XP-0105 Oil Seeds
Groundnut
Superior quality Groundnut seeds with high oil yield and minimal moisture, perfect for industrial and culinary use.
FSSAIISO 22000IOPEPC
Min. Order
5 Metric Tons
🌿 Vegetarian Product
✓ Non-GMO
🌱 Organic Available
Oil Seeds SKU: XP-0103
Flax
Superior quality Flax seeds with high oil yield and minimal moisture, perfect for industrial and culinary use.
Commercial Trade Terms
Min. Order (MOQ)
5 Metric Tons
HS Code
1207
Origin
India
Price Range
Price on Request
Export Documents
- Certificate of Origin (IOPEPC / FIEO)
- Phytosanitary Certificate (PPQS)
- Fumigation Certificate
- Pesticide Residue & Heavy Metal Report (EC 396/2005)
- Non-GMO Declaration
- Omega-3 (ALA) Content Report
- SGS / Bureau Veritas Inspection Report
- Bill of Lading
- Commercial Invoice & Packing List
Available Bag Sizes
25kg50kg1000kg Jumbo
Available Bag Types
PP (Polypropylene)Paper LaminatedJuteBulk Jumbo BagVacuum Pack
Product Overview
COMPREHENSIVE PRODUCT OVERVIEW
High-oil content Flax seeds sourced from sustainable farms. These seeds are ideal for oil extraction and edible purposes, meeting the highest international standards for purity and freshness. As a leading manufacturer and exporter in India, IndianXporter ensures that our Flax 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 Flax 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 Flax 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 Flax 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 Flax?
Flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum), known in India as linseed or alsi, is a dual-purpose oilseed riding a global superfood wave thanks to its exceptional omega-3 ALA (alpha-linolenic acid) content, dietary fibre and lignans. It trades as brown and golden food-grade seed for human nutrition and nutraceuticals, as industrial linseed oil and oilseed for crushing, and as flaxseed meal/cake for feed after oil extraction.
India cultivates flax/linseed primarily in Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra, as both a rabi oilseed and a food crop. Indian flaxseed is exported as whole brown and golden seed for the health-food and nutraceutical trade, and as oilseed/linseed oil for the traditional industrial and edible-oil markets. The omega-3 ALA boom has shifted demand toward clean, food-grade whole seed for bakery, cereal, smoothie and supplement applications.
Globally, Canada is the largest flaxseed producer and exporter, followed by Kazakhstan and Russia, which together dominate bulk supply. India competes in the food-grade and nutraceutical niche — offering brown and golden seed, organic NPOP options, and clean sortex-graded lots backed by FSSAI compliance, omega-3 content reporting and reliable container logistics, while continuing to serve the industrial linseed-oil trade.
Technical Specifications
| Product | Flaxseed / Linseed (Linum usitatissimum / Alsi) |
| Oil Content | 38–42% |
| Omega-3 ALA (of oil) | 50–55% alpha-linolenic acid |
| Moisture Content | 8% Max |
| Purity / Admixture | 99% Min purity / 1% Max admixture |
| FFA (Free Fatty Acid) | 2% Max |
| Foreign Matter | 0.5% Max (sortex cleaned) |
| Damaged / Split Seeds | 1% Max |
| Aflatoxin | Within EU limits (EC 1881/2006) |
| Salmonella | Absent (food-grade) |
| Colour (Brown) | Uniform reddish-brown |
| Colour (Golden) | Uniform golden-yellow |
| Processing | Machine cleaned, sortex / colour sorted; food-grade and crushing grades available |
Commercial Grades & Classification
Golden Flaxseed (Food Grade)
Processing: Sortex-cleaned whole golden seed, food-grade
Colour: Uniform golden-yellow
Use Case: Premium bakery, cereal, smoothie and clean-label health food
+$80–$200/MT over brown food grade
Brown Flaxseed (Food Grade)
Processing: Sortex-cleaned whole brown seed, food-grade
Colour: Uniform reddish-brown
Use Case: Bakery, cereal, supplements, omega-3 nutraceuticals
Base food-grade benchmark
Organic Flaxseed (NPOP)
Processing: Certified organic, sortex-cleaned whole seed
Colour: Brown or golden
Use Case: Organic supplements, clean-label bakery and cereals
+$250–$450/MT over conventional food grade
Oil-Type / Crushing Seed
Processing: Cleaned whole seed, crushing grade
Colour: Brown
Use Case: Industrial & edible linseed oil extraction, flaxseed meal
−$80–$150/MT below food grade
Indicative FOB Pricing
Prices are indicative. Request a formal quote for contractual pricing.
| Grade | FOB Price (USD/MT) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Brown Flaxseed (Food Grade) | $700 – $950/MT | Food-grade whole brown seed (indicative Q1 2026) |
| Golden Flaxseed (Food Grade) | $850 – $1,150/MT | Premium golden food-grade seed (indicative Q1 2026) |
| Organic Flaxseed (NPOP) | $1,100 – $1,500/MT | Certified organic supplement/clean-label grade (indicative Q1 2026) |
Price Influencing Factors
- •Canadian crop and exports — the world's largest flaxseed supplier sets the global price floor
- •Omega-3 superfood demand — health-food and nutraceutical buying drives food-grade premiums
- •Golden vs brown and organic NPOP differentials — colour and organic status command premiums
- •India crop weather in Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar — rabi conditions affect supply
- •Kazakh and Russian export volumes — Black Sea/Central Asian supply competes on price
- •USD/INR exchange rate — INR depreciation improves Indian FOB competitiveness
India vs Canada: Flax Comparison
Canada is the world's largest flaxseed producer and exporter, dominating bulk brown-seed supply on scale and mechanised cost, with Kazakhstan and Russia close behind. India competes in the food-grade and nutraceutical niche — brown and golden seed, organic NPOP options and origin diversification — backed by sortex grading, FSSAI compliance and short transit to Asian and Middle Eastern markets.
| Aspect | 🇮🇳 India | 🌏 Canada |
|---|---|---|
| Volume Scale | Niche food-grade & nutraceutical volumes | Dominant global bulk supply |
| Golden Seed Availability | Brown and golden food-grade offered | Predominantly brown bulk seed |
| Organic NPOP Supply | NPOP organic brown & golden available | Available but premium-priced |
| Origin Diversification | Alternative origin to North America | Concentrated North American source |
| Logistics to Asia/ME | Short transit from west-coast ports | Longer routes to South & SE Asia |
| Price | Competitive food-grade niche | Lowest-cost bulk benchmark |
Applications & End-Use Markets
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Health Food & Bakery
Whole brown and golden flaxseed is added to multigrain breads, crackers, cereals, granola, smoothies and energy bars for its omega-3, fibre and lignan content — a core clean-label superfood ingredient.
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Nutraceuticals & Supplements
Flaxseed and flaxseed oil are processed into omega-3 ALA supplements, lignan extracts and capsules marketed for cardiovascular, digestive and hormonal health in the nutraceutical industry.
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Flaxseed Oil & Meal
Cold-pressed flaxseed (linseed) oil serves edible omega-3 oil and supplement markets, while the residual flaxseed meal/cake is a protein- and fibre-rich animal-feed and pet-food ingredient.
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Industrial Linseed Oil
Industrial-grade linseed oil is a traditional drying oil used in paints, varnishes, putty, linoleum, wood finishes and oil-based inks, valued for its film-forming polymerising properties.
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Global Trade Architecture
Primary Supply Origins
Canada
World's largest producer and exporterDominates bulk brown flaxseed supply on scale and mechanised cost.
Kazakhstan
Major global producerLarge flaxseed exporter feeding European and Asian crushing and food demand.
Russia
Top-tier supplierSignificant flaxseed exporter competing on bulk price.
India
Food-grade & nutraceutical niche exporterMadhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Chhattisgarh. Brown and golden food-grade seed plus industrial linseed oil.
Key Consumption Nodes
USA & EU — Germany
The largest health-food, bakery and supplement markets driving food-grade brown and golden flaxseed demand.
Middle East — UAE
Growing clean-label and health-food demand importing food-grade flaxseed for bakery and retail.
East Asia — Japan, South Korea
Nutraceutical and omega-3 supplement demand for high-purity food-grade seed and oil.
China & SE Asia
Industrial linseed-oil demand for paints, coatings and inks alongside growing food use.
Market Intelligence
Flaxseed sits at the centre of the omega-3 superfood boom, with health-food and nutraceutical demand transforming a traditional industrial oilseed into a premium food ingredient. Canada, Kazakhstan and Russia dominate bulk supply, while India competes in the food-grade and nutraceutical niche with brown, golden and organic NPOP seed plus a continuing industrial linseed-oil trade.
Market Size
Global flaxseed trade is a multi-hundred-million-dollar oilseed segment, expanding as omega-3 and clean-label demand grows
Growth Rate
~6–8% CAGR — among the faster-growing oilseeds, led by omega-3 health-food demand
Core Demand Drivers
- Omega-3 ALA superfood positioning driving bakery, cereal and smoothie use
- Nutraceutical and supplement growth for omega-3, fibre and lignan products
- Plant-based and clean-label trends favouring whole-seed and golden flaxseed
- Organic NPOP demand for certified brown and golden seed in supplement channels
- Continuing industrial linseed-oil demand for paints, coatings, putty and inks
Supply Dynamics
Bulk flaxseed supply is concentrated in Canada, Kazakhstan and Russia, which set the global price floor. India's rabi-season acreage in Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Chhattisgarh feeds both a food-grade export niche and domestic crushing, so Indian pricing tracks the global floor plus food-grade, golden and organic premiums.
⚠ India Risk Factor
India is a relatively small flaxseed exporter against Canadian scale, so volume and price competitiveness depend on crop weather in Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. Food-grade exports require strict EU residue (MRL), aflatoxin and Salmonella compliance, and the oil-rich seed is rancidity-sensitive, demanding careful low-moisture storage and handling.
Future Outlook
Growth is strongest in food-grade golden and organic NPOP flaxseed for the omega-3 health-food and nutraceutical boom, plus origin-diversification demand away from North America. Indian exporters investing in sortex grading, golden-seed supply, organic certification and omega-3 content assurance are well placed to capture premium superfood demand.
HS / HSN Codes
| Product Type | HS 6-Digit | ITC-HS 8-Digit | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flaxseed / Linseed (Whole) | 1204.00 | 12040010 | Linseed (flaxseed), whether or not broken — of seed quality |
| Flaxseed / Linseed (Other) | 1204.00 | 12040090 | Linseed (flaxseed), whether or not broken — other (food / crushing) |
| Linseed Oil (Crude) | 1515.11 | 15151100 | Linseed oil and its fractions — crude |
| Linseed Oil (Refined) | 1515.19 | 15151900 | Linseed oil and its fractions — other than crude |
Certifications & Compliance Standards
| Standard | Code / Reference | Note |
|---|---|---|
| FSSAI | FSSAI License | Indian food safety compliance for cleaning, sorting and packing facilities |
| EU Pesticide MRL | Regulation EC 396/2005 | Multi-residue testing for food-grade flaxseed exports to the EU |
| Aflatoxin Limit | Regulation EC 1881/2006 | Mycotoxin control for food-grade and nutraceutical flaxseed |
| ISO 22000 / HACCP | ISO 22000 | Food safety management certification for export processing units |
| NPOP Organic | NPOP / NOP | Certified organic brown and golden flaxseed available for clean-label and supplement channels |
| Non-GMO | — | Indian flaxseed is conventional, naturally non-GMO |
Storage, Handling & Logistics
Shelf Life
12–18 months (whole seed) under dry storage
Storage Conditions
Cool, dry warehouse below 20°C and 65% RH. Whole seed stores well, but the high omega-3 oil is oxidation-prone, so low-moisture, low-temperature storage and protection from light are critical to prevent rancidity.
Container Type
20ft FCL with HDPE liner to prevent moisture ingress and protect the oil-rich seed during transit
Fumigation
Phosphine fumigation for pest control as required; food-grade seed handled in hygienic, residue-controlled lines.
Storage Advantage
Sortex cleaning and disciplined low-moisture storage keep whole flaxseed food-safe and omega-3 quality intact through long ocean transits.
Why Source Flax from India?
- Brown and golden food-grade flaxseed for the omega-3 health-food and nutraceutical boom
- Organic NPOP brown and golden seed available for clean-label and supplement buyers
- Clean sortex grading with omega-3 ALA content reporting per shipment
- Reliable origin diversification away from North American concentration
- FSSAI, ISO 22000 and lab-tested residue/aflatoxin/Salmonella compliance
- Short transit from west-coast ports to the Middle East and Asia, plus industrial linseed-oil supply
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 Flax
IndianXporter successfully exports Flax to major international markets. Click your region below to view destination-specific compliance and shipping details.
Industrial Application Verticals
B2B Solutions
Private Label Flax
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 Flax 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 Flax: B2B FAQs
What is the lead time for a bulk order of Flax?
Our standard lead time for Flax 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 Flax before placing a full container order?
Yes, we provide 100g to 500g samples of Flax for quality validation. Sample costs are usually free, with the buyer covering international courier charges (DHL/FedEx).
Which Incoterms do you offer for Flax?
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 Flax?
Our standard MOQ for Flax is 5 Metric Tons. 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 Flax?
Yes, we provide pre-shipment samples and comprehensive laboratory testing reports (including pesticide residues, heavy metals, and purity analysis) for Flax 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 Flax is 15-25 business days from the receipt of the Advance Payment or confirmed L/C.
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