How to Start a Beetroot Powder Export Business from India – Realistic & Profitable Plan for 2025
π‘ Why Beetroot Powder?
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Natural nitrate content (used in heart health & stamina products)
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Use as a food colorant
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Role in skincare (anti-inflammatory & antioxidant)
It’s a superfood that is used in:
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Dietary supplements
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Organic cosmetics
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Natural food colorings
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Energy blends & smoothies
π Global Market Demand
In 2024, India exported beetroot powder to over 46 countries, with key buyers from:
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USA πΊπΈ
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Germany π©πͺ
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UAE π¦πͺ
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UK π¬π§
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Canada π¨π¦
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Singapore πΈπ¬
Organic and natural health products are a booming global niche — $220+ billion health supplement market in the US alone.
π Option 1: Source Locally, Export
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Buy quality beetroot powder at ₹180–₹250/kg from Indian manufacturers.
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Repack under your brand or offer private labeling.
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Export via B2B or Amazon Global Selling.
π Option 2: Manufacture It
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Buy fresh beets, dry (solar/electric dehydrators), grind to powder.
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Cost of production: ₹120–₹180/kg.
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Better control over quality, branding, and profits.
π¦ Packaging
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Use food-grade, moisture-proof pouches (100g to 1kg).
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Include:
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Ingredient list
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Nutrition facts
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“Made in India”
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Organic/ISO/FSSAI labels (if applicable)
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π Licenses & Registrations
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✅ FSSAI license
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✅ Import Export Code (IEC)
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✅ MSME/Udyam registration
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✅ GST registration
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✅ APEDA registration (optional but helpful)
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✅ Organic certification (for high-margin markets)
π’ How to Export:
For Bulk B2B:
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List on B2B platforms: Alibaba, IndiaMART (Global), ExportHub, Tradekey
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Contact supplement/cosmetic companies
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Ship samples via DHL/FedEx
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Final orders go through freight forwarders (by sea/air)
For Retail via Amazon Global Selling:
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Register for Amazon US/UK/Canada seller account
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List your branded beetroot powder
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Use Amazon FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon) to store and ship
π° Realistic Profit Example:
Quantity | 100 kg |
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Local purchase | ₹200/kg = ₹20,000 |
Export selling | ₹900–₹1,200/kg |
Gross revenue | ₹90,000 – ₹1,20,000 |
Other costs (packing, shipping, platform) | ₹25,000 – ₹30,000 |
Net profit | ₹40,000–₹60,000 |
π Growth Tips
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Get organic certification → 2–3X price
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Sell in smaller packs for higher margin (100g at ₹300)
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Tie up with resellers abroad
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Create a natural wellness brand (skin + health)
π₯ How to Get Started
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Find 3–5 reliable beetroot powder suppliers on IndiaMART
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Get samples and test quality
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Register for IEC and FSSAI
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Create export packaging & brand
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List on Alibaba + build Instagram presence
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Offer sample exports via air cargo
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Collect buyer testimonials and scale up
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