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Supplier to France
IndianXporter is a leading bulk supplier of certified meadowfoam for the France market. We provide end-to-end logistics, customs compliance support, and direct shipping to major France ports.
About Meadowfoam
Meadowfoam (Limnanthes alba) is a herbaceous North American crop increasingly cultivated in India for its exceptional seed oil. The seeds contain 20-30% oil by weight, characterized by extremely high levels of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (erucic acid, eicosenoic acid) and omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Unlike conventional seed oils, meadowfoam oil exhibits extraordinary oxidative stability due to its unique fatty acid profile — it resists rancidity and degradation for extended periods, making it exceptionally valuable in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and industrial applications.
Indian meadowfoam cultivation is emerging in Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Karnataka regions with sustainable agricultural practices. The crop thrives in moderate climates with well-managed irrigation, producing robust yields (1.5-2.5 tons/hectare). Indian producers have successfully adapted North American cultivars to tropical and subtropical conditions, enabling cost-competitive production with premium quality control. Meadowfoam seeds are processed through cold-pressing or solvent extraction to yield cosmetic-grade oil meeting international standards (COSMOS, ECOCERT, REACH compliance).
Compliance & Quality Standards for France
France is a key gateway for Indian specialty foods into the European gourmet and organic food market. All imports must comply with EU Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 and the EU's Official Controls Regulation (EU) 2017/625, enforced locally by France's DGCCRF (Direction Générale de la Concurrence, de la Consommation et de la Répression des Fraudes). Many Indian products face heightened import controls under Annex II of Commission Regulation (EU) 2019/1793, requiring phytosanitary certificates and documentary/identity checks at EU Border Inspection Posts (BIP). Le Havre is France's largest container port and a primary EU entry point for Indian goods. French food manufacturers and distributors frequently demand IFS Food certification, Ecocert or AB (Agriculture Biologique) organic certification, and full traceability documentation. IndianXporter coordinates French customs declarations (DAU), EUR.1 movement certificates, and notarized COO documentation. At IndianXporter, we ensure every batch of meadowfoam exceeds the quality expectations of France 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 France
Streamlined transit routes from major Indian ports to ensure fast and secure delivery to France.
Destination Ports
Direct FCL/LCL shipping to:
Estimated Transit
Port-to-Port lead time:
24-32 Days
From Mumbai / Mundra
Indian Loading Hubs
Consolidated shipments via:
Meadowfoam Export Specifications
What Drives Meadowfoam Pricing
Before quoting France buyers, we track the same factors that move global meadowfoam FOB rates:
- Form — raw seed (per-kg) vs cold-pressed cosmetic oil (per-litre)
- Organic and COSMOS/ECOCERT certification — sharp premiums for certified lots
- Oxidative stability and fatty-acid profile (erucic/eicosenoic content)
- Extraction method — cold-pressed unrefined commands premium over solvent-extracted
- Global supply concentration — North American harvest size and freight rates
Meadowfoam Commercial Grades
Choose the grade that matches your France buyer's application and budget.
Cosmetic-Grade Cold-Pressed Oil
- Processing
- Cold-pressed, unrefined, filtered
- Colour
- Pale yellow, light
- Use Case
- Premium skincare, facial oils, serums, hair care
- Pricing
- Base reference grade
Organic / COSMOS-Certified Oil
- Processing
- Certified-organic cold-press, COSMOS/ECOCERT eligible
- Colour
- Pale yellow
- Use Case
- Luxury clean-beauty and certified formulations
- Pricing
- +20-30% over base
Raw Seeds
- Processing
- Cleaned, dried, graded oilseed
- Colour
- Natural seed
- Use Case
- Buyer-side extraction feedstock
- Pricing
- Sold per-kg seed
India vs USA (Oregon): Meadowfoam Sourcing Comparison
Oregon and Northern California produce 95%+ of global meadowfoam under an established grower cooperative system. India is a nascent but fast-scaling producer offering a 40-50% cost advantage and supply diversification away from single-region climate risk.
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