If you are an NRI and want to start importing products from India to your country, this guide is for you. Many NRIs in the USA, UK, Europe, Middle East, Australia and other countries are building good profitable businesses by importing Indian products. At Moggies International (Pune, India), the focus is on making this process simple, safe and transparent for you.
Before going ahead, think about what you want to import. It can be frozen fruits, frozen vegetables, ready-to-cook snacks, or dry fruits and nuts, anything and everything. You can start small with a trial shipment to your nearest port and then scale up as demand grows in your local community.
Why NRIs Are Starting Import Businesses
NRIs understand both Indian products and quality expectations in their resident country, which gives them a strong advantage.
There is growing demand for authentic Indian product.
You can run this as a side business initially and expand once you see regular orders
Think of yourself as a bridge: India has supply, your country has demand, and Moggies International supports you on the India side with sourcing and exports.
What Moggies International Does for You
Moggies International is an export-focused company based in Pune with an Import Export Code and all required registrations in place.
Here is how Moggies International supports you end-to-end:
Product sourcing and selection
Suggests products that are already in demand globally.
Helps you choose the right SKUs and pack sizes suitable for your markets in your country.
Quality, packaging and branding
Ensures products meet export-grade quality standards and are processed and packed in hygienic, certified facilities.
Guides you on private labelling or co-branding if you want your own brand for your market (subject to feasibility and MOQs).
Export documentation and compliance
Prepares key export documents like invoice, packing list, IEC details, and other certificates required for food exports from India.
Coordinates with inspection, cold chain and logistics partners to ensure the shipment meets your country’s import norms.
Cold chain and logistics to your nearest port
Arranges refrigerated (reefer) or frozen logistics as needed from factory to port, maintaining the temperature chain.
Works with freight forwarders to ship to your nearest major port (for example: Jebel Ali, Felixstowe, Rotterdam, New York, Melbourne, etc., depending on your country).
Transparent communication and support
Shares clear costing (FOB/CIF as per agreement) so you know your landed cost at port.
Provides shipment updates and documents in time so you can handle customs clearance smoothly with your local CHA or broker.
Step-by-Step: How an NRI Can Start Importing with Moggies International
Step 1: Initial discussion – You share your country and preferred products.
Step 2: Product shortlist and quotation – Moggies will find manufacture , and shre specifications, minimum order quantity, and price options (FOB/CIF).
Step 3: Sample or trial order – You may start with a smaller test shipment to check response in your market and understand import duties and costs.
Step 4: Contract and documentation – Once products and prices are confirmed, Moggies prepares a proforma invoice and export documentation.
Step 5: Production, packing and dispatch – Goods are packed, loaded, and shipped to your nearest port with tracking details shared.
On your side, you may need to register a business, get an import license if required in your country, and appoint a customs broker – but Moggies can guide you on the Indian export side and share general pointers.