Cumin · India
Cumin Seeds
Machine-cleaned, sortex-graded cumin seed with strong aroma, for spice processors, blenders and retail packing programmes.
Origin
Gujarat & Rajasthan, India
Season
Harvest February to April; supply through the year from stock
Packing
10–25 kg kraft or food-grade bags
MOQ
One full container load; trial pallets reviewed on request
Product overview
About our cumin seeds.
Gujarat and Rajasthan account for the majority of Indian cumin, and Unjha is the principal trading centre for the crop. We supply the commonly traded purity grades — Singapore 99% and Europe 99.5% — as well as sortex and machine-cleaned material specified by the buyer.
Seed is cleaned, destoned and graded before packing in food-grade or kraft bags with an inner liner. Buyers requiring steam-sterilised material or a specific treatment can have that written into the contract.
Key points for buyers
- Singapore 99% and Europe 99.5% purity grades
- Machine-cleaned, destoned and sortex-graded
- Steam sterilisation available where specified
- 10–25 kg kraft or food-grade bags with liner
Types & grades
Choose the type that suits your market.
Grade names describe commonly traded presentations. Final naming and parameters follow the agreed contract specification.
Singapore 99%
Widely traded general-purpose grade for grinding and blending.
Europe 99.5%
Higher purity grade specified for stricter destination requirements.
Sortex cleaned
Colour-sorted material where a cleaner visual profile is required.
Quality parameters
Indicative specification.
Values shown are indicative and subject to crop, lot and buyer requirements. The specification confirmed in the sales contract takes precedence.
10–25 kg kraft or food-grade bags
Buyer-requested inspection available
Documents aligned to destination requirements
| Purity | 99% / 99.5% |
|---|---|
| Moisture | 10% max |
| Total ash | 9.5% max |
| Acid insoluble ash | 1.5% max |
| Volatile oil | 2% min (indicative) |
| Foreign matter | As per selected grade |
| Treatment | Machine-cleaned; steam sterilisation on request |
| MOQ | 1 × 20 ft container (indicative) |
Export packing
Formats matched to product and market.
Final material, net weight, markings and private-label presentation are agreed before quotation.
| Format | Typical use |
|---|---|
| 10 kg kraft bag | Smaller processing and repacking lots |
| 25 kg kraft bag with liner | Standard bulk export pack |
| Private-label pouch | Retail packing to buyer artwork |
Shelf life & storage
Shelf life: Typically up to 24 months when stored dry in sealed, food-grade packing
Storage: Cool, dry, odour-free storage on pallets; keep away from moisture and strong-smelling cargo
Container loadability: Indicatively around 16–18 MT in a 20 ft container, confirmed by pack and stowage
Availability & customization
Year-round, with new-crop pricing moving after the spring harvest
- Purity grade and cleaning level to buyer requirement
- Steam sterilisation or other agreed treatment
- Bag type, net weight, liner and markings
- Analysis reports where required by contract
Shipping terms
Incoterms we quote on
- EXW — Buyer arranges collection from the agreed origin point.
- FOB — Goods delivered on board at the Indian load port; buyer arranges main carriage.
- CFR — Ocean freight to the destination port arranged on the buyer's behalf.
- CIF — Freight plus marine insurance arranged to the destination port.
Documentation
Prepared per contract
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Bill of lading
- Certificate of origin
- Phytosanitary certificate (where applicable)
- Fumigation certificate (where applicable)
- Third-party inspection report (on request)
- Analysis / quality report (where applicable)
Documents and certifications are provided where applicable to the product, destination and agreed contract terms.
Target markets
Where this ships
- Europe
- United States & Canada
- Middle East
- Southeast Asia
Buyer questions
Common questions on this product.
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