Buying agri products from India
Spices, seeds, dehydrated onion and garlic, psyllium, oilseeds and pulses: markets, seasons, specs, testing, registrations and contracts.
636 articles in 40 subjects
Agri basics
3 articles
Supplier checks
3 articles
Markets & prices
5 articles
- What is an APMC market, and how does it affect prices?3 min
- How do Unjha, Rajkot and Gondal markets work for buyers?3 min
- How are agri commodity prices set in India?4 min
- Why do Indian spice prices change so much from season to season?3 min
- How do government export bans or restrictions affect supply?3 min
Orders & MOQ
3 articles
Shipping
2 articles
Seasons
4 articles
Organic
3 articles
Processing
2 articles
Compliance
1 articles
Specifications
2 articles
Samples
2 articles
Quality
2 articles
Payments
2 articles
Registrations
3 articles
Private label
1 articles
Contracts
2 articles
Whole spices
40 articles
- What are the main grades of Indian cumin seed?3 min
- What is the difference between Singapore, Europe and Bold quality cumin?3 min
- What purity should I ask for in cumin seed: 98%, 99% or 99.5%?3 min
- How is cumin adulterated, and how do I detect it?3 min
- Why is Unjha the main market for cumin?3 min
- When is the cumin harvest, and when are prices lowest?3 min
- What drives cumin prices up or down each year?3 min
- What are the grades of Indian fennel seed?3 min
- What is the difference between Lucknow fennel and Gujarat fennel?3 min
- Why is green colour important in fennel seed?3 min
- Is colour added to fennel seed, and how do I check?3 min
- What are the grades of Indian coriander seed?3 min
- What is the difference between Eagle, Badami and Scooter coriander?3 min
- What is split coriander (dhana dal), and who buys it?3 min
- What are the export grades of ajwain (carom seed)?3 min
- What thymol content should good ajwain have?3 min
- What is Indian dill seed used for, and which markets buy it?3 min
- What are the grades of fenugreek seed?3 min
- What is the difference between yellow and black mustard seed?3 min
- Which Indian dry red chilli varieties are best for export?3 min
- What is the difference between Teja, Sannam S4, Byadgi and Kashmiri chilli?3 min
- What do stemless and with-stem mean for dry chilli?3 min
- What is ASTA colour value, and why does it matter?3 min
- What SHU (pungency) range do Indian chillies have?3 min
- How is aflatoxin controlled in dry red chilli?3 min
- Is Sudan dye still a risk in Indian chilli?3 min
- What are the main turmeric finger varieties in India?3 min
- What curcumin content should I ask for in turmeric?3 min
- What is polished versus unpolished turmeric?3 min
- How do I check turmeric for lead chromate adulteration?3 min
- What is the shelf life of whole spices?3 min
- How should whole spices be stored before shipment?3 min
- How are whole spices packed for export: jute, PP or paper bags?3 min
- What is a typical moisture limit for whole seed spices?3 min
- What is admixture, and how much is acceptable?3 min
- What is the difference between machine-clean and sortex-clean cumin?3 min
- Can Indian suppliers provide pesticide-free seed spices for the EU?3 min
- How do I compare Indian cumin with Turkish or Syrian cumin?3 min
- What are the most common rejection reasons for Indian seed spices in the EU?3 min
- How many tonnes of cumin or fennel fit in one container?3 min
Spice powders & blends
35 articles
- Is it better to buy whole spices or ground powders from India?3 min
- What mesh size should spice powders be ground to?3 min
- What is cold grinding or cryogenic grinding, and is it worth it?3 min
- How do I check the colour value of chilli powder?3 min
- What curcumin level should turmeric powder have?3 min
- How do I detect starch or colour adulteration in spice powders?3 min
- What is the shelf life of Indian spice powders?3 min
- What microbiological limits apply to spice powders in the EU and US?3 min
- Do spice powders need steam sterilisation before export?3 min
- Why were some Indian spice brands recalled abroad, and what changed?3 min
- How do I make sure my spice powder is ETO-free?3 min
- Can Indian factories make custom masala blends to my recipe?3 min
- How do I protect my blend recipe when working with a manufacturer?3 min
- What is the MOQ for private-label spice blends?3 min
- Can suppliers pack retail pouches, jars and boxes?3 min
- What packaging keeps spice powder fresh: pouch, jar or tin?3 min
- What labelling rules apply to spice blends in the UK, EU and US?3 min
- How do I declare allergens like mustard and celery in spice blends?3 min
- What is a nutrition panel, and does my supplier provide the data?3 min
- What are the most popular Indian masala blends for export?3 min
- How is garam masala made, and what varies between brands?3 min
- What is the difference between Madras curry powder and other curry powders?3 min
- Can Indian suppliers make salt-free or low-sodium blends?3 min
- Are anti-caking agents used in spice powders, and are they allowed?3 min
- What certifications should a spice grinding unit have: BRC, FSSC 22000, ISO 22000?3 min
- What is HACCP, and how do I check a supplier follows it?3 min
- How do I audit a spice grinding factory?3 min
- What metal detection and sieving should a spice plant have?3 min
- How do I avoid foreign bodies like stones, plastic or hair in spice powder?3 min
- Can I get organic spice powders from Gujarat?3 min
- What is the price difference between whole and ground spice?3 min
- How much spice powder fits in a container?3 min
- Can I mix several spice powders in one container?3 min
- How do I choose between Rajkot, Gondal and Ahmedabad grinders?3 min
- What should be on the certificate of analysis for spice powders?3 min
Dehydrated vegetables
40 articles
- Why is Mahuva the centre of dehydrated onion production in India?3 min
- What forms of dehydrated onion are available: flakes, kibbled, chopped, minced, granules, powder?3 min
- What are the standard particle sizes for each onion form?3 min
- What is the difference between white, red and pink dehydrated onion?3 min
- Which onion colour is best for my application?3 min
- What is Grade A versus Grade B dehydrated onion?3 min
- What moisture level should dehydrated onion have?3 min
- What causes browning in dehydrated onion, and how is it prevented?3 min
- How do I check the total plate count and coliforms in dehydrated onion?3 min
- Why does salmonella appear in dehydrated onion, and how is it controlled?3 min
- Is dehydrated onion steam sterilised, and does it change flavour?3 min
- What is the shelf life of dehydrated onion and garlic?3 min
- How should dehydrated onion be packed: cartons with liners or bags?3 min
- Why does onion powder cake, and how do I prevent it?3 min
- What is the onion harvest season for dehydration in Gujarat?3 min
- How are dehydrated onion prices set, and when are they lowest?3 min
- How does fresh onion price affect dehydrated onion prices?3 min
- What forms of dehydrated garlic are available?3 min
- What is the difference between Indian and Chinese dehydrated garlic?3 min
- What allicin or pungency should dehydrated garlic have?3 min
- Is roasted or toasted onion and garlic available from India?3 min
- What is fried onion, and how is it different from dehydrated onion?3 min
- What dehydrated ginger products does India export?3 min
- What are potato flakes used for, and are they made in Gujarat?3 min
- Can I buy dehydrated carrot, cabbage and mixed vegetables from India?3 min
- What is tomato powder made from, and how is it dried?3 min
- What is the difference between spray-dried and drum-dried vegetable powders?3 min
- What are beetroot and spinach powders used for?3 min
- Do vegetable powders contain added carriers like maltodextrin?3 min
- What is air-dried versus freeze-dried vegetables?3 min
- Which certifications should a dehydration plant have?3 min
- How do I audit a dehydration plant in Mahuva?3 min
- What foreign matter is common in dehydrated onion, and how is it removed?3 min
- Do dehydrated vegetables need a phytosanitary certificate?3 min
- What pesticide residues are tested in dehydrated onion for the EU?3 min
- What are the main export markets for Indian dehydrated onion?3 min
- How many tonnes of dehydrated onion fit in a 20 ft container?3 min
- Can I mix onion and garlic forms in one container?3 min
- How do I write a specification for dehydrated onion powder?3 min
- What are the most common complaints from buyers of dehydrated onion?3 min
Herbs & botanicals
35 articles
- What dried herbs and botanicals can I source from India?3 min
- What is the difference between leaf, cut-and-sift and powder forms?3 min
- How is moringa leaf dried, and what affects its colour?3 min
- What protein and nutrient levels should moringa powder have?3 min
- Is organic moringa available from Gujarat?3 min
- What are the grades of dried mint leaves?3 min
- How do I keep the green colour in dried curry and coriander leaves?3 min
- What is kasuri methi, and which markets buy it?3 min
- What is tulsi (holy basil), and what forms are sold?3 min
- What is ashwagandha, and which part of the plant is used?3 min
- What withanolide content should ashwagandha root powder have?3 min
- How do I check ashwagandha is root only and not mixed with leaf?3 min
- What neem products are exported: leaf, powder, seed?3 min
- What vitamin C content does amla powder have?3 min
- What is senna, and why does India dominate supply?3 min
- What sennoside content should senna leaves and pods have?3 min
- What is botanical identity testing, and why does it matter?3 min
- What is HPTLC, and when is it used for herbs?3 min
- How are heavy metals tested in herbs and botanicals?3 min
- What are the limits for lead, arsenic, cadmium and mercury in herbs?3 min
- What is pyrrolizidine alkaloid testing, and who requires it?3 min
- Do herbs need microbiological testing and sterilisation?3 min
- What is the difference between wild-harvested and cultivated herbs?3 min
- What are the rules for selling botanicals as supplements in the US?3 min
- What are the EU novel food rules for Indian botanicals?3 min
- Can Indian suppliers provide standardised extracts as well as raw herbs?3 min
- What is an extract ratio, like 10:1, and how is it measured?3 min
- What certifications matter for botanical suppliers: GMP, organic, kosher, halal?3 min
- How do I find a reliable supplier of Ayurvedic herbs in India?3 min
- What is the shelf life of dried herbs?3 min
- How should dried herbs be packed to protect colour and aroma?3 min
- What are the harvest seasons for common Indian herbs?3 min
- What MOQ is typical for herbs and botanicals?3 min
- How do herbal tea brands source cut-and-sift herbs from India?3 min
- What are common quality issues with Indian herbs, and how do I avoid them?3 min
Psyllium
30 articles
- Why does most of the world's psyllium come from Gujarat?3 min
- What is the difference between psyllium husk, husk powder and seed?3 min
- What do the psyllium purity grades 85%, 95%, 98% and 99% mean?3 min
- Which psyllium purity grade is used for pharma, food and feed?3 min
- What mesh sizes are available for psyllium husk powder?3 min
- What is swell volume in psyllium, and what value should I ask for?3 min
- What is light extraneous matter (LEM) in psyllium?3 min
- What is total ash and acid-insoluble ash in psyllium?3 min
- What is khakha powder, and who buys it?3 min
- Does psyllium need sterilisation or irradiation for export?3 min
- What are the microbial limits for pharma-grade psyllium?3 min
- Does psyllium need to meet USP or EP pharmacopoeia standards?3 min
- What certifications do psyllium processors in Unjha hold?3 min
- Is organic psyllium available, and how much more does it cost?3 min
- When is the psyllium harvest, and how does it affect price?3 min
- Why do psyllium prices swing so much between years?3 min
- How should psyllium be packed for export?3 min
- What is the shelf life of psyllium husk?3 min
- How many tonnes of psyllium husk fit in a container?3 min
- Can Indian suppliers pack psyllium in retail capsules or sachets?3 min
- What labelling claims are allowed for psyllium fibre in the US and EU?4 min
- How do I audit a psyllium processing plant?3 min
- What adulterants are found in psyllium, and how are they tested?3 min
- What are the main export markets for Indian psyllium?3 min
- Is psyllium used in pet food, and what grade is needed?3 min
- How do I compare quotes from different psyllium processors?3 min
- What is the difference between sortex and non-sortex psyllium seed?3 min
- Can I get gluten-free certified psyllium?3 min
- What allergen or cross-contact risks exist in psyllium plants?3 min
- How do I write a specification for psyllium husk powder?3 min
Oilseeds & nuts
35 articles
- What groundnut varieties does Gujarat export?3 min
- What is HPS (hand-picked selected) groundnut?3 min
- What do counts like 40/50, 50/60 and 60/70 mean for peanuts?3 min
- What is the difference between Java and Bold peanuts?3 min
- What are blanched peanuts, and who buys them?3 min
- What aflatoxin limits apply to peanuts in the EU, US and Middle East?3 min
- How is aflatoxin in Indian peanuts tested and controlled?3 min
- Why are Indian peanut shipments rejected in the EU?3 min
- What is the groundnut harvest season in Saurashtra?3 min
- What is the shelf life of raw peanuts, and how should they be stored?3 min
- How are peanuts packed for export: jute or vacuum bags?3 min
- What sesame seed types does India export: natural, hulled, black?3 min
- What purity and oil content should sesame seed have?3 min
- What is the difference between machine-hulled and auto-dried hulled sesame?3 min
- Why is salmonella a concern in sesame, and how is it controlled?3 min
- What pesticide residues are tested in sesame for the EU?3 min
- Why was Indian sesame under extra EU checks?3 min
- What is the sesame harvest season in Gujarat?3 min
- What grades of castor seed are traded?3 min
- What oil content should castor seed have?3 min
- Can I buy cottonseed for crushing or feed from Gujarat?3 min
- What mustard seed grades does India export?3 min
- How are oilseed prices set in India, and what drives them?3 min
- What is an oilseed futures market, and how does it affect contracts?3 min
- How many tonnes of peanuts or sesame fit in a container?3 min
- What moisture level is safe for shipping oilseeds?3 min
- How do I prevent condensation and mould in oilseed containers?3 min
- Can Indian suppliers roast, salt or coat peanuts for export?3 min
- What certifications should a peanut or sesame processor have?3 min
- How do I write a specification for HPS peanuts or hulled sesame?3 min
- Does India export cashews, and where are they processed?3 min
- What do cashew grades like W180, W240 and W320 mean?3 min
- What is the difference between Indian and African-origin cashews processed in India?3 min
- What are common quality complaints with Indian oilseeds?3 min
- Which ports are best for shipping oilseeds from Gujarat?3 min
Grains, pulses & millets
30 articles
- What grains and pulses can I source from Gujarat?3 min
- What wheat varieties are grown in Gujarat, and what are they used for?3 min
- Does India allow wheat exports right now?3 min
- What protein and gluten levels should export wheat have?3 min
- What is bajra (pearl millet), and who buys it?3 min
- What is jowar (sorghum), and how is it used abroad?3 min
- Why is demand for Indian millets growing?3 min
- What forms of millets are exported: grain, flour, flakes, puffs?3 min
- Are Indian millets gluten-free certified?3 min
- What chickpea types does India export: kabuli and desi?3 min
- What size counts are used for kabuli chickpeas?3 min
- What is tur (pigeon pea), and is it exported whole or split?3 min
- What moong (green gram) grades are traded?3 min
- What is cluster bean, and is it sold as food or for guar?3 min
- What are the main quality checks for pulses: damage, weevils, moisture?3 min
- How is fumigation done for grains and pulses before export?3 min
- What pesticide residue limits apply to Indian pulses?3 min
- What is the shelf life of whole grains and pulses?3 min
- What packing is used for grains: PP bags, jute or bulk liner bags?3 min
- How many tonnes of grain fit in a 20 ft container?3 min
- Can grains be shipped in bulk or flexitanks?3 min
- How do export restrictions on rice and wheat affect contracts?3 min
- What harvest seasons apply to rabi and kharif crops?3 min
- How do I check that pulses are not mixed with older crop?3 min
- Can suppliers clean, sort and polish pulses to my spec?3 min
- What is sortex cleaning for pulses and millets?3 min
- How do I source organic millets and pulses?3 min
- What certifications should a grain or pulse processor have?3 min
- What are typical payment terms for grain contracts?3 min
- How do I write a specification for chickpeas or millets?3 min
Oils
30 articles
- What edible oils does Gujarat export?3 min
- What is the difference between filtered, refined and cold-pressed groundnut oil?3 min
- What is kachi ghani or cold-pressed oil?3 min
- What free fatty acid (FFA) level should edible oil have?3 min
- How do I check edible oil for adulteration?3 min
- What is the shelf life of groundnut and sesame oil?3 min
- How is edible oil packed for export: tins, PET bottles, flexitanks?3 min
- Can Indian suppliers pack edible oil under my brand?3 min
- What labelling rules apply to imported edible oils?3 min
- What is first special grade (FSG) castor oil?3 min
- What is BSS grade castor oil, and how is it different from FSG?3 min
- What are the main uses of castor oil in industry?3 min
- What is hydrogenated castor oil (HCO), and who buys it?3 min
- What is 12-hydroxystearic acid (12-HSA)?3 min
- What acid value, iodine value and colour should castor oil have?3 min
- What is pharma-grade castor oil, and does it need USP or EP?3 min
- Can I buy cosmetic-grade cold-pressed castor oil from Gujarat?3 min
- What is the castor seed harvest season, and how does it affect price?3 min
- Why is India the world's main supplier of castor oil?3 min
- How is castor oil shipped in bulk: ISO tanks, flexitanks or drums?3 min
- What is castor meal, and can it be used as fertiliser?3 min
- Is castor oil hazardous cargo?3 min
- What certifications should a castor oil plant have?3 min
- What is the Sustainable Castor Initiative (Pragati)?3 min
- What is cottonseed oil used for, and can it be exported?3 min
- How are edible oil prices linked to global vegetable oil markets?3 min
- What documents are needed to export edible oil from India?3 min
- What tests should be on an edible oil certificate of analysis?3 min
- How do I compare quotes for castor oil from different crushers?3 min
- What are common quality complaints with castor and edible oils?3 min
Gums & hydrocolloids
25 articles
- What is guar gum, and where is it produced in India?3 min
- What is the difference between guar split, guar meal and guar gum powder?3 min
- What are food grade, pharma grade and industrial grade guar gum?3 min
- What viscosity grades are available for guar gum powder?3 min
- How is guar gum viscosity measured, and at what concentration?3 min
- What mesh sizes are common for guar gum powder?3 min
- What is fast-hydrating guar gum used for?3 min
- What is guar gum used for in oil and gas drilling?3 min
- What is the E number for guar gum, and what limits apply in food?3 min
- What microbiological specs apply to food-grade guar gum?3 min
- How do guar prices relate to the oil and gas industry?3 min
- What is the guar harvest season?3 min
- What is tamarind kernel powder (TKP), and who uses it?3 min
- What is the difference between food-grade and textile-grade TKP?3 min
- Can Indian suppliers make derivatised or modified guar gum?3 min
- What certifications should a guar gum plant have?3 min
- How is guar gum packed for export?3 min
- What is the shelf life of guar gum powder?3 min
- How do I compare guar gum from India and Pakistan?3 min
- What tests should be on a guar gum certificate of analysis?3 min
- Is guar gum suitable for gluten-free baking, and what grade is needed?3 min
- What ethylene oxide or pesticide issues have affected guar gum?3 min
- How do I avoid adulterated or low-viscosity guar gum?3 min
- How many tonnes of guar gum fit in a container?3 min
- What are the main export markets for Indian guar gum?3 min
Fruits & processed foods
30 articles
- What is Kesar mango, and how is it different from Alphonso?3 min
- What is mango pulp, and how is it processed?3 min
- What Brix level should mango pulp have?3 min
- What is aseptic mango pulp versus canned mango pulp?3 min
- What is the shelf life of canned and aseptic mango pulp?3 min
- When is the mango season in Gujarat, and when is pulp packed?3 min
- Can I buy sweetened and unsweetened mango pulp?3 min
- What are the main uses of mango pulp for food manufacturers?3 min
- What fruit powders can I source from India?3 min
- How are fruit powders made: spray-dried, freeze-dried or drum-dried?3 min
- What dates are grown in Kutch, and can they be exported?3 min
- What Indian pickles are popular in export markets?3 min
- What preservatives are allowed in pickles for the UK, EU and US?3 min
- How are pickles packed for export: glass, PET or pouches?3 min
- What are papads, and what is their shelf life?3 min
- What ready-to-cook mixes can I source from Gujarat?3 min
- What snacks and namkeen can be exported from Gujarat?3 min
- Can Indian factories make private-label pickles and snacks?3 min
- What certifications do processed food factories need for export?3 min
- What is US FDA facility registration, and does my supplier need it?3 min
- What is the FSVP rule for US importers?3 min
- What labelling rules apply to Indian processed foods in the EU?3 min
- How do I check processed foods for allergens and cross-contact?3 min
- What tests are done on canned foods before export?3 min
- What causes swelling or spoilage in canned mango pulp?3 min
- How do I check for added colour or sugar in fruit products?3 min
- What MOQ is typical for processed and packed food?3 min
- Can I mix several processed food products in one container?3 min
- How should processed foods be loaded to avoid damage?3 min
- What documents are needed to export processed foods from India?3 min
Frozen foods
25 articles
- Why has Gujarat become a hub for frozen potato products?3 min
- What cuts of French fries are available: shoestring, straight cut, crinkle?3 min
- What potato varieties are used for fries in India?3 min
- What dry matter and sugar content should fry potatoes have?3 min
- How do I check fry colour and length distribution?3 min
- What is IQF, and why does it matter for frozen vegetables?3 min
- What frozen vegetables can I source from Gujarat?3 min
- What frozen Indian snacks are exported: samosa, paratha, spring rolls?3 min
- Can frozen snack factories make products to my recipe and brand?3 min
- What temperature must frozen foods be kept at during shipping?3 min
- How do reefer containers work, and how much do they cost?3 min
- How do I monitor the temperature of a reefer container?3 min
- What happens if the cold chain breaks during transit?3 min
- What is the shelf life of frozen fries and frozen snacks?3 min
- How are frozen foods packed for export?3 min
- What certifications should a frozen food plant have?3 min
- What microbiological tests apply to frozen snacks?3 min
- What labelling rules apply to frozen foods abroad?3 min
- What is the MOQ for frozen fries or frozen snacks?3 min
- How many cartons fit in a 40 ft reefer container?3 min
- Can I mix several frozen products in one reefer?3 min
- Which Gujarat ports handle reefer containers best?3 min
- How do Indian frozen fries compare in price with Europe or China?3 min
- How do I audit a frozen food factory?3 min
- What are common complaints from buyers of frozen products from India?3 min
Animal feed & by-products
20 articles
- What is de-oiled cake (DOC), and how is it used in feed?3 min
- What protein content does groundnut DOC have?3 min
- What aflatoxin limits apply to groundnut meal for feed?3 min
- What is cottonseed cake, and which animals is it fed to?3 min
- What is gossypol, and why does it matter in cottonseed meal?3 min
- What is de-oiled rice bran, and what is it used for?3 min
- What is castor meal, and why can it not be fed to animals?3 min
- How is castor meal used as an organic fertiliser?3 min
- What moisture and sand/silica limits apply to feed ingredients?3 min
- How are feed ingredients packed and shipped: bags or bulk?3 min
- What documents and health certificates do feed exports need?3 min
- Can dehydrated vegetables and herbs be used in pet food?3 min
- What grade of ingredients do pet food makers need?3 min
- How are feed ingredient prices set in India?3 min
- What are the main export markets for Indian oilmeals?3 min
- What tests should be on a feed ingredient certificate of analysis?3 min
- How do I check feed ingredients for salmonella and mould?3 min
- Is guar meal used in animal feed?3 min
- What is the shelf life of oilmeals?3 min
- How do I compare Indian oilmeals with South American soybean meal?3 min
Testing & compliance
45 articles
- What is an NABL-accredited laboratory?3 min
- Are NABL lab reports accepted in the EU, US and UK?3 min
- What is the difference between NABL testing and SGS or Eurofins testing?3 min
- How do I know a lab report is genuine and not borrowed?3 min
- What should a lab certificate show to be valid evidence?3 min
- Who should draw the sample for testing: buyer, seller or agent?3 min
- What is a sealed, coded sample, and why does it matter?3 min
- What tests should I order for spices going to the EU?3 min
- What are MRLs, and how do I check the EU limit for a pesticide?3 min
- What is a pesticide multi-residue test, and how many compounds does it cover?3 min
- What are the US FDA limits for pesticides on spices?3 min
- What are the GCC or Middle East rules for imported spices?3 min
- What are the aflatoxin and ochratoxin limits for spices?3 min
- How is ETO and 2-chloroethanol tested?3 min
- What heavy metal limits apply to spices and herbs?3 min
- What microbiological tests are standard for spices: TPC, yeast, mould, E. coli, salmonella?3 min
- How long does lab testing take in India?3 min
- How much does lab testing cost per sample in India?3 min
- What is the RASFF, and how do I check rejections for Indian products?3 min
- What is the US FDA import alert list, and how do I check a supplier?3 min
- What happens if my shipment is detained at EU or US customs?3 min
- What is a certificate of analysis (COA), and who issues it?3 min
- What is a phytosanitary certificate, and who issues it in India?3 min
- What is a fumigation certificate, and when is it required?3 min
- What is a certificate of origin, and which type do I need?3 min
- What is a health certificate for food exports from India?3 min
- What is the Spices Board quality certificate, and when is it mandatory?3 min
- What documents do I need for organic imports into the EU (COI)?3 min
- What is a TRACES certificate for EU organic imports?3 min
- What preferential duty schemes apply to Indian agri products?3 min
- How do the India-UK and India-EU trade agreements affect duty on spices?3 min
- What is a halal certificate, and which buyers need it?3 min
- What is a kosher certificate, and can Indian suppliers provide it?3 min
- What is BRCGS certification, and why do UK retailers ask for it?3 min
- What is FSSC 22000, and how is it different from ISO 22000?3 min
- What is a food safety audit, and what does it cover?3 min
- What is traceability, and how do I trace a lot back to the farm?3 min
- What is a lot number, and how should it be marked on bags?3 min
- What is the EU deforestation regulation, and does it affect agri products from India?3 min
- What sustainability or ethical sourcing checks do buyers ask for?3 min
- How do I handle a quality claim with an Indian supplier?3 min
- How long should I keep counter-samples?3 min
- What is the difference between pre-shipment and destination testing?3 min
- Can I use my own lab results to reject a shipment?3 min
- What should a quality clause in an agri purchase contract say?3 min
Shipping & payment
40 articles
- Which Gujarat ports are used for agri exports: Mundra, Kandla, Pipavav?3 min
- Can agri goods from Gujarat also ship from Nhava Sheva (JNPT)?3 min
- How long does sea freight take from Mundra to Europe, the US and the Middle East?3 min
- What is the difference between FOB, CFR, CIF and DAP?3 min
- Which Incoterm is best for a first-time importer from India?3 min
- Who arranges and pays for freight under each Incoterm?3 min
- How do I choose a freight forwarder for India imports?3 min
- What is LCL shipping, and is it suitable for spices?3 min
- What are typical freight costs for a 20 ft container from India?3 min
- What is a bill of lading, and why does it matter for payment?3 min
- What is a telex release or seaway bill?3 min
- What is a letter of credit, and when should I use one?3 min
- What is CAD (cash against documents) payment?3 min
- What is the safest payment method for a first order from India?3 min
- What bank charges apply on payments to India?3 min
- Can I pay Indian suppliers in USD, EUR or GBP?3 min
- How do currency changes affect my Indian contract price?3 min
- What is ECGC, and how does it protect Indian exporters?3 min
- How do I check that bank details on an invoice are genuine?3 min
- What is a proforma invoice, and what should it include?3 min
- What is a packing list, and what should it show?3 min
- How do I check weight at loading to avoid short shipments?3 min
- What is loading supervision, and what does the inspector check?3 min
- How should bags be stacked in a container to prevent damage?3 min
- What are desiccants and container liners, and when are they needed?3 min
- How do I prevent container rain (condensation) in agri shipments?3 min
- What is a container seal, and why should I record the number?3 min
- What photos should be taken during container loading?3 min
- What is the demurrage and detention risk at destination?3 min
- How long does customs clearance take at EU and US ports?3 min
- What import duties apply to Indian spices in my country?3 min
- What is an HS code, and how do I find the right one for my product?3 min
- Do I need an import licence to bring spices or herbs into my country?3 min
- What is marine cargo insurance, and is it worth it?3 min
- What happens if goods are damaged at sea?3 min
- Can I ship agri goods by air from India?3 min
- How do I plan shipments around Indian holidays and port congestion?3 min
- How do Red Sea or other shipping disruptions affect India freight?3 min
- How do I track my container from India?3 min
- What should I check when the container arrives?3 min
Buying guides
29 articles
- Buying cumin seeds from India: a first-order guide3 min
- Buying fennel, coriander and ajwain seeds from India3 min
- Dehydrated onion and garlic from India: what importers need to know3 min
- Psyllium husk from India: how to source it well3 min
- Sesame seeds from India: natural and hulled explained for buyers3 min
- Indian groundnuts and peanuts for export: a buying guide3 min
- Moringa and ashwagandha powder from India: buyer guide3 min
- Indian red chilli and turmeric: how to buy for export3 min
- Guar gum and castor oil from India: what buyers should know3 min
- Indian spices export: how the trade works for a new importer3 min
- Mango pulp, millets, chickpeas and fries from India: what to know3 min
- How to import spices from India, and start a spice import business3 min
- How to import dehydrated onion, psyllium husk and herbs from India3 min
- How to import peanuts, sesame, mango pulp, castor oil and guar gum3 min
- How to negotiate with Indian exporters and avoid adulterated spices3 min
- Indian vs Chinese dehydrated garlic, and China plus one sourcing4 min
- Indian vs Turkish, Syrian and Egyptian cumin, fennel and onion4 min
- India vs Sudan, Argentina, Pakistan and Brazil: origin compared3 min
- Whole vs ground spices, Sortex vs machine clean cumin3 min
- Spices and onion powder for food makers, restaurants and grocers3 min
- Psyllium, moringa and ashwagandha for supplement and pet food makers3 min
- Sesame and peanuts for bakery, tahini, confectionery and peanut butter3 min
- Guar gum and castor oil by end use: food, drilling, cosmetics3 min
- Mango pulp, fruit powders and millets for food brands3 min
- India spice exports, top exporters and demand growth3 min
- Cumin, fennel and sesame crop and production outlook3 min
- Psyllium, groundnut, castor and guar crop estimates for buyers3 min
- Best time to buy cumin, and harvest seasons for psyllium and groundnut3 min
- Spice price trends, export bans and monsoon: what to watch3 min
Suppliers and clusters
11 articles
- Unjha cumin and fennel suppliers: how to shortlist them3 min
- Unjha psyllium husk manufacturers: what to check3 min
- Mahuva dehydrated onion and garlic manufacturers: a guide3 min
- Gondal, Rajkot and Ahmedabad spice makers and exporters3 min
- Groundnut and sesame exporters: Rajkot, Junagadh, Amreli3 min
- Castor oil in Kadi and guar gum in Banaskantha: the plant belts3 min
- Mehsana fries, Valsad mango pulp and Kutch dates3 min
- What European spice importers expect from Indian suppliers3 min
- Indian spices for the GCC, Middle East and Africa3 min
- Psyllium, herbal and organic spice buyers in Europe3 min
- Importers of sesame, peanuts, cumin, guar, castor and millets3 min
Sourcing and verification
15 articles
- Dehydrated onion and garlic powder manufacturers in India3 min
- Psyllium husk manufacturer and bulk supplier in India3 min
- Spice exporters, manufacturers and wholesale suppliers in India3 min
- Herbs, moringa and ashwagandha suppliers in India: how to vet them3 min
- Sesame processors and HPS groundnut exporters in India3 min
- Guar gum and castor oil manufacturers in India3 min
- Mango pulp, millet, chickpea and frozen fries suppliers in India3 min
- Spice powder and masala manufacturers in India3 min
- Spice supply contracts, forward booking and quality claim clauses3 min
- Spice, food and agri commodity sourcing agent in India: what they do3 min
- Sourcing agent in India paid by you, not the factory: how it works3 min
- Pre-shipment inspection and container loading supervision for spices3 min
- Factory and supplier audits for spices and food in India3 min
- How to verify an Indian exporter and spot fake ones3 min
- How to find and choose spice suppliers in India3 min
Grades and specs
16 articles
- Cumin, coriander and fennel quality specs explained3 min
- Dehydrated onion powder, granules and mesh sizes explained3 min
- Kibbled onion, minced onion and garlic flakes: size specs explained3 min
- Psyllium husk 99% purity and 40 mesh powder: what the numbers mean3 min
- Hulled sesame 99.95% and peanut counts (50/60, 80/90) explained3 min
- Teja chilli, ASTA value and 3% curcumin turmeric: reading the specs3 min
- Spec sheets for moringa, guar gum, castor oil and mango pulp3 min
- Kabuli chickpeas 12 mm and what steam sterilised, ETO-free spices mean3 min
- How to write a spice specification and get samples from India3 min
- Dehydrated vs freeze dried, spray dried vs drum dried powders3 min
- Psyllium husk vs powder, hulled vs natural sesame, FSG vs BSS3 min
- What is psyllium husk, and what is it used for3 min
- What is ajwain, kasuri methi and khakha powder3 min
- What is moringa powder, and ashwagandha benefits: a buyer view3 min
- What is guar gum, castor oil and hydrogenated castor oil used for3 min
- Trade terms: HPS peanut, hulled sesame, jowar, bajra, de-oiled cake3 min
Prices and costs
8 articles
- What decides the price of cumin from India and how to get a real quote3 min
- What decides the price of fennel, coriander and chilli3 min
- What decides the price of dehydrated onion and garlic3 min
- What decides the price of psyllium husk (isabgol) from Unjha3 min
- What decides the price of sesame seeds and groundnuts for export3 min
- What decides the price of moringa, castor oil, guar and millets3 min
- Landed cost of spices from India: what to budget for3 min
- Payment terms for Indian spice suppliers: advance, LC, CAD, 30/703 min
Certifications
5 articles
- Organic spices from India: NPOP, USDA and EU organic explained3 min
- Organic moringa, ashwagandha and sesame suppliers3 min
- BRC, FSSC 22000, HACCP and FDA registration for spice makers3 min
- Halal, kosher and gluten free certified spices and psyllium3 min
- Non-GMO, fair trade and pesticide free spices from India3 min
Private label and MOQ
9 articles
- Private label spices and masala manufacturers in India4 min
- Custom spice blends, curry powder and garam masala private label3 min
- Spice co-packing, contract manufacturing and OEM food makers in India3 min
- Spice pouch, jar and retail packaging from India3 min
- Private label psyllium, moringa, ashwagandha and herbal tea3 min
- Private label pickles, snacks, edible oil and peanut butter3 min
- Minimum order quantity for spices, dehydrated onion and psyllium husk3 min
- Free spice samples and trial orders from Indian exporters3 min
- Mixed container and less-than-container spice orders3 min
Duties and rules
22 articles
- Importing spices from India to the USA: cumin, turmeric and more3 min
- Importing spices from India to the UK and Canada: what differs3 min
- Importing spices and groceries from India to Australia and NZ3 min
- Importing Indian spices to the Gulf and South Africa3 min
- Importing dehydrated onion, garlic and seeds into the EU3 min
- Importing psyllium, moringa and ashwagandha into the USA3 min
- Importing sesame, peanuts and chilli from India into Asia3 min
- Importing guar gum to the USA and castor oil to China3 min
- How to import food products from India to the USA and UK3 min
- FDA requirements for importing spices: registration and FSVP3 min
- EU pesticide limits and MRLs for spices and cumin3 min
- EU ethylene oxide limit for spices: what it means for orders3 min
- EU aflatoxin limits for peanuts and salmonella checks on sesame3 min
- UK, Canada and Australia import rules for Indian spices and seeds3 min
- Saudi SFDA, UAE and China GACC: food import registration compared3 min
- Botanical ingredients: EU novel food and US supplement rules3 min
- EU organic import rules, COI and TRACES for Indian spices3 min
- Labelling and allergen rules for spice blends in the UK and EU3 min
- Heavy metal limits in spices: EU limits and California Prop 653 min
- HS codes for Indian spices, seeds, onion, psyllium and guar3 min
- Import duty on Indian spices: USA, UK and EU compared4 min
- India UK FTA, GSP, GCC duty and RODTEP for spice trade3 min
Shipping and documents
11 articles
- Phytosanitary, fumigation and health certificates for spice exports3 min
- Certificate of origin, Spices Board and APEDA documents for export3 min
- Export documents for spices from India: a checklist3 min
- Shipping spices from India to the USA: routes and transit times3 min
- Mundra to Rotterdam and the UK: transit, ports and planning3 min
- How many tons of cumin or onion fit in a 20ft container3 min
- FOB vs CIF for spices: choosing the term for Europe3 min
- LCL and air freight for spices from India3 min
- Preventing container condensation and moisture in spice shipments3 min
- Reefer shipping for mango pulp and frozen food from India3 min
- Forwarder, insurance, bill of lading and demurrage for spices3 min
Quality and testing
10 articles
- Cumin, fennel and chilli adulteration: tests a buyer can ask for3 min
- Aflatoxin in chilli and peanuts from India: limits and controls3 min
- Salmonella in sesame seeds and dehydrated onion: how it is controlled3 min
- Ethylene oxide and pesticide residue testing for Indian spices3 min
- NABL labs and spice testing in Gujarat3 min
- Moisture, foreign matter and swell volume tests for spices3 min
- RASFF alerts and why Indian spices get rejected in the EU3 min
- FDA import alerts and spice recalls from India: what they mean for you3 min
- Steam sterilised vs irradiated spices3 min
- Trade terms: dehydrated onion, kibbled, ASTA, steam sterilising, ETO3 min
Free · 20 minutes · No obligation
Start with a free 20-minute sourcing call.
Tell us the product, the spec and the volume. We'll tell you what it should cost from India, what to test for and where the risks are. No fee, no obligation, and you keep the notes.