destinations work best?

GCC (UAE, Saudi, Oman), UK, Germany, Netherlands, Singapore, Malaysia. Premium cold-chain shipments reach USA East Coast.

What certifications?

APEDA registered, FSSAI licensed, Spices Board India registered for chilli, GAP-certified source farms, phytosanitary certificate per shipment, NABL pesticide residue testing on confirmed orders.