Food Export Procedure From India

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Food Export Procedure From India
Food export from India is an emerging business
opportunity for many local farmers and
vendors. India is known for its spices, fruits,
vegetables, grains, pulses, dry fruits,
beverages and various such other products.
The global demand for these products has been
increasing over time. The process of export of
food products from India is a complicated one.
Here are the basic steps for food export from
India
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• To start the export business, first a sole
  Proprietary concern, Partnership firm, or a
  Company has to be set up as per procedure with a
  name and a logo.
• For business a current account is very
  convenient. A current account with a Bank
  authorized to deal in Foreign Exchange should be
  set up for all the transactions which will take
  place in the business.
• Having a Permanent account number is essential
  for an import export business. It is necessary
  for every importer and exporter to obtain a PAN
  from the Income Tax Department, Government of
  India.
• The Foreign Trade Policy makes it mandatory to
  obtain Importer exporter code or IEC for
  export/import from India. The procedure to
  obtain an IEC has also been laid down and should
  be followed. An application for IEC can be filed
  online and the payment can be made along with
  the required documents attached to the
  application form.
• A Registration cum membership certificate has to
  be obtained for availing authorization to
  import/ export or any other benefit or
  concession under FTP 2015-20 and also to avail
  the services/ guidance.
• Generally all products can be exported except the
  ones mentioned in the prohibited/ restricted
  list. Market trends for different categories of
  products should be studied before deciding which
  products to export.
• The international market should be chosen after
  researching market size, competition, quality
  requirements, payment terms and such other
  factors. Export benefits available for few
  countries under the FTP is also an important
  factor to consider.
• It is important to participate in trade fairs,
  buyer seller meets, exhibitions, and such other
  events to promote your business. B2B portals and
  websites are also effective tools to find buyers
  globally.

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• EPCs, Indian Missions abroad, overseas chambers
  of commerce have also proven to be useful.
• You should also consider providing customized
  samples as per the demands of Foreign buyers.
  These samples may help you to get orders faster
  and you can get long term customers.
• Product pricing is an essential factor while
  entering international markets. The price should
  be worked out considering all expenses from
  sampling to realization of export proceeds on the
  basis of terms of sale and so on. Preparing an
  export costing sheet for every export product
  can be useful and will give you a fair idea.
• Many vendors do not enter the international
  market due to the risk involved in payments and
  so on. These risks can be covered by an
  appropriate Policy from Export Credit Guarantee
  Corporation Ltd (ECGC).
• Food products export in India has been rapidly
  growing over the years. If the process is done
  properly, it can earn good profits for our
  farmers and vendors.
• Pisum Foods is one of the leading food products
  exporters from India. They export several food
  products from India like dry fruits, grains,
  pulses, herbs, vegetables, fruits, spices and so
  on. If you want to export food products from
  India, Pisum is here to serve you!