Import fennel and fenugreek from India: seed, powder and kasuri methi
Fennel seed, fenugreek seed and dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi) from Gujarat and Rajasthan, quoted by purity, colour and aroma.
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What is fennel and fenugreek from India, and where is it grown?
Fennel and fenugreek are seed spices from Gujarat (the Unjha market) and Rajasthan, used in cooking, pickling, blends and traditional remedies. Fennel seed is traded by colour, size and aroma, fenugreek seed by purity, and dried fenugreek leaf (kasuri methi) by colour and fragrance. Vats Consultancy supplies all three, whole or ground, FOB or CIF.
| Also called | Saunf and methi |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Foeniculum vulgare (fennel); Trigonella foenum-graecum (fenugreek) |
| Customs code (HS, indicative) | Fennel 0909.61 and 0909.62; fenugreek seed 0910.99 |
| Main growing areas | Gujarat (Unjha, Sidhpur) and Rajasthan (including Nagaur, known for kasuri methi); Madhya Pradesh for fenugreek |
| Season | Harvest for both seeds around February to April, with stocks held through the year. |
| Forms we supply | Fennel seed (whole), Fennel powder, Fenugreek seed (whole), Fenugreek powder, Kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves) |
| Terms | FOB or CIF, other terms on request |
| Minimum order | From a pallet of retail packs; bulk usually by the container |
Last reviewed 2 November 2026. Customs codes are indicative: your customs broker has the last word.
Which fennel and fenugreek types and grades can I buy?
Tell us your use and we will recommend a grade, or match a specification you already have.
Fennel, bold green
Larger, greener seed with a sweet aroma, favoured for retail and as an after-meal mouth freshener.
Lucknowi fennel
A small, sweet type traded under this name and valued for flavour.
Fenugreek seed
Golden seed with a bitter, nutty flavour, used whole in pickles and in curry blends, or ground.
Kasuri methi
Dried fenugreek leaf with a distinctive fragrance, used as a finishing herb in curries and breads.
What quality checks do buyers use?
These are the points we agree in writing before we quote, and confirm with a sample or a laboratory test.
- Purity. The share of clean seed, agreed in the specification.
- Colour. Green for fennel and golden for fenugreek. For kasuri methi, a green leaf colour.
- Aroma. Confirmed by sample.
- Foreign matter and moisture. Cleaned and dried to the agreed level.
- Size and broken seed. Agreed as a limit.
How is fennel and fenugreek packed and shipped?
Packing and loading are agreed with you, and we confirm the exact loadable weight for your pack.
- Bulk bags, commonly 25 to 50 kg.
- Retail packs and private label.
- Full container load, or palletised smaller lots.
Who buys it:
- Retailers and packers
- Spice blenders
- Food processors
- Pickle and condiment makers
- Herbal product makers
- Ethnic food importers
Which tests, documents and rules apply?
Importing markets differ in what they test and what they accept. We confirm the requirement for your product and your destination before we quote, and arrange the tests per lot.
- Pesticide residues. We match the limits of the importing market.
- Salmonella and plate counts (powder and leaf). Tested where required.
- Foreign matter. Sortex or machine cleaning where the specification asks for it.
- Phytosanitary certificate. Provided when the destination requires it.
Documents we prepare
- Commercial invoice and packing list. Matched to your purchase order and to the container loading.
- Certificate of origin. States the true origin of the goods, and supports preferential duty where a trade agreement applies.
- Phytosanitary certificate. Issued by India's plant quarantine authority where your destination requires it.
- Quality and residue certificates. Test reports for pesticide residues, aflatoxin or other contaminants where your market requires them.
Spice export destinations by country | International markets | Spices Board India
How does an order work?
The same four steps apply whether you order one pallet or a full container.
Specification
You share the spice, grade, form (whole or ground), packing and destination port.
Quote and sample
We quote FOB or CIF and arrange a pre-shipment sample.
Contract
Price, quantity and payment terms are agreed in writing.
Shipping and documents
We arrange loading, shipping and the export paperwork.
Common questions about importing fennel and fenugreek from India
What is kasuri methi?
It is dried fenugreek leaf, a fragrant herb used to finish curries and breads. It is made from the leaves, not the seed.
What is the difference between fennel and anise?
They are different plants with a similar licorice-like taste. Fennel seed is larger and milder and is the one used in Indian cooking and as a mouth freshener.
How is fenugreek seed used?
It is used whole in pickles and tempering, ground in blends and curry powders, and in some traditional remedies.
Do you supply powder as well as whole seed?
Yes, in bulk or in retail packs.
What is the minimum order?
Retail packs can start from a pallet. Bulk seed usually moves by the container.
Can I get a sample?
Yes. A sample lets you check colour, aroma and cleanliness.
Which terms do you quote?
FOB from a port such as Mundra or Kandla, or CIF to your port.
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