🍱 Food & pickles · Hyderabad

How to Send Pickles & Homemade Food from Hyderabad Abroad

Avakaya, Gongura, dry sweets, spice powders — we've shipped them all. Here's exactly how it works, what's allowed, and how we pack so nothing leaks.

📦 Free pickup — Kukatpally, Madhapur, Jubilee Hills & all Hyderabad
⚡ DHL ~2–4 working days · FedEx ~3–5 working days
✅ since 2008 · Avakaya & Gongura specialists

What types of food can you send?

Most customers send sealed Telugu pickles, dry sweets and spice powders. Rules change by country — we confirm on WhatsApp before you tape the box.

Compare per-kg bands and book on our pickle courier to USA, UK, Canada and Australia money pages.

✅ What you can send

  • Avakaya pickle
  • Gongura pickle
  • Tomato pickle
  • Mixed veg pickles
  • Dry spice powders (chilli, turmeric, coriander)
  • Packaged sweets — dry laddu, Mysore pak, chakli, murukku
  • Dry snacks — mixture, chakli, murukku
  • Dry fruits
  • Papad / appalam
  • Packaged atta / flour

🚫 What is not allowed

  • Fresh fruits and vegetables
  • Dairy products (butter, paneer, ghee in large qty)
  • Raw or cooked meat
  • Alcohol
  • Fresh juice
  • Items with liquids not sealed

⚠️ Not sure? WhatsApp us a photo before packing.

Medicines need a separate lawful booking — do not hide tablets inside food parcels.

Country-by-country rules

Short summaries only — officers at destination make the final decision. Tell us your exact postcode when booking.

🇺🇸 USA

Food rule summary: Processed / sealed food is generally OK under FDA rules for personal-use amounts.

Watch out for: fresh produce and dairy — strictly restricted.

🇬🇧 UK

Food rule summary: Most dry / processed foods are OK. Declare all food on the customs form.

Watch out for: animal-derived products — extra checks.

🇨🇦 Canada

Food rule summary: Commercially packaged food is generally OK. Homemade must be declared clearly.

Watch out for: meat, dairy, eggs — prohibited.

🇦🇺 Australia

Food rule summary: Very strict — many foods need DAFF / biosecurity checks.

Watch out for: almost all fresh food prohibited.

🇦🇪 UAE

Food rule summary: Dry food and pickles are generally OK for personal shipments.

Watch out for: pork — pork-derived ingredients banned.

USA courier page · UK · Canada · Australia · UAE

How we pack — 3-layer system

Leak-proof packing is why families choose SLP for Avakaya and Gongura jars.

  1. Inner seal. Airtight jar or pouch — lid sealed with parafilm or food-safe tape where needed.
  2. Absorbent layer. Paper towels or liner around each jar so small leaks never reach the carton wall.
  3. Outer carton. Strong corrugated box, foam padding where needed, marked FOOD — FRAGILE — THIS SIDE UP.
In 25 years we have never had a pickle jar burst in transit when packed by our team.

For box-size billing, measure after packing and use the dimensional calculator.

Hyderabad pickles we send most often

💡 Tip: WhatsApp us a photo of what you want to send — we'll tell you immediately if it's allowed to your destination.

How to book

  1. Call or WhatsApp +91 99510 83676 with destination country and weight estimate.
  2. Get a price quote — use the price calculator or ask on WhatsApp; confirm final weight at pickup.
  3. Confirm pickup date — same-day or next-day collection from your home in Hyderabad.
  4. We weigh, pack and seal at your door with export-quality materials.
  5. AWB tracking — we hand you the carrier tracking number (AWB = Air Waybill) and WhatsApp updates through delivery.

India-only parcels: domestic courier.

Free pickup — all Hyderabad areas

Schedule pickup from Kukatpally, Madhapur, Gachibowli, Jubilee Hills and across the city.

📍 Kukatpally
📍 Madhapur
📍 Gachibowli
📍 Hitech City
📍 Jubilee Hills
📍 Banjara Hills
📍 Secunderabad
📍 Ameerpet
📍 Dilsukhnagar
📍 LB Nagar
📍 Miyapur
📍 Kompally
📍 Uppal
📍 Mehdipatnam
📍 Attapur

Not listed? We still pick up — call us!

Send Avakaya & Gongura from Hyderabad today

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Frequently asked questions

Food parcels from Hyderabad — Avakaya, Gongura, sweets & customs.

Can I send Avakaya pickle to USA from Hyderabad?

Often yes for sealed, shelf-stable Avakaya when USA rules allow — ingredients and labels matter. WhatsApp us jar photos and we advise on carrier choice and paperwork before booking.

Can I send Gongura pickle to UK or Canada?

Often yes for sealed jars when UK or Canada rules allow. Declare food honestly on customs forms. Animal-derived ingredients may need extra checks — ask us before sealing.

Will the jar leak during transit?

We use inner sealing, absorbent lining around jars and a strong outer carton so sorting belts are less likely to burst lids. Cool jars to room temperature before we tape.

How much does food courier from Hyderabad cost?

Use our price calculator for a live quote, then confirm chargeable weight at pickup — couriers bill the higher of scale kg or volumetric weight from box size.

How long does a food parcel take to reach USA?

For usual express after pickup we quote about 2–4 working days on DHL and about 3–5 working days on FedEx. Customs or flight delays can add days.

Can I send ghee or oil?

Many countries restrict large liquid dairy or loose oil. Small sealed retail packs sometimes travel where rules allow — send destination and photos on WhatsApp before packing.

Can I mix clothes and pickles in the same box?

Sometimes yes if sealed jars stay separate from fabrics and the item list is clear. We may suggest split boxes when leakage risk or customs wording is cleaner split.

Do you pack the food at my home?

Yes. Our Hyderabad team can pack at your door with boxes, tape, padding and absorbent lining when you book pickup.

What documents do I need to send food abroad?

Sender ID KYC and receiver address abroad — same checklist as our Contact page. We help prepare carrier paperwork and item descriptions for customs.

Can I send sweets like Mysore Pak or Laddu?

Dry sweets often travel where destination rules allow. Fresh dairy-heavy sweets face more limits — confirm country rules and wrap pieces so they do not stick.

Do you deliver to all US states / UK cities?

We book DHL, FedEx, UPS or Aramex to major cities and many towns — remote postcodes can add a day or two. Tell us the full pin or ZIP when quoting.

What happens if customs stops my parcel?

The carrier usually contacts the receiver for paperwork or duty payment. We share tracking on WhatsApp so you can respond quickly — clearance rules are decided by destination customs, not SLP.

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Are you a direct DHL, FedEx and UPS aggregator?

Yes — SLP Express is a direct, official bulk aggregator for DHL, FedEx, UPS and Aramex. We hand the carriers large daily volumes, so we earn wholesale rates and pass the saving to you — typically up to 30–40% below direct/retail carrier prices, for the exact same carriers and service.

If your rates are lower, is delivery slower or different?

No. Your parcel moves on the same DHL, FedEx or UPS network with the same transit times as booking direct — you simply pay the aggregator (wholesale) price instead of the retail counter price. Same carrier, same speed, lower cost.

How can you offer wholesale rates on a single parcel?

We are a high-volume aggregator serving 30,000+ customers across Hyderabad. That bulk volume earns partner pricing from the carriers, and even your single parcel gets the bulk rate.

Why is my courier quote cheaper somewhere else?

A low per-kg quote is usually a base rate — before fuel surcharge (15–25%) and 18% GST, which add about ₹300–400/kg. A ₹600/kg quote often becomes ₹900–1,000/kg at billing. SLP's rate is all-inclusive — fuel, GST, free pickup, 3-layer packing and customs are already in it. Stripped of fuel and GST our base is about ₹550/kg, but we quote the honest final price instead of a teaser that doubles later.

Are there any hidden fees or surprise surcharges?

No. Fuel surcharge, GST, free doorstep pickup, 3-layer packing and customs handling are all included in the per-kg rate you see. What you are quoted is what you pay.

Is there a minimum weight for free pickup and packing?

No. We offer free doorstep pickup and professional 3-layer packing on any shipment — from a single document to bulk cargo, with no minimum weight.

Is my shipment insured against loss?

Yes. If your shipment is lost, we cover the value of your items up to ₹15,000, at no extra charge.

Will my parcel get stuck in customs, and what if a duty is charged?

Our 20+ years of export invoicing and packing keep shipments moving through customs smoothly, with a 98% clearance success rate. If a duty is ever wrongly applied, our in-house dispute form plus correct invoicing get it waived or refunded in around 90% of cases — keeping your shipment low-risk.

How do I track my shipment?

We connect directly to DHL, FedEx and UPS systems for live, real-time tracking. You also get a WhatsApp tracking link the moment your pickup is done — followed end-to-end to delivery, with our team available 24/7 for any query.

How long does international delivery take?

Typically DHL 2–4 working days, FedEx 3–5 working days, and UPS 3–6 working days to most destinations.

What is volumetric weight?

Couriers charge the higher of actual weight and volumetric weight (length × width × height in cm ÷ 5000). A large but light box can be billed on its size — we pack tight so you are billed on real weight, keeping cost down.

Do you provide a GST invoice for businesses?

Yes — we issue full GST tax invoices for business and bulk shippers.

How current are your rates?

We update our rates every week against live carrier and fuel costs, and any change reflects on the website immediately — so your quote is never stale.

The SLP Express Promise

Official DHL / FedEx / UPS aggregator · up to 30–40% below direct rates · same carriers, same speed · updated weekly (26 Jun 2026)

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Free pickup & packing — any shipment

Free doorstep pickup and professional 3-layer packing on every parcel — from a single document to bulk cargo. No minimum weight.

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Fixed, all-inclusive rates

No hidden charges and no surprise surcharges at billing. The price you see already includes fuel, pickup, packing and customs.

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Direct customs clearance

We prepare your documentation and handle customs end-to-end, delivered door-to-door.

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Updated every week

We review our rates weekly against live carrier and fuel costs, so your quote is always current — never stale.

International air-freight prices move with global fuel costs, which remain elevated amid ongoing geopolitical and oil-market conditions. We keep ours transparent and fixed — what you see is what you pay, with free pickup and packing on every shipment.