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Indian Spices · Whole Spices
Bay Leaves (Tejpatta)
Cinnamomum tamala
Indian bay leaves (tejpatta) with a clove-cinnamon aroma — the leaf used in Indian rice and curry cooking, supplied whole or crushed.
- Origin
- India
- HS code
- 0910.99
- Minimum order
- 1 MT or mixed container
- Shelf life
- 12 months
Forms
Whole dried leavesCrushed
Grades
Premium Whole GreenStandard Export Grade
PDF · product details, specification table and contact details
Product details
| Product | Bay Leaves (Tejpatta) |
|---|---|
| Botanical / technical name | Cinnamomum tamala |
| Category | Indian Spices › Whole Spices |
| Forms available | Whole dried leaves, Crushed |
| Varieties / grades | Premium Whole Green, Standard Export Grade |
| Origin | India |
| HS code (indicative) | 0910.99 |
| Packing | 10kg/15kg pressed bales; 5kg Cartons |
| Container load, 20 ft | On request |
| Container load, 40 ft | On request |
| Shelf life | 12 months |
| Minimum order | 1 MT, or part of a mixed container |
| Port & terms | Nhava Sheva (JNPT), Mumbai · FOB, CFR, CIF |
Typical specifications
| Moisture | Max 10.0% |
|---|---|
| Volatile Oil | Min 1.0% v/w |
| Color | Light Green to Olive Green |
| Broken Leaves | Max 5.0% by weight |
| Foreign Matter | Max 0.5% |
Values are typical. Final specifications are confirmed per contract and lot, with a certificate of analysis.
Bay Leaves in other languages
- Hindi
- तेज पत्ता
- Gujarati
- તમાલપત્ર
- Tamil
- பிரிஞ்சி இலை
- Arabic
- ورق الغار الهندي
- Persian
- برگ بو هندی
- Spanish
- Hojas de laurel indio
- Portuguese
- Folhas de louro-indiano
- French
- Feuilles de laurier indien
- German
- Indische Lorbeerblätter
- Italian
- Foglie di alloro indiano
- Dutch
- Indiase laurierbladeren
- Russian
- Индийский лавровый лист
- Turkish
- Hint defne yaprağı
- Chinese
- 印度月桂叶
- Japanese
- インディアンベイリーフ
- Korean
- 인도 월계수 잎
- Malay
- Daun salam India
- Indonesian
- Daun salam India
Bay Leaves: questions buyers ask
What is the botanical name of bay leaves?
Bay Leaves (Tejpatta) is supplied as Cinnamomum tamala. Available forms: Whole dried leaves, Crushed.
What is the minimum order quantity for bay leaves?
For bulk bay leaves we usually start at 1 metric ton. You can also add it to a mixed 20 ft or 40 ft container with other products — useful for trial orders and smaller importers.
How is bay leaves packed for export?
10kg/15kg pressed bales; 5kg Cartons. Indicative container load: 20 ft — On request; 40 ft — On request. Private label packing with your artwork and barcodes is available.
Where can I get the specification for bay leaves?
Typical specifications are listed on this page and in the downloadable specification sheet (PDF). Final values are confirmed per contract with a certificate of analysis.
How do I get the current export price for bay leaves?
Send your required grade, packing, quantity and destination port through the quote form or WhatsApp (+91 81692 82942). We quote FOB Nhava Sheva, CFR or CIF, usually within 24 hours.
