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-0021
Mace Spice
Top-grade Mace Spice 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 (Spices Board / Chamber of Commerce)
- Phytosanitary Certificate
- Spices Board of India Certificate
- Certificate of Analysis (COA) — volatile oil
- Pesticide Residue & Aflatoxin Report (EU MRL)
- Myristicin / Safrole Compliance Statement
- Fumigation Certificate (if required)
Available Bag Sizes
100g250g500g1kg5kg25kg
Available Bag Types
PP (Polypropylene)BOPP LaminatedVacuum PackAluminium Foil PouchFibre Drum (bulk)
Product Overview
COMPREHENSIVE PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Experience the authentic taste of India with our premium Mace Spice. 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 Mace Spice 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 Mace Spice 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 Mace Spice 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 Mace Spice 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 Mace Spice?
Mace is the crimson-colored arillus (lacy seed covering) of the nutmeg fruit (Myristica fragrans). While nutmeg is the dried kernel, mace provides a more delicate, warm, and subtly spicy flavor profile with aromatic complexity. Mace is graded as 'vicar' (whole preserved with floral appearance) or 'blades' (broken pieces), with premium vicar commanding 15-25% price premiums.
Indian mace — primarily sourced from Kerala's Wynad and Malabar regions — is renowned for its superior color intensity (deep crimson), aromatic potency, and consistent moisture control. These traditional spice gardens leverage generations of cultivation expertise, producing mace with volatile oil content (7-13%) that exceeds global standards. The spice undergoes rigorous sortex cleaning and grading to ensure purity standards exceeding 99%, meeting stringent food safety certifications (FSSAI, ISO 22000, HACCP).
Mace is prized in premium culinary applications — European pastry, spice blends (garam masala), pharmaceuticals, and natural flavor extractors. The spice holds special cultural significance in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines.
Technical Specifications
| Grade | Vicar (whole, floral appearance): Premium export grade; Blades (broken): Secondary grade for grinding |
| Color | Deep Crimson (Vicar); Reddish-brown (Blades) |
| Volatile Oil Content | 7-13% (meets USP/EP standards) |
| Moisture Content | Maximum 10-12% (dried, shelf-stable) |
| Foreign Matter | Maximum 1% (sortex cleaned) |
| Admixture | Maximum 1% (nutraceutical grade purity) |
| Pungency (Piperine Equivalency) | 3.5-5.0% — ensures intense, warm spice character |
| Flavor Profile | Warm, slightly sweet, with pronounced aromatic notes; less pungent than black pepper |
Commercial Grades & Classification
Vicar (Whole Premium)
Processing: Hand-selected whole arils, sortex cleaned
Colour: Deep crimson
Use Case: Premium retail, European pastry, gourmet spice brands
+15–25% over blades
Blades (Broken)
Processing: Sorted broken pieces
Colour: Reddish-brown
Use Case: Grinding, spice blends (garam masala), food processing
Base grade
Mace Powder / Oleoresin Feedstock
Processing: Ground or selected for extraction
Colour: Orange-brown
Use Case: Flavour extraction, pharmaceutical, oleoresin
Varies with volatile oil assay
Indicative FOB Pricing
Prices are indicative. Request a formal quote for contractual pricing.
| Grade | FOB Price (USD/MT) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Vicar (Whole Premium) | $14,000 – $20,000/MT | Premium whole crimson mace — Q1 2026 indicative |
| Blades (Broken) | $11,000 – $15,000/MT | Grinding and blending benchmark grade |
| Mace Powder | $12,000 – $17,000/MT | Value-added ground product |
Price Influencing Factors
- •Indonesia and Grenada production — the dominant global mace origins set the price benchmark
- •Indian Kerala (Wayanad) crop — domestic supply and colour quality drive Indian FOB
- •Volatile oil content — high-oil lots command extraction and pharmaceutical premiums
- •Aflatoxin compliance — clean lots avoid EU rejection discounts (high-risk spice)
- •USD/INR exchange rate — INR depreciation improves Indian FOB competitiveness
- •Whole vs blades demand — premium vicar pricing tied to gourmet-retail offtake
India vs Indonesia: Mace Spice Comparison
Indonesia and Grenada dominate global mace volume. Indian mace from Kerala differentiates on deep crimson colour, high volatile-oil content, and Spices Board certification, serving premium gourmet and pharmaceutical niches at competitive pricing.
| Aspect | 🇮🇳 India | 🌏 Indonesia |
|---|---|---|
| Global Role | Niche premium origin (Kerala) | Dominant global volume (Indonesia/Grenada) |
| Colour | Deep crimson — high pigment vicar | Orange-red, variable |
| Volatile Oil | 7–13% — high aromatic potency | Comparable; variable by origin |
| Certification | Spices Board, ASTA, EU MRL, USP/EP | Variable certification |
| FOB Price | Competitive on premium vicar | Benchmark global pricing |
Applications & End-Use Markets
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Gourmet Culinary & Bakery
Whole vicar mace is prized in European pastry, baked goods, béchamel and cream sauces, and premium spice blends for its delicate warm aroma.
GermanyUKFranceUSANetherlands
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Spice Blends & Garam Masala
Mace blades are a core component of garam masala and curry blends, with strong diaspora and food-manufacturing demand.
UAEUKUSASaudi Arabia
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Pharmaceutical & Oleoresin
High-volatile-oil mace supplies oleoresin and essential-oil extraction for flavour, fragrance, and pharmaceutical excipient applications.
USAGermanyJapan
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Beverage & Flavouring
Mace oil and oleoresin flavour processed foods, sauces, and beverages where a warm, refined nutmeg-mace note is required.
USAEUAustralia
Global Trade Architecture
Primary Supply Origins
Indonesia
Largest global producerBanda Islands and Sulawesi — dominant mace and nutmeg volume.
Grenada
Major Caribbean producerPremium Caribbean mace and nutmeg.
India
Niche premium originKerala (Wayanad, Malabar) — deep crimson, high-oil mace.
Key Consumption Nodes
European Union — Germany, Netherlands
Largest gourmet and bakery market for whole vicar mace; strict aflatoxin/MRL compliance.
USA — food & extraction
Gourmet retail plus oleoresin and flavour-extraction demand.
Middle East — UAE, Saudi Arabia
Strong spice-blend and diaspora culinary demand.
India domestic
Large garam-masala and Ayurvedic consumption of mace blades and powder.
Market Intelligence
Mace occupies a premium position in the global spice trade, valued for its nuanced flavor profile and culinary exclusivity. The global mace market is estimated at $65-85 million annually, with India controlling approximately 35-40% of global production. Premium vicar mace commands $35-60 per kg wholesale, making it one of the most profitable spice exports. Market dynamics are characterized by steady demand from fine dining, pharmaceutical, and natural flavor industries, with limited supply volatility due to multi-year perennial cultivation cycles.
Market Size
Global mace trade: ~$65-85M annually; India's share: ~$22-35M (largest exporter globally)
Growth Rate
~4-6% CAGR — driven by premiumization of culinary products, pharmaceutical applications, and global gourmet food trend adoption
Core Demand Drivers
- Fine dining and high-end culinary demand — Michelin-starred restaurants and premium bakeries prioritize Indian mace for authentic flavor complexity and color stability in sauces and spice blends
- Pharmaceutical and nutraceutical sector — mace contains myristicin and elemicin alkaloids with antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory properties; growing global functional food trend drives ingredient demand
- Fragrance and flavor extraction — global flavor & fragrance industry uses mace oleoresins in perfumery, creating consistent B2B contracts with long-term volume commitments
- Cultural spice blends and ethnic cuisine expansion — garam masala manufacturers, ethnic food processors, and South Asian diaspora communities drive consistent demand across USA, EU, Middle East
- Natural food preservative trend — mace's antimicrobial properties position it as a premium natural alternative to synthetic preservatives in organic food manufacturing
Supply Dynamics
India's mace production is concentrated in Kerala's spice gardens (Wynad, Idukki districts), where nutmeg trees are 20-30+ years old. Bearing trees produce 3-5 kg of fresh nutmeg annually, yielding approximately 0.8-1.0 kg of dried mace per tree. This creates a constrained supply — annual production cannot rapidly scale due to multi-year tree maturation. Export-ready mace requires 4-6 weeks of drying, grading, and sortex processing. Prices peak December-February when new harvest processing concludes; prices stabilize June-August.
⚠ India Risk Factor
Monsoon flooding in Kerala (June-September) can cause mold proliferation in drying sheds, requiring rapid processing and temperature-controlled storage. Global price volatility for mace is moderate — traditionally stable due to inelastic demand and constrained supply. Competition from Indonesian mace (lower pungency, 20-30% cheaper) is increasing in commodity segments, but Indian vicar maintains 15-20% price premium for quality. Climate change threatens plantation productivity in traditional zones.
Future Outlook
Mace will benefit from the global premiumization trend and functional food movement. Organic-certified, pesticide-free mace will achieve 20-25% price premium as global organic spice demand accelerates. Pharmaceutical applications for mace alkaloids in pain management and antimicrobial products will create new B2B supply contracts. The rise of 'heritage cuisine' and authentic spice sourcing in high-end restaurants will sustain premium vicar pricing. Supply-side constraints will persist, favoring established Indian exporters with secure plantation partnerships.
HS / HSN Codes
| Product Type | HS 6-Digit | ITC-HS 8-Digit | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mace (Whole / Blades) | 0908.21 | 09082110 | Mace, neither crushed nor ground |
| Mace (Ground / Powder) | 0908.22 | 09082220 | Mace, crushed or ground |
Certifications & Compliance Standards
| Standard | Code / Reference | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Spices Board of India | SB Certificate | Mandatory for all mace and nutmeg exports from India |
| ASTA Cleanliness Specs | ASTA Method | Cleanliness benchmark for mace blades and whole |
| EU MRL & Mycotoxin | EC 396/2005 / EC 1881/2006 | Pesticide and aflatoxin limits — nutmeg/mace are high-aflatoxin-risk spices |
| USP / EP Grade | USP-NF / EP | Volatile oil and purity specs for pharmaceutical and extraction use |
| EU / NPOP Organic | EC 834/2007 / NPOP | Available for certified organic Kerala mace |
Storage, Handling & Logistics
Shelf Life
12-24 months in cool, dry conditions; retains flavor intensity for 18 months with minimal volatilization
Storage Conditions
15-20°C, 60-70% relative humidity; airtight containers to prevent moisture absorption and flavor loss; away from light and heat sources
Container Type
Standard dry containers with moisture-absorbing desiccant packs; packed in 25-50 kg food-grade PP bags or custom OEM packaging per buyer specifications
Fumigation
Phosphine fumigation (standard for spice exports) is optional but recommended for maximum shelf life assurance and pest-free guarantee certification
Storage Advantage
Exceptional stability compared to other volatile spices — sealed packaging maintains aromatic profile through long-distance ocean freight and extended retail shelf life
Why Source Mace Spice from India?
- Largest global producer and exporter — India controls 35-40% of global mace supply with generations of plantation cultivation expertise
- Superior volatile oil content — Indian mace contains 7-13% essential oils, exceeding global standards and delivering premium flavor intensity
- Vicar quality dominance — Indian spice gardens produce premium whole-flower mace with deep crimson color commanding 20-25% price premiums globally
- Cost competitive — 30-40% lower FOB pricing than specialty Indonesian and Sri Lankan sources due to large-scale production efficiency
- Consistent purity standards — FSSAI, ISO 22000, HACCP, and APEDA certifications ensure phytosanitary and food safety compliance for all major markets
- Year-round export capacity — established cold-chain infrastructure at Kochi, Mundra, and Mumbai ports enables rapid sortex processing and timely shipment fulfillment
- High-volume availability — Indian suppliers can fulfill 5,000+ kg orders with 7-14 day lead time from existing stock or current harvest
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 Mace Spice
IndianXporter successfully exports Mace Spice to major international markets. Click your region below to view destination-specific compliance and shipping details.
Industrial Application Verticals
B2B Solutions
Private Label Mace Spice
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 Mace Spice 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 Mace Spice: B2B FAQs
What is the lead time for a bulk order of Mace Spice?
Our standard lead time for Mace Spice 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 Mace Spice before placing a full container order?
Yes, we provide 100g to 500g samples of Mace Spice for quality validation. Sample costs are usually free, with the buyer covering international courier charges (DHL/FedEx).
Which Incoterms do you offer for Mace Spice?
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 Mace Spice?
Our standard MOQ for Mace Spice 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 Mace Spice?
Yes, we provide pre-shipment samples and comprehensive laboratory testing reports (including pesticide residues, heavy metals, and purity analysis) for Mace Spice 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 Mace Spice is 15-25 business days from the receipt of the Advance Payment or confirmed L/C.
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