🌱 Popular Indian Orange Varieties
1️ Nagpur
Orange (Most Popular & Exported)
✅ Color: Bright orange with a thin,
smooth peel
✅ Taste:
Sweet with mild tanginess
✅ Size:
Medium to large, round
✅ Export
Markets: UAE, Bangladesh, Europe, Southeast Asia
✅ Best
Use: Fresh consumption, juice, and processing
2️ Kinnow
(Juicy Mandarin Variety)
✅ Color: Deep orange with a glossy peel
✅ Taste:
Sweet with high juice content
✅ Size:
Medium, round
✅ Export
Markets: Middle East, Europe, Russia
✅ Best
Use: Juicing, fresh eating, and pulp extraction
3️ Coorg
Orange (Hill Station Variety)
✅ Color: Yellowish-orange with a
slightly rough peel
✅ Taste:
Mildly sweet with a unique aroma
✅ Size:
Small to medium
✅ Export
Markets: Domestic & niche international markets
✅ Best
Use: Fresh consumption and flavoring
4️ Khasi
Mandarin (Northeast India)
✅ Color: Bright orange with soft skin
✅ Taste:
Sweet and refreshing
✅ Size:
Small to medium
✅ Export
Markets: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal
✅ Best
Use: Fresh eating and juicing
5️ Sathgudi
(South Indian Variety)
✅ Color: Yellowish-orange
✅ Taste:
Sweet and mildly tangy
✅ Size:
Medium, oval-shaped
✅ Export
Markets: Middle East and Southeast Asia
✅ Best
Use: Juicing and fresh consumption
💪 Health Benefits of Fresh Oranges
🍊 High in Vitamin C – Boosts immunity
and skin health 🛡️
💓 Good
for Heart Health – Rich in potassium and antioxidants ❤️
🩸 Aids Digestion
– High in dietary fiber for gut health 🌿
👁️ Improves
Eye Health – Contains beta-carotene and lutein 👀
🩺 Regulates
Blood Pressure – Helps in reducing hypertension ⚖️
🏋️ Energy
Booster – Natural sugars provide instant energy ⚡
🧊 Storage & Handling Tips
✅ Room Temperature: Fresh oranges stay
good for 7-10 days
✅ Refrigeration:
Oranges last 3-4 weeks at 4-8°C
✅ Controlled
Atmosphere Storage: Extends freshness up to 2 months
✅ Humidity
Level: Maintain 85-90% to prevent drying
✅ Best Practice:
Store in ventilated crates to avoid moisture buildup
📦 Packing for Exports
1️ Standard
Packing
📦 Carton Boxes: 5kg, 8kg, 10kg, or 15kg
packs
📦 Mesh
Bags & Net Bags: For supermarket sales
📦 Plastic
Clamshell Packs: Small retail-friendly packaging
2️ Protective
Measures for Export
🚚 Pre-cooling at 4-8°C before shipment
📦 Foam
net covers & padding to prevent bruising
🌡️ Cold
Chain Logistics (4-8°C) during transit
