Indian Whole & Ground Spices (Cumin, Turmeric, Cardamom, Chili)
Pure Indian spices sourced directly from farming origins: Gujarat Cumin, Erode/Salem Turmeric, Idukki Green Cardamom, and Guntur Red Chili.
Commercial Overview & Sourcing Context
India produces over 70% of the world’s spices. Flownware Export helps GCC spice grinders, re-packers, and food distributors source machine-cleaned, Sortex-purified, and radiation-safe spices conforming to Saudi SFDA and GCC GSO microbiological criteria.
Available Grades & Export Varieties
Standard Technical & Commercial Specifications
Verified benchmarks for bulk procurement & GCC import compliance
| Harmonized Tariff Code (HS Code) | 0909.31 / 0910.30 / 0908.31 / 0904.21 |
| Primary Indian Origin Hubs | Gujarat (Unjha - Cumin), Tamil Nadu & Maharashtra (Turmeric), Kerala (Cardamom), Andhra Pradesh (Guntur - Chili) |
| Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) | 1 x 20ft FCL (~13 to 18 MT depending on spice bulk density) |
| Purity Level | 99% to 99.5% Machine Cleaned & Sortexed |
| Moisture | Max 9% to 11% (as per individual spice standard) |
| Aflatoxin / Ochratoxin | Strictly compliant with SFDA and EU limits |
| Foreign Matter | Max 0.5% |
| Container Stuffing & Capacity | 13 MT (Chili) to 22 MT (Cumin / Turmeric) per 20ft container |
Packaging Standards & Private Label Options
Export packaging is engineered to withstand ocean transit humidity, rough handling, and automated warehouse distribution:
Ocean Transit Times from Western Indian Ports
| GCC Destination Seaport | Estimated Sailing Duration |
|---|---|
| Jeddah Islamic Port | 8 - 12 days |
| King Abdulaziz Port (Dammam) | 5 - 8 days |
| Jebel Ali Port (UAE) | 4 - 6 days |
Target GCC Commercial Markets for Indian Whole & Ground Spices (Cumin, Turmeric, Cardamom, Chili)
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Frequently Asked Questions: Indian Whole & Ground Spices (Cumin, Turmeric, Cardamom, Chili)
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