Coriander Seeds (Coriandrum sativum)

Premium export quality coriander seeds from Madhya Pradesh & Rajasthan - sourced by trusted indian spice traders and bulk spice suppliers worldwide. Eagle, Badami & Scooter varieties from reliable spice merchant with 0.4-0.52% essential oil content, competitive pricing for bulk spices, and complete export documentation.

Premium Coriander Seeds Export - Trusted Indian Spice Trader & Bulk Supplier

As a trusted indian spice trader and bulk spice supplier, we leverage Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan's dominance in coriander production with 65% of India's total output. Our merchant export model connects international spice manufacturers and spice wholesalers directly with certified farmers across these prime growing zones. With 847,000 metric tons annual production, we serve bulk spice requirements from 1000kg to container loads, making us the preferred spice exporter for global markets.

International spice traders and bulk spice suppliers choose our coriander varieties for consistent quality and professional export services. Whether you're a spice manufacturer seeking bulk indian spices like Eagle and Badami varieties or a spice wholesaler requiring organic certified Scooter varieties, our merchant export capabilities ensure reliable supply chains across North America, Europe, Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. From 1000kg bulk orders to container loads, we serve global spice suppliers with complete quality assurance and documentation.

Basic Information
Common Name:Coriander Seeds (Dhania)
Botanical Name:Coriandrum sativum
Family:Apiaceae (Umbelliferae)
Origin:Madhya Pradesh & Rajasthan, India
Harvest Season:March to April (Rabi Crop)
Part Used:Dried mature fruits (seeds)
Shelf Life:24 months from processing
Multi-Language Names
Hindi:धनिया (Dhania)
Gujarati:ધાણા (Dhana)
Marathi:धणे (Dhane)
Tamil:கொத்தமல்லி (Kothamalli)
Bengali:ধনে (Dhone)
English:Coriander Seeds
Arabic:كزبرة (Kuzbara)

Why Choose Our Coriander Seeds - Trusted Indian Spice Trader & Bulk Supplier

As a leading indian spice trader and bulk spice supplier, we offer comprehensive solutions for international spice manufacturers, spice wholesalers, and bulk spice importers. Our merchant export model ensures competitive pricing, consistent quality, and reliable supply chains for coriander seeds sourcing from India's premier growing regions.

Trusted Spice Merchant

Established relationships with certified farmers and processors across Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Gujarat, ensuring authentic bulk indian spices at competitive wholesale rates. Our spice trader network provides direct access to premium Eagle, Badami, and Scooter varieties.

Bulk Spice Specialists

Custom packaging and bulk quantities from 1000kg to container loads, serving international spice suppliers and bulk spice importers worldwide. Professional spice exporter services with complete documentation and quality assurance for global markets.

Quality Assured Export

FSSAI, ISO 22000, and organic certifications ensure our coriander seeds meet international standards. Spice manufacturers and indian spice suppliers trust our quality control processes for consistent essential oil content and moisture levels.

Global Bulk Distribution

Efficient logistics network serving spice wholesalers across North America, Europe, Middle East, and Asia-Pacific with competitive freight rates. Our bulk spice supplier capabilities include FOB/CIF pricing and container load optimization for maximum cost efficiency.

Premium Export Varieties & Grades

Eagle Variety (Premium Grade)

Large-sized, uniform seeds with excellent aroma and highest essential oil content. Preferred for international markets requiring premium quality specifications.

Premium Quality Large Size High Oil Content
  • Size: 3.5-4.5mm diameter
  • Essential Oil: 0.45-0.52%
  • Color: Light brown to yellowish
  • Best For: Premium export, whole spice trade
Badami Variety (Export Grade)

Medium-sized seeds with consistent quality and good aromatic properties. Widely accepted in international spice markets for various applications.

Export Quality Medium Size Consistent
  • Size: 3.0-3.5mm diameter
  • Essential Oil: 0.40-0.48%
  • Color: Light brown
  • Best For: Grinding, food processing
Scooter Variety (Standard Grade)

Cost-effective variety with good quality parameters, suitable for bulk trading and industrial applications requiring consistent specifications.

Standard Quality Cost Effective Bulk Trade
  • Size: 2.5-3.0mm diameter
  • Essential Oil: 0.35-0.45%
  • Color: Light brown
  • Best For: Industrial processing, powder production
Split Coriander (Industrial Grade)

Broken seeds and splits, economical option for applications where whole seed appearance is not critical but flavor is important.

Industrial Use Economical Split Form
  • Size: 1/4 of whole seed or less
  • Essential Oil: 0.30-0.40%
  • Color: Light brown
  • Best For: Grinding, extract production

Form/Processing/Grade Options

Physical Forms Available

  • Whole Seeds: Natural dried fruits, various sizes
  • Split Seeds: Broken into halves or quarters
  • Ground Powder: Fine powder, mesh 40-100
  • Coarse Powder: Roughly ground for industrial use

Processing & Treatment Options

  • Sun Dried: Traditional natural drying method
  • Machine Dried: Controlled temperature processing
  • Steam Sterilized: Microbially safe processing
  • Organic Certified: NPOP/EU/USDA organic available

Complete Product Specifications

General Product Information
Parameter Specification Testing Method Remarks
Country of Origin India (Madhya Pradesh & Rajasthan) Certificate of Origin Major producing states
Harvest Period March to April (Rabi Season) Farmer Records Post-winter harvest
Processing Method Sun-dried, Machine cleaned Process Documentation Traditional + modern methods
Storage Conditions Cool, dry place, <65% RH Storage Guidelines Away from direct sunlight
Shelf Life 24 months (whole), 12 months (powder) Stability Studies Proper storage conditions
GMO Status Non-GMO Declaration Naturally cultivated
Irradiation Not irradiated Process Declaration Natural processing only
Physical Parameters by Variety
Parameter Eagle Grade Badami Grade Scooter Grade Testing Method
Seed Size/Diameter 3.5-4.5mm 3.0-3.5mm 2.5-3.0mm Sieve analysis
Color Light brown to yellowish Light brown Light brown Visual inspection
Moisture Content 8-10% max 8-12% max 10-12% max Oven drying method
Foreign Matter 1% max 1.5% max 2% max Manual sorting
Damaged/Discolored 2% max 3% max 5% max Visual grading
Split Content 3% max 5% max 8% max Size analysis
Bulk Density 450-480 kg/m³ 430-460 kg/m³ 420-450 kg/m³ Volume displacement
Chemical & Microbiological Parameters
Parameter Specification Testing Method Standard Reference
Essential Oil Content 0.4-0.52% (variety dependent) Steam Distillation ISO 6571
Linalool Content 62-77% of essential oil GC-MS Analysis Research Standards
Total Ash 7% max AOAC 942.05 ESA Quality Minima
Acid Insoluble Ash 1.5% max AOAC 941.12 ESA Quality Minima
Aflatoxin B1 <5 ppb ELISA/LC-MS/MS EU Regulation
Total Aflatoxins <10 ppb ELISA/LC-MS/MS EU Regulation
Heavy Metals (Lead) <3.0 ppm ICP-MS EU Regulation
Heavy Metals (Cadmium) <0.5 ppm ICP-MS EU Regulation
Pesticide Residues Below MRL limits GC-MS/LC-MS EU/US/Japan MRL
Salmonella Absent in 25g USP Method USP <62>
E.coli <10 cfu/g Plate Count Method ISO 16649
Total Plate Count <10⁵ cfu/g Plate Count Method ISO 4833
Packaging & Container Loading Options
Package Type Weight Options Material MOQ Container Load
PP Woven Bags 25kg, 50kg Food grade PP with PE liner 1000 kg 25-26 MT (20ft FCL)
Jute Bags 50kg Natural jute with inner PE liner 1000 kg 24-25 MT (20ft FCL)
Paper Bags 25kg, 40kg Multi-wall kraft paper with PE liner 1000 kg 23-24 MT (20ft FCL)
Bulk FIBC Bags 500kg, 1000kg Food grade FIBC with liner 5000 kg 22-23 MT (20ft FCL)
Consumer Packs 100g, 200g, 500g, 1kg Stand-up pouches/jars 5000 pcs As per pack size
Private Label Custom sizes Customer specification 10000 pcs Custom design
Vacuum Packed 1kg, 5kg, 10kg Multi-layer barrier films 500 kg Extended shelf life
HS Code & Export Classification
Product Form HS Code Export Duty Required Documentation Additional Notes
Whole Coriander Seeds 0909.21.00 0% Certificate of Origin, Phytosanitary Certificate Neither crushed nor ground
Split Coriander Seeds 0909.21.90 0% Certificate of Origin, Quality Analysis Report Broken pieces of seeds
Crushed Coriander 0909.22.00 0% Certificate of Origin, Quality Analysis Report Crushed or ground form
Coriander Powder 0909.22.00 0% Certificate of Origin, Quality Analysis Report Fine ground powder
Coriander Essential Oil 3301.29.22 0% Certificate of Origin, COA, MSDS Steam distilled oil
Coriander Oleoresin 1302.19.90 0% Certificate of Origin, COA, MSDS Solvent extracted
Organic Coriander 0909.21.00 0% Organic Certificate, COO, Phyto NPOP/EU/USDA certified
Standard Export Documents
  • Commercial Invoice
  • Packing List
  • Certificate of Origin (Chamber of Commerce)
  • Phytosanitary Certificate (Plant Quarantine)
  • Quality Analysis Report (Lab Tested)
  • FSSAI License Copy
  • Fumigation Certificate (if required)
Market-Specific Requirements
  • USA: FDA Prior Notice, Bioterrorism Act compliance
  • EU: RASFF notification, Novel Food regulation compliance
  • Japan: MOH Import notification, JAS standards
  • Middle East: Halal certification (if required)
  • Australia: AQIS import permit, biosecurity requirements
  • Canada: CFIA compliance, labeling requirements

Products Available (Made from Coriander)

Various value-added products derived from premium coriander seeds for different industrial and culinary applications.

Coriander Powder

Fine ground powder, various mesh sizes (40-100 mesh) for culinary and industrial applications.

20-100 Mesh
Coriander Essential Oil

Steam distilled essential oil with 62-77% linalool content for aromatherapy and flavoring applications.

0.4-0.52% Yield
Coriander Oleoresin

Concentrated extract with essential oils and flavor compounds for food industry applications.

Concentrated
Split Coriander

Broken seeds ideal for grinding applications and extract production in food industry.

Split Form
Coriander Spice Blends

Custom curry powders and garam masala blends with coriander as key ingredient.

Custom Blend
Organic Coriander

NPOP/EU/USDA certified organic coriander seeds for health-conscious consumers and organic food manufacturers.

Organic Certified
Coriander Extract

Water and alcohol-based extracts for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications.

Standardized
Roasted Coriander

Dry roasted seeds with enhanced flavor profile for premium culinary applications.

Enhanced Flavor

Usage & Applications

Home Cooking & Restaurants

Essential spice in Indian, Middle Eastern, and Mediterranean cuisines. Used in curries, dal, vegetables, and meat preparations. Key ingredient in garam masala and curry powder blends.

Form: Whole seeds, ground powder | Usage: Tempering, grinding fresh, spice blends
Spice Blend Manufacturing

Major component in curry powder, garam masala, sambar powder, and other regional spice mixes. Provides earthy, citrusy flavor base to commercial spice blends.

Grade: Eagle and Badami varieties preferred | Applications: Curry powder, masala blends, seasoning mixes
Bakery & Confectionery

Used in specialty breads, cookies, and traditional sweets. Provides warm, aromatic flavor in baked goods and confectionery products.

Form: Ground powder | Products: Flavored breads, cookies, traditional sweets, flavoring agent
Beverages & Digestives

Traditional use in digestive drinks, herbal teas, and flavored beverages. Seeds chewed after meals as natural mouth freshener and digestive aid.

Usage: Digestive drinks, herbal teas, mouth freshener | Benefits: Digestive properties, aromatic
Food Processing Industry

Ready-to-eat meals, instant curry mixes, soup powders, and convenience food manufacturing. Large-scale commercial food production requiring consistent quality.

Form: Ground powder, oleoresin, essential oil | Products: Instant foods, curry mixes, soup bases
Flavor & Extract Industry

Natural flavoring agent in food products, beverages, and flavor concentrates. Essential oil used in flavor formulations for various applications.

Extract: Essential oil, oleoresin | Applications: Flavor concentrates, natural flavoring, aromatics
Export & Distribution

Bulk export to international spice traders, food manufacturers, and distributors worldwide. Major export commodity from India to global markets.

Markets: USA, Europe, Middle East, Asia-Pacific | Packaging: 25kg bags to container loads
Bulk Trading

Commodity trading in agricultural markets, spice exchanges, and bulk distribution networks. Important agricultural commodity in Indian spice trade.

Trading: Spot markets, futures contracts, bulk distribution | Grades: Various quality specifications
Ayurvedic Medicine

Traditional Ayurvedic formulations for digestive health, respiratory support, and general wellness. Ancient medicinal system recognizing coriander's therapeutic properties.

Properties: Digestive, carminative, cooling | Uses: Digestive disorders, respiratory health, detoxification
Nutraceuticals & Supplements

Dietary supplements for digestive health, antioxidant formulations, and functional food ingredients. Modern nutraceutical applications.

Benefits: Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, digestive support | Forms: Extracts, standardized powders
Cosmetic & Personal Care

Essential oil in aromatherapy products, skin care formulations, and natural cosmetics. Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Form: Essential oil, extracts | Products: Aromatherapy, skin care, natural cosmetics
Research & Development

Scientific research on linalool and other bioactive compounds for therapeutic applications and functional food development.

Research: Bioactive compounds, therapeutic effects, functional food development
Organic Food Industry

Certified organic coriander for health-conscious consumers and organic food manufacturers. Premium organic product segment.

Certification: NPOP, EU, USDA Organic | Market: Premium organic products, health food stores
International Cuisine

Essential ingredient in global cuisines - Mexican, Thai, Mediterranean, and fusion cooking. Growing international culinary demand.

Uses: Salsa, guacamole, Thai curry, Mediterranean dishes | Markets: International restaurants, fusion cuisine
Pet Food Industry

Natural flavoring and digestive aid in premium pet food formulations. Growing application in natural pet nutrition products.

Grade: Food grade quality | Benefits: Natural flavoring, digestive support for pets
Alcoholic Beverages

Flavoring agent in gin production, liqueurs, and specialty alcoholic beverages. Traditional use in European spirit production.

Applications: Gin flavoring, liqueurs, specialty spirits | Properties: Distinctive aromatic flavor

Frequently Asked Questions

Madhya Pradesh accounts for 396,000 metric tons (47% of India's total production) while Rajasthan contributes significantly to the remaining output. The black cotton soils, ideal climate conditions with proper rainfall during growing season, and traditional cultivation practices in these regions result in superior quality seeds with higher essential oil content (0.4-0.52%) and excellent aroma profiles that meet international export standards.
Eagle variety features the largest seeds (3.5-4.5mm) with highest essential oil content (0.45-0.52%) commanding premium export prices. Badami variety offers medium-sized seeds (3.0-3.5mm) with good oil content (0.40-0.48%) suitable for standard export markets. Scooter variety provides cost-effective seeds (2.5-3.0mm) with adequate oil content (0.35-0.45%) ideal for bulk trading and industrial applications. All varieties maintain export quality standards but serve different market segments.
Our merchant export model includes pre-qualified supplier networks with regular audits, standardized processing protocols across all sourcing locations, pre-shipment inspection of every batch, comprehensive laboratory testing for physical, chemical, and microbiological parameters, and continuous monitoring of essential oil content, moisture levels, and foreign matter. All suppliers must meet WDRA quality specifications and international food safety standards.
Minimum orders: 1000 kg for bulk shipments, 500 kg for retail packaging, 5000 pieces for private label products. Seasonal availability: Fresh harvest from March-April (Rabi season), peak quality available April-July, year-round availability from controlled storage facilities. Lead times: 7-14 days for ex-stock items, 21-30 days for custom processing. Post-harvest season (April-June) offers best pricing and freshest quality.
Yes, we provide free samples up to 250g for quality evaluation including representative products from actual stock, complete specification sheets, certificate of analysis, and processing information. All commercial shipments include: quality analysis report with essential oil content verification, certificate of origin, phytosanitary certificate, FSSAI license copy, packing list, and market-specific documentation (FDA notifications for USA, EU RASFF for Europe, etc.).
Optimal storage conditions: temperature below 25°C, relative humidity below 65%, protection from direct sunlight, pest-free environment with good ventilation. Shelf life: 24 months for whole seeds, 12 months for ground powder from processing date. Proper storage maintains essential oil content and prevents moisture absorption. We recommend airtight containers, regular quality checks, and first-in-first-out inventory rotation for maximum freshness and quality retention.
Yes, we supply NPOP (India), EU Organic, and USDA Organic certified coriander seeds from certified organic farms with complete traceability. Organic coriander commands 15-25% premium pricing. Current export trends show strong demand in USA (largest importer), Europe (growing health-conscious market), Middle East, and Asia-Pacific regions. Market growth driven by ethnic cuisine popularity, health benefits awareness, and increasing use in functional foods and nutraceuticals. Expected annual growth of 2-5% in international markets through 2029.