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Buy cumin seeds from India

India produces most of the world’s cumin, mainly in Gujarat and Rajasthan, traded through the Unjha market. Buyers source machine-cleaned and Sortex-cleaned seed and powder.

Cumin seeds exports from India: what our records show

474export shipments, last 24 months
79Indian exporters shipping it
38destination countries
Aug 2026latest shipment on record

Top destination countries

United States151 shipments
United Kingdom41 shipments
Canada33 shipments
Tanzania21 shipments
UAE20 shipments
South Africa18 shipments
Mauritius14 shipments
Angola14 shipments
Australia13 shipments
France12 shipments

Shipments by month

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Source: Indian export shipment records held by EximHub (matching "cumin" in the goods description). Counts show trade activity and are updated continuously; they do not cover every shipment.

Grades and varieties

  • Singapore and Europe quality grades by purity (commonly 98 to 99.5 percent)
  • Machine-cleaned or Sortex-cleaned
  • Powder

Packaging

25 or 50 kg PP or paper bags.

Documents to expect

  • Commercial invoice
  • Packing list
  • Bill of lading or airway bill
  • Certificate of origin (preferential where a trade agreement applies)
  • Spices Board registration (CRES) of the exporter
  • Phytosanitary certificate
  • Pesticide residue (MRL) and aflatoxin test report for EU, UK and US shipments
  • FSSAI licence

HS 0909.31 is the usual heading. Confirm the exact tariff code for your country with your customs broker.

What to check before you order

Specify purity, admixture, moisture and residue limits. EU buyers normally ask for Sortex-cleaned 99 percent seed with a residue report.

Suppliers

EximHub works with Indian exporters of cumin seeds. Send a request and we will introduce you to the ones that match your specification, quantity and market.

Questions buyers ask

When is cumin harvested?

Cumin is a winter crop harvested from about February to April.

What does Sortex mean?

Seed cleaned on optical sorting machines to remove foreign matter and discoloured seeds, giving higher purity.

How does EximHub work for buyers?

We match your request to Indian exporters with real shipment history in this product, check them, and introduce you. Our team in India, UAE, Germany and Tanzania can also arrange samples, factory audits and pre-shipment inspection. It is free for buyers.

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