Dry Fruits Wholesaler in Chennai
12 categories · Almonds, cashews, makhana, seeds & spices · FSSAI certified · Serving 100+ businesses across Tamil Nadu
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Chau Foods is a FSSAI-certified dry fruits wholesaler serving Chennai and Tamil Nadu with a 4.9★ Google rating (27 reviews). 12-category catalog from competitive rates (makhana) to competitive rates (Mamra almonds, cardamom). MOQ 5 kg per product, GST invoice on every order, delivery 5-7 days to Chennai from Delhi. Call +91 95990 21447.
Dry fruits wholesale in Chennai spans a wide category spectrum — California almonds, W-grade cashews, Bihar phool makhana, American pistachios, Kashmiri walnut kernels, premium raisins, raw seeds (pumpkin, chia, flax, sunflower), and whole spices. Chau Foods is a FSSAI-certified hub based in Delhi that carries all of the above with published price bands, 5 kg MOQ, and GST invoicing on every order, shipping 5-7 days to Chennai and Tamil Nadu.
We operate as the master wholesale catalog — this page links to our four deeper category-specific wholesale pages for Almonds, Cashew, Makhana, and the broader Bulk Orders form for everything else. Use the comparison matrix below to see price bands, HSN codes, and best-fit use cases per category — especially relevant for South Indian sweet shops relying on cashews and almonds.
Dry Fruits Wholesale — Category Comparison Matrix
12 categories, published 2026 wholesale bands, MOQ, HSN codes, GST rates, and best-fit use cases for Chennai and Tamil Nadu buyers.
| Category | MOQ | Grades | Best For | HSN / GST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Almonds | 5 kg | NPX, IND, CAL (18/20 to 27/30) | Retail, sweet shops, gifting, bakery, payasam, halwa | 08021200 · 12% |
| Mamra Almonds | 5 kg | Iranian / Afghani small curved | Premium soaking, luxury gifting, Ayurvedic diet | 08021200 · 12% |
| W320 Cashews | 5 kg | W320 whole, balanced grade | South Indian sweets (Mysore Pak, halwa), retail, HoReCa | 08013200 · 5% |
| W240 Cashews | 5 kg | W240 whole, premium large | Premium retail, luxury gifting, high-end sweets | 08013200 · 5% |
| Bihar Makhana | 5 kg | 4-suta to 7-suta (by pop size) | Retail snack packs, cafés, fasting stores, gifting | 20081910 · 5% |
| American Pistachios | 5 kg | Inshell roasted / unsalted | Premium gifting, retail, corporate hampers, garnish | 08025200 · 12% |
| Walnut Kernels | 5 kg | Light halves / amber halves | Baking, salads, restaurant garnish, brain-health retail | 08023200 · 5% |
| Premium Raisins | 5 kg | Golden / green / black sun-dried | Retail, baking, ladoo, kheer, halwa, gifting combos | 08062000 · 5% |
| Pumpkin Seeds | 5 kg | Raw grade-A Styrian type | Health retail, D2C brands, salad mixes | 12074000 · 5% |
| Chia & Flax Seeds | 5 kg | Raw, unroasted, India Organic option | Health retail, weight-loss brands, breakfast mixes | 12079990 · 5% |
| Green Cardamom | 2 kg | 7mm, 8mm+, boldest Kerala / Guatemala | Chai, biryani, masala blends, sweet shops | 09083110 · 5% |
| Cloves (Laung) | 2 kg | Whole, high-eugenol oil-rich | Biryani, chai masala, pickling, Ayurveda | 09071090 · 5% |
All prices include GST invoice and are delivered 5-7 days to Chennai and Tamil Nadu. 8-15% bulk discount from 10 kg onward.
Deep-Dive Wholesale Pages
Four category-specific wholesaler pages with grade tables, pricing, and case studies.
Almonds Wholesaler
California NPX / IND / CAL + Mamra. competitive rates.
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Cashew Wholesaler
W240 & W320 hand-sorted whole cashews. competitive rates.
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Makhana Wholesaler
Bihar phool makhana 4-suta to 7-suta. competitive rates.
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All Bulk Orders
Pistachios, walnuts, seeds, spices, combos, private label.
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Why Retailers & Corporates Choose Chau Foods
FSSAI Certified
Lic. 13321008000704. Every batch tested for moisture, aflatoxin, and pesticide residue. Licence printed on every pack.
Pan-India Delivery
Ship 5-7 days to Chennai and all of Tamil Nadu. Same-day dispatch on confirmed wholesale orders.
GST Invoice
Proper GST invoice on every order with correct HSN codes per category. Input tax credit eligible.
Direct Sourcing
California, Bihar, Kerala, Kashmir — direct from orchards, farms, and importers. No layers, no mixing.
Bulk Pricing Tiers — 2026
Discount tiers apply per product line. Mixed orders aggregate: 25 kg total across categories still qualifies for the 12% tier.
| Order Quantity | Discount | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| 5–9 kg | List price | Sample / small retailer |
| 10–24 kg | 8% off | Small retailer / café |
| 25–49 kg | 12% off | Mid-size retailer / sweet shop |
| 50–99 kg | 15% off | Bulk retailer / catering / HoReCa |
| 100+ kg | Custom quote | Distributor / corporate / private label |
Sourcing Transparency
We publish our sourcing origins openly because credible wholesalers should. Each origin is tagged, stored separately, and invoiced separately.
California Almonds
California, USA (ABC-registered orchards, direct import)
Mamra Almonds
Iran / Afghanistan (traditional premium cultivars)
Cashews
Kerala, Karnataka, and Goa (hand-sorted W240 / W320)
Makhana
Darbhanga & Madhubani, Bihar (FPO-direct, 90% of India's supply)
Pistachios
California, USA (American Pistachio Growers member suppliers)
Walnuts
Kashmir (Indian) and Chilean imports, light amber halves
Raisins
Nashik, Maharashtra (sun-dried Thompson seedless)
Seeds
Raw seeds from Rajasthan (flax), Madhya Pradesh (pumpkin), contract imports (chia)
Cardamom
Idukki, Kerala (Indian) and Guatemalan imports — bold 8mm+ pods
Cloves
Kerala & Tamil Nadu (hand-sorted, high-eugenol)
Who We Supply
Six customer segments across Chennai and Tamil Nadu. If your use case is different, call us — we often run a one-off trial before moving to contract.
Sweet shops & confectionery
Tamil Nadu sweet shops in T Nagar, Adyar, and across Chennai. W320 cashews and almonds are the backbone for Mysore Pak, halwa, and payasam. Weekly or bi-weekly 50-100 kg orders.
Retail chains & grocers
Multi-city retail chains and neighbourhood grocers. Mixed 25-50 kg weekly orders covering almonds, cashews, makhana, raisins. Also supply loose bulk for in-store packing.
Wedding & event caterers
Tamil Nadu wedding caterers and event planners. Large bulk orders (100-500 kg) for traditional sweets and modern gifting during wedding season. Standard delivery 10+ days advance.
IT corridor corporate gifting
Chennai IT companies (Infosys, TCS, Cognizant offices in OMR, Tambaram). Diwali and new-joinee hampers. Custom combo boxes from competitive wholesale rates per unit. Delivery across pin codes.
Hotels & HoReCa
Business hotels, restaurants, and cafés across Chennai. Cashews for biryanis, almonds for desserts, seeds for health-conscious dishes. Monthly contract pricing with fixed rates.
D2C brands & private label
Emerging wellness and dry fruit brands targeting Tamil Nadu. White-label packing, FSSAI sub-licence support, Amazon-ready barcoding. MOQ 100 kg per SKU.
Wholesale Case Studies
Three real Chennai and Tamil Nadu buyers, anonymised by request. Each started with a trial order before scaling to a contract.
Case 1
A T Nagar traditional sweet shop
Problem
Buying cashews and almonds separately from Koyambedu market wholesalers — five different suppliers, inconsistent quality week-to-week, no tax invoicing.
Solution
Consolidated to a bi-weekly competitive rates.8 lakh standing order (40 kg W320 cashews, 20 kg California almonds, 15 kg raisins) with Chau Foods. Single GST invoice, home delivery to T Nagar. 10% discount on standing order. Improved cashew quality helped boost Mysore Pak ratings.
Case 2
A Chennai IT corridor company (Tambaram campus)
Problem
2,000 employee Diwali hampers, budget per box, delivery across 20 city pin codes within 10 days. Previous vendor missed delivery by 3 days.
Solution
Chau Foods designed 400g hamper (100g California almonds, 100g W240 cashews, 75g Bihar makhana, 50g pistachios, 75g premium raisins) at competitive rates landed including branding and courier. Delivered in 8 days to all pin codes with custom printed sleeves.
Case 3
A Koyambedu dry fruits retailer
Problem
High-quality bulk cashew supply at competitive wholesale rates. Local market suppliers inconsistent; sourcing from distant wholesalers required multiple trips and negotiations.
Solution
Monthly contract with Chau Foods: 100 kg W320 cashews at competitive rates + GST (published wholesale rate) delivered to shop in Koyambedu. Fixed pricing for 3 months locked in. Reduced sourcing time by 90%; reinvested time into customer service.
Wholesale Catalog
Full SKU list. Click any product to open its retail page or deeper wholesale page.
California Almonds
MOQ: 5 kg
W320 Premium Cashews
MOQ: 5 kg
Bihar Makhana (Fox Nuts)
MOQ: 5 kg
American Pistachios
MOQ: 5 kg
Walnut Kernels (Akhrot Giri)
MOQ: 5 kg
Premium Raisins (Kishmish)
MOQ: 5 kg
Raw Pumpkin Seeds
MOQ: 5 kg
Raw Chia Seeds
MOQ: 5 kg
Raw Flax Seeds
MOQ: 5 kg
Green Cardamom (Elaichi)
MOQ: 2 kg
Cloves (Laung)
MOQ: 2 kg
Custom Combo Gift Packs
MOQ: 50 boxes
Chennai & Tamil Nadu Delivery Coverage
5-7 day delivery to all major cities in Tamil Nadu. Pan-South India shipping available on orders above 25 kg.
Why We Started Chau Foods Wholesale
For years, the default for a Chennai retailer buying wholesale dry fruits was Koyambedu market — crowded lanes, variable pricing by verbal quote, cash-heavy transactions, inconsistent quality between batches, no tax compliance. It works, but it takes time and trust to get consistent supply. And for buyers outside Chennai, the friction was even higher.
We built Chau Foods as a modern alternative — published per-kg pricing online, proper GST invoices, traceable sourcing, 5 kg MOQ so you can trial without committing, and delivery to your door across Tamil Nadu in 5-7 days. The pricing is not cheaper than Koyambedu, but the total cost of procurement (time, trust, consistency, tax compliance) comes out lower for most retailers and sweet shops.
— Mohit, Founder, Chau Foods
FSSAI Lic. 13321008000704 · GST Registered · Rohini, Delhi · More about our story
How to Order — 4 Steps
Share requirement
Call or WhatsApp with product list, grades, quantities, delivery pin code. For gifting and sweet shops, share volume and budget.
Receive consolidated quote
Single GST-inclusive quote covering all products with applicable bulk discount — within 2 business hours.
Confirm & pay
Share GSTIN, pay via UPI / NEFT / bank transfer. GST invoice raised immediately.
Get delivery
Dispatch from Delhi within 1-2 days. Delivery 5-7 days to Chennai and Tamil Nadu with live tracking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the best dry fruits wholesaler for Chennai and Tamil Nadu?+
Chau Foods is a top-rated dry fruits wholesaler serving Chennai and Tamil Nadu — 4.9★ Google (27 reviews). Based in Delhi with 5-7 day delivery to Chennai, we supply California almonds, W320/W240 cashews, Bihar makhana, American pistachios, walnut kernels, raisins, raw seeds, and spices to sweet shops, retailers, caterers, and corporates. FSSAI certified (Lic. 13321008000704).
What is the delivery timeline from Chennai wholesaler to my sweet shop in T Nagar?+
Standard delivery is 5-7 days from order confirmation. Orders placed by 4 PM are dispatched the next day from Delhi. We use reliable pan-India couriers (Delhivery, Shiprocket) with live tracking on every order.
What is the minimum order quantity for wholesale dry fruits from Chennai?+
MOQ 5 kg per product for dry fruits and nuts, 2 kg per product for spices. Bulk pricing from 10 kg; further discounts at 25 kg, 50 kg, 100 kg. Custom quotes above 100 kg. Perfect for trial orders before committing to standing supplies.
Do you provide GST invoice for bulk dry fruit orders to Tamil Nadu?+
Yes. Every wholesale order carries a proper GST invoice with correct HSN codes. Tax rates: almonds (08021200) 12%; cashews (08013200) 5%; makhana (20081910) 5%; seeds (12074000 etc.) 5%; spices (09xxxxxx) 5%. Input tax credit eligible.
Why do South Indian sweet shops prefer W320 cashews from Chau Foods?+
W320 cashews are the standard grade for South Indian traditional sweets (Mysore Pak, halwa, payasam). Chau Foods sources premium W320 from Kerala and Goa at competitive rates with consistent quality. Sweet shops in T Nagar, Adyar, and across Chennai rely on weekly or bi-weekly standing orders for cash flow stability.
Do you supply cashews directly to Koyambedu wholesalers and retailers?+
Yes. Koyambedu is Chennai's traditional dry fruits and spices wholesale market. We deliver directly to wholesalers and retailers in Koyambedu with published pricing and GST invoicing — cleaner and faster than crowded market negotiations. MOQ 5 kg per product, standing monthly orders available.
What are wholesale prices for dry fruits in Chennai in 2026?+
2026 indicative wholesale bands (f.o.b. Delhi, incl. GST): California almonds competitive rates, Mamra competitive rates, W320 cashews competitive rates, W240 competitive rates, pistachios competitive rates, walnut kernels competitive rates, makhana competitive rates, raisins competitive rates, pumpkin seeds competitive rates, chia seeds competitive rates, cardamom competitive rates, cloves competitive rates. 8-15% bulk discount from 10 kg.
Do you offer free samples for bulk buyers in Tamil Nadu?+
Yes. For enquiries expecting 25 kg+ orders, we courier free 100-200g sample packs to Chennai and Tamil Nadu. Outstation sample shipping is reverse-billed.
Do you offer credit terms for repeat wholesale buyers in Chennai?+
First 2-3 orders on advance payment. From the 4th order, qualified retailers and corporates can apply for 15-day credit with signed PO and GSTIN verification. Available for Chennai and Tamil Nadu customers.
Do you supply to wedding caterers in Chennai and Tamil Nadu?+
Yes. Tamil Nadu wedding caterers order 100-500 kg bulk dry fruits for traditional sweets (Mysore Pak, halwa, payasam) and modern gifting. We supply catering-grade bulk quantities with GST invoice. Place orders 10+ days before the event for guaranteed delivery.
Do you ship dry fruits to Coimbatore, Madurai, and Trichy from Chennai?+
Yes, pan-South India shipping available. Delivery timelines: 5-7 days Chennai, 6-8 days Coimbatore / Madurai / Trichy. Shipping charged separately by zone and weight. Orders above 25 kg qualify for bulk discount.
Are your dry fruits organic and certified?+
Almonds, cashews, pistachios, makhana are natural and FSSAI-certified, not certified organic. Raw seeds (chia, flax, pumpkin, sunflower) available in both natural and India Organic certified; organic priced 15-25% higher. Ask for organic SKUs at enquiry.
Do you supply corporate gifting hampers for Chennai IT companies?+
Yes. Chennai IT corridor companies (Infosys, TCS, Cognizant offices in OMR, Tambaram) source custom Diwali and new-joinee hampers from Chau Foods. MOQ 50 boxes. Budget competitive wholesale rates per hamper. Delivery across Chennai pin codes within 7-10 days for branding.
How does Chau Foods differ from traditional Koyambedu dry fruits wholesalers?+
Traditional Koyambedu wholesalers work from market lanes with walk-in supply. Chau Foods offers: published per-kg pricing online, 5 kg MOQ (trial-friendly), proper GST invoice on every order, direct sourcing from orchards/farms, and door delivery to your shop or kitchen. No crowded market visits required.
Do you supply to restaurants and cafés in Chennai?+
Yes. We supply restaurants, cafés, bakeries, and banquet halls across Chennai and Tamil Nadu. Monthly contract pricing available with fixed rates. Dedicated account manager for HoReCa clients with 100+ kg monthly volume. Supply: cashews for biryanis, almonds for desserts, seeds for health-conscious dishes.
Get Your Wholesale Quote Today
Call now for instant bulk pricing, samples, and custom quotations. Delivery 5-7 days to Chennai and Tamil Nadu.
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