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Indian Spices · Whole Spices
Cumin Seeds (Jeera)
Cuminum cyminum
Aromatic cumin seeds from the Unjha belt of Gujarat and from Rajasthan, machine-cleaned and Sortex-graded for whole-seed buyers, grinders and seasoning makers.
- Origin
- India
- HS code
- 0909.31
- Minimum order
- 1 MT or mixed container
- Shelf life
- 24 months
Forms
Whole seeds
Grades
Singapore Grade (99% Purity)Europe Grade (99.5% Purity)Sortex Cleaned (99.9% Purity)
PDF · product details, specification table and contact details
Product details
| Product | Cumin Seeds (Jeera) |
|---|---|
| Botanical / technical name | Cuminum cyminum |
| Category | Indian Spices › Whole Spices |
| Forms available | Whole seeds |
| Varieties / grades | Singapore Grade (99% Purity), Europe Grade (99.5% Purity), Sortex Cleaned (99.9% Purity) |
| Origin | India |
| HS code (indicative) | 0909.31 |
| Packing | 25kg PP Bags; 25kg Paper Bags; Custom consumer packs |
| Container load, 20 ft | On request |
| Container load, 40 ft | On request |
| Shelf life | 24 months |
| Minimum order | 1 MT, or part of a mixed container |
| Port & terms | Nhava Sheva (JNPT), Mumbai · FOB, CFR, CIF |
Typical specifications
| Purity | 99.0% / 99.5% / 99.9% Sortex Cleaned |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Max 8.0% |
| Volatile Oil | Min 2.0% v/w |
| Total Ash | Max 8.5% |
| Acid Insoluble Ash | Max 1.5% |
| Foreign Matter | Max 0.1% (for 99.9% grade) |
Values are typical. Final specifications are confirmed per contract and lot, with a certificate of analysis.
Cumin Seeds in other languages
- Hindi
- जीरा
- Gujarati
- જીરું
- Tamil
- சீரகம்
- Arabic
- كمون
- Persian
- زیره سبز
- Spanish
- Comino
- Portuguese
- Cominho
- French
- Cumin
- German
- Kreuzkümmel
- Italian
- Cumino
- Dutch
- Komijn
- Russian
- Зира (кумин)
- Turkish
- Kimyon
- Chinese
- 孜然
- Japanese
- クミンシード
- Korean
- 커민 씨
- Malay
- Jintan putih
- Indonesian
- Jinten
Cumin Seeds: questions buyers ask
What is the botanical name of cumin seeds?
Cumin Seeds (Jeera) is supplied as Cuminum cyminum. Available forms: Whole seeds.
What is the minimum order quantity for cumin seeds?
For bulk cumin seeds 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 cumin seeds packed for export?
25kg PP Bags; 25kg Paper Bags; Custom consumer packs. 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 cumin seeds?
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 cumin seeds?
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.
