Export lane readiness · India → Vietnam
Indian grapes to Vietnam: cold-chain readiness checklist
APEDA's circular of 13 May 2026 says Vietnam granted market access for fresh Indian grapes from 6 May 2026, under a systems approach and in-transit cold treatment at a pulp temperature of 1.1 °C for 15 consecutive days. The detailed Phytosanitary Import Requirement attached to the circular was not reviewed here, so registration, probe, documentation and packaging rules remain open. That makes the reefer part of the treatment: plan pre-cooling, storage and monitoring around it.
Regulatory status checked 25 October 2026 against the APEDA circular and announcements page. Re-check APEDA and Vietnam's Plant Protection Department before each season.
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ColdMatch is a buyer-side procurement platform of Global B2B Group for refrigeration and cold-chain equipment and facilities. It does not buy, sell or export grapes, operate or book transport, certify treatments or hold contracts on this lane. Managed sourcing serves projects from USD 250,000 and is free for buyers.
Readiness checklist
Each row shows what the primary source states, its status, and who must confirm the rest. Rows without a source are left open on purpose.
| Area | What the primary source states (date) | Status | Who confirms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regulatory status | Vietnam's Plant Production and Protection Department granted access for fresh grapes from India effective 6 May 2026 (APEDA circular, 13 May 2026) | Verified | APEDA; Vietnam's Plant Protection Department |
| Shipment readiness | APEDA asks interested exporters to comply with the requirements; no shipment data is given | To confirm (human) | Exporter; APEDA |
| Product scope | Fresh grapes (APEDA circular) | Verified | — |
| Registrations | Not stated in the circular; may be set in the attached Phytosanitary Import Requirement | To confirm (human) | APEDA; India's plant protection organisation |
| Product temperature | In-transit cold treatment at a pulp temperature of 1.1 °C for 15 consecutive days (APEDA circular). No storage temperature or humidity is stated | Rule verified — your status to confirm | Exporter's postharvest technologist |
| Pre-cooling | Not stated | To confirm (human) | Packhouse technologist |
| Cold storage | Not stated | To confirm (human) | Packhouse |
| Reefer transport | Cold treatment is done in transit, so the reefer container must hold the treatment pulp temperature for 15 consecutive days (APEDA circular) | Rule verified — your status to confirm | Shipping line |
| Temperature monitoring | Probe, calibration and record rules are not in the circular; see the attached PIR | To confirm (human) | APEDA; shipping line |
| Transit time | Not stated | To confirm (human) | Shipping line |
| Destination infrastructure | Not stated | To confirm (human) | Vietnamese importer; port operator |
| Contingency | Not stated (treatment failure and non-compliance handling are not in the circular) | To confirm (human) | PIR; exporter and importer contract |
| Permits and documents | Exports are subject to the final Phytosanitary Import Requirement attached to the circular; its content was not reviewed here | To confirm (human) | APEDA; India's plant protection organisation |
| Systems approach | Export is subject to a systems approach (APEDA circular); its measures are not listed in the circular | Rule verified — your status to confirm | PIR |
| Packaging and labelling | Not stated | To confirm (human) | PIR; importer |
ColdMatch summarises the official circular; it did not verify registrations, shipments or treatments.
Treatment requirement in the APEDA circular
The grape pulp, not the air or setpoint, must stay at the treatment temperature for the full period.
| Measure | Pulp temperature | Duration | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cold treatment | 1.1 °C | 15 consecutive days | In transit |
| Systems approach | Not stated in the circular | Not stated | Origin (details in the PIR) |
Source: APEDA circular APEDA-FFV/16/2024-FFV dated 13 May 2026.
What to plan before the season
With treatment in transit, the reefer is the treatment chamber. Grapes should reach treatment temperature before loading rather than cool down in the container, so pre-cooling and cold storage at the packhouse decide whether the 15-day treatment can start on time. Obtain the attached Phytosanitary Import Requirement first: it may add registration, probe and document rules that change the equipment list.
- Read the PIR before specifying rooms, reefers or loggers
- Size pre-cooling for the harvest peak and document pulp temperatures at loading
- Agree treatment-capable reefers and data download with the shipping line
Where ColdMatch fits
ColdMatch turns this checklist into one comparable project brief for packhouse pre-cooling, cold storage and monitoring equipment, contacts suitable suppliers on the buyer's behalf and presents organised responses. It does not trade grapes, arrange treatments or guarantee market access. Buyers of the grapes themselves can use Global B2B Group.
Build your lane project RFQ
Describe the cold-chain project for this lane. Nothing is sent from this page: the button opens the ColdMatch RFQ form with your answers filled in, where you review and submit. Empty fields and open checklist items are marked for human confirmation.
Preview the brief sent to the RFQ form
The brief is written in English for the ColdMatch team.
[Export lane readiness] Lane: india-grapes-vietnam Commodity: Fresh grapes Origin: India Destination: Vietnam Project site: origin Volume: not stated Seasonal window: not stated Temperature range: not stated Packaging: not stated Transit expectations: not stated Service scope: not stated ColdMatch scope: refrigeration and cold-chain equipment/facility procurement only; no produce or seafood trading, no transport operation or booking. TO CONFIRM (human): Volume; Seasonal window; Temperature range (confirm with the exporter's technologist or the official requirement); Packaging; Transit mode and time; Service scope; Shipment readiness; Registrations; Pre-cooling; Cold storage; Temperature monitoring; Transit time; Destination infrastructure; Contingency; Permits and documents; Packaging and labelling
From checklist to project RFQ
- Obtain the Phytosanitary Import Requirement from APEDA.
- Note the open items in the checklist and your season window.
- Fill in the lane RFQ above and continue to the RFQ form.
- Review and submit; the ColdMatch team checks the brief and contacts suitable suppliers.
Related Global B2B Group platforms
- Global B2B Group
Buying grapes themselves? Source commodities through Global B2B Group with a team-reviewed buyer RFQ.
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Frequently asked questions
When did Vietnam open its market to Indian grapes?
According to APEDA's circular of 13 May 2026, access was granted effective 6 May 2026, following a letter from Vietnam's Plant Production and Protection Department dated 28 April 2026.
What cold treatment is required?
In-transit cold treatment at a pulp temperature of 1.1 °C for 15 consecutive days, together with a systems approach (APEDA circular, 13 May 2026).
What is still unknown?
The attached Phytosanitary Import Requirement was not reviewed here, so registration, monitoring, documentation and packaging rules must be confirmed with APEDA or India's plant protection organisation.
Does ColdMatch export grapes or book reefers?
No. ColdMatch procures cold-chain equipment and facilities for buyers from USD 250,000. It does not trade grapes, operate or book transport, or hold contracts on this lane.