Kokum is indigenous to the Western Ghats of India and has been part of the country’s history for centuries.

It is used as a garnish for curries and in the preparation of cooling syrups. Kokum butter is a hard butter that is often used in place of cocoa butter and is widely used in cosmetics and beauty applications. 

Where Can You Find Kokum Cultivation?

• It is found grown widely in tropical rain forests of Western ghats in Konkan, Goa, South Karnataka and Kerala.
• It also flourishes in evergreen forests of Assam, Khasi, Jayantia hills, West Bengal and Surat district of Gujarat.

Varieties of Kokum Based Products Exported From India

• India exports kokum in many forms, including fruits, oil, and syrup. 
• It’s butter-Exported to countries like Japan, Taiwan, and the USA for use in confectionery and also used in cosmetics. 
• Dried kokum
• Kokum rind

Various Uses of Kokum

Food

• It is used in juices, jams, pickles, chutneys, and more. It’s also an important ingredient in local cuisine for its acidic properties.

Medicine

• It has many medicinal uses, including as a digestive tonic and treatment for flatulence, diarrhea, sores, and skin rashes.

Skin Care

• It’s butter can be used to treat backaches, muscle pulls, skin ailments, burns, and rashes.

Weight loss

• Hydro citric acid, found in a calcium salt extract obtained from the fruit rind, may help in reducing weight.

Color extraction

• It is a rich source of anthocyanin, making it ideal for color extraction.

Countries Importing Kokum and Kokum Products

• UNITED STATES         
• ITALY  
• IRAQ   
• UNITED KINGDOM    
• TAIWAN         
• CANADA        
• SPAIN 
• UNITED ARAB EMIRATES      
• SRI LANKA     
• KENYA

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Companies Importing Kokum / Kokum Products

• KAWKAB SCIENTIFIC BUREAU FOR MEDICI
• TSIH CHUANG TRADING CO LTD      
• TOP OP FOODS LTD  
• SALUDTRADE S L       
• ACUSA LLC     
• EUROMMARKET DESIGNS INC         
• HARLEYS LIMITED     
• PRINCE SWEETS LLC
• ABACUS PHARMA A LTD

Authorized Government Body for Kokum Exports

• Spice board of INDIA

Business Start Up Process

STEP 1 :- Business Registration

Proprietorship Firm
MSME (Udyam Aadhar)

Partnership Firm
Deed
ROF (Registration of Firm)

LLP (Limited Liability Partnership)
Deed
CIN (Certificate of Incorporation)

Company
MOA
AOA
ROC

STEP 2 :- PAN

Proprietor – Individual (Self)
Partnership Firm – Firm’s Name
LLP (Limited Liability Partnership) – LLP’s Name
Company – Company’s Name

STEP :- 3 GST (Goods & Services Tax)

STEP :- 4 Bank Account (Current A/c)

STEP :- 5 IEC – Importer Exporter Code

STEP :- 6 RCMC – Registration with Export Promotional Bodies (EPC, CB, DA, Etc.)

STEP :- 7 Port Registration (Nearest Port where you source)

ICEGATE Registration

STEP:- 8 COC – Chamber of Commerce

DGFT Registration

STEP: -9 Others – If Any

Documents Mandatory For Export

Pre-Shipment

a. Proforma Invoice / Agreement / Contract
b. Letter of Credit

Post-Shipment

a. Commercial Invoice
b. Packing List
c. B/L / AWB / LR
d. Certificate of Origin
e. Insurance
f. Others (if any)