India is the world's largest producer, consumer, and exporter of spices. The Indian spice trade dates back millennia — and today India exports approximately 4 million tonnes of spices annually worth over USD 4 billion. For B2B buyers worldwide, India remains the unrivaled source for authentic, high-quality spices at competitive prices.
India's Spice Export Dominance
India accounts for: 75% of global turmeric supply, 70% of global cumin supply, 30% of global coriander supply, 75% of global fenugreek supply, 90% of global ajwain supply. For buyers seeking authentic Indian spices, Gujarat and Rajasthan are the primary sourcing regions for cumin, fenugreek, ajwain, and coriander — while Kerala is dominant for turmeric and black pepper.
Turmeric (Curcuma longa)
Turmeric is India's most exported spice by value. Key applications: food coloring and flavoring, curcumin-based supplements and nutraceuticals, cosmetics and personal care, Ayurvedic formulations, functional food and beverage.
Grades by curcumin content: - Alleppey Finger: 4–5% curcumin (premium supplement grade) - Rajapore: 3–4% curcumin (standard food industry) - Salem: 2–3% curcumin (economy food grade)
Forms available: whole fingers, slices, powder (80–100 mesh), spray-dried extract (95% curcumin standardized extract — separate product)
Cumin Seeds (Cuminum cyminum — Jeera)
India's Gujarat and Rajasthan produce the world's finest cumin seeds. Gujarat cumin (Bold and Eagle varieties) is globally preferred for its aroma, essential oil content (2.5–4%), and low defects. Key applications: food seasoning, essential oil distillation, Ayurvedic formulations, animal feed additives.
Cumin HS code: 0909.21.00 (whole), 0909.22.00 (ground) MOQ: 500 kg | Export port: Mundra | Transit to EU: 18–24 days
Coriander (Coriandrum sativum)
Rajasthan produces the majority of India's coriander (dhania). Available forms: whole seeds, split seeds, powder. Applications: food seasoning, essential oil, pharmaceutical (digestive formulations).
Fenugreek Seeds (Trigonella foenum-graecum — Methi)
Gujarat's fenugreek is exported for supplement applications (blood sugar management, testosterone support) and food. Key compound: 4-hydroxyisoleucine. Indian fenugreek seed extract is a major nutraceutical ingredient.
Ajwain / Carom Seeds (Trachyspermum ammi)
Gujarat and Rajasthan are the primary producers. Ajwain contains thymol (40–50% of essential oil) — making it valuable for essential oil production, digestive supplement formulations, and traditional medicine.
Documentation for Spice Export
For any Indian spice export, we provide: COA (certificate of analysis), phytosanitary certificate, fumigation certificate, FSSAI certificate, COO (country of origin — FIEO/APEDA), organic certificate (where applicable), non-GMO declaration.
Amar Herbal Origins exports Indian spices — turmeric, cumin, coriander, fenugreek, and ajwain — from Gujarat, India. ISO 22000, FSSAI, and APEDA certified. Contact us for current pricing and samples.
Amar Herbal Origins processes premium 99% purity whole husk and fine powders. We hold ISO 22000, USDA/EU Organic, Kosher, and Halal certifications.