Whole pops
3–4 suta bulk
Roasting and seasoning lines producing branded snack packs at scale.
Bulk & industrial
Bulk makhana by the sack, pallet and container
Unbranded, unpacked, priced per kilogram. For food manufacturers, repackers and ingredient buyers who care about yield, moisture and consistency rather than shelf appeal.
- 25 kg sacks and jumbo bags
- 5–7% moisture at dispatch
- Whole, broken and milled formats
- FCL and LCL loading
6–8 MT
per 20ft container
14–16 MT
per 40ft high cube
25 kg
standard sack
6–8%
target moisture
Bulk formats and their yield
Because makhana is low density, packing choice changes the economics of a container more than the price per kilogram does.
| Format | Net weight | Container fit | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| PP woven sack + liner | 25 kg | ~280 sacks per 20ft | General bulk handling |
| Compressed carton | 10 kg | Higher payload per TEU | Freight-sensitive routes |
| Jumbo bag | 100–150 kg | Direct line feed | Processors and millers |
| Powder / flour sack | 20–25 kg | Heavier, denser load | Cereal, bakery, nutrition |
Industrial grades and their applications
Broken
Chips and fragments
Trail mixes, granola clusters, cereal inclusions and topping blends.
Milled
Powder and flour
Gluten-free flour blends, protein and nutrition mixes, thickeners and baby food bases.
Quality controls applied to every bulk lot
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Moisture check
Measured post-drying, pre-packing and pre-stuffing.
02
Foreign matter
Gravity separation, air classification and manual inspection.
03
Metal detection
Every sack passes a calibrated detector before palletising.
04
Lab release
Aflatoxin, microbiology and residue results issued before dispatch.
Everything a buyer usually asks
Short, direct answers to the questions we get most often from importers, distributors and brand owners.
What is your minimum order quantity (MOQ)?
For loose bulk makhana the practical minimum is 500 kg for air freight and one container load for sea freight — around 6–8 MT in a 20ft container and 14–16 MT in a 40ft high cube, since makhana is very light and cubes out before it weighs out. For private label retail packs the MOQ is 1,000–5,000 units per SKU depending on pack format, driven by the printed-film minimum rather than by us. First-time buyers can start with a smaller trial shipment while a relationship is being established.
How do you pack makhana for export?
Bulk shipments go into food-grade laminated or PP bags with an inner LDPE liner, usually 10 kg or 20 kg per bag, palletised and strapped. Because makhana absorbs moisture, we dry to 5–7% moisture and can add nitrogen flushing or vacuum packing when the transit is long or the destination is humid. Retail packs are made in metallised or transparent laminate pouches from 20 g to 500 g, with zip-lock, stand-up or pillow formats, printed to your artwork with your market's mandatory labelling already in place.
How is it shipped, and to which ports?
Most orders move by sea in FCL containers from Nhava Sheva, Mundra or Kolkata; urgent or sample volumes go by air from Delhi or Mumbai. We work on FOB, CFR, CIF and DDP terms, whichever suits your freight arrangement. Because makhana is low density, we plan the load by volume so you are not paying for half-empty containers, and we can consolidate multiple grades or SKUs into a single container.
Bulk supply FAQs
How much makhana fits in a container?
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Makhana is light and voluminous. A 20ft container holds roughly 6–8 MT and a 40ft high cube roughly 14–16 MT, depending on grade, compression and whether you use sacks, cartons or jumbo bags.
What bulk packing options do you offer?
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25 kg PP woven sacks with food-grade liners, 10 kg laminated bulk pouches, and jumbo bags for processors feeding directly into milling or seasoning lines.
Can you supply makhana powder and flour in bulk?
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Yes. Milled makhana powder and flour are available in 20–25 kg sacks with mesh size specified to your process, suitable for cereals, bakery, bars and nutrition formulations.
Do you supply broken and lawa grades?
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Broken pieces and small lawa grades are available at lower cost for ingredient buyers whose process does not require whole intact pops.
How is moisture controlled in bulk consignments?
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Lots are dried to 5–7% moisture, checked before packing and again before stuffing. Liners and, where the destination is humid, desiccant packs protect against transit pickup.
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Packed formats for distribution.
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When grade matters more than price.
Industries we serve
Food manufacturers and OEM buyers.
Quality & certifications
Testing scope and audit readiness.
Export guide
Freight, Incoterms and documentation.
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