Ashok International Exports & Imports is a Chennai-based trading enterprise engaged in the sourcing, export and import of selected natural products, regulated timber and marine products.
Our approach is built around responsible sourcing, regulatory compliance, transparent documentation and dependable execution — helping connect Indian products with international markets.
Ashok International operates across four focused areas of trade, combining product sourcing with the documentation and regulatory processes required for international commerce.
We deal in legally sourced sandalwood, with emphasis on traceability, documentation and compliance throughout the procurement and supply process.
Our objective is to provide buyers with a reliable source for sandalwood supported by appropriate documentation from source through shipment.
We are engaged in the regulated trade and export of Red Sanders, working within the applicable Government of India, DGFT and CITES framework.
As Red Sanders is a regulated species, each eligible export transaction is undertaken subject to the applicable licences, permissions, documentation and destination-country requirements.
We export Natural Indigo products sourced from India for international buyers seeking naturally derived indigo materials for their respective applications.
Our Natural Indigo range includes dye in cake form, dye in powder form, and natural indigo leaf powder. We focus on reliable sourcing, product specification, documentation and dependable export execution.
Ashok International also participates in the international trade of marine products, with attention to product handling, shipment coordination, documentation and buyer requirements.
We work to connect Indian marine-product supply with international markets through reliable export execution.
For regulated commodities, documentation is not simply part of the shipment process — it is fundamental to the way we conduct business.
Red Sanders is listed under CITES Appendix II. Relevant transactions are therefore handled subject to the applicable CITES requirements and supporting documentation.
Documentation relating to a specific transaction can be made available to eligible buyers as appropriate.
Regulated timber exports from India are undertaken in accordance with applicable requirements of the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Government of India, together with other permissions that may apply to the commodity and transaction.
Before accepting a regulated export order, the applicable licence status, commodity requirements and destination requirements are reviewed for the proposed transaction.
Ashok International operates within the applicable regulatory framework for the commodities it handles, with particular attention to DGFT requirements and CITES documentation for regulated timber exports.
Our timber sourcing approach places emphasis on legality, provenance and documentation.
The business works with supplies associated with Forest Department channels across four South Indian states, helping maintain greater visibility over product origin and supporting the documentation required for regulated trade.
International trade in regulated and specialised commodities requires more than simply finding a buyer and a seller — it requires understanding the source, documentation, regulatory framework, logistics and destination requirements behind every transaction.
Focus on legitimate and traceable sourcing channels.
Attention to DGFT, CITES and other applicable requirements for regulated commodities.
Clear transaction and shipment documentation for buyers.
Connecting Indian products with buyers across global markets.
Commercial enquiries and transactions are handled with close management involvement.
Whether you are seeking Sandalwood, Red Sanders, Natural Indigo products or selected Marine Products, speak with us about your product requirement. We'll review the requirement, applicable regulatory conditions and availability before proceeding with a commercial quotation.
At Ashok International Exports & Imports, we believe that international trade is ultimately built on trust, transparency and responsibility.
Over the years, our business has developed around a simple principle: when we connect an Indian product with an international customer, we also carry a responsibility for its source, quality, documentation and the integrity of the transaction.
Based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Ashok International is engaged in the sourcing and international trade of selected natural products, regulated timber and marine products.
Each of these commodities has its own market, supply chain and customer requirements. Our role is to understand those requirements and connect buyers with suitable Indian sources through dependable commercial execution.
For regulated timber such as Sandalwood and Red Sanders, we place particular importance on legitimate sourcing channels, traceability and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, including relevant DGFT and CITES requirements.
Our growing Natural Indigo business represents another important part of our commitment to bringing India's traditional natural products to international markets.
India has a long heritage associated with natural indigo. We deal in Natural Indigo Dye in cake and powder forms, as well as Natural Indigo Leaf Powder, serving buyers seeking naturally derived materials for their respective applications. We aim to develop this business through reliable sourcing, consistent product specifications and long-term relationships with international customers.
Across all our trading activities, our philosophy remains the same.
Understand the product. Know the source. Respect the regulations. Be transparent with the customer. Deliver what we commit.
We do not view international trade simply as moving goods from one country to another. A successful transaction requires coordination between the source, buyer, documentation, logistics and destination requirements. This is particularly important when dealing with specialised natural products and regulated commodities.
As Ashok International continues to grow, our ambition is to establish long-term relationships with importers, distributors, manufacturers and trading partners across international markets.
We want Ashok International to be recognised not merely as an exporter, but as a dependable Indian sourcing and trading partner — one that customers can approach when they are looking for specialised products from India and expect clear communication, responsible sourcing and professional execution.
India possesses an extraordinary diversity of natural, forest and marine resources, along with generations of knowledge surrounding many of these products. We believe there is significant opportunity to connect this capability with global markets responsibly while creating sustainable value throughout the supply chain.
Our journey is built one relationship and one successful consignment at a time.
We welcome customers and partners from around the world to speak with us, understand our products and explore opportunities to work together.
“Trust is earned one transaction at a time. We intend to earn it with every consignment.”
Have a sourcing or export enquiry? Tell us what you are looking for and where the shipment needs to go. For regulated commodities, we will review the applicable documentation and licence requirements before confirming the transaction.
287 B, TVS Avenue
Anna Nagar West Extension
Chennai, Tamil Nadu – 600101
India
