Ridge Gourd

Ridge Gourd (Jhinge / Turai / Tori / Luffa Acutangula) has a steady demand in both Dubai (UAE) and Qatar, especially among Indian, Bangladeshi, Pakistani, Sri Lankan, Nepali and Filipino expatriate communities. Fresh ridge gourd is commonly sold in UAE supermarkets and imported regularly from India. Import records also show shipments from India to Dubai and Doha.

1. Angled Ridge Gourd (Most Exported Type)

2. Smooth Gourd / Sponge Gourd

Export Product Specification

Packaging

• 5 Kg Corrugated Carton
• 10 Kg Corrugated Carton
• 12 Kg Ventilated Export Carton
• Plastic Crates (Air Shipment)

MOQ

• Air Shipment: 200–500 Kg
• Sea Shipment (LCL): 1 MT+
• Full Container: 8–12 MT

Origin

• West Bengal
• Maharashtra
• Karnataka
• Tamil Nadu
• Andhra Pradesh

Shelf Life

• 4–6 Days at Ambient Temperature
• 10–14 Days at 8–10°C Cold Storage

Export Quality

• Freshly harvested
• Uniform size
• Tender immature fruits
• Free from cuts, bruises & insect damage
• No yellowing
• APEDA export standards compliant

2. Smooth Gourd / Sponge Gourd (Luffa cylindrica)

Export Product Specification

Packaging

• 5 Kg Export Carton
• 10 Kg Export Carton
• Plastic Crates

MOQ

• Air Cargo: 300 Kg+
• Sea Cargo: 1 MT+

Origin

• West Bengal
• Bihar
• Odisha
• Karnataka

Shelf Life

• 7–12 Days under refrigerated conditions

Export Quality

• Tender fruits
• Uniform shape
• Bright green color
• Free from pest infestation
• Low residue levels

Smooth gourd is also traded internationally and is popular in Asian cuisine markets.