Export Groundnut (Peanut) from India to Thailand
Process, requirements and buyer demand for exporting Groundnut (Peanut) from India to Thailand.
Exporting Groundnut (Peanut) to Thailand
Apply for an Importer Exporter Code (IEC) on the DGFT portal and register as an exporter of agricultural products with APEDA. Get your lot graded and tested by a recognised lab for aflatoxin, moisture and admixture, since most importing countries enforce strict aflatoxin limits. Obtain a phytosanitary certificate from the Plant Quarantine authority and any health or fumigation certificate the buyer or destination requires. Agree commercial terms in a written contract with quality specs, Incoterms, inspection clause and a secure payment method such as an irrevocable letter of credit or confirmed advance. Arrange packaging, container fumigation and shipping documents, then file the shipping bill through a customs broker. Confirm current product standards and procedures on the official APEDA and DGFT portals before you ship.
Thailand import rules and access
High-level: Thailand applies import licences for some agri goods, SPS and phytosanitary controls, residue limits, and its own labelling and food registration rules. It is a major food processor and exporter, so it competes as well as buys. India and Thailand trade under the ASEAN-India FTA and an early-harvest bilateral arrangement, which can give preferential duties on qualifying goods with valid origin documents. Confirm current rules and origin eligibility with your importer and Thai authorities.
Demand for Groundnut (Peanut) in Thailand
Honest context: Thailand is a strong agri producer and processor, so it mainly imports inputs and raw materials it does not produce enough of, such as certain feed inputs and marine raw material. Demand is selective and quality-driven. A real but specialised market; do not expect broad demand for finished staples that Thailand itself exports. Steady global demand for both oil-crushing grade and edible HPS (hand picked selected) kernels. Edible grade buyers are quality sensitive, so consistent aflatoxin compliance is what earns repeat orders.
Quality and standards
Buyers judge groundnut on aflatoxin level, moisture, uniform kernel size or count per ounce, oil content, freedom from rancidity, mould, splits and foreign matter. Aflatoxin control through proper drying and storage is the single biggest quality factor for export acceptance.
Payment and avoiding scams
Letter of credit and advance are standard for new buyers; confirm with your bank. Warn: be wary of brokers demanding upfront introduction or 'permit' fees. Genuine Thai processors and traders pay through banking channels.
Import limits, duties and MRLs for Thailand change often. Confirm the current requirements with your importer and the Thailand food/plant authority, and India-side policy on the APEDA portal, before you ship.