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Supplier to Singapore
IndianXporter is a leading bulk supplier of certified carom for the Singapore market. We provide end-to-end logistics, customs compliance support, and direct shipping to major Singapore ports.
About Carom
Carom (Ajwain in Hindi, Ajowan in English; botanical name Trachyspermum ammi) is an herb native to South Asia, producing small, oval-shaped seeds with a distinctive pungent aroma dominated by thymol — a phenolic monoterpene responsible for its medicinal properties. The plant belongs to the Apiaceae family (same as cumin, fennel, and caraway) and has been used in Ayurvedic and traditional Indian medicine for over 5,000 years.
The active compound thymol (40-55% in premium Indian varieties) is responsible for carom's therapeutic effects: antimicrobial, antispasmodic, anthelmintic, and digestive properties. Scientific studies confirm thymol's efficacy against common gastrointestinal pathogens and its traditional use in treating dyspepsia, flatulence, and intestinal worms. The volatile oil (2.5-4.5%) imparts the characteristic strong aroma that distinguishes premium carom from inferior grades.
India is the world's largest carom producer and exporter, generating approximately $45-65 million annually in export value. The crop is grown in semi-arid zones (Rajasthan, Gujarat) where water-efficient cultivation and concentrated thymol production favor high-quality output. Global demand is driven by pharmaceutical manufacturers (digestive formulations), nutraceutical companies, traditional medicine practitioners, and culinary applications in ethnic cuisines.
Compliance & Quality Standards for Singapore
Singapore serves as the primary food distribution hub for Southeast Asia and operates under the Singapore Food Agency (SFA), which enforces the Sale of Food Act and Food Regulations. All food importers must be licensed by SFA, and certain product categories require product registration through the SFA's Food Import and Export Regulatory System (FIRS). IndianXporter ensures all shipments carry SFA-compliant product labels in English with net weight, ingredients, country of origin, and allergen declarations. HACCP-certified processing is preferred by Singapore's major supermarket chains (NTUC FairPrice, Cold Storage). The ASEAN Harmonized Tariff Nomenclature simplifies HS code alignment for onward distribution within the region. Singapore's free-trade status means zero duties on most food products from India under the India-ASEAN FTA, with COO Form AI required to claim the preferential tariff rate. At IndianXporter, we ensure every batch of carom exceeds the quality expectations of Singapore importers and adheres to all local regulatory mandates.
Our Export Commitment
Processing Excellence
Advanced Sortex-cleaned, graded, and processed in ISO & FDA certified facilities.
Verified Inspection
Full pre-shipment inspections by SGS, Intertek, or QIMA available upon request.
100% Traceability
End-to-end farm-to-port traceability maintained for all international shipments.
Logistics & Shipping to Singapore
Streamlined transit routes from major Indian ports to ensure fast and secure delivery to Singapore.
Destination Ports
Direct FCL/LCL shipping to:
Estimated Transit
Port-to-Port lead time:
10-14 Days
From Mumbai / Mundra
Indian Loading Hubs
Consolidated shipments via:
Carom Export Specifications
What Drives Carom Pricing
Before quoting Singapore buyers, we track the same factors that move global carom FOB rates:
- Rajasthan monsoon and water availability — drives 15–25% annual supply and thymol-concentration swings
- Thymol content — high-thymol Rajasthan lots command 3–5x commodity pricing
- Pharmaceutical and nutraceutical demand for standardised, GC-MS assayed actives
- Competition from lower-thymol Pakistan and Afghanistan carom on standard grades
- AYUSH / GMP certification and HPLC standardisation cost for pharma-grade lots
Carom Commercial Grades
Choose the grade that matches your Singapore buyer's application and budget.
Pharma Grade A (Rajasthan)
- Processing
- Sortex cleaned, GC-MS assayed, nitrogen-flushed
- Colour
- Brown to dark brown, uniform
- Use Case
- Pharmaceutical and nutraceutical digestive formulations
- Pricing
- +40–55% over standard culinary grade
Standard Spice Grade
- Processing
- Sortex cleaned, sun-dried
- Colour
- Brown
- Use Case
- Culinary, ethnic retail, herbal tea blends
- Pricing
- Base grade
Organic Carom
- Processing
- NPOP organic, sortex cleaned, assayed
- Colour
- Brown
- Use Case
- Organic wellness, clean-label nutraceutical brands
- Pricing
- +25–40% over standard
India vs Pakistan: Carom Sourcing Comparison
India produces 85–90% of the world's carom supply and dominates high-thymol pharmaceutical-grade trade, while Pakistan and Afghanistan supply cheaper, lower-thymol commodity carom. India's decisive edge is its AYUSH / GMP certification ecosystem and Rajasthan's superior thymol concentration.
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