XP-0022 Spices
Ajwain
Top-grade Ajwain with rich aroma and intense flavor, processed under hygienic conditions for global export.
FSSAIISO 22000APEDA
Min. Order
500 Kg
🌿 Vegetarian Product
✓ Non-GMO
🌱 Organic Available
Spices SKU: XP-0023
Asafoetida
Top-grade Asafoetida with rich aroma and intense flavor, processed under hygienic conditions for global export.
Commercial Trade Terms
Min. Order (MOQ)
500 Kg
HS Code
0904
Origin
India
Price Range
Price on Request
Export Documents
- Certificate of Origin (Chamber of Commerce)
- FSSAI Export Certificate
- Certificate of Analysis (COA)
- Pesticide Residue Test Report
- Phytosanitary Certificate (for resin form)
- HALAL / Vegetarian Certificate (on request)
- Fumigation Certificate (if required)
Available Bag Sizes
50g100g500g1kg5kg25kg
Available Bag Types
HDPE/PP (Polypropylene)BOPP Laminated PouchTin CanFood-grade Plastic JarMulti-wall Paper Bag
Product Overview
COMPREHENSIVE PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Experience the authentic taste of India with our premium Asafoetida. Sourced from selected farms, it undergoes rigorous quality checks to ensure maximum potency, aroma, and flavor retention for international markets. As a leading manufacturer and exporter in India, IndianXporter ensures that our Asafoetida meets the stringent quality requirements of international markets. Our robust supply chain allows us to fulfill bulk orders consistently, offering highly competitive FOB and CIF pricing to our B2B partners worldwide. Our processing facilities are equipped with state-of-the-art machinery, ensuring that every shipment of Asafoetida is thoroughly sorted, cleaned, and graded. We adhere to global food safety and industrial standards, backed by third-party inspections from agencies like SGS upon buyer request.
As a leading manufacturer and exporter in India, IndianXporter ensures that our Asafoetida meets the stringent quality requirements of international markets. Our robust supply chain allows us to fulfill bulk orders consistently, offering highly competitive FOB and CIF pricing to our B2B partners worldwide.
Our processing facilities are equipped with state-of-the-art machinery, ensuring that every shipment of Asafoetida is thoroughly sorted, cleaned, and graded. We adhere to global food safety and industrial standards, backed by third-party inspections from agencies like SGS upon buyer request.
What is Asafoetida?
Asafoetida — known across India as 'Hing' — is a pungent resinous gum obtained from the taproot of giant fennel species (Ferula assa-foetida and Ferula foetida). In its raw state the oleo-gum-resin has an overpoweringly sulphurous odour, which on cooking in hot oil mellows into a smooth, leek-and-garlic-like umami aroma. This unique 'flavour transformation' makes Hing indispensable in Indian, and especially Jain and vegetarian, cooking where onion and garlic are avoided.
India is the world's single largest consumer and processor of asafoetida, accounting for an estimated 40–50% of global consumption. Historically, India does not grow the Ferula plant at commercial scale — the raw resin (kachi/pure hing) is imported chiefly from Afghanistan, Iran and Uzbekistan, then processed (compounded) within India. Domestic processors blend the imported resin with edible binders — most commonly wheat flour, rice flour, gum arabic and edible starch — to create the standardised 'compounded asafoetida' (Bandhani Hing) sold worldwide.
A notable recent development is India's first commercial cultivation of Ferula assa-foetida, launched by CSIR-IHBT in the cold desert regions of Lahaul-Spiti and Kinnaur in Himachal Pradesh from 2020 onward. While still nascent and years from large-scale yield, this initiative aims to reduce India's near-total import dependence for raw resin. For exporters, the value-added product remains the India-compounded Hing — a category in which Indian processors hold unmatched formulation expertise and global brand recognition (e.g. LG, Vandevi, Ramdev).
Technical Specifications
| Asafoetida Resin Content (Compounded) | 10–30% depending on grade |
| Volatile Oil | 3–17% (pure resin); ~1–4% (compounded) |
| Moisture | 8–12% Max |
| Total Ash | 10% Max |
| Acid Insoluble Ash | 1.5% Max |
| Starch (binder) | Declared per formulation |
| Foreign Matter | 1% Max |
| Aroma | Characteristic strong sulphurous, mellowing on heating |
| Form | Lump (Hing Bandhani), Powder, Granules, Tablets |
| Salmonella | Absent in 25g |
| Total Plate Count | < 50,000 CFU/g |
| Aflatoxin Total | < 10 ppb |
Commercial Grades & Classification
Pure Resin (Kachi / Hing Pukka)
Processing: Raw oleo-gum-resin imported from Afghanistan/Iran, cleaned, no binder added
Colour: Amber to dark reddish-brown translucent lumps
Use Case: Premium re-processors, pharmaceutical and nutraceutical extraction, connoisseur retail
+150–300% over standard compounded
Bandhani Hing (Strong Compounded Lump)
Processing: Pure resin compounded with wheat/gum arabic, set into firm lumps
Colour: Pale yellow to light brown
Use Case: Premium retail brands, foodservice, export to diaspora markets
+30–60% over base powder
Compounded Powder / Yellow Hing
Processing: Resin blended with edible starch, wheat/rice flour and turmeric, milled to powder
Colour: Bright yellow
Use Case: Mass retail, FMCG private label, household and restaurant use
Base export grade
Gluten-Free Compounded Hing
Processing: Resin compounded with rice flour / gum arabic only (no wheat)
Colour: Light yellow to off-white
Use Case: Celiac-safe and clean-label markets — USA, EU, Australia
+15–25% over wheat-based powder
Indicative FOB Pricing
Prices are indicative. Request a formal quote for contractual pricing.
| Grade | FOB Price (USD/MT) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Resin (Hing Pukka, imported origin) | $45,000 – $90,000/MT | Highly variable by resin purity and oil content — Q1 2026 indicative |
| Bandhani Hing (Strong Lump, compounded) | $12,000 – $20,000/MT | Premium compounded grade — indicative |
| Compounded Yellow Powder | $6,000 – $11,000/MT | Standard FMCG export benchmark — indicative |
| Gluten-Free Compounded Hing | $8,000 – $13,000/MT | Clean-label premium — indicative |
Price Influencing Factors
- •Afghanistan/Iran raw resin supply — political instability and border disruptions in source regions sharply move raw resin cost
- •Resin-to-binder ratio — higher pure-resin content compounds command exponentially higher prices
- •USD/INR and import duty on resin — India imports raw resin, so rupee and tariff shifts feed directly into export cost
- •Volatile oil potency of the resin lot — higher ferulic/volatile oil content lifts value of the finished Hing
- •Wheat vs rice/gum binder choice — gluten-free formulations cost more due to costlier binders
- •Diaspora festival demand — peaks ahead of Indian festival seasons in Gulf, USA and UK markets
India vs Afghanistan: Asafoetida Comparison
Afghanistan (and Iran) are the principal sources of the raw asafoetida resin, as the Ferula plant grows wild and cultivated in their arid highlands. India does not compete as a raw-resin origin; instead India is the dominant value-added processor, converting imported resin into standardised, food-safe compounded Hing. The competitive comparison is therefore raw commodity resin (Afghanistan) versus finished, branded, export-compliant Hing (India).
| Aspect | 🇮🇳 India | 🌏 Afghanistan |
|---|---|---|
| Product Stage | Finished compounded Hing — powder, lump, granules, ready for retail | Raw oleo-gum-resin lumps — unprocessed commodity |
| Food Safety Compliance | FSSAI, ISO 22000, HACCP, lab-tested COA per batch | Minimal standardisation, variable cleanliness |
| Formulation Expertise | Decades of binder formulation (Bandhani, yellow, gluten-free) | No compounding — supplies raw material only |
| Brand & Distribution | Globally recognised Indian brands, established export channels | Largely informal trade, no consumer brands |
| Consistency | Standardised resin %, uniform aroma and colour batch to batch | High lot-to-lot variability in oil content and purity |
| Market Role | World's largest consumer and processor / exporter of finished Hing | Raw resin origin and supplier to Indian processors |
Applications & End-Use Markets
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Vegetarian & Jain Cuisine
Hing is the defining seasoning of onion- and garlic-free Indian cooking. A pinch in hot oil (tadka) delivers the savoury umami depth otherwise provided by alliums — essential for Jain, satvik and traditional vegetarian diets worldwide.
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FMCG & Branded Spice Retail
Compounded yellow Hing powder is a high-volume packaged-spice category sold under household brands and private label. Exporters supply both finished retail packs and bulk powder for overseas repacking.
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Ayurveda & Nutraceuticals
Asafoetida is a classical Ayurvedic carminative used for digestion, bloating and respiratory formulations. Pure resin and standardised extracts are sourced for traditional medicine and supplement manufacturing.
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Food Manufacturing & Seasoning Blends
Used by manufacturers of pickles, papad, snack masalas, ready-to-eat meals and savoury blends as a flavour-rounding ingredient delivering pungency and umami at low dosage.
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Global Trade Architecture
Primary Supply Origins
Afghanistan
Largest raw-resin sourceWild and cultivated Ferula in arid highlands — primary supplier of kachi (raw) resin to Indian processors.
Iran
Major raw-resin sourceHigh volatile-oil Ferula assa-foetida resin; second key origin for raw material.
India
World's largest processor & exporter of finished HingCompounds imported resin into Bandhani lump, yellow powder and granules; nascent domestic cultivation in Himachal (Lahaul-Spiti, Kinnaur).
Uzbekistan
Secondary raw-resin sourceSupplementary supplier of raw Ferula gum-resin to the Indian compounding industry.
Key Consumption Nodes
India — domestic mega-market
World's largest consumer; near-universal use in vegetarian and regional cuisines. Drives the bulk of global resin imports.
North America — USA & Canada
Large South Asian diaspora demand for branded Hing; strong growth in gluten-free compounded variants for clean-label retail.
Middle East — UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar
Diaspora and re-export hub; UAE distributes finished Indian Hing across the wider Gulf.
UK, Europe & Australia
Indian/South Asian community demand plus growing mainstream interest in vegetarian umami seasonings.
Market Intelligence
Asafoetida is a niche but high-value spice category where India holds a near-monopoly on value-added processing despite owning almost no raw-material cultivation. The trade is structurally unusual: raw resin flows into India from Afghanistan and Iran, and finished compounded Hing flows out to the world.
Market Size
India imports an estimated 1,200–1,500 MT of raw resin annually (~$80–100M); finished Hing market within India exceeds $300M, with growing export value
Growth Rate
~6–8% CAGR — driven by diaspora demand, vegetarianism and clean-label gluten-free variants
Core Demand Drivers
- Rising global vegetarianism and Jain/satvik diets seeking onion-garlic-free umami
- South Asian diaspora growth in North America, Gulf and Australia
- Clean-label and gluten-free Hing variants opening mainstream Western retail
- Ayurvedic and digestive-wellness supplement demand for pure resin
- Premiumisation of branded packaged Hing in FMCG retail
Supply Dynamics
Raw resin supply is concentrated and politically exposed — Afghanistan instability and Iran sanctions/logistics periodically constrain availability and spike prices. India's domestic Ferula cultivation in Himachal Pradesh (begun 2020) is promising but remains years from materially reducing import dependence. Processing capacity and binder formulation, however, are mature and consolidated among established Indian players.
⚠ India Risk Factor
Total dependence on imported raw resin is the core vulnerability — any disruption in Afghan/Iranian supply or rupee depreciation directly inflates input cost. Adulteration and inconsistent resin content also pose reputational risk; FSSAI binder-disclosure compliance mitigates this for reputable exporters.
Future Outlook
Indian domestic Ferula cultivation could gradually de-risk raw-material sourcing over the next decade. Meanwhile, the high-margin growth lies in branded, clean-label and gluten-free compounded Hing for Western mainstream retail — a segment where Indian formulation expertise is decisive and hard to replicate.
HS / HSN Codes
| Product Type | HS 6-Digit | ITC-HS 8-Digit | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asafoetida (Compounded Hing — preparation) | 0910.99 | 09109990 | Other spices and spice mixtures (compounded asafoetida) |
| Asafoetida Resin / Gum (Natural Gum-Resin) | 1301.90 | 13019049 | Natural gums, resins, gum-resins and oleoresins — asafoetida |
| Asafoetida Powder (Spice form) | 0910.99 | 09109990 | Asafoetida in powder/granule form |
Certifications & Compliance Standards
| Standard | Code / Reference | Note |
|---|---|---|
| FSSAI Standard for Asafoetida | FSS Regulations 2011 | Defines permitted binders and resin content for Indian compounded Hing |
| ISO 22000 / HACCP | ISO 22000:2018 | Food safety management for processing facilities |
| EU MRL | Regulation EC 396/2005 | Pesticide residue limits for EU imports |
| AGMARK (optional) | AGMARK | Indian quality grading for domestic and export Hing |
| HALAL | Halal Certificate | Available; ensures no animal-derived binders |
Storage, Handling & Logistics
Shelf Life
24 months (compounded Hing); up to 36 months (pure resin) in airtight packaging
Storage Conditions
Store in airtight, food-grade containers in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and strong-odour goods. Hing's volatile aroma readily transfers, so segregated storage is essential.
Container Type
Tins, HDPE jars or laminated pouches palletised in 20ft FCL; aroma-segregated stuffing recommended
Fumigation
Phosphine fumigation available on request for resin/granule forms
Storage Advantage
Lump (Bandhani) form retains potency longest; airtight tins preserve volatile oils through long ocean transit
Why Source Asafoetida from India?
- World's largest and most experienced processor of compounded asafoetida — unmatched formulation know-how
- Globally recognised Indian Hing brands and established export distribution to diaspora markets
- Full grade range from pure resin to yellow powder, lump and gluten-free variants from one supplier
- FSSAI, ISO 22000 and HACCP compliance with per-batch COA and pesticide testing
- Gluten-free and HALAL/vegetarian-certified formulations for clean-label Western retail
- Reliable resin sourcing network across Afghanistan, Iran and Uzbekistan consolidated through Indian importers
Industrial Usage
Essential raw materials for spice blends, seasoning manufacturing, and oleoresin extraction. High-purity technical grades available for industrial procurement and technical application.
Standard
Technical Grade
Supply
Bulk Only
Packaging & Logistics
Standard Packaging
Steam Sterilized Laminated Bags / Cartons
Private Label / OEM
Custom Grinding & Private Labeling
Port of Loading
Chennai or Nhava Sheva Port
Incoterms
FOB, CIF, CFR accepted
Global Export Reach for Asafoetida
IndianXporter successfully exports Asafoetida to major international markets. Click your region below to view destination-specific compliance and shipping details.
Industrial Application Verticals
B2B Solutions
Private Label Asafoetida
Establish your own brand in the international market. We provide end-to-end custom white-label packaging and branding solutions for retail distribution. Get retail-ready Asafoetida under your brand name with our expert OEM services.
- Custom pouch, jar & bulk bag design
- Multi-lingual labeling & regulatory compliance
- FSSAI, ISO & FDA certified facilities
- Flexible packaging sizes (100g to 50kg)
Retail Ready
From Design to Delivery
Export Markets
USA UAE Europe South East Asia
We provide market-specific compliance documentation for each destination. Contact us for country-specific certifications.
Importing Asafoetida: B2B FAQs
What is the lead time for a bulk order of Asafoetida?
Our standard lead time for Asafoetida is 7-14 business days from order confirmation to dispatch from an Indian port. For private label orders, allow an additional 5 days for packaging customization.
Can I request a sample of Asafoetida before placing a full container order?
Yes, we provide 100g to 500g samples of Asafoetida for quality validation. Sample costs are usually free, with the buyer covering international courier charges (DHL/FedEx).
Which Incoterms do you offer for Asafoetida?
We primarily quote on FOB (Nhava Sheva/Mundra) or CIF (Destination Port) basis. We can also provide CFR and door-to-door DDP pricing for specific regions upon request.
What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ) for Asafoetida?
Our standard MOQ for Asafoetida is 500 Kg. However, we can accommodate smaller trial orders or mixed container shipments (LCL) for new B2B partners seeking to evaluate our quality.
Do you provide samples and laboratory reports for Asafoetida?
Yes, we provide pre-shipment samples and comprehensive laboratory testing reports (including pesticide residues, heavy metals, and purity analysis) for Asafoetida to ensure full compliance with your destination country's regulations.
What are the export logistics and lead times for bulk orders?
We primarily ship through Nhava Sheva (Mumbai) and Mundra ports using FOB, CIF, or CFR terms. Standard lead time for Asafoetida is 15-25 business days from the receipt of the Advance Payment or confirmed L/C.
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