OGL-FOOD TRADE LEBENSMITTELVERTRIEB - Bill of Lading Data

1. Shipment Overview - Fresh Grape Imports from India to Ireland

OGL-Food Trade Lebensmittelvertrieb GmbH, a German-based food distribution company, imported a shipment of 13,000 cartons of fresh seedless grapes from IndyGlobal Ventures (Mumbai, India) to Ireland on April 6, 2021. The shipment, classified under HS code 08061000 (fresh grapes), had a total value of $13,650 at a unit price of $1.05 per carton. Each carton contained 5 kg net weight of consumer-packed grapes, making the total net weight approximately 65,000 kg (65 metric tons) of fresh grapes.

This shipment represents the bill of lading trade flow from India's grape-producing regions (particularly Nashik, Maharashtra) to the Irish food distribution market. OGL-Food Trade, while headquartered in Germany (Schwaig, Bavaria), has a multi-country European presence including operations in Ireland, Italy, and Romania, enabling it to serve multiple European markets through a centralized distribution model.

2. Bill of Lading Details

3. Buyer Profile - OGL-Food Trade Lebensmittelvertrieb GmbH

4. Supplier Profile - IndyGlobal Ventures

Fresh Seedless GrapesPremium fresh seedless grapes packed in consumer cartons (5 kg each) - the product imported by OGL-Food Trade from IndyGlobal Ventures (India) to Ireland under HS code 08061000.

Grape Export LogisticsFresh grape export distribution facility - typical of the cold chain logistics required for shipping 13,000 cartons of fresh grapes from India to Ireland while maintaining product quality.

5. HS Code 08061000 - Fresh Grapes Classification

HS code 08061000 falls under Chapter 08 of the Harmonized System, which covers "Edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruit or melons." Heading 0806 covers "Grapes, fresh or dried." The subheading 0806.10 specifically covers fresh grapes, distinguishing them from dried grapes (raisins) which fall under 0806.20. This classification is used by customs authorities in Ireland, India, and worldwide to track fresh grape imports and exports, apply tariff rates, and enforce phytosanitary regulations.

The consumer-packed format of this shipment (5 kg cartons) indicates that the grapes were intended for direct retail distribution rather than bulk processing. This suggests OGL-Food Trade serves retail chains, grocery stores, or food service businesses in Ireland that require pre-packed fresh produce ready for consumer sale.

6. India-Ireland Fresh Fruit Trade Route

The trade route from Mumbai/Nashik (India) to Ireland represents a significant fresh fruit corridor in the global produce trade. India is one of the world's largest producers of table grapes, with Nashik district in Maharashtra state being the epicenter of grape cultivation and export. The region benefits from a favorable climate, established cold chain infrastructure, and proximity to Mumbai's international airport and seaport, which facilitate global grape exports.

For Ireland, fresh grape imports from India provide a supply source outside the traditional European grape season. European grape production (primarily in Italy, Spain, and France) is seasonal (August-October), while India's grape harvest runs from December to April, providing off-season supply to European markets. The April 6, 2021 trade date aligns with the peak of India's grape export season, when quality and volume are at their highest.

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