Coriander Seeds Exporter from India
Indian coriander seed from Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat — machine-clean grades for spice traders, food manufacturers and seed buyers.
Quick answer: Green Plus EXIM exports Indian coriander seed, sourced from Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat — the three states that produce the great majority of India's coriander crop. Malaysia and the UAE are the top two destination markets, together accounting for roughly 36% of export value, followed by the United States, Saudi Arabia and the UK (WITS/UN Comtrade, 2024). Supplied machine-clean, whole or split, in commercial and premium purity grades.
Indian coriander seed for export
Coriander is grown at scale across Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat, and we supply machine-clean seed in commercial and premium purity grades — whole or with a low, specified split content — to spice traders and food manufacturers.
Harvest runs February-April. Well-dried coriander seed stores for many months without significant quality loss, which lets us supply from stock through the year rather than only around harvest.
How should I specify coriander seed?
- Purity grade. 97-98% minimum machine-clean suits most bulk orders. For tighter quality-control programmes, ask about premium sortex-clean at 99%+.
- Whole vs. split content. Whole seed is standard; we hold split content to ≤3-5% for orders specified as whole-grade.
- Volatile oil content. Drives aroma and flavour strength, typically 0.3-0.8% and season-dependent — confirmed per lot on the certificate of analysis.
Which markets buy Indian coriander seed?
Malaysia and the UAE are the top two destinations by value — together roughly 36% of the total — followed by the United States, Saudi Arabia and the UK. See the cited country breakdown below.
Coriander seed export pricing
Send your required purity grade, quantity and destination port and we'll come back with a current FOB/CIF quote.
Key facts
- HS code: 0909.21 (coriander seed, whole) — export policy: Free, no DGFT restriction
- Main sourcing: Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat
- Machine-clean (97-98%+) and premium sortex-clean (99%+) grades available
- Leading markets: Malaysia, UAE, USA, Saudi Arabia, UK
- ~13-15 MT per 20ft container (bagged)
- Stores 12-18 months in cool, dry, dark conditions
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Coriander Seeds specifications
| Parameter | Typical specification |
|---|---|
| Purity | 97-98% min (machine-clean) to 99%+ (premium sortex-clean) |
| Moisture | ≤ 9-10% |
| Volatile oil content | 0.3-0.8% typical, variety and season dependent |
| Splits | ≤ 3-5% for whole-grade orders |
| Colour | Light brown to tan, uniform |
| Admixture / foreign matter | Minimal, mechanically and/or optically sorted |
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 PP/HDPE bags; jute bags on request |
| Minimum order quantity | 1 × 20ft container; trial orders discussed |
| Loading capacity (20ft) | Approx. 13-15 MT in a 20ft container (bagged) |
| Loading capacity (40ft) | Approx. 23-25 MT in a 40ft container |
| Shelf life & storage | 12-18 months in cool, dry, well-ventilated storage away from direct sunlight |
Loading figures are typical estimates — use the coriander seeds container load estimator for a planning figure, and confirm exact figures with us before booking.
Availability calendar
Typical availability for coriander seeds from India, by month:
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Availability shifts year to year with weather and growing conditions — ask for current availability before planning a shipment window.
Where India exports coriander seeds
India's top destination markets for coriander seeds (HS 0909.21 (coriander seeds); WITS legacy 0909.20), 2024 (calendar year). India exported $77,951,670 of coriander seeds worldwide that year:
| Destination country | Export value (USD) | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $15,649,350 | 13,477,400 Kg |
| United Arab Emirates | $12,757,910 | 12,651,700 Kg |
| United States | $6,692,550 | 3,399,210 Kg |
| Saudi Arabia | $5,413,290 | 4,707,480 Kg |
| United Kingdom | $5,047,600 | 3,117,080 Kg |
| Nepal | $3,772,380 | 4,012,750 Kg |
| South Africa | $3,149,780 | 2,421,850 Kg |
| Bangladesh | $2,495,910 | 3,454,270 Kg |
| Canada | $2,179,330 | 1,215,520 Kg |
| Australia | $2,005,360 | 972,264 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
HIGH CONFIDENCE — primary-tier (WITS/UN Comtrade). India world total 2024: USD 77.95M across ~65,030 MT. Malaysia + UAE together ~36% of value. WITS legacy code 0909.20; current HS2017+ splits to 0909.21 (whole) / 0909.22 (crushed or ground).
Indian sourcing regions
Rajasthan is India's largest coriander-producing state, with Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat contributing significant additional volume. Harvest runs February-April; well-dried coriander seed stores for many months, supporting year-round supply from stock.
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
- Fumigation certificate (where required by destination)
- Certificate of analysis — purity, moisture, volatile oil content, splits
- Spices Board registration documentation, where applicable to the shipment
- 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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Coriander Seeds export FAQs
Yes — coriander seed carries no DGFT export restriction and is classified Free under the current ITC-HS Schedule 2 export policy.
97-98% minimum machine-clean covers most bulk food-manufacturing needs. If you need tighter quality control, ask about our premium sortex-clean grade at 99%+ purity.
Malaysia and the UAE together account for roughly 36% of India's coriander export value — both are significant food-processing and spice re-export hubs serving wider regional demand, in addition to substantial direct culinary use.
Whole seed is the standard commercial form and keeps its volatile oil content longer. Splits occur naturally during processing and handling — we keep split content low (≤3-5%) for orders specified as whole-grade.
Our standard supply is graded for culinary/spice-trade use rather than for sowing. Let us know if your requirement is specifically for planting seed and we'll advise on whether that's something we can source separately.
12-18 months in cool, dry, well-ventilated conditions away from direct light — volatile oil content is the main quality attribute that degrades with poor storage.
One 20ft container is our standard minimum. Send your required purity grade, quantity and destination port for a current quote.
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