How do I get an Import Export Code (IEC) in Kerala?

The IEC (Import Export Code) is issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) and is mandatory for all exporters and importers in India. You can apply online at the DGFT portal with your PAN, Aadhaar, bank certificate, and business registration documents. The government fee is ₹500 and processing takes 1–3 working days. Blueberry FM handles the complete IEC registration process for Kerala businesses.

What is APEDA registration and who needs it?

APEDA (Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority) registration is mandatory for businesses exporting agricultural products, processed foods, fruits, vegetables, dairy, meat, and organic produce from India. It enables access to APEDA subsidies, buyer databases, and export promotion schemes. Processing takes approximately 30 days.

What export finance options are available for Kerala MSMEs?

Kerala MSMEs can access pre-shipment credit (packing credit) for working capital before shipment, post-shipment credit against export documents, letter of credit (LC) discounting for immediate liquidity, and ECGC export credit insurance to protect against buyer default. Blueberry FM provides structured export finance solutions tailored to Kerala exporters.

Which markets can Kerala businesses export to?

Kerala businesses are well-positioned to export to the GCC (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain), USA, Canada, UK, Germany, Singapore, Malaysia, and Sri Lanka. Key export products include spices, seafood, coir, rubber, cashews, organic produce, IT services, and handicrafts.

Does Blueberry FM provide export finance and IEC registration services?

Yes. Blueberry FM provides end-to-end export facilitation services for Kerala businesses including IEC registration, APEDA registration, FSSAI Central Licence, organic certification, structured export finance, and international market entry support. Contact us for a free export readiness assessment.

Complete Guide to Export Finance in Kerala: Funding, IEC & Market Entry

Everything Kerala exporters and MSMEs need to know about export finance, IEC registration, APEDA, and accessing global markets in 2026. Facilitated by Blueberry FM.

What is Export Finance?

Export finance provides working capital and credit facilities to businesses before and after shipment of goods. Key instruments include pre-shipment credit (packing credit), post-shipment credit, letter of credit discounting, and ECGC export credit insurance.

Key Export Registrations

IEC (Import Export Code) — Mandatory for all exporters. Issued by DGFT. Lifetime validity.
APEDA Registration — Required for agricultural and processed food exports.
FSSAI Central Licence — Mandatory for food product exports.
GST Registration + LUT — Required to export without paying IGST.
Organic Certification (NPOP/NOP) — For organic produce exports to EU, USA.

Export Finance Options for Kerala Businesses

Pre-Shipment Credit (Packing Credit) — Working capital before shipment
Post-Shipment Credit — Finance against export documents
LC Discounting — Immediate liquidity against confirmed Letters of Credit
ECGC Cover — Insurance against buyer default

Target Export Markets from Kerala

UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain (GCC), USA, Canada, UK, Germany, Singapore, Malaysia.

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