Who buys coriander seed in Muscat
Buyer sectors in Muscat relevant to coriander seed: Indian diaspora grocery & restaurants (Indians largest expat group); HORECA; LuLu/Nesto-type hypermarket chains HQ.
- Trade hub: SILAL central fruit & vegetable wholesale market, Khazaen Economic City (replaced Al Mawaleh in Jun 2024)
- Trade hub: Muttrah Souq & Ruwi (Indian trade district)
- Trade hub: Rusayl Industrial Estate
- Trade hub: Wadi Kabir / Ghala industrial areas
- Trade hub: Al Mazunah & KOM free zones
Buyer-sector notes are our market assessment; wholesale market names are checked where marked in our data.
Coriander Seed for Muscat buyers: typical specification
| Parameter | Typical export value |
|---|---|
| Purity | 98-99.5% (typical) |
| Moisture | ≤ 9-10% (typical) |
| Volatile oil | ≥ 0.25-0.4 ml/100 g (typical) |
| Split seeds | ≤ 5-10% in whole grades (typical) |
| Colour | Green / greenish-yellow for Eagle and Scooter (typical) |
Agreed per contract and confirmed by lab report or pre-shipment inspection.
Frequently asked questions
Where are the wholesale markets for imported food and goods in Muscat?
SILAL central fruit & vegetable wholesale market, Khazaen Economic City (replaced Al Mawaleh in Jun 2024); Muttrah Souq & Ruwi (Indian trade district); Rusayl Industrial Estate.
Can you deliver coriander seed door-to-door in Muscat?
Yes on DAP terms through partner forwarders, provided the importer of record in Oman handles customs clearance.
What are Eagle, Scooter and Badami grades?
They are Indian coriander colour and size grades: Eagle is the boldest and greenest, Scooter medium, and Badami brownish and used mainly for grinding.
When is coriander harvested in India?
February to April, with arrivals peaking at Ramganj Mandi and Guna in March-April.
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Coriander Seed for Muscat: request a quote
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