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-0182
Curry Leaves
Fragrant and fresh curry leaves sourced from sustainable farms, available in fresh and dried forms for global export.
Commercial Trade Terms
Min. Order (MOQ)
100 kg
HS Code
09109929
Origin
India
Price Range
Price on Request
Export Documents
- Certificate of Origin (Spices Board / Chamber of Commerce)
- Phytosanitary Certificate (mandatory for fresh leaves)
- FSSAI / APEDA Export Certificate
- Certificate of Analysis (COA)
- Pesticide Residue Test Report
- Organic Certificate (if applicable)
- Fumigation Certificate (dried, if required)
Available Bag Sizes
100g250g500g1kg5kg10kg
Available Bag Types
Vented Carton (fresh)BOPP Laminated PouchPP (Polypropylene)Vacuum Pack (dried)Food-grade Plastic Jar
Product Overview
COMPREHENSIVE PRODUCT OVERVIEW
IndianXporter exports fresh and dried curry leaves, known for their unique fragrance and culinary versatility. Sourced from organic and well-maintained farms, our curry leaves are processed quickly to preserve their essential oils and aroma. They are an essential ingredient in many Asian dishes and are in high demand in international markets. As a leading manufacturer and exporter in India, IndianXporter ensures that our Curry Leaves 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 Curry Leaves 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 Curry Leaves 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 Curry Leaves 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 Curry Leaves?
Curry leaves are the aromatic, glossy green leaves of Murraya koenigii, a small tropical tree of the Rutaceae (citrus) family native to the Indian subcontinent. Despite the name, they are unrelated to 'curry powder' — instead they impart a distinctive, slightly citrusy, nutty aroma when tempered in hot oil, and are a foundational seasoning across South Indian, Sri Lankan and South-East Asian cuisines. They are used both fresh, for their volatile aroma, and dried or powdered, for shelf-stable bulk supply.
South India dominates global curry leaf production, with Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Kerala forming the core cultivation belt. India is the principal export origin, and demand is driven overwhelmingly by the large South Asian diaspora across the Gulf, North America, the UK and Australia, for whom fresh curry leaves are an irreplaceable everyday ingredient. There is no significant rival exporting origin — India effectively controls the global trade.
The product splits into two distinct logistics streams. Fresh curry leaves are highly perishable and require cold-chain handling and air-freight to reach overseas markets within days, commanding premium prices in diaspora retail. Dried whole leaves and curry leaf powder are shelf-stable, travel as bulk ocean cargo, and serve the food-manufacturing, seasoning-blend and nutraceutical sectors — the latter valuing the leaf for its carbazole alkaloids and essential oils used in herbal and Ayurvedic formulations.
Technical Specifications
| Form | Fresh, Dried Whole Leaf, Powder |
| Colour | Dark green (fresh); deep green to olive (dried) |
| Aroma | Strong, natural, citrusy-nutty |
| Moisture (Fresh) | 60–70% |
| Moisture (Dried) | 8–10% Max |
| Volatile Oil | 0.5–2.7% (dried basis) |
| Foreign Matter | 1% Max |
| Stems / Stalk (Dried) | 2% Max |
| Total Ash | 12% Max |
| Salmonella | Absent in 25g |
| Total Plate Count | < 100,000 CFU/g (dried) |
| Aflatoxin Total | < 10 ppb |
Commercial Grades & Classification
Fresh Premium (Cold-Chain Air)
Processing: Hand-harvested, pre-cooled, sorted, vented-carton packed for air-freight
Colour: Bright dark green
Use Case: Diaspora retail and restaurants requiring fresh aroma — Gulf, USA, UK
Highest value per kg; air-freight premium
Dried Whole Leaf (Shade/Air Dried)
Processing: Shade or low-temperature dried to retain colour, sorted, de-stemmed
Colour: Deep green to olive
Use Case: Bulk ocean export for repackers, seasoning manufacturers, retail
Base export grade
Curry Leaf Powder
Processing: Dried leaf milled to fine/medium powder, sieved
Colour: Olive green
Use Case: Spice blends, instant mixes, nutraceutical and supplement manufacturing
+15–30% over dried whole leaf
Organic Dried / Powder
Processing: Certified organic cultivation, dried and/or milled
Colour: Deep green
Use Case: Organic/clean-label retail and nutraceuticals — EU, USA, Australia
+25–40% over conventional
Indicative FOB Pricing
Prices are indicative. Request a formal quote for contractual pricing.
| Grade | FOB Price (USD/MT) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fresh Premium (CIF air, per kg) | $3.50 – $7.00/kg | Air-freight dependent, highly variable — Q1 2026 indicative |
| Dried Whole Leaf (ocean bulk) | $3,000 – $5,000/MT | Standard dried export benchmark — indicative |
| Curry Leaf Powder | $3,800 – $6,000/MT | Value-added milled grade — indicative |
| Organic Dried / Powder | $5,000 – $8,500/MT | Certified organic premium — indicative |
Price Influencing Factors
- •Air-freight rates — fresh leaf value is dominated by perishable cold-chain air-cargo cost
- •South Indian seasonality and rainfall — affects leaf availability, colour and aroma
- •Diaspora and festival demand — peaks ahead of Indian festival seasons in Gulf, USA and UK
- •EU/USA pesticide residue compliance — fresh leaf has faced rejection events that tighten compliant supply
- •Drying method and colour retention — shade-dried green leaf commands a premium over sun-dried
- •USD/INR exchange rate — INR depreciation improves Indian export competitiveness
India vs Sri Lanka: Curry Leaves Comparison
India is the overwhelmingly dominant global origin for curry leaves, both fresh and dried. Small volumes are grown in Sri Lanka, Malaysia and parts of Africa, but these are largely for local or regional consumption and lack India's scale, cold-chain export infrastructure and diaspora-distribution networks. India sets the global benchmark for variety, aroma and supply reliability.
| Aspect | 🇮🇳 India | 🌏 Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|
| Export Scale | Dominant global supplier of fresh and dried curry leaves | Minor, mostly local/regional supply |
| Cold-Chain Infrastructure | Established pre-cooling and air-cargo lanes from Chennai/Bengaluru | Limited fresh-export cold-chain |
| Diaspora Distribution | Deep networks into Gulf, USA, UK, Australia ethnic retail | Negligible export distribution |
| Product Range | Fresh, dried whole leaf, powder, organic options | Mainly fresh for local markets |
| Certifications | APEDA, Phytosanitary, ISO 22000, organic, EU MRL testing | Minimal export certification |
| Market Role | Global price and quality benchmark | Negligible export presence |
Applications & End-Use Markets
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Diaspora & Restaurant Retail (Fresh)
Fresh curry leaves are an everyday staple for South Asian and Sri Lankan households and restaurants abroad. Air-freighted and cold-chain delivered to ethnic grocery retail in the Gulf, USA, UK and Australia.
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Food Manufacturing & Seasoning (Dried/Powder)
Dried whole leaf and powder are used in spice blends, instant mixes, ready meals, papad/snack seasonings and South Indian masala formulations for shelf-stable bulk supply.
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Nutraceutical & Ayurveda
Curry leaf is valued for carbazole alkaloids and essential oils used in hair-care, herbal, Ayurvedic and dietary-supplement formulations — sourced as dried leaf, powder and extracts.
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Cosmetics & Personal Care
Curry leaf extract and powder feature in hair oils, shampoos and natural cosmetic formulations marketed for hair health, a growing clean-beauty niche.
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Global Trade Architecture
Primary Supply Origins
India
Dominant global supplier (fresh & dried)Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala core belt; established cold-chain and diaspora export networks.
Sri Lanka
MinorRegional production, largely for domestic/local consumption.
Malaysia
MinorSmall-scale cultivation for regional South-East Asian use.
East Africa
MinorLimited diaspora-oriented cultivation in Kenya/Tanzania.
Key Consumption Nodes
Middle East — UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar
Largest fresh-leaf market driven by vast South Asian diaspora; UAE re-exports across the Gulf.
North America — USA & Canada
Strong fresh and dried/powder demand through ethnic grocery chains and growing nutraceutical interest.
UK & Europe
Diaspora retail plus food manufacturing; strict phytosanitary and MRL compliance for fresh leaf.
Australia & South-East Asia
Diaspora and regional cuisine demand for both fresh and shelf-stable forms.
Market Intelligence
Curry leaves are a diaspora-driven specialty herb in which India is the near-exclusive global export origin. The market is bifurcated between high-value perishable fresh leaf (air-freight, cold-chain) and shelf-stable dried/powder for manufacturing and nutraceuticals.
Market Size
India's curry leaf exports run in the tens of millions USD annually across fresh and dried forms; demand growth tracks diaspora expansion
Growth Rate
~6–8% CAGR — driven by diaspora growth, nutraceutical and clean-beauty demand
Core Demand Drivers
- Expanding South Asian diaspora across the Gulf, North America, UK and Australia
- Nutraceutical and Ayurvedic demand for curry leaf extracts and powder
- Clean-beauty and hair-care formulations using curry leaf extract
- Growth of South Indian and Sri Lankan cuisine in mainstream foodservice
- Organic and clean-label curry leaf demand in Western retail
Supply Dynamics
Production is concentrated in South India and tied to tropical seasonality and rainfall, which affect leaf flush, colour and aroma. Fresh-leaf export hinges on cold-chain integrity and air-cargo capacity, while dried/powder supply depends on drying capacity and colour-retention quality. India's mature export infrastructure and diaspora networks underpin reliable global supply.
⚠ India Risk Factor
Fresh curry leaf has historically faced pesticide residue (MRL) rejections in the EU, making compliance the key export risk. Perishability and air-freight dependence expose fresh supply to logistics and cost volatility; pest pressure and seasonal flush affect availability.
Future Outlook
India's dominance is structurally secure. Growth value lies in compliant clean-MRL fresh supply, value-added powder and extracts for nutraceuticals and cosmetics, and certified-organic curry leaves for Western clean-label retail — segments where Indian exporters can capture higher margins.
HS / HSN Codes
| Product Type | HS 6-Digit | ITC-HS 8-Digit | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curry Leaves (Fresh) | 0910.99 | 09109929 | Other spices — curry leaves, fresh |
| Curry Leaves (Dried) | 0910.99 | 09109929 | Other spices — curry leaves, dried |
| Curry Leaf Powder | 0910.99 | 09109929 | Other spices — curry leaf powder |
Certifications & Compliance Standards
| Standard | Code / Reference | Note |
|---|---|---|
| APEDA Registration | RCMC | Mandatory for fresh produce / agri exports from India |
| Phytosanitary (IPPC) | ISPM Standards | Mandatory for fresh curry leaves to most destinations |
| ISO 22000 / HACCP | ISO 22000:2018 | Food safety management for processing facilities |
| EU MRL | Regulation EC 396/2005 | Pesticide residue limits — historically a key concern for fresh leaf to EU |
| EU Organic | EC 834/2007 | Available for certified organic curry leaves |
Storage, Handling & Logistics
Shelf Life
7–10 days fresh under cold-chain; 12 months dried whole leaf; 9 months powder
Storage Conditions
Fresh: maintain 4–8°C cold-chain, high humidity, vented packaging. Dried/Powder: store in a cool, dry place in airtight, food-grade packaging away from light and strong odours.
Container Type
Fresh: vented cartons in temperature-controlled air-cargo / reefer. Dried/Powder: laminated pouches or PP bags palletised in 20ft FCL
Fumigation
Phosphine fumigation available for dried leaf/powder; steam sterilisation offered for microbial compliance
Storage Advantage
Shade-dried whole leaf retains its characteristic green colour and aroma far better than sun-dried, preserving culinary value through long ocean transit
Why Source Curry Leaves from India?
- Near-exclusive global origin for both fresh and dried curry leaves
- Established cold-chain and air-cargo lanes from Chennai and Bengaluru for premium fresh supply
- Full product range — fresh, dried whole leaf, powder and organic — from one origin
- Deep diaspora distribution networks across the Gulf, North America, UK and Australia
- APEDA, phytosanitary, ISO 22000 and EU MRL compliance with per-batch COA
- Certified organic and value-added extract/powder options for nutraceutical and clean-beauty buyers
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 Curry Leaves
IndianXporter successfully exports Curry Leaves to major international markets. Click your region below to view destination-specific compliance and shipping details.
Industrial Application Verticals
B2B Solutions
Private Label Curry Leaves
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 Curry Leaves 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 Curry Leaves: B2B FAQs
What is the lead time for a bulk order of Curry Leaves?
Our standard lead time for Curry Leaves 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 Curry Leaves before placing a full container order?
Yes, we provide 100g to 500g samples of Curry Leaves for quality validation. Sample costs are usually free, with the buyer covering international courier charges (DHL/FedEx).
Which Incoterms do you offer for Curry Leaves?
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 Curry Leaves?
Our standard MOQ for Curry Leaves is 100 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 Curry Leaves?
Yes, we provide pre-shipment samples and comprehensive laboratory testing reports (including pesticide residues, heavy metals, and purity analysis) for Curry Leaves 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 Curry Leaves is 15-25 business days from the receipt of the Advance Payment or confirmed L/C.
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