Indian Cumin Seeds from Unjha

Cumin from Asia's Largest
Seed Trading Market

Unjha APMC in North Gujarat is Asia's single largest cumin trading market — and it's where RPM Global Exports builds its supplier base for cumin seeds. By visiting Unjha directly and maintaining relationships with established commission agents and farmers, we're able to source cumin that meets international grade requirements at prices that reflect actual market conditions.

We offer three primary grades: Singapore Quality (98–99% purity, machine cleaned — reliable standard export grade for Middle East and Africa), Europe Quality (99.5%+ purity, sortex cleaned, EU pesticide MRL compliant — for regulated markets and premium retail), and FAQ for general trade, oil extraction, and price-sensitive bulk buyers. Each shipment comes with a detailed spec sheet.

Cumin seeds from Unjha Gujarat — RPM Global Exports

Quick Procurement Snapshot

Origin Unjha belt, Gujarat, India
MOQ 1 MT (trial from 500 kg)
Packaging 25 kg / 50 kg PP bags; custom available
Incoterms FOB, CIF
Samples Free pre-shipment samples available
Export Markets USA, UK, EU, Middle East, Africa, SE Asia, Japan

What Are You Making?

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Singapore Quality
Singapore Quality Cumin
Buyers: Middle East, Africa, Southeast Asia food manufacturers, spice blenders, wholesale distributors
  • Standard export-grade spice trade and wholesale distribution
  • Spice blending for retail packs and food service
  • Bulk grinding for cumin powder production
  • Regional food manufacturing in price-competitive markets
Key specs: 98–99% purity · Machine cleaned · Moisture ≤8% · 4–6 mm seeds · Reliable standard grade
Europe Quality
Europe Quality Cumin
Buyers: EU, UK, USA, Japan food manufacturers, premium retail spice brands, compliance-driven importers
  • Premium retail spice packs and branded seasoning blends
  • Food manufacturing in EU and other regulated markets
  • Applications with strict pesticide MRL compliance requirements
  • Export where sortex cleaning documentation is required
Key specs: 99.5%+ purity · Sortex cleaned · EU pesticide MRL compliant · Moisture ≤8% · Admixture ≤0.5%
FAQ Grade
FAQ — Fair Average Quality
Buyers: Oil extraction mills, cumin powder producers, price-sensitive bulk commercial buyers
  • Cumin essential oil and oleoresin extraction
  • Commercial cumin powder production at scale
  • Standard bulk commercial trade in price-sensitive markets
Key specs: 98%+ purity · Machine cleaned · Moisture ≤9% · Admixture ≤2% · Most cost-effective grade

Product Specifications

Parameter Specification
HSN Code0909
OriginUnjha belt, Gujarat, India
Purity (Min)≥99.5%
Moisture (Max)≤8%
Admixture (Max)≤0.5%
Foreign Matter (Max)≤0.5%
Broken Seeds (Max)≤2%
Damaged Seeds (Max)≤2%
ColorBrownish-yellow to dark brown
Size (Length)4–6 mm (premium: 5–7 mm)
FormWhole seeds
ProcessMachine Cleaned + Sortex
Packaging25kg / 50kg PP Bags; custom packing on request
MOQ1 MT or as per buyer requirement
Shipment TermsFOB / CIF Available
Private LabelAvailable on request, subject to quantity and packaging feasibility

Grade Comparison: Singapore vs Europe vs FAQ

Parameter Singapore Quality Europe Quality FAQ Grade
Purity (Min)≥98–99%≥99.5%≥98%
Moisture (Max)≤8%≤8%≤9%
Admixture (Max)≤0.5%≤0.5%≤2%
Broken Seeds (Max)≤2%≤2%≤5%
ProcessMachine CleanedSortex + Machine CleanedMachine Cleaned
Pesticide MRLsStandardEU compliantStandard
Best UseStandard export, Middle East/Africa/SE AsiaEU/UK/Japan, premium retailOil extraction, powder production

Documents Included With Shipment

Commercial invoice
Packing list
Bill of lading
Certificate of origin
Certificate of analysis (third-party lab)
Phytosanitary certificate (where required)
Fumigation certificate (where required)

Typical Procurement Process

  1. Share your specifications — grade (Singapore, Europe, or FAQ), quantity, destination port, and packaging preference

  2. Receive a quotation — FOB or CIF pricing based on current market rates

  3. Approve the sample — free pre-shipment sample dispatched for quality verification

  4. Confirm the order — finalise specifications, packaging, and shipment date

  5. Production and packing — packing photos and loading photos shared via WhatsApp before dispatch

  6. Shipment and documentation — full export documentation dispatched with the shipment

Common Questions from Importers

What are the typical oil content and moisture specs for cumin seeds?
Volatile oil content: 2.5–3.5% (varies by grade and season). Moisture: below 10%. Full spec sheets for Singapore, Europe, and FAQ grades are available on request.
What foreign matter and cleanliness standard does each grade meet?
Europe Quality (99.5%+ purity): sortex cleaned, foreign matter below 0.5%. Singapore Quality (98–99%): machine cleaned. FAQ grade: cleaned, for oil extraction and blending. Spec sheet provided with every shipment.
What is the MOQ, and can I trial before committing to bulk?
MOQ is 1 MT. First-time buyers can trial from 500 kg. A free pre-shipment sample is available before you commit — request one at info@rpmglobalexports.com.
What certifications cover your cumin seed exports?
We hold IEC (DFLPJ8868G) and GST (24DFLPJ8868G1ZW). Spice Board registration — the statutory authority for cumin exports — is in progress and being finalised.
What packaging is standard for cumin seeds?
Standard is 25 kg PP woven bags. 50 kg bags and custom labelling available on request. We send packing and loading photos via WhatsApp before every shipment.
Do you provide a Certificate of Analysis with each shipment?
Yes, every shipment includes a full COA covering purity, moisture content, and microbial standards.
What Incoterms do you offer, and can you quote CIF?
We quote on both FOB (Kandla / Mundra) and CIF basis. CIF pricing includes sea freight and marine insurance to your destination port. Specify your preferred Incoterm and destination port when enquiring.
Which countries do you export cumin seeds to?
We supply cumin to buyers in the USA, UK, EU, Middle East, Africa, Southeast Asia, and Japan. Europe Quality is specified for EU/UK/Japan and premium retail; Singapore Quality covers Middle East, Africa, and SE Asia.

Request a Quote for Cumin Seeds

Specify your grade (Singapore, Europe, or FAQ), quantity in MT, and destination. We'll respond within 4 business hours with a live-market quotation from Unjha.

📄 Download Cumin Seeds Spec Sheet (PDF)