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Bulk Makhana (Fox Nuts) for New Zealand Importers

Fox nuts for Indian grocery importers, health-food wholesalers and snack brands in Auckland, Wellington and across New Zealand, planned around import conditions from the first enquiry.

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5HP grades, 4 Sutta+ to 6 Sutta+
Market guide

Fox nuts for New Zealand importers and health-food brands

Short answer: National Makhana Udyog supplies graded, handpicked makhana (fox nuts) to New Zealand importers in 4 Sutta+ to 6 Sutta+ grades, and checks the import conditions for the exact product before dispatch. Air trials start from 8 kg, and a 20 ft container carries about 2–2.5 tonnes. Prices are quoted on request.

New Zealand is a smaller market than its neighbour, so buyers here are often Indian grocery importers, specialist health-food distributors and online snack brands that order in smaller, more frequent lots. Like other countries with strict plant and food import rules, New Zealand requires importers to check conditions for each product before shipping.

For Australian buyers, see the separate Australia importer page.

New Zealand Trade Specifications

HS Code
  • Popped (phool) makhana20081921
  • Roasted makhana20081929
  • Makhana powder / flour20081922
Available Grades (HP)
  • 4 Sutta+ HP12.7 – 24 mm
  • 4.5 Sutta+ HP14.2 – 24 mm
  • 5 Sutta HP15.8 – 19 mm
  • 5 Sutta+ HP15.8 – 24 mm
  • 6 Sutta+ HP19 – 24 mm
HP = handpicked one by one on an inspection conveyor after cleaning and grading. Mixes are in the makhana grades chart.
Moisture Content
  • All grades8 – 11%
Customised moisture of 5% available on request (price may increase because of weight loss)
Order Size
  • Export trial order by airfrom 8 kg
  • 20 ft container2 – 2.5 t
  • 40 ft container4.2 – 5.2 t
Commercial Terms EXW, FOB or CIF as agreed in the quotation. Payment: 50% advance and 50% against the commercial invoice (LC accepted). Lead time: 2 to 15 working days. Shelf life: phool makhana 12 to 18 months, roasted makhana 6 to 12 months. Full export terms.
Packaging Phool makhana packaging
  1. Bulk packaging. Woven polypropylene (PP) bags with a double-layer inner liner. Bag capacity and filling weight are agreed as per grade and buyer requirement.
  2. Retail packaging. Transparent packs of 100 g, 200 g, 250 g and 400 g, in corrugated master cartons or woven PP outer bags, as specified.
  3. Outer packing. 2 kg to 10 kg combined net weight per outer pack, adjusted to the buyer's requirement.
Custom packing is available. See the makhana packaging page. Roasted makhana packaging is listed in the roasted makhana section below.
Port of Loading (India)
  • Kolkata
  • Haldia
  • Mundra
  • Nhava Sheva
New Zealand Ports
  • Auckland
  • Tauranga
Or your nominated port.
Exporter Moso International Private Limited (export company of National Makhana Udyog). USFDA, ISO 22000, GMP and APEDA are held by Moso International.
Documents
  • Phytosanitary Certificate
  • Certificate of Analysis
  • Certificate of Origin (COO)
  • Commercial Invoice & Packing List
  • Treatment certificate where the import conditions require it

How New Zealand import checks work for makhana

  • Import conditions: the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) sets import health standards for plant and food products. We review the conditions that apply with you before dispatch, and your broker confirms the final requirement.
  • Labelling: the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code sets country of origin, allergen and nutrition labelling. This is the importer's or brand's responsibility. We supply 10 kg bags for local repacking, or private-label packs printed to your artwork.

Rules change. Your importer or customs broker should confirm current conditions before ordering. We do not claim organic certification.

Roasted & flavoured makhana for New Zealand brands

Health-food brands and online snack sellers in New Zealand can buy roasted makhana ready to pack. Import conditions for roasted products can differ from plain makhana, so we check them with you first.

  • Flavours: Peri Peri, Salt & Pepper and Lemon & Mint.
  • Process: the makhana is first roasted in an air fryer. Then, on customer demand, seasoning is added for flavouring with avocado oil, olive oil or pure ghee.
  • Packs: 50 g pouches, bulk packs, or your own brand and artwork.
  • HSN code 20081929.
See roasted and flavoured makhana.

Roasted makhana packaging

  1. Pillow pouch, 10–100 g. Rollstock format is custom-printed laminated film formed, filled and sealed on a fully automatic machine with nitrogen flushing. Preformed pouch format is filled and sealed on semi-automatic equipment with nitrogen flushing.
  2. Stand-up zipper pouch, 25–100 g. Resealable, filled and sealed on semi-automatic equipment and nitrogen flushed before final sealing.
  3. Composite can or PET jar, 40 g, 50 g, 70 g and 80 g. Oxygen absorbers and/or desiccant sachets may be used as per the packaging specification.
  4. Transparent bulk pouch, 250 g, 400 g, 500 g and 1 kg. Supplied for repacking and food-service use.
  5. Secondary packaging. Corrugated master cartons.

Full details are on the makhana packaging page.

Makhana powder (fox nut flour)

Bulk makhana powder (HSN 20081922) is also available for food and nutrition manufacturers. See makhana powder.

FAQ

Importing Fox Nuts into New Zealand – FAQ

Do you supply makhana to importers in New Zealand?
Yes. We supply graded, handpicked makhana (fox nuts) from Bihar, India to New Zealand importers and brands, in 10 kg bags or private-label packs.

What import conditions apply to makhana in New Zealand?
They depend on the exact product, packaging and treatment, and are set by the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI). We check them with you before dispatch, and your broker confirms the final requirement.

Can I start with a small order?
Yes. Start with an air trial from 8 kg, then move to a container (20 ft about 2–2.5 t, 40 ft about 4.2–5.2 t). See the makhana export overview.

Do you make private label packs for New Zealand brands?
Yes. See our private label makhana service.

Where can I find certificates, HSN codes, grades and container details?
Certificates are listed on the certifications page, grade sizes on the makhana grades page, and HSN codes, container loads and export terms on the export overview.

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