At a glance
- Incoterms
- FOB, FCA, CIF, CIP, DAP
India's ashwagandha root extract & powder export trade
India exported US$688.9 mn of ayush & herbal products in FY2024-25 according to pharmexcil.com. That statistical line covers more than ashwagandha root extract & powder; a product-level figure is not published.
Largest destinations by value share: unavailable
Export markets we serve
| Market | What matters there | Sea transit from India |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Facility registration (FDA); Advance notice of each shipment (FDA) | 24-30 via Suez; 32-40 via Cape days |
| Canada | Importer licence & controls (CFIA (SFCR)); Labelling (CFIA / Health Canada) | 26-34 via Suez; 34-42 via Cape days |
| Germany | Border control & pre-notification (Member-state BCPs / DG SANTE); GMP & API written confirmation (EMA / national agencies) | 21-27 via Suez; 31-38 via Cape days |
| Netherlands | Border control & pre-notification (Member-state BCPs / DG SANTE); GMP & API written confirmation (EMA / national agencies) | 18-24 via Suez; 28-35 via Cape days |
| France | Border control & pre-notification (Member-state BCPs / DG SANTE); GMP & API written confirmation (EMA / national agencies) | 20–25 d to Le Havre; 15–20 d to Marseille-Fos (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2: typical liner schedules) |
| Italy | Border control & pre-notification (Member-state BCPs / DG SANTE); GMP & API written confirmation (EMA / national agencies) | 15–20 d to Genoa/La Spezia via Suez (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2: typical liner schedules) |
| Spain | Border control & pre-notification (Member-state BCPs / DG SANTE); GMP & API written confirmation (EMA / national agencies) | 15–20 d to Valencia/Barcelona/Algeciras via Suez (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2: typical liner schedules) |
| United Kingdom | Pre-notification (Defra / APHA / FSA); Labelling (FSA / Defra) | 20-26 via Suez; 30-37 via Cape days |
| Australia | Imported Food Inspection Scheme (DAFF); Standards & labelling (FSANZ) | 20-28 days |
| Belgium | Border control & pre-notification (Member-state BCPs / DG SANTE); GMP & API written confirmation (EMA / national agencies) | 19-25 via Suez; 29-36 via Cape days |
| Poland | Border control & pre-notification (Member-state BCPs / DG SANTE); GMP & API written confirmation (EMA / national agencies) | 28–35 d to Gdańsk (direct Asia–Baltic loops or via Hamburg/Rotterdam feeder) (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| Sweden | Border control & pre-notification (Member-state BCPs / DG SANTE); GMP & API written confirmation (EMA / national agencies) | 28–35 d to Gothenburg via Hamburg/Rotterdam feeder (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| Denmark | Border control & pre-notification (Member-state BCPs / DG SANTE); GMP & API written confirmation (EMA / national agencies) | 28–35 d to Aarhus/Copenhagen via Hamburg feeder (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| New Zealand | Importer registration & IHS (MPI); Biosecurity (MPI) | 26-36 days |
| Ireland | Border control & pre-notification (Member-state BCPs / DG SANTE); GMP & API written confirmation (EMA / national agencies) | 25–32 d to Dublin via Rotterdam/Antwerp/UK feeder (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
Transit times are typical port-to-port estimates; regulatory items are the main product-specific requirements, not an exhaustive list.
Where ashwagandha root extract & powder is sourced in India
Madhya Pradesh — Mandsaur, Neemuch. Main cultivation and mandi belt (ASSUMPTION - trade knowledge)
Rajasthan — Kota, Jhalawar. ASSUMPTION - adjoining growing area
Uttarakhand — Haridwar. Ayurveda/extract manufacturing cluster (SIDCUL)
Typical export specification
| Parameter | Typical value |
|---|---|
| Withanolides | 1.5%, 2.5%, 5% by HPLC, or higher by gravimetric method; state the method (typical) |
| Plant part | Root only (preferred for EU/US) or root + leaf (typical) |
| Loss on drying | ≤ 5% (typical) |
| Mesh | 80 mesh (typical) |
| Heavy metals | Pb ≤ 3 ppm, Cd ≤ 1 ppm, As ≤ 2 ppm, Hg ≤ 0.1 ppm (typical buyer spec) |
| Microbiology | TPC ≤ 10,000 cfu/g; yeast & mould ≤ 1,000 cfu/g; E. coli and Salmonella absent (typical) |
Agreed per contract and confirmed by lab report or pre-shipment inspection.
Export documentation
Documents we prepare or arrange for each shipment:
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Bill of lading / airway bill
- Certificate of origin (preferential where an FTA applies)
- Certificate of analysis
- Phytosanitary certificate (for root/powder)
- Organic transaction certificate where applicable
- Non-GMO / allergen statements
- Safety data sheet
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for ashwagandha root extract & powder exported from India?
Ashwagandha Root Extract & Powder is usually classified under HS 130219 (Vegetable saps and extracts - other). Dried root and root powder are classified under 1211.90; standardised extracts under 1302.19. Finished capsules sold as Ayurvedic medicine may go under 3004.
Which documents are needed to export ashwagandha root extract & powder?
Commercial invoice, Packing list, Bill of lading / airway bill, Certificate of origin (preferential where an FTA applies), Certificate of analysis, Phytosanitary certificate (for root/powder), Organic transaction certificate where applicable. Destination-specific registrations are listed on each market page.
HPLC or gravimetric - which withanolide figure should I ask for?
HPLC measures specific withanolides and gives lower numbers; gravimetric measures a broader fraction and gives higher numbers. Specify the method in the purchase order.
Root only or root and leaf?
Many EU and US buyers ask for root-only extracts, partly because of the Danish risk assessment. Leaf-containing extracts are cheaper.
Is ashwagandha allowed in the EU?
It depends on the member state. Denmark bans it in food supplements; elsewhere it is sold with warnings. Check before you buy.
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