How to calculate Banana Export pricing Here’s a way to calculate Banana export price from India and then convert it into CIF. Use this as a costing checklist. Step 1: Ex-Farm / Procurement Cost Start with what you pay at the farm or collection point. Include: purchase price per kg/MT local agent/commission (if any) expected grading loss (typically 3–8%). Ex-Farm Cost = Purchase Price Commission Loss Allowance Step 2: Packhouse / Processing Cost Bananas for export need uniform grading and export-

How to Export Banana from Maharashtra – Step-by-Step Guide by Harsh Dhawan 🍌 Maharashtra is India’s largest banana producing state, making it ideal for building a profitable banana export business. 1. Business Setup Register your firm, obtain IEC, GST, and APEDA registration. Without APEDA, you cannot export fresh fruits. 2. Product & Variety Selection Select export-grade varieties like Grand Naine (G9) from Jalgaon, Nanded, or Solapur. Ensure uniform size, maturity, and blemish-free quality. 3