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Indian spices exports from India: what our records show

Top destination countries

Shipments by month

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

Grades and varieties

• Whole spices: pepper, cardamom, cloves, cumin, coriander, fennel, fenugreek, mustard
• Ground spices and blends (garam masala, curry powder)
• Organic-certified ranges from some exporters

Packaging

Bulk 25 to 50 kg bags; retail and private-label packs from 50 g upwards.

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 Chapter 09 is the usual heading. Confirm the exact tariff code for your country with your customs broker.

What to check before you order

For the EU, UK and US, agree residue (MRL), aflatoxin, Salmonella and ethylene-oxide-free requirements in writing, and ask for a recent lab report.

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Safe payment terms: Pay by Letter of Credit at sight, or 30% advance and 70% against a copy of the Bill of Lading after EximHub inspection. We never ask you to pay 100% advance to a new supplier.

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Verified importers buying indian spices from India

These companies appear in Indian export shipment records importing this product. EximHub has 14,451 shipment records for this category.

Source: EximHub customs data. Contact details available to EximHub subscribers.

How to verify a indian spices exporter in India before you pay

1. Check the exporter's IEC (Importer-Exporter Code) on the DGFT website. Every legal Indian exporter has one.
2. Check the GSTIN on the Indian GST portal: the company name and address must match the invoice and the bank account.
3. Ask for proof of past exports of indian spices: shipping bills or bills of lading. On EximHub, "Shipment-proven" suppliers have this on record.
4. Get a sample and agree the specification in writing: grade, tolerances, packaging and labelling (see the guide above).
5. Inspect the goods before you pay the balance: EximHub staff in India do this free for buyers, or book an independent agency such as SGS, Bureau Veritas or Intertek; for food and agri products, ask for a lab report against your country's limits.
6. Use safer payment terms: a Letter of Credit at sight, or 30% advance and 70% against a copy of the bill of lading after inspection. Never pay 100% advance to a new supplier. Never pay into a bank account held in a different company's name.

General buyer-safety guidance. EximHub shows what it has checked for each exporter it introduces (documents, shipment records); it does not hold or route payments.

Suppliers

Badges show what EximHub has checked. What the badges mean.

Questions buyers ask

Can I get private label?

Many Indian spice exporters pack under the buyer’s brand. Minimum quantities vary by pack size.

What should the contract cover?

Grade and purity, moisture, residue and microbiology limits, packing, Incoterm, and who pays for pre-shipment testing.

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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