Spices
Cumin Exporter from India
Cumin seed exporter from India — whole seeds and ground powder
Product at a Glance
- Category
- Spices
- Botanical / Scientific Name
- Cuminum cyminum
- Country of Origin
- India
- Growing Region
- Unjha, Gujarat / Rajasthan
- HS Code
- 09093100
- Supply Format
- Retail and bulk export formats
- Packaging Options
- Retail pouch, Bulk PP bag — subject to availability
- Minimum Order Quantity
- 100 kg (indicative — confirmed per order, packaging and destination)
Pack Sizes
Initial quotation response commitment: within one working day, Monday–Saturday IST.
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Why Buy From India?
Cumin sourced from the Unjha belt of Gujarat, one of India's principal cumin-trading regions, available as whole seeds and ground powder for international food distributors, manufacturers and wholesale buyers. Aroma, oil content and purity are confirmed with the supplying source at the enquiry stage.
Sourcing & Quality Process
From Unjha, Gujarat to your destination port — every order moves through supplier verification, quality coordination and export packing before dispatch.
Product Range
Available Forms
- Whole Cumin Seeds
- Ground Cumin Powder
Where It’s Used
Buyer Applications
- Food processing
- Wholesale distribution
- Retail packaging
- Food service
Procurement Reference
Available Specifications
| Moisture | ≤ 10% (typical range) |
|---|---|
| Volatile Oil | ≥ 2.5% (typical range) |
| Purity | ≥ 99% (typical range) |
| Foreign Matter | ≤ 1% (typical range) |
| HS Code — Ground Powder | 09093200 (whole seeds are 09093100, above — confirm both with your broker) |
| Note | Typical industry range — confirmed against the specific lot and buyer requirement before shipment, not a guaranteed specification. |
| Packaging | Retail pouch, Bulk PP bag |
| Shelf Life | Available on request |
| Storage Conditions | Store sealed in a cool, dry, odour-free place away from direct sunlight and moisture. |
| Bulk Supply | Available for bulk and wholesale export orders, subject to product availability |
| Private Label | Available subject to manufacturer capability and order quantity |
| Certifications & Compliance | Certification and compliance requirements can be reviewed based on product and destination market. See our registration certificates → |
| Export Markets | See the regions we're currently building buyer relationships in. View export markets → |
Commercial Notes
What Buyers Usually Need to Confirm
Lead Time
Confirmed after checking current supplier availability, packing format and destination requirements.
Availability
Seasonality, crop position and lot availability can affect what grade or form is practical at quotation stage.
Samples
Available case by case for buyer evaluation; courier cost, sample size and destination restrictions are confirmed before dispatch.
Shipping Terms
FOB India, CFR and CIF can be discussed depending on product, shipment size, destination port and buyer preference.
Shipment Size
Spice orders may move as bulk cartons, LCL or FCL depending on quantity; rice and coco peat are normally reviewed as container-oriented shipments.
Export Documents
Commercial invoice, packing list and certificate of origin are prepared per shipment; COA, phytosanitary certificate or other documents are reviewed against the product and destination.
These notes are product-specific commercial checkpoints, not fixed promises. Final pricing, lead time, documentation and shipment terms are confirmed against the actual lot, supplier, packing and destination before order acceptance.
Importer Quote Pack
Procurement Data Buyers Need Before Quote Approval
These are the operational fields an overseas importer, customs broker or freight forwarder normally needs before moving from interest to quote comparison. Values marked as confirmed are tied to the actual lot, pack format and destination, not generic website promises.
Packing & Container Planning
- Pack Sizes
- Retail pouch, 25 kg bulk bag, Container load
- Export Packaging
- Retail pouch, Bulk PP bag — final material, liner and marking confirmed before quote.
- Palletization
- Carton or bag palletization, pallet material and heat-treatment/fumigation needs are confirmed against buyer destination and forwarder instructions.
- Container Planning
- Available on request
- Net / Gross Weight
- Confirmed in the quotation and packing list after final pack size and carton/bag specification are agreed.
Testing & COA Parameters
- Primary Parameters
- Volatile oil, purity, moisture and foreign matter.
- Risk Parameters
- Pesticide residue and microbiology where required.
- Lot-Level COA
- Reviewed per shipment when required by buyer, product risk and destination market.
- Pesticide / Microbiology / Heavy Metals
- Coordinated with supplier or third-party lab when the buyer or destination requires these tests.
Document Matrix
- Standard Shipment Documents
- Commercial invoice, packing list and certificate of origin.
- Quality / COA
- COA or third-party test report reviewed when required by buyer, product risk or destination market.
- Destination-Specific Documents
- Phytosanitary, fumigation, halal, health certificate or other documents are confirmed only where applicable.
- Spice Compliance
- FSSAI/APEDA business registrations are published; Spices Board/CRES or destination-specific spice compliance is reviewed per transaction before quote.
Traceability & Lot Evidence
- Origin Basis
- Unjha, Gujarat / Rajasthan; final lot origin, processor/packer and crop/season context are confirmed at enquiry stage where available.
- Lot Evidence
- Lot number, packing date, milling date where relevant, and supplier documentation are reviewed before dispatch when applicable.
- Pre-Payment Proof
- Specification, packaging, Incoterm, supplier feasibility and document checklist are aligned before payment commitment.
- Pre-Dispatch Proof
- Packing list, invoice details, shipment documents and real operational evidence are shared according to buyer requirement and availability.
MOQ & Order Structure
- Indicative Starting MOQ
- 100 kg (indicative — confirmed per order, packaging and destination)
- Bulk / Wholesale
- Available for bulk and wholesale export orders, subject to product availability
- Private Label
- Available subject to manufacturer capability and order quantity
- Samples / Trial
- Samples and small trial quantities are reviewed case by case; courier movement and destination restrictions must be confirmed first.
Decision Speed
Fast Buyer Decision Checklist
Share these in your enquiry to reduce back-and-forth and get a usable quotation faster.
- 1) Product form and grade needed (for example whole vs powder, or target specification row)
- 2) Quantity and packaging format (retail pouch, bulk bag, carton, or container planning)
- 3) Destination country and discharge port, with preferred Incoterm (FOB, CFR or CIF)
- 4) Any compliance requirements (testing, labelling, documentation) to validate before shipment
Need a procurement-ready validation sequence before approving the order? Use the Buyer Proof Center for stage-wise verification checkpoints, then go to buyer resources for the closest product×destination route.
Grade Reference
Grades We Supply
Cumin doesn't carry named commercial varieties the way some spices do — it's graded first by where it was actually grown versus where it was traded, since Unjha in Gujarat functions as much as a trading and processing hub as a growing region, then by form. Volatile oil and purity are confirmed against the specific lot at enquiry stage.
- Grown Origin vs. Traded Origin
- Unjha, Gujarat is one of India's principal cumin-trading hubs, but it isn't always where the seed was actually grown — growing regions include Rajasthan too. We confirm where a specific lot was grown, not just where it was traded, since growing conditions are what actually shape aroma and oil content.
- Whole Seeds
- Holds volatile oil and aroma considerably longer than ground powder — the form most bulk and food-manufacturing buyers import, grinding closer to point of use.
- Ground Powder
- Loses aromatic intensity faster than many other ground spices — ask for the milling date and storage conditions since milling.
Buyer Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the HS code for cumin seeds?
- Whole cumin seeds are classified under HS code 0909.31.00, and ground cumin powder under 0909.32.00 — two different codes. Confirm both with your customs broker against your specific form.
- What purity and oil content should cumin seeds have?
- A typical range is moisture at or below 10%, volatile oil at or above 2.5%, and purity at or above 99%, with foreign matter capped at 1%. These figures are confirmed against the specific lot before shipment.
- Is Unjha cumin exported as whole seeds or powder?
- Both — whole cumin seeds and ground cumin powder are available. Whole seeds hold aroma and oil content longer in storage; if you import powder, ask for the milling date.
- What is a typical minimum order for cumin?
- Around 100 kg is a common indicative starting point, in retail pouches or 25 kg bulk PP bags, confirmed against your packaging and destination at enquiry.
Market and Variety Pages
Buyer Guides
Buyer's Guide
Cumin Seeds from India: Grades, Uses, and What to Check
A practical guide to sourcing cumin seeds from India — origin, aroma and volatile-oil specification, whole vs. ground, and what to ask before ordering.
Buyer's Guide
MOQ and Container Loads for Spice & Agri Exports
How MOQ actually works for Indian spice and agri exports — LCL vs FCL, bag sizes, container yield math, and how packaging changes your minimum order.
Buyer's Guide
Private Label Spice Sourcing from India: What to Expect
What happens on a private-label spice order from India — artwork approval, how MOQ compounds, and the difference between a product sample and a packaging proof.
Reference
Spice Grading Terms Glossary
Plain-language definitions of common spice grading terms — SHU, volatile oil, bulk density, foreign matter, and more — for buyers reading a supplier spec sheet.
Compliance Reference
Importing Spices into the EU: Labelling and Compliance Basics
A general orientation to EU import requirements for spices and agri products — what typically needs review, and why destination-specific checks still matter.
Compliance Reference
Importing Spices and Agri Products into the UK: Basics
A general orientation to UK import requirements for spices and agri products since the UK set its own rules apart from the EU — what typically needs review.
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