What It Is and What Export of It Is
Roasted groundnut, also known as roasted peanut, is a popular snack made by roasting shelled groundnuts either with or without their skin. It’s widely consumed locally and internationally as a ready-to-eat snack or ingredient in food processing. The export of roasted groundnut involves processing, packaging, and shipping this commodity to international markets where there is high demand among African, Asian, and Western consumers.
Export Form
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Whole roasted groundnut (with or without skin)
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Salted or unsalted
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Vacuum-sealed packs or nitrogen-flushed pouches
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Ready-to-eat snack packs
Packaging
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Export standard: 250g, 500g, 1kg, 5kg pouches
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Vacuum-sealed plastic pouches or aluminum laminated packs
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Packed in cartons of 10kg–20kg
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Labels with batch number, expiry date, and origin
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Moisture-proof, tamper-evident, and airtight
Export Procedure
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Source well-dried, high-quality groundnuts.
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Roast hygienically in food-grade equipment.
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Package in export-compliant, moisture-resistant pouches.
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Ensure packaging complies with destination country food safety regulations (e.g. FDA, EFSA).
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Label and code each pack for traceability.
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Load in clean, dry, food-safe containers.
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Ship via sea or air freight to buyer/importer.
Preservation & Shelf Life
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Store in cool, dry, airtight packaging.
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Shelf life: 6–12 months depending on storage conditions.
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Use of desiccants and oxygen absorbers can extend shelf life.
Global Demand
Roasted groundnuts are in high demand in:
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UK, USA, Canada – among African and Caribbean communities
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Middle East – used in snacks and sweets
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Europe – used in granola, nut mixes, protein snacks
Industrial & Culinary Uses
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Healthy snack in retail stores
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Ingredient in nut bars, trail mixes, and cereals
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Used in groundnut butter, sauces, and spreads
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Used as toppings in confectionery
HS Code
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HS Code: 20081100 – Ground-nuts, prepared or preserved (excluding groundnut butter)
