Psyllium Husk Exporter from India
Isabgol husk from Gujarat and Rajasthan — India's dominant psyllium-growing regions — cleaned and graded for dietary-fibre and pharma-grade use.
Quick answer: Green Plus EXIM exports Indian psyllium husk (isabgol), cleaned and graded by purity/swell factor. India is the world's dominant origin for psyllium, grown almost entirely in Gujarat and Rajasthan. A data honesty note: the HS code this product ships under (1211.90) is a broad category covering many medicinal and perfumery plant materials, not psyllium alone, so the trade figures below should be read as directional market intelligence for that broader basket rather than a psyllium-specific total. Export is currently Free.
Indian psyllium husk (isabgol) for export
We supply psyllium husk cleaned and graded by purity and swell factor, either as whole husk (flakes) or milled powder. India grows the overwhelming majority of the world's psyllium, almost entirely concentrated in Gujarat (Banaskantha and Mehsana districts) and Rajasthan (Nagaur district).
Harvest runs March to April, with cleaning, dehusking and grading continuing through the following months. Psyllium is a genuinely stable, low-moisture product that stores well, which gives us flexibility on shipment scheduling relative to more perishable lines.
A note on the trade data for this product
We'd rather be precise about a limitation than overstate a number. Psyllium moves under HS code 1211.90 internationally, which is a broad classification covering a range of medicinal and perfumery plant materials — not a psyllium-specific code. India's dominant position in world psyllium supply, and psyllium's likely large share of this particular trade line, are well established facts in the industry, but the dollar figures in the table below reflect the full 1211.90 basket, not psyllium exports isolated on their own. We use this data directionally — to identify which markets buy from this broader category — rather than presenting it as a precise psyllium-only figure.
How should I specify psyllium husk?
- Form. Whole husk for dietary-fibre applications, or powder (specify mesh) for capsule/tablet manufacturing.
- Purity. 95%+ is standard export grade — higher purity available on request.
- Swell factor (also called swell volume — see our glossary). A key quality metric for pharma/nutraceutical buyers — tell us your required minimum and test method.
Psyllium husk export pricing
Send your form (husk/powder), purity requirement, quantity and destination port and we'll quote current FOB/CIF terms within 24 business hours.
Key facts
- Supplied as whole husk (flakes) or milled powder
- Grown almost entirely in Gujarat and Rajasthan
- Export policy: Free
- Trade data reflects the broader HS 1211.90 basket, not a psyllium-only figure — see the note above
- ~10–12 MT per 20ft container (light, bulky product)
- 2+ year shelf life in dry, sealed storage
Shipping to the USA, the largest destination for the broader HS category this product ships under? See the dedicated psyllium husk to USA route page for the FDA documentation detail specific to that lane.
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Psyllium Husk specifications
| Parameter | Typical specification |
|---|---|
| Form | Husk (whole flakes) or powder — specify on enquiry |
| Mesh grade | Standard husk, or powder in 40, 60, 80, 100 mesh |
| Purity | 95%+ standard export grade; higher grades on request |
| Swell factor / swell volume | ≥ 40 ml/g typical, tested per batch — same measurement, two names buyers use for it |
| Moisture | ≤ 10–12% |
| Ash / foreign matter | Tested and stated on the certificate of analysis alongside purity — tell us your market's limits |
| Colour | Pale cream to light tan as standard export grade; darker, greyer lots usually carry more seed-husk admixture |
Typical specs — final specifications as per contract. Tell us your required grade when you request a quote and we'll confirm availability.
Packaging & container loading
| Detail | Options |
|---|---|
| Packaging | 25 kg and 50 kg multi-wall paper/PP-lined bags; smaller retail-ready packs on request for repackers |
| Minimum order quantity | 1 × 20ft container; trial orders discussed |
| Loading capacity (20ft) | Approx. 10–12 MT in a 20ft container (husk is light and bulky) |
| Loading capacity (40ft) | Approx. 12–14 MT in a 40ft container |
| Shelf life & storage | 2+ years in cool, dry, sealed storage — psyllium is a genuinely stable, low-moisture product |
Loading figures are typical estimates — use the psyllium husk container load estimator for a planning figure, and confirm exact figures with us before booking.
Availability calendar
Typical availability for psyllium husk from India, by month:
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
Availability shifts year to year with weather and growing conditions — ask for current availability before planning a shipment window.
Where India exports psyllium husk (isabgol) — within broader hs 1211.90
India's top destination markets for psyllium husk (isabgol) — within broader hs 1211.90 (HS 1211.90 (plants and parts used in pharmacy/perfumery, other) — BROAD category, includes psyllium/isabgol), 2024 (calendar year). India exported $535,237,240 of psyllium husk (isabgol) — within broader hs 1211.90 worldwide that year:
| Destination country | Export value (USD) | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $165,631,680 | 26,743,400 Kg |
| Germany | $79,129,530 | 11,155,900 Kg |
| Italy | $36,425,290 | 4,898,790 Kg |
| China | $22,901,000 | 15,008,100 Kg |
| United Arab Emirates | $17,213,880 | 5,311,010 Kg |
| United Kingdom | $16,202,230 | 2,026,090 Kg |
| Bangladesh | $15,075,570 | 15,254,900 Kg |
| France | $14,766,690 | 2,299,710 Kg |
| Canada | $10,102,790 | 1,446,830 Kg |
| Australia | $9,652,600 | 1,372,680 Kg |
Source: WITS (World Bank) / UN Comtrade — India exports by partner, calendar year 2024 — view source. Data year: 2024 (calendar year). Retrieved: 2026-09-17.
Notes on this data
MEDIUM CONFIDENCE ON PRODUCT ATTRIBUTION — the underlying figures are primary-tier (WITS/UN Comtrade) and reliable, BUT HS 1211.90 is a broad basket covering many medicinal/perfumery plant materials, not psyllium alone. India is the dominant world origin for psyllium/isabgol and psyllium is understood to be a large share of this line, but the USD 535.24M total here must NOT be presented as 'India's psyllium husk exports' — that would overstate it. Use this table only with an explicit caveat that the code is broader than psyllium, or use it directionally to identify markets (USA ~31%, Germany, Italy) rather than as a psyllium-specific figure. A psyllium-specific number needs India's 8-digit ITC-HS line (1211 90 32 / 1211 90 33 territory), which was not accessible this session.
Indian sourcing regions
Gujarat (Banaskantha and Mehsana districts) and Rajasthan (Nagaur district) grow the overwhelming majority of India's psyllium crop — together these two states account for nearly all Indian production. Harvest runs March–April, with cleaning, milling and grading continuing through the following months.
Export documentation
Export documentation prepared to match destination-country and buyer requirements — phytosanitary certificate, certificate of origin, fumigation certificate, lab test reports and more, as applicable.
- Phytosanitary certificate
- Certificate of origin
- Certificate of analysis — purity, swell factor, moisture
- Commercial invoice, packing list and bill of lading
Share your compliance checklist and we will confirm the documentation for your shipment. Third-party inspection (SGS, Bureau Veritas, Intertek or your nominated agency) can be arranged on request.
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Psyllium Husk export FAQs
Yes — export is Free under current Indian policy, and India is the dominant world source, so this is not a supply-constrained product.
Psyllium ships under HS code 1211.90, an internationally defined category covering many medicinal and perfumery plant materials, not psyllium alone. India is understood to be the dominant world psyllium origin and psyllium is believed to be a large share of this HS line's volume, but we don't have an isolated psyllium-only figure from the source we used, so we present the broader-basket numbers with this caveat rather than overstating precision we don't have.
Almost entirely Gujarat (Banaskantha, Mehsana) and Rajasthan (Nagaur) — these two states grow nearly all of India's psyllium crop, harvested in March–April.
Whole husk (flakes) is the traditional dietary-fibre form; powder is milled to a specified mesh size for use in capsules, tablets or blended products. Tell us your end application.
Swell factor measures how much the husk expands in water — a key quality indicator for dietary-fibre and pharmaceutical use. We test and report it per batch on the certificate of analysis.
Roughly 10–12 MT in a 20ft container and 12–14 MT in a 40ft — husk is light and bulky rather than weight-limited.
One 20ft container. Ask about trial quantities for a first order.
Yes — different buyers and labs use the two names for the same measurement, how much the husk expands in water, read in ml per gram. What varies is the method: water temperature and settling time both move the reading, so put the method on your purchase order alongside the minimum figure, not just the number.
It's a useful first check, not the full picture. Standard export grade runs pale cream to light tan; a darker or greyer lot usually carries more seed-husk admixture than a lighter one. Colour doesn't replace a certificate of analysis for purity and swell factor, but a sample that looks noticeably darker than your last shipment is worth testing before you accept it.
Review it against your own specification rather than assuming any CoA is automatically correct — that's good practice with any supplier, not just us. Third-party inspection (SGS, Bureau Veritas, Intertek or your nominated agency) can be arranged on request if you want an independent check before the container is sealed.
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