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Ashwagandha
Pure and potent Ashwagandha herbs, harvested sustainably and processed to preserve natural benefits.
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Min. Order
100 Kg
🌿 Vegetarian Product
✓ Non-GMO
🌱 Organic Available
Herbs SKU: XP-0115
Fenugreek
Pure and potent Fenugreek herbs, harvested sustainably and processed to preserve natural benefits.
Commercial Trade Terms
Min. Order (MOQ)
100 Kg
HS Code
1211
Origin
India
Price Range
Price on Request
Export Documents
- Certificate of Origin
- Phytosanitary Certificate
- Fumigation Certificate
- Certificate of Analysis (COA)
- Heavy Metals Test Report
- Pesticide Multi-Residue Report (EU MRL compliant)
- Non-GMO Certificate
- Organic Certificate (NPOP / NOP — on request)
- Germination / Purity Certificate (seed)
Available Bag Sizes
1kg5kg25kg50kg
Available Bag Types
PP (Polypropylene)Jute BagMulti-wall PaperBOPP LaminatedVacuum PackHDPE Drum (extract)
Product Overview
COMPREHENSIVE PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Authentic Indian Fenugreek known for its medicinal and therapeutic properties. Carefully dried and processed to retain its active compounds, making it suitable for pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications. As a leading manufacturer and exporter in India, IndianXporter ensures that our Fenugreek 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 Fenugreek 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 Fenugreek 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 Fenugreek 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.
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Varieties Found in India
Regional cultivars available for bulk export
Rajasthan Local
Rajasthan
Dominant export variety. High diosgenin (0.8–1.2%) for pharma.
Pusa Early Bunching
UP & Delhi
Green leafy type. Used for dehydrated fenugreek leaf export.
Kasuri Methi
Kasur, Punjab
Small-leafed variety. Intensely aromatic dried leaf.
Specific variety available on request — mention in your RFQ.
What is Fenugreek?
Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum), known as 'methi' in India, is a versatile annual legume traded internationally in three forms: the golden-brown seeds, the dried leaves (kasuri methi), and standardised extracts. It is simultaneously a spice, a food ingredient, and a nutraceutical raw material — a combination that gives it broad, resilient export demand. India is the world's largest producer and exporter, with cultivation concentrated in Rajasthan (notably the Nagaur and Jodhpur belt) and Gujarat.
The value of fenugreek lies in its bioactive profile. The seeds are rich in galactomannan soluble fibre, the steroidal saponin precursor diosgenin, and the unique amino acid 4-hydroxyisoleucine — compounds linked to blood-sugar management, lipid regulation, and metabolic health. Diosgenin makes fenugreek an important feedstock for steroid and hormone synthesis, while galactomannan-rich fractions are used as natural soluble fibre and gum.
Global demand spans culinary spice markets (curry blends, pickles, kasuri methi), the nutraceutical sector (blood-sugar and testosterone-support supplements built on standardised seed extracts), and food-ingredient applications. There is no major rival export origin at India's scale. IndianXporter supplies machine-cleaned, sortex-graded seeds, dried leaves, and standardised extracts with full residue and heavy-metal compliance, and NPOP/NOP organic available at a premium.
Technical Specifications
| Botanical Source | Trigonella foenum-graecum (seed / leaf) |
| Purity (seed) | 99% Min (sortex cleaned) |
| Moisture | 10% Max |
| Total Ash | 5% Max |
| Acid Insoluble Ash | 1% Max |
| Diosgenin (seed) | 0.8–1.5% typical |
| Galactomannan / Soluble Fibre | Up to ~50% of seed (fibre fraction) |
| 4-Hydroxyisoleucine (extract) | Standardised 10–40% in branded extracts |
| Admixture / Foreign Matter | 1% Max |
| Lead (Pb) | < 3.0 mg/kg |
| Aflatoxin | < 10 ppb (B1+B2+G1+G2) |
| Salmonella / E. coli | Absent in 25g |
Commercial Grades & Classification
Machine-Cleaned Spice Seed
Processing: Sun-dried, machine cleaned and sieved to 99% purity
Colour: Golden yellow-brown
Use Case: Spice trade, curry/pickle blends, food manufacturing
Base grade
Sortex / Sowing & Sproutable Seed
Processing: Optical sortex graded, high germination, uniform size
Colour: Bright uniform golden-brown
Use Case: Sprouting, sowing seed, premium retail spice packs
+10–20% over machine-cleaned
Kasuri Methi (Dried Leaf)
Processing: Shade-dried fenugreek leaves, cleaned and crushed
Colour: Deep green
Use Case: Culinary herb for Indian cuisine, retail & food-service
+30–60% over seed (per kg)
Standardised Seed Extract (4-hydroxyisoleucine / saponins)
Processing: Solvent/water extraction, HPLC standardised, spray-dried
Colour: Light tan to brown powder
Use Case: Blood-sugar, metabolic & testosterone-support supplements
+300–500% over seed
Indicative FOB Pricing
Prices are indicative. Request a formal quote for contractual pricing.
| Grade | FOB Price (USD/MT) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fenugreek Seed (machine cleaned, 99%) | $900 – $1,300/MT | Bulk spice grade — Q1 2026 indicative |
| Sortex / Sproutable Fenugreek Seed | $1,100 – $1,500/MT | Premium graded seed |
| Organic Fenugreek Seed (NPOP/NOP) | $1,500 – $2,200/MT | Certified organic premium |
| Kasuri Methi (Dried Leaf) | $2,500 – $4,000/MT | Dried culinary leaf — retail & food-service |
| Standardised Seed Extract | $18 – $45/kg | Nutraceutical extract — varies with standardisation % |
Price Influencing Factors
- •Form traded — seed vs dried leaf (kasuri methi) vs standardised extract sets the base price tier
- •Standardisation level of extract — 4-hydroxyisoleucine / saponin % drives nutraceutical pricing
- •Purity and sortex grading of seed — germination and uniformity command premiums
- •Organic certification — NPOP/NOP adds a 40–60% premium
- •Monsoon and crop yield in the Rajasthan (Nagaur/Jodhpur) and Gujarat belt
- •Pesticide MRL and heavy-metal compliance for EU/US shipments
- •INR/USD currency movement affecting India's FOB competitiveness
India vs None major (India dominant): Fenugreek Comparison
India is by a wide margin the world's largest producer and exporter of fenugreek, supplying the bulk of global seed, dried leaf and extract trade. Turkey, Egypt and Morocco cultivate fenugreek but at far smaller scale, with less consistent quality, limited extraction infrastructure, and weaker price competitiveness.
| Aspect | 🇮🇳 India | 🌏 None major (India dominant) |
|---|---|---|
| Production Volume | Largest global producer — Rajasthan & Gujarat belt | Modest volumes — Turkey, Egypt, Morocco |
| Product Range | Seed, kasuri methi leaf, and standardised extracts | Mainly seed; limited leaf/extract supply |
| Extraction Infrastructure | GMP extraction units for 4-hydroxyisoleucine/saponin grades | Negligible nutraceutical extraction capacity |
| FOB Price | $900/MT (seed) to $45/kg (extract) — broad tiers | Less price flexibility, smaller lots |
| Certifications | FSSAI, EU MRL, NPOP/NOP organic, ISO | Variable certification ecosystem |
| Supply Reliability | Large acreage, year-round container availability | Seasonal, smaller export surplus |
Applications & End-Use Markets
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Spice & Culinary
Fenugreek seed and kasuri methi (dried leaf) are core ingredients in curry powders, pickles, spice blends and South Asian cuisine, with strong diaspora and mainstream demand.
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Nutraceuticals & Blood-Sugar Support
Standardised seed extracts (galactomannan fibre, 4-hydroxyisoleucine, saponins) are formulated into blood-glucose management, lipid-support and metabolic-health supplements.
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Sports & Testosterone Support
Saponin-standardised fenugreek extracts are widely used in testosterone-support and libido formulations in the sports-nutrition category.
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Food Ingredients & Soluble Fibre / Gum
Galactomannan-rich fenugreek fractions serve as natural soluble fibre, stabiliser and gum in functional foods and bakery applications.
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Steroid & Pharmaceutical Feedstock
Diosgenin extracted from fenugreek seed is a precursor for steroid and hormone synthesis in the pharmaceutical industry.
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Global Trade Architecture
Primary Supply Origins
India
Largest global producer & exporterRajasthan (Nagaur, Jodhpur) and Gujarat are the core production belts.
Turkey
MinorMediterranean cultivation, mainly seed for regional spice markets.
Egypt / Morocco
MinorNorth African production serving local and EU spice demand.
Key Consumption Nodes
USA — California, New Jersey, Texas
Large diaspora spice demand plus a growing nutraceutical market for fenugreek extracts; Amazon, ethnic grocery and supplement brands are key channels.
Middle East — UAE, Saudi Arabia
Strong culinary demand and re-export hub for the wider GCC; halal food-service and spice trade.
European Union — Germany, UK, Netherlands
Spice and food-ingredient demand with strict EU MRL pesticide compliance; organic grades increasingly preferred.
Japan & Southeast Asia
Functional-food, soluble-fibre and spice ingredient demand requiring clean residue and heavy-metal reports.
Market Intelligence
Fenugreek enjoys uniquely diversified demand — as a spice, a food-fibre ingredient, and a nutraceutical raw material. The fastest-growing pull comes from the nutraceutical side, where standardised seed extracts ride the global blood-sugar-management and sports-nutrition trends, while the traditional spice and kasuri methi trade provides a stable demand base.
Market Size
Multi-hundred-million USD global trade across seed, leaf and extract segments (2024); India supplies the majority.
Growth Rate
~6–8% CAGR overall, with the standardised-extract segment growing faster
Core Demand Drivers
- Blood-sugar and metabolic-health supplement demand built on standardised seed extracts
- Testosterone-support and sports-nutrition formulations using saponin-standardised extracts
- Diaspora and mainstream culinary demand for seed and kasuri methi leaf
- Natural soluble-fibre / galactomannan demand in functional foods
- Diosgenin feedstock demand from the steroid/pharma industry
Supply Dynamics
India's Rajasthan and Gujarat belts provide large, reliable acreage and year-round container availability, supported by established sortex-cleaning and a growing base of GMP extraction units. Supply tightness is mainly seasonal, tied to monsoon-driven yield in the Nagaur/Jodhpur region, and to certified-organic and high-standardisation extract grades.
⚠ India Risk Factor
Pesticide MRL exceedances are the leading compliance risk for EU shipments, and aflatoxin from poor storage is a secondary risk for seed and leaf. Mislabelling of extract standardisation levels is a market-integrity risk. IndianXporter mitigates these with NABL-accredited residue/heavy-metal screening and HPLC-verified standardisation on extract lots.
Future Outlook
Growth will concentrate in standardised nutraceutical extracts (blood-sugar, sports nutrition), organic-certified seed, and value-added kasuri methi for retail. Backward integration from certified-organic farms to GMP extraction is the strategic direction for leading Indian fenugreek exporters.
HS / HSN Codes
| Product Type | HS 6-Digit | ITC-HS 8-Digit | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fenugreek Seeds | 0910.99 | 09109912 | Fenugreek seed — primary spice export classification |
| Fenugreek (Leguminous Seed / Other) | 1209.29 | 12092900 | Seeds of forage/leguminous plants of a kind used for sowing |
| Fenugreek Standardised Extract | 1302.19 | 13021990 | Vegetable saps and extracts — 4-hydroxyisoleucine / galactomannan standardised |
Certifications & Compliance Standards
| Standard | Code / Reference | Note |
|---|---|---|
| FSSAI | FSS Act 2006 | Indian food safety compliance for spice and food-grade material |
| EU MRL | Regulation EC 396/2005 | Multi-residue pesticide testing for seed and leaf imports into the EU |
| AYUSH / WHO-GMP | Ministry of AYUSH / WHO TRS 937 | Applies to nutraceutical extract manufacturing units |
| ISO 6575:1982 | ISO 6575 | International specification for fenugreek seed (spice) |
| Heavy Metals | EC 1881/2006 / USP <232> | Lead, Cadmium, Arsenic, Mercury tested per EU/US limits |
| NPOP / NOP Organic | EC 834/2007 / 7 CFR 205 | Available for certified organic fenugreek at a premium |
Storage, Handling & Logistics
Shelf Life
24 months
Storage Conditions
Cool, dry environment below 25°C and 60% RH, away from direct sunlight; seed kept well-ventilated to prevent moisture pickup and mould.
Container Type
20ft FCL with silica-gel desiccant; extracts double-bagged in foil-lined HDPE drums
Fumigation
Seed lots fumigated as required for phytosanitary clearance; organic grades use heat/controlled-atmosphere treatment instead of chemicals
Storage Advantage
Hard seed coat and low-moisture drying give fenugreek seed excellent transit stability and long shelf life
Why Source Fenugreek from India?
- India is the world's largest producer and exporter of fenugreek — Rajasthan and Gujarat supply the majority of global trade
- Full product range from a single source — seed, kasuri methi leaf, and standardised nutraceutical extracts
- Sortex-cleaned, 99%-purity seed with germination and purity certification
- GMP extraction for 4-hydroxyisoleucine, saponin and galactomannan standardised grades
- Full compliance suite — FSSAI, EU MRL, ISO and NPOP/NOP organic available
- NABL-accredited pesticide and heavy-metal screening on every lot for EU/US compliance
Industrial Usage
Bulk supply for various manufacturing, processing, and distribution sectors. High-purity technical grades available for industrial procurement and technical application.
Standard
Technical Grade
Supply
Bulk Only
Packaging & Logistics
Standard Packaging
Export Standard Cartons / Palletized
Private Label / OEM
Custom Packaging & OEM Support Available
Port of Loading
Nhava Sheva (Mumbai) or Mundra Port
Incoterms
FOB, CIF, CFR accepted
Global Export Reach for Fenugreek
IndianXporter successfully exports Fenugreek to major international markets. Click your region below to view destination-specific compliance and shipping details.
Industrial Application Verticals
B2B Solutions
Private Label Fenugreek
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 Fenugreek 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 Fenugreek: B2B FAQs
What is the lead time for a bulk order of Fenugreek?
Our standard lead time for Fenugreek 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 Fenugreek before placing a full container order?
Yes, we provide 100g to 500g samples of Fenugreek for quality validation. Sample costs are usually free, with the buyer covering international courier charges (DHL/FedEx).
Which Incoterms do you offer for Fenugreek?
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 Fenugreek?
Our standard MOQ for Fenugreek 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 Fenugreek?
Yes, we provide pre-shipment samples and comprehensive laboratory testing reports (including pesticide residues, heavy metals, and purity analysis) for Fenugreek 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 Fenugreek is 15-25 business days from the receipt of the Advance Payment or confirmed L/C.
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