Spices
Fennel Seeds Exporter from India
Fennel seed exporter from India — whole seeds for food and beverage manufacturing
Product at a Glance
- Category
- Spices
- Botanical / Scientific Name
- Foeniculum vulgare
- Country of Origin
- India
- Growing Region
- Gujarat / Rajasthan
- HS Code
- 09096190
- 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?
Fennel seeds sourced from established Indian growing belts, supplied as whole seeds for international food and beverage manufacturers, spice distributors and wholesale buyers. Aroma, moisture and purity are confirmed with the supplying source at the enquiry stage.
Sourcing & Quality Process
From Gujarat to your destination port — every order moves through supplier verification, quality coordination and export packing before dispatch.
Product Range
Available Forms
- Whole Fennel Seeds
Where It’s Used
Buyer Applications
- Food processing
- Beverage & confectionery manufacturing
- Wholesale distribution
- Retail packaging
Procurement Reference
Available Specifications
| Moisture | ≤ 10% (typical range) |
|---|---|
| Volatile Oil | ≥ 1.5% (typical range) |
| Purity | ≥ 99% (typical range) |
| 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. |
| 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 → |
Typical industry range — confirmed against the specific lot and buyer requirement before shipment, not a guaranteed specification.
Bulk supply: Available for bulk and wholesale export orders, subject to product availability. Private label: Available subject to manufacturer capability and order quantity.
Buyer Notes
Buying Fennel Seeds: What to Decide Before You Order
Fennel is a winter crop harvested from roughly February to April in Gujarat and Rajasthan. Seed colour is best in fresh crop and fades as the stock ages.
Colour and size
Green, uniform seed commands a premium and is usually specified for retail and mouth-freshener use.
Machine-cleaned or sorted
Cleaner lots cost more. State the purity you need rather than relying on the grade name.
End use
Culinary, retail and mouth-freshener buyers weigh colour differently from manufacturers who grind it. Say which applies.
Quality and compliance to watch
Purity, foreign matter and moisture drive price. Volatile oil is the main aroma indicator, while microbiology and pesticide limits are the usual compliance checks.
Storage and transit
Fennel keeps well if dry. Humidity can dull colour and cause mould, so sealed bags and dry storage are part of the plan.
Importer Quote Pack
Procurement Data Buyers Need Before Quote Approval
Values below are specific to fennel seeds. Terms that apply to every order, such as shipping terms, samples, standard export documents and lot evidence, are on our export process and quality and specifications pages.
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.
- Container Planning
- Available on request
Testing & COA Parameters
- Primary Parameters
- Moisture, volatile oil, purity and foreign matter.
- Risk Parameters
- Pesticide residue and microbiology where required.
Product-Specific Documents
- 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
- Gujarat / Rajasthan; final lot origin, processor/packer and crop/season context are confirmed at enquiry stage where available.
MOQ & Order Structure
- Indicative Starting MOQ
- 100 kg (indicative — confirmed per order, packaging and destination)
Decision Speed
Fast Buyer Decision Checklist
Share these fennel seeds details in your enquiry to get a usable quotation faster.
- 1) Colour and purity requirement
- 2) Maximum moisture and minimum volatile oil
- 3) Microbiology and pesticide test requirements
- 4) Pack size, destination port and Incoterm
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
Fennel is graded primarily by seed cleanliness and aromatic strength, with moisture and purity confirmed against the specific lot before shipment.
- Whole Fennel Seeds
- Supplied as whole seeds for food, confectionery and beverage-manufacturing use where flavour stability in storage is important.
- Purity & Foreign Matter
- Commercial lots are assessed on purity and extraneous matter — ask for the tested figures for your lot, not a generic grade label.
- Moisture & Volatile Oil
- Typical reference points are moisture ≤ 10% and volatile oil ≥ 1.5%, confirmed per lot and season.
Buyer Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the HS code for fennel seeds?
- Fennel seeds are classified under HS code 0909.61.90. Confirm the code with your customs broker for your specific product declaration.
- What quality parameters should fennel buyers check?
- Typical commercial reference points are moisture at or below 10%, volatile oil at or above 1.5%, and purity at or above 99%, with lot-specific values confirmed before shipment.
- Is fennel usually exported as whole seeds or powder?
- In this catalogue, fennel is supplied as whole seeds. Whole form is typically preferred by bulk buyers for better flavour retention during storage and transit.
- What is a typical minimum order for fennel seeds?
- Around 100 kg is a common indicative starting point, packed in retail pouches or bulk PP bags and confirmed against destination and packaging format.
Market and Variety Pages
Buyer Guides
Buyer's Guide
Fennel Seeds from India: Quality Parameters and Sourcing Basics
A buyer-first guide to Indian fennel seeds — origin context, moisture/oil/purity checks, and practical first-order steps.
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.
Compliance Reference
Southeast Asia Import Requirements for Spices and Agri Products
A general orientation to import requirements across Southeast Asian markets for spices and agri products, and why country checks still matter.
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