Key facts
- India exported US$75 million of coriander seed in FY2024-25 (indianspices.com).
- Largest destinations by value: unavailable by country
- 1 production cluster mapped, in Rajasthan; MP; Gujarat.
- Market guides for 22 countries, each with destination requirements and transit times.
- Certifications available from the supply base: FSSAI licence, Spices Board CRES, Phytosanitary certificate, HACCP, ISO 22000 and more.
- Typical minimum order: One 20' container (about 10-12 MT whole); LCL possible (typical).
Product overview
India is one of the largest coriander producers, led by Madhya Pradesh (485,562 t), Gujarat (176,168 t) and Rajasthan (87,450 t), per Spices Board. Exports were US$ 74.84 million in FY2024-25; India consumes most of its crop domestically, and Russia, Ukraine, Morocco and Bulgaria are competing origins in world trade.
Indian coriander is traded in colour and size grades - Eagle (bold, greenish), Scooter (medium) and Badami (brownish, lower grade) - and as whole seed, splits (dal) and powder. Ramganj Mandi in Kota district is the largest coriander market.
The crop is harvested in February-April. Buyers in Malaysia, the UAE, the UK and Sri Lanka are traditional destinations for whole seed and powder.
HS note: Crushed, split or ground coriander is 0909 22.
Specifications
| 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) |
Typical commercial values. Final specifications are fixed per contract and verified by lab report or pre-shipment inspection.
Grades & variants
Eagle
Bold, greenish, top whole-seed grade.
Scooter
Medium size, greenish-yellow.
Badami
Brownish, lower-grade whole seed for grinding.
Coriander splits (dal)
Split and dehusked for snacks (mukhwas) and grinding.
Coriander powder
Mesh-graded, steam-sterilised on request.
Packaging, MOQ & container loading
| Packing | Sizes | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bulk | 25-40 kg PP / jute bags | Coriander is light - volume-limited |
| Powder | 25 kg paper / PP bags |
Container load (estimate): 20' GP about 10-12 MT whole (volume-limited); about 15-17 MT powder · 40' HC about 20-22 MT whole. Low-density seed
Customisation: Grade, splits, powder mesh, retail packs
Where we source in India
Producing regions and manufacturing clusters our supplier network draws from.
Madhya Pradesh
Guna, Neemuch, Mandsaur, Shajapur
Largest producing state
Rajasthan
Kota, Baran, Jhalawar
Ramganj Mandi - largest coriander market
Gujarat
Rajkot, Junagadh, Porbandar
Saurashtra coriander
Market requirements by region
European Union
EU: ethylene oxide is effectively not permitted (MRL 0.1 mg/kg sum for spices) and Spices Board runs mandatory EtO testing for EU/UK-bound spice consignments; pesticide MRLs under Reg. 396/2005 are the main rejection cause - test against the EU Pesticides Database before shipping.
United Kingdom
UK: extra control measures have applied to Indian spice imports since May 2024 after the EtO episode; the India-UK CETA (in force 15 July 2026, reported) gives tariff preference with proof of origin.
Gulf (GCC)
UAE: Dubai Municipality FIRS requires the importer to register the company and each food item (label assessment) before arrival; Arabic/English labelling per GSO 9; India-UAE CEPA preference with a CEPA certificate of origin. UAE and Saudi Arabia buy whole and powder for retail and re-export.
Southeast Asia
Malaysia and Singapore are traditional buyers for curry-powder grinding; halal-retail packs in Malaysia need JAKIM-recognised certification.
General guidance, not legal advice. Confirm current requirements with your customs broker or the regulator.
Quality control
- • Pre-shipment inspection by SGS / Bureau Veritas / Intertek on request
- • Accredited (NABL) lab report for moisture, aflatoxin, pesticide residues and microbials
- • Pre-shipment and loading photographs, container seal record
- • Ethylene oxide (EtO) test certificate for EU/UK lots
- • Steam sterilisation on request
Certifications available
- • FSSAI licence
- • Spices Board CRES
- • Phytosanitary certificate
- • HACCP
- • ISO 22000
- • BRCGS Food Safety
- • Halal certificate
- • Kosher certificate
- • India Organic (NPOP)
Held by the producing supplier for the specific lot; copies shared with the quote.
Shipping documents
- • Commercial invoice
- • Packing list
- • Bill of lading
- • Certificate of origin (preferential where an FTA applies)
- • Phytosanitary certificate
- • Certificate of analysis (EtO, pesticides, aflatoxin, Sudan dyes where relevant)
- • Spices Board quality certificate where required
- • Fumigation certificate (if specified)
Trade data
| Period | Flow | Value (USD mn) | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2024-25 | India exportsLine: Coriander seed | 74.8 | verified | indianspices.com |
Top destinations: unavailable by country
Export markets
Frequently asked questions
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.
Do you supply coriander splits?
Yes, split and dehusked coriander (dhaniya dal) is available for snacks and grinding.
How much coriander fits in a 20-foot container?
About 10-12 MT of whole seed, as coriander is light and fills the container before reaching weight limits.
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