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Practical sourcing guides for international buyers of Indian agro commodities — guar gum, spices, pulses, grains and more.
If you are new to importing from India, the articles below cover the essentials — product grading, specifications to ask suppliers for, how to read a mill test certificate, which export certifications matter, and how to pick the right Incoterm (FOB, CIF, CFR) for your trade route. Each guide is written for international buyers sourcing bulk agro commodities and references the real-world practices we use at Sunrise Grain across 35+ export destinations in the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Africa, China, Europe and the USA.
What guar gum actually is, how viscosity grading works, and the specs to ask your supplier for before you place an order.
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Who pays for freight, who carries the risk, and how to pick the right Incoterm when importing from an Indian exporter.
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What each certification actually covers, why it matters, and the questions worth asking before you vet a supplier.
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The 10-point due-diligence checklist for international buyers: IEC, APEDA, FSSAI, HACCP, bank verification, and red flags to walk away from.
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Mesh size, moisture, viscosity, FFA, oil content — what the numbers on an Indian commodity specification sheet actually mean.
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What's realistic for minimum order quantity, lead time, and payment structures (LC, TT, DP, DA) when importing from India in 2026.
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