Spices
Dry Red Chilli Exporter from India
Indian dry red chilli supplier — whole chillies and ground powder
Product at a Glance
- Category
- Spices
- Botanical / Scientific Name
- Capsicum annuum
- Country of Origin
- India
- Growing Region
- Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
- HS Code
- 09042110
- Supply Format
- Retail and bulk export formats
- Packaging Options
- Retail pouch, Bulk PP bag — subject to availability
- Minimum Order Quantity
- 100 kg (indicative — confirmed per order, packaging and destination)
Pack Sizes
Initial quotation response commitment: within one working day, Monday–Saturday IST.
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Why Buy From India?
Dry red chilli sourced from the Guntur belt, one of India's principal chilli-growing regions, available whole and as ground powder for international food distributors, food-service buyers and manufacturers requiring a consistent colour and heat profile. Grade and heat level are confirmed with the supplying source per order.
Sourcing & Quality Process
From Guntur, Andhra Pradesh to your destination port — every order moves through supplier verification, quality coordination and export packing before dispatch.
Product Range
Available Forms
- Whole Dried Chillies
- Ground Chilli Powder
Looking specifically for the Teja variety? See Teja red chilli sourcing details.
Where It’s Used
Buyer Applications
- Food processing
- Wholesale distribution
- Retail packaging
- Food service
Procurement Reference
Available Specifications
| Moisture | ≤ 12% (typical range) |
|---|---|
| Pungency (Scoville) | 15,000 – 40,000 SHU (typical range, variety-dependent) |
| Ash Content | ≤ 7% (typical range) |
| Aflatoxin B1 + Total | Within Codex / destination-market limits (confirmed per shipment) |
| HS Code — Ground Powder | 09042211 (whole dried chilli is 09042110, above — confirm both with your broker) |
| Note | Typical industry range — confirmed against the specific lot and buyer requirement before shipment, not a guaranteed specification. |
| Packaging | Retail pouch, Bulk PP bag |
| Shelf Life | Available on request |
| Storage Conditions | Store sealed in a cool, dry, odour-free place away from direct sunlight and moisture. |
| Bulk Supply | Available for bulk and wholesale export orders, subject to product availability |
| Private Label | Available subject to manufacturer capability and order quantity |
| Certifications & Compliance | Certification and compliance requirements can be reviewed based on product and destination market. See our registration certificates → |
| Export Markets | See the regions we're currently building buyer relationships in. View export markets → |
Commercial Notes
What Buyers Usually Need to Confirm
Lead Time
Confirmed after checking current supplier availability, packing format and destination requirements.
Availability
Seasonality, crop position and lot availability can affect what grade or form is practical at quotation stage.
Samples
Available case by case for buyer evaluation; courier cost, sample size and destination restrictions are confirmed before dispatch.
Shipping Terms
FOB India, CFR and CIF can be discussed depending on product, shipment size, destination port and buyer preference.
Shipment Size
Spice orders may move as bulk cartons, LCL or FCL depending on quantity; rice and coco peat are normally reviewed as container-oriented shipments.
Export Documents
Commercial invoice, packing list and certificate of origin are prepared per shipment; COA, phytosanitary certificate or other documents are reviewed against the product and destination.
These notes are product-specific commercial checkpoints, not fixed promises. Final pricing, lead time, documentation and shipment terms are confirmed against the actual lot, supplier, packing and destination before order acceptance.
Importer Quote Pack
Procurement Data Buyers Need Before Quote Approval
These are the operational fields an overseas importer, customs broker or freight forwarder normally needs before moving from interest to quote comparison. Values marked as confirmed are tied to the actual lot, pack format and destination, not generic website promises.
Packing & Container Planning
- Pack Sizes
- Retail pouch, 25 kg bulk bag, Container load
- Export Packaging
- Retail pouch, Bulk PP bag — final material, liner and marking confirmed before quote.
- Palletization
- Carton or bag palletization, pallet material and heat-treatment/fumigation needs are confirmed against buyer destination and forwarder instructions.
- Container Planning
- Available on request
- Net / Gross Weight
- Confirmed in the quotation and packing list after final pack size and carton/bag specification are agreed.
Testing & COA Parameters
- Primary Parameters
- SHU pungency, ASTA colour, moisture and foreign matter.
- Risk Parameters
- Aflatoxin B1/total aflatoxin, pesticide residue and microbiology.
- Lot-Level COA
- Reviewed per shipment when required by buyer, product risk and destination market.
- Pesticide / Microbiology / Heavy Metals
- Coordinated with supplier or third-party lab when the buyer or destination requires these tests.
Document Matrix
- Standard Shipment Documents
- Commercial invoice, packing list and certificate of origin.
- Quality / COA
- COA or third-party test report reviewed when required by buyer, product risk or destination market.
- Destination-Specific Documents
- Phytosanitary, fumigation, halal, health certificate or other documents are confirmed only where applicable.
- Spice Compliance
- FSSAI/APEDA business registrations are published; Spices Board/CRES or destination-specific spice compliance is reviewed per transaction before quote.
Traceability & Lot Evidence
- Origin Basis
- Guntur, Andhra Pradesh; final lot origin, processor/packer and crop/season context are confirmed at enquiry stage where available.
- Lot Evidence
- Lot number, packing date, milling date where relevant, and supplier documentation are reviewed before dispatch when applicable.
- Pre-Payment Proof
- Specification, packaging, Incoterm, supplier feasibility and document checklist are aligned before payment commitment.
- Pre-Dispatch Proof
- Packing list, invoice details, shipment documents and real operational evidence are shared according to buyer requirement and availability.
MOQ & Order Structure
- Indicative Starting MOQ
- 100 kg (indicative — confirmed per order, packaging and destination)
- Bulk / Wholesale
- Available for bulk and wholesale export orders, subject to product availability
- Private Label
- Available subject to manufacturer capability and order quantity
- Samples / Trial
- Samples and small trial quantities are reviewed case by case; courier movement and destination restrictions must be confirmed first.
Decision Speed
Fast Buyer Decision Checklist
Share these in your enquiry to reduce back-and-forth and get a usable quotation faster.
- 1) Product form and grade needed (for example whole vs powder, or target specification row)
- 2) Quantity and packaging format (retail pouch, bulk bag, carton, or container planning)
- 3) Destination country and discharge port, with preferred Incoterm (FOB, CFR or CIF)
- 4) Any compliance requirements (testing, labelling, documentation) to validate before shipment
Need a procurement-ready validation sequence before approving the order? Use the Buyer Proof Center for stage-wise verification checkpoints, then go to buyer resources for the closest product×destination route.
Grade Reference
Grades We Supply
Dry red chilli is graded first by variety — Teja, 334 and Sannam are the principal Guntur-belt varieties we source — then by form and processing. Heat (SHU) and colour value (ASTA) are confirmed against the specific lot at enquiry stage rather than published as a fixed figure, since both vary genuinely by variety and season.
- Teja
- A hybrid variety bred for high pungency, grown predominantly in the Guntur belt of Andhra Pradesh and adjoining Telangana districts — the variety buyers usually name when targeting a distinctly spicy end product. See our Teja red chilli page for more detail.
- 334 and Sannam
- Other commercially traded Guntur-belt varieties, each with a different heat and colour profile from Teja — SHU and ASTA colour value confirmed per lot rather than assumed from the variety name.
- Whole (With Stem or Stemless)
- Holds pungency and colour longer in storage than ground powder. Stemless (destemmed) processing is a separate, frequently requested step for bulk export — improves packing density and reduces foreign-matter content — confirmed and priced separately at enquiry.
- Ground Powder
- Ready for direct use but loses colour value and volatile compounds faster than whole chillies — ask for the milling date and post-milling storage conditions.
Buyer Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the HS code for dry red chilli?
- Dry red chilli is classified under HS code 0904.21.10. Your customs broker should confirm the code against your specific product form (whole or ground) and destination.
- How hot is Guntur dry red chilli?
- Pungency typically falls in the 15,000–40,000 SHU range and varies by variety and season. Ask for the heat level in Scoville Heat Units rather than a relative description, and request the ASTA colour value alongside it if colour consistency matters to your use case.
- Is dry red chilli tested for aflatoxin before shipment?
- Aflatoxin B1 and total aflatoxin are confirmed against Codex or destination-market limits per shipment — chilli is one of the spices most commonly flagged at customs for this, so a supplier who shares per-shipment test results is giving you something actionable.
- What packaging is dry red chilli supplied in?
- Retail pouches for smaller trial orders and bulk PP bags for wholesale volumes, with a first order around 100 kg being a typical indicative starting point.
Market and Variety Pages
Buyer Guides
Product Guide
Teja vs S-17 Chilli: Are They the Same Variety?
Why Teja and S-17 usually name the same Guntur hybrid, not two varieties, and how they compare to 334 and Sannam S4 on heat and colour.
Buyer's Guide
How to Import Red Chilli from India
Step-by-step guide to importing dry red chilli from India — variety, specification, quotation, sampling, documents, landed cost and clearance.
Destination Guide
Exporting Red Chilli to the UAE: What Buyers in Dubai Should Know
Importing Indian dry red chilli into the UAE — Dubai Municipality registration, Arabic labelling, GCC aflatoxin limits, CIF vs CFR to Jebel Ali, and clearance.
Buyer's Guide
Guntur Dry Red Chilli: A Sourcing Guide for Importers
What buyers should know before importing dry red chilli from Guntur — heat level, aflatoxin limits, whole vs. powder, and how to read a chilli spec sheet.
Reference
Quality & Safety Testing for Spice Exports: Aflatoxin, Pesticide Residue and Microbial Limits
What aflatoxin, pesticide residue (MRL) and microbiological testing check on a spice shipment, why limits differ by destination, and what to ask a supplier for.
Buyer's Guide
Teja Chilli: What Buyers Should Know Before Importing
What Teja chilli actually is, why buyers ask for it over other Guntur varieties, and what to confirm before ordering — heat level, processing and specification.
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