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-0003
Mustard Seeds
Top-grade Mustard Seeds with rich aroma and intense flavor, processed under hygienic conditions for global export.
Commercial Trade Terms
Min. Order (MOQ)
500 Kg
HS Code
1207
Origin
India
Price Range
Price on Request
Export Documents
- Certificate of Origin (Chamber of Commerce)
- Phytosanitary Certificate
- APEDA Registration cum Membership Certificate (RCMC)
- Certificate of Analysis (COA)
- Pesticide Residue / MRL Test Report
- Non-GMO Declaration
- Fumigation Certificate (if required)
Available Bag Sizes
500g1kg5kg25kg50kg1 MT Jumbo Bag
Available Bag Types
PP (Polypropylene)BOPP LaminatedJuteMulti-wall Paper1 MT FIBC Jumbo
Product Overview
COMPREHENSIVE PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Experience the authentic taste of India with our premium Mustard Seeds. 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 Mustard Seeds 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 Mustard Seeds 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 Mustard Seeds 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 Mustard Seeds 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
Pusa Bold
Rajasthan & Haryana
Large seed, 42–44% oil content. Top edible oil grade.
Yellow Mustard
Punjab & Haryana
Mild, light-coloured. Preferred for condiment export.
Black Mustard
West Bengal
Small, highly pungent. EU specialty food market.
Specific variety available on request — mention in your RFQ.
What is Mustard Seeds?
Mustard seed is one of India's most important oilseed and spice crops, harvested from the Brassica family of plants. Two distinct commercial types dominate the export trade: yellow (white) mustard (Brassica/Sinapis alba) with its milder, pungent-sweet profile used in condiments and pickling, and brown/black mustard (Brassica juncea) — known locally as 'rai' or 'sarson' — which carries the sharp, biting pungency from allyl isothiocyanate that defines Indian, Bangladeshi, and South Asian cuisine.
India is among the world's largest producers of rapeseed-mustard, with cultivation concentrated in the rabi (winter) belt of Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat. Indian mustard seed is prized for its high oil content (typically 38–42%), which makes it a dual-use commodity — valued both as a whole spice for tempering (tadka) and pickling and as the principal feedstock for India's beloved pungent mustard (sarson) cooking oil. Rajasthan alone accounts for nearly half of India's mustard output.
While Canada and Nepal dominate the global yellow mustard condiment trade and Ukraine supplies European processors, Indian brown mustard occupies a distinct niche — its higher allyl isothiocyanate (AITC) and oil content make it the preferred origin for South Asian diaspora markets, deggi/spice blenders, and buyers seeking authentic pungency. Indian mustard's oil-content advantage also makes it competitive feedstock for crushing and oleochemical use.
Technical Specifications
| Oil Content | 38–42% (Brassica juncea) |
| Purity | 99% Min (Sortex cleaned) |
| Admixture | 1% Max |
| Moisture | 8% Max |
| Foreign Matter | 0.5% Max |
| Damaged / Discoloured Seeds | 2% Max |
| Seed Size (Brown) | 1.5–2.0 mm; 1.8–2.2 mm (Yellow) |
| Test Weight | 5.5–7.0 g / 1000 seeds (brown) |
| Allyl Isothiocyanate (Brown) | 0.7–1.0% (pungency indicator) |
| Aflatoxin Total | < 10 ppb |
| Salmonella | Absent in 25g |
| FFA (in extracted oil) | < 2% |
Commercial Grades & Classification
Brown / Black Mustard (Rai) Sortex
Processing: Machine + optical sortex cleaned, 99% purity
Colour: Reddish-brown to dark brown, uniform
Use Case: South Asian cuisine, tempering, pickling, spice blends, diaspora retail
Base export grade
Yellow / White Mustard Sortex
Processing: Optical sortex cleaned, 99.5% purity
Colour: Pale yellow to golden, uniform
Use Case: Condiment / table mustard manufacture, mayonnaise, pickling, sauces
+5–10% over brown sortex
Mustard Seed FAQ (Fair Average Quality)
Processing: Single-cleaned, minimal sorting, 98% purity
Colour: Mixed brown, slight admixture
Use Case: Oil crushing / extraction feedstock, industrial bulk buyers
-8–12% below sortex grade
Organic Brown Mustard (NPOP/EU)
Processing: Certified organic, sortex cleaned, full traceability
Colour: Reddish-brown, uniform
Use Case: EU/US organic food manufacturers, clean-label brands
+20–30% over conventional sortex
Indicative FOB Pricing
Prices are indicative. Request a formal quote for contractual pricing.
| Grade | FOB Price (USD/MT) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Brown / Black Mustard (Rai) Sortex 99% | $700 – $900/MT | Standard export benchmark — Q1 2026 indicative |
| Yellow / White Mustard Sortex 99.5% | $780 – $980/MT | Condiment grade — Q1 2026 indicative |
| Mustard Seed FAQ (crushing grade) | $620 – $780/MT | Oil extraction feedstock — indicative |
| Organic Brown Mustard (NPOP/EU) | $950 – $1,250/MT | Certified organic — Q1 2026 indicative |
Price Influencing Factors
- •Rabi crop output — Rajasthan/UP/Haryana winter harvest size is the primary driver of Indian mustard prices
- •Domestic mustard oil demand — India crushes most of its mustard for cooking oil, tightening exportable surplus
- •Edible oil import policy — India's palm/soybean oil import duties shift crushing economics and seed availability
- •Canada/Ukraine supply — global yellow mustard and rapeseed availability sets the condiment-grade price ceiling
- •USD/INR exchange rate — INR depreciation improves Indian export competitiveness
- •MSP (Minimum Support Price) — government procurement of mustard sets a domestic price floor
India vs Canada: Mustard Seeds Comparison
Canada is the world's largest mustard seed exporter, dominating the yellow (condiment) and brown mustard trade to the EU and USA. Indian mustard competes on its higher oil content and the distinct sharp pungency of Brassica juncea, making it the preferred origin for South Asian cuisine, diaspora retail, and authentic pungent spice blends, while Canada leads volume condiment supply.
| Aspect | 🇮🇳 India | 🌏 Canada |
|---|---|---|
| Oil Content | 38–42% — high oil, dual spice/crush use | 32–38% typically — condiment-optimised |
| Dominant Type | Brown/black (Brassica juncea) — sharp pungency | Yellow (Sinapis alba) & Oriental brown — milder |
| FOB Price | $700–$980/MT — competitive, oil-rich | $900–$1,300/MT — premium condiment positioning |
| Pungency (AITC) | High — preferred for South Asian tempering | Lower in yellow; moderate in oriental brown |
| Primary Market | South Asian diaspora, spice blenders, oil crushing | Condiment/table mustard manufacturers (Dijon, yellow mustard) |
| Supply Reliability | Large rabi crop; domestic oil demand limits surplus | Highly export-oriented, consistent volume supply |
Applications & End-Use Markets
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Spice & Culinary (Tempering / Pickling)
Brown/black mustard seeds are essential for South Asian tempering (tadka), pickling masalas, and curry pastes. Whole and crushed seed is used across Indian, Bangladeshi, and Sri Lankan cooking for its sharp, nutty pungency.
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Condiments & Sauces
Yellow/white mustard seed is milled into table mustard, Dijon-style mustards, mayonnaise, and salad dressings. Used as a natural emulsifier and flavour base by condiment manufacturers.
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Edible Oil Crushing
High-oil-content mustard seed is crushed for pungent mustard (sarson) cooking oil — a staple in eastern India and Bangladesh — and for rapeseed-mustard oil used in food and oleochemical applications.
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Food Processing & Snacks
Mustard flour and de-heated mustard powder are used as binders, emulsifiers, and antimicrobial agents in processed meats, sausages, snack seasonings, and marinades.
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Global Trade Architecture
Primary Supply Origins
Canada
~50% of global mustard seed exportsSaskatchewan/Alberta. Dominant yellow and oriental brown condiment supply to EU and USA.
India
Largest producer of rapeseed-mustard; modest net exporterRajasthan, UP, Haryana, MP. High-oil Brassica juncea; much consumed domestically for oil.
Nepal / Ukraine / Russia
~15% combinedNepal supplies brown mustard to South Asia; Ukraine/Russia supply European condiment processors.
Key Consumption Nodes
European Union — Germany, France, Netherlands
Major condiment manufacturing hub (Dijon, German mustards). Strict EU MRL compliance required. Sources both yellow and brown mustard.
USA — condiment & food processing
Large importer for table mustard, hot dog mustard, and food processing. South Asian grocery channel demand for brown rai.
Middle East — UAE, Saudi Arabia
Strong South Asian diaspora demand for whole brown mustard and mustard oil. UAE re-exports across the Gulf.
Bangladesh & Nepal — oil crushing
Major importers of Indian mustard seed and oil for pungent cooking oil consumption.
Market Intelligence
Mustard seed sits at the intersection of the spice and oilseed economies. For India it is primarily an oilseed crop — most output is crushed domestically for pungent sarson oil — while the export trade serves both spice (brown rai) and condiment (yellow) channels. India competes globally against Canada's volume-driven condiment supply with its high-oil, high-pungency Brassica juncea.
Market Size
Global mustard seed trade: ~$1.2–1.5 billion annually. India is the world's largest rapeseed-mustard producer (~11–12 million MT crop).
Growth Rate
~4–5% CAGR — driven by condiment demand, clean-label natural emulsifiers, and plant-protein interest in mustard meal
Core Demand Drivers
- Condiment consumption growth — table and gourmet mustard demand rising in Western and emerging markets
- South Asian diaspora — steady whole brown mustard and mustard oil demand across UAE, UK, USA, Canada
- Edible oil security — India's push for domestic oilseed self-sufficiency lifts mustard cultivation
- Clean-label food processing — mustard flour as a natural emulsifier and antimicrobial in processed foods
- Mustard meal / protein — interest in mustard cake as protein feed and biofumigant
Supply Dynamics
Indian mustard supply is highly seasonal (rabi crop harvested Feb–April) and heavily influenced by domestic edible-oil economics. When mustard oil prices are strong, crushers absorb most of the crop, limiting exportable surplus. Government MSP procurement and edible-oil import duties materially shift available export volumes year to year.
⚠ India Risk Factor
Erratic winter rainfall and rising temperatures during pod-fill can cut yields. The biggest structural pull is domestic oil demand — India consumes most of its mustard internally, so export availability is residual. EU pesticide residue detections are the key export-compliance risk.
Future Outlook
India's oilseed mission and rising mustard acreage should grow the crop, but domestic oil demand will continue to cap export surplus. The clearest export upside is in high-pungency brown rai for diaspora markets and certified-organic mustard for EU/US clean-label buyers, where India's oil-rich Brassica juncea differentiates from Canadian condiment supply.
HS / HSN Codes
| Product Type | HS 6-Digit | ITC-HS 8-Digit | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mustard Seeds (Whole) | 1207.50 | 12075000 | Mustard seeds, whether or not broken |
| Mustard Flour / Powder | 2103.30 | 21033000 | Mustard flour, meal and prepared mustard |
| Mustard / Rapeseed Oil | 1514.11 | 15141110 | Low erucic acid rape or colza oil, crude |
| Mustard Oil (refined) | 1514.19 | 15141920 | Rape, colza or mustard oil, other than crude |
Certifications & Compliance Standards
| Standard | Code / Reference | Note |
|---|---|---|
| APEDA Registration | RCMC | Agricultural & Processed Food Products Export Development Authority registration for agri-export |
| FSSAI | FSSAI License | Indian food safety authority licence — mandatory for food-grade exports |
| ISO 22000:2018 | ISO 22000 | Food safety management system certification |
| EU MRL | Regulation EC 396/2005 | Pesticide residue limits — multi-residue testing mandatory for EU shipments |
| Codex Standard for Mustard | Codex STAN 38-1981 | International quality grading reference for mustard seed |
| EU Organic / NPOP | EC 834/2007 / NPOP | Available for certified organic mustard from Rajasthan/MP |
Storage, Handling & Logistics
Shelf Life
12 months whole seed; 9 months ground/flour
Storage Conditions
Cool, dry environment below 25°C and 65% RH. Store away from moisture to prevent oil rancidity and mould; high oil content makes mustard prone to FFA rise if damp.
Container Type
25 kg / 50 kg PP or jute bags, or 1 MT FIBC jumbo bags in 20ft FCL. Bulk-in-container also available for crushing-grade volumes.
Fumigation
Phosphine fumigation available if required by destination country.
Storage Advantage
Whole mustard seed stores well for 12 months retaining pungency; grinding at destination preserves AITC and oil quality
Why Source Mustard Seeds from India?
- World's largest rapeseed-mustard producer — deep, reliable supply base across Rajasthan, UP, Haryana and MP
- High oil content (38–42%) — dual-use seed valued for both spice and oil-crushing applications
- Authentic high-pungency brown rai (Brassica juncea) — the preferred origin for South Asian cuisine and diaspora retail
- APEDA-registered, FSSAI and ISO 22000 certified export supply chain with full MRL testing
- Sortex-cleaned 99% purity with COA and pesticide residue reports on every shipment
- Flexible grades and packaging — from crushing-grade FAQ to organic NPOP/EU sortex in PP, jute or 1 MT jumbo bags
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 Mustard Seeds
IndianXporter successfully exports Mustard Seeds to major international markets. Click your region below to view destination-specific compliance and shipping details.
Industrial Application Verticals
B2B Solutions
Private Label Mustard Seeds
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 Mustard Seeds 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 Mustard Seeds: B2B FAQs
What is the lead time for a bulk order of Mustard Seeds?
Our standard lead time for Mustard Seeds 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 Mustard Seeds before placing a full container order?
Yes, we provide 100g to 500g samples of Mustard Seeds for quality validation. Sample costs are usually free, with the buyer covering international courier charges (DHL/FedEx).
Which Incoterms do you offer for Mustard Seeds?
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 Mustard Seeds?
Our standard MOQ for Mustard Seeds 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 Mustard Seeds?
Yes, we provide pre-shipment samples and comprehensive laboratory testing reports (including pesticide residues, heavy metals, and purity analysis) for Mustard Seeds 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 Mustard Seeds is 15-25 business days from the receipt of the Advance Payment or confirmed L/C.
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