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Fenugreek Seeds (Methi Dana)
Exporter Pakistan — Halal-certified, sortex-cleaned

Trigonella foenum-graecum from Punjab, Pakistan. Pure Halal supply chain by national law, sortex-cleaned to ≥ 98% purity, ISO 22000 + HACCP + Phytosanitary on every shipment. The structural alternative to Indian fenugreek for GCC, MENA, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Indonesia and Halal-conscious EU/US importers.

HS Code
0910.99fenugreek seeds
MOQ
1 MTfull FCL 12-15 MT
Lead time
10-14 daysorder to BL
Port
Karachi / QasimFOB / CFR / CIF
Packaging
25 / 50 kgPP bags · private label
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Origin · Punjab, harvested March-April

Pakistan's fenugreek belt runs across central Punjab (Faisalabad, Multan, Rahim Yar Khan, Bahawalpur districts). Cool dry winter (Nov-Feb) plus a March-April harvest window produces the firm, deep-amber seed prized by GCC and MENA spice blenders. Hand-cleaned at farm gate, then graded and sortex-processed at our Hyderabad facility before bagging.

Specifications

Standard export grade. Tighter sortex-premium and crushed/powder options below. Test methods: AOAC; lab COA per shipment.

ParameterStandard gradeSortex-premium
Purity≥ 98 %≥ 99.5 %
Moisture≤ 9 %≤ 8.5 %
Foreign matter≤ 2 %≤ 0.5 %
Admixture≤ 2 %≤ 0.5 %
Insect damageNilNil
ColorGolden brown — amberUniform amber
Aroma / tasteCharacteristic, slightly bitterCharacteristic, slightly bitter
HS Code0910.990910.99
BotanicalTrigonella foenum-graecumTrigonella foenum-graecum
OriginPunjab, PakistanPunjab, Pakistan

Grade options

Three grades available, all sortex-cleanable on order. Pricing tiers correspond to processing depth.

Standard FAQ grade

Highest volume · best $/kg
  • Purity ≥ 98 %
  • 25 / 50 kg PP bags
  • Best for spice blenders, mass-market food
  • FCL 14 MT (20ft) standard

Sortex-Premium

Cleanest · GCC pharma-grade
  • Purity ≥ 99.5 %
  • Color-sorted uniform amber
  • For nutraceutical galactagogues, premium tea, pharma extracts
  • Lab COA + heavy metals report standard

Crushed / Powder

Hammer-milled · custom mesh
  • Mesh 30/40/60/80 available
  • For instant masala blends, capsule/tablet base
  • Drum or 25kg double-lined PP
  • 18-month shelf life

Certifications

Halal documentation tailored to your destination. JAKIM-, SFDA-, MUI-, ESMA-recognized chains. Pre-shipment SGS / Bureau Veritas / Intertek inspection on request.

Halal Certificate
Pakistan Halal Authority + JAKIM-recognized + SFDA + MUI compatible
ISO 22000:2018
Food safety management system — full HACCP integration
HACCP
Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points — facility certified
Phytosanitary
Pakistan Department of Plant Protection — issued per shipment
Fumigation
Methyl-bromide or phosphine fumigation cert per FCL
Certificate of Origin
Pakistan Chamber of Commerce / TDAP attestation
SASO / ESMA
Saudi (SASO) and UAE (ESMA) conformity arranged on request
FDA Prior Notice
For US shipments — filed before vessel arrival

Industries we supply

Functional uses by buyer industry. Health claims kept factual — not for consumer-facing dietary advice.

F

Food & spice

Curry blends, pickle masalas, falafel and dukkah mixes, Berber spice systems, instant cooking pastes.

N

Nutraceutical

Galactagogue capsules, traditional formulations, fiber and protein supplements. Saponin and 4-hydroxyisoleucine standardized extracts.

P

Pharmaceutical

Whole-seed and powder base material for monograph-compliant phytopharma manufacturing. Compendial reference (USP, EP).

A

Animal feed

Dairy cow lactation supplements, equine feed flavoring, poultry palatability boosters. Roasted-fenugreek aroma is widely accepted.

B

Beverage / tea

Hi-grade fenugreek for herbal-tea blenders, instant chai bases, Yemen-style coffee blends (Bun Helbah).

C

Cosmetic

Hair-care extract base (saponin-rich), traditional skincare and Ayurveda-aligned product lines.

Pakistani fenugreek vs Indian fenugreek

Objective, factual comparison — neither defamatory nor exaggerated. Both origins are legitimate; we focus on where Pakistan's structural advantages help specific buyer profiles. Full deep-dive comparison →

AttributePakistan (us)India
Global market share~ 2 %~ 92 %
Avg export priceUSD 0.85 – 1.95 / kgUSD 0.49 – 0.75 / kg
Halal supply chainBy national law — pureMixed-source country
Production regionPunjab (Faisalabad / Multan / RYK)Rajasthan / Gujarat / MP
HarvestMarch - AprilMarch - May
GCC logisticsKarachi → Jebel Ali ~ 3 daysMundra/Nhava Sheva → Jebel Ali ~ 4-7 days, often congested
Bangladesh / Sri Lanka logisticsKarachi → CTG ~ 7-10 d / CMB ~ 5-7 dMundra → CTG ~ 8-12 d / CMB ~ 5-8 d
EU import complianceStandard EU residue limits metStandard EU residue limits met
Festival-season disruption riskLowDiwali / Holi can shift availability
Single-source dependence riskDiversification sourceConcentrated origin
Best for buyer profileHalal-strict, GCC/MENA, dual-source procurement, premium-tierVolume-first, lowest-cost-tier
Important framing

Indian fenugreek is a perfectly valid product. Many global buyers split orders 70/30 India + Pakistan precisely to balance cost and supply-chain risk. We position as the diversification source, not as a replacement.

Frequently asked questions

15 common buyer questions, answered objectively. Marked up with FAQPage schema for AI-engine citations.

Is your fenugreek organic?
Pakistan supply is conventional, not organic-certified. We do not currently certify organic. We provide full pesticide residue testing on request and meet all standard import requirements for EU, USA, GCC, and Asian markets. If you need certified organic, ask about our partner-certified Indian or Egyptian sources for sourcing-only — but our core export pipeline is conventional Pakistani.
How does Pakistani fenugreek compare to Indian fenugreek?
Indian fenugreek dominates global volume (~92% market share, ~$0.49–0.75/kg average). Pakistani fenugreek competes on three structural advantages: (a) Halal supply chain by national law — preferred by GCC, Indonesia, Malaysia, Bangladesh, Turkey, Iran for sensitive food and pharma applications; (b) Non-Indian source diversification — buyers reducing single-country dependence post-2022; (c) GCC logistics — Karachi → Jebel Ali transit ~3 days, often shorter and less congested than Mundra. We do not compete on rock-bottom price; we compete on Halal-aligned quality, certification depth, and supply reliability.
Do you offer Halal certification?
Yes. We supply with Halal certificate (Pakistan Halal Authority / IFANCA equivalent) on every shipment. For GCC buyers we coordinate JAKIM-recognized, SFDA (Saudi Food and Drug Authority), and MUI (Indonesian Ulema Council)–compatible documentation. ESMA conformity for UAE entry is included. Pre-shipment inspection by SGS, Bureau Veritas, or Intertek is supported on buyer request.
What is the minimum order quantity?
MOQ is 1 metric ton for first-time orders. Standard full-container shipment is 12–15 MT in a 20ft FCL or 22–25 MT in a 40ft HC, depending on bag size (25kg PP vs 50kg PP). For mixed-product container loads (fenugreek + fennel + cumin etc.) we accept 200kg minimum per SKU.
How long is shipping from Karachi to UAE / USA / Bangladesh / Sri Lanka?
Approximate transit times from Karachi: UAE Jebel Ali — 3-5 days; Bangladesh Chittagong — 7-10 days; Sri Lanka Colombo — 5-7 days; USA East Coast (NY/Norfolk) — 28-35 days; USA West Coast (LA/Long Beach) — 25-30 days; Saudi Arabia Jeddah — 5-7 days; Indonesia Tanjung Priok — 14-18 days; Turkey Istanbul/Mersin — 14-20 days. Add 2-4 days for documentation and customs at origin.
What are typical specifications for your fenugreek seeds?
Purity ≥ 98%, moisture ≤ 9%, foreign matter ≤ 2%, admixture ≤ 2%, insect damage: nil, color: golden-brown to amber. Test methods follow AOAC standards. Lab COA accompanies every shipment. Sortex-cleaned premium grade tightens to purity ≥ 99% / foreign matter ≤ 0.5%.
Do you provide samples?
Yes. 100g free sample per SKU, courier paid by buyer (~USD 35-65 DHL/FedEx depending on destination). Sample is retail-pack with batch number and COA. For larger pre-shipment samples (5kg) we require a sample charge of USD 80 per kg + courier. All charges are credited against your first PO ≥ 5 MT.
What payment terms do you accept?
Standard: 30% TT advance + 70% against scanned BL copy. Repeat buyers: 100% LC at sight or LC 30 days from BL date (preferred). Sample orders: 100% advance via Western Union, MoneyGram, or wise.com. We do not currently offer open-account terms on first orders.
Which ports do you ship from?
Primary: FOB Karachi (KPT) for Asia-Pacific, GCC, and Africa routes. Secondary: FOB Port Qasim for bulk and break-bulk shipments. CFR/CIF available to all major world ports including Jebel Ali, Chittagong, Colombo, Jeddah, Dammam, Mersin, Istanbul, Tanjung Priok, NY/NJ, LA/LB, Norfolk, Felixstowe, Rotterdam, Hamburg.
Can you do private label or custom packaging?
Yes. Private label: we print your brand on bags (25kg or 50kg PP) at no extra cost above 5 MT. Retail packaging: 100g, 250g, 500g, 1kg pouches available for buyers placing ≥ 1 MT total retail volume. Bulk drum: 200L lined steel drums for Halal-segregated air-freight cargo. Artwork from buyer plus 7-10 day production lead time.
What is your annual production and export capacity?
Annual handling capacity: ~600 MT fenugreek across all grades. Peak procurement Mar-Apr from Punjab harvest, processed and warehoused for year-round shipment. Off-season blends use cold-storage stock and Sindh secondary-harvest. We can scale to 1,000 MT/year on contract basis if a buyer commits 6-12 months forward.
Do you ship to my country?
We currently ship to 52+ countries including all GCC states, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, India (re-export), Nepal, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Turkey, Iran, Egypt, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Sudan, South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, Nigeria, USA, Canada, UK, Germany, France, Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Belgium, Czech Republic, Russia, Kazakhstan. If your country isn't listed, we can usually arrange — ask via WhatsApp.
What documentation do you provide with each shipment?
Standard export documentation set: commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin (Pakistan Chamber of Commerce or TDAP), Halal certificate, phytosanitary certificate (Department of Plant Protection), fumigation certificate, lab COA (private lab or SGS), bill of lading, ISO 22000/HACCP attestation. Buyer-specific docs (SASO for Saudi, ESMA for UAE, BPOM cert chain for Indonesia, EAC for Russia/Kazakhstan, FDA prior notice for USA) are arranged on request.
How do I verify quality before the shipment leaves Karachi?
Three options: (a) Sample-then-order — review 100g sample before placing PO. (b) Pre-shipment inspection — SGS, Bureau Veritas, or Intertek inspects at our warehouse before container loads (buyer-paid, ~USD 350-500 per inspection). (c) Container loading photos/video — we send timestamped photo evidence of each pallet loaded into the container at no extra cost. Lab COA is always shared before BL is issued.
What is the shelf life of your fenugreek seeds?
Fenugreek seeds stored in 25kg PP bags in dry conditions (≤ 12% RH, ≤ 25°C) have a shelf life of 24 months from harvest date. Seeds vacuum-packed in foil pouches: 36 months. Crushed/powder grade: 18 months. We harvest and process Mar-Apr; shelf-life clock starts from your container's BL date, ensuring you receive 18-22 months of remaining shelf life on standard shipments.

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FOB Karachi / Port Qasim · MOQ 1 MT (full container 12-15 MT) · Sample 100g free + courier paid · Halal cert + Phytosanitary on every shipment

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Related products

Often shipped together — saves freight and consolidates documentation.

Fennel seeds (Saunf)

Foeniculum vulgare · HS 0909.61 · Singapore + European grades · same Punjab origin

Basil seeds (Sabja / Tukmaria)

Ocimum basilicum · HS 1207.99 · falooda & sabja drink applications · Punjab/Sindh

Black seed (Kalonji)

Nigella sativa · HS 0909.69 · auto-Halal · GCC nutraceutical demand

Cumin seeds (Zeera)

Cuminum cyminum · HS 0909.31 · Indonesia + Bangladesh demand

Further reading

Pakistan vs India · full comparison

Objective table covering price, Halal, logistics, certifications, supply chain risk profiles.

Halal sourcing for GCC

JAKIM, SFDA, MUI, ESMA — how Halal certification chains work for fenugreek into Saudi, UAE, Indonesia, Malaysia.

Non-Indian alternatives guide

For procurement teams diversifying away from India — sourcing options, logistics tradeoffs, sample workflows.
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