
Argentina has a sophisticated alfalfa seed sector and strict variety registration, so Pakistani seed is not a replacement for locally bred Pampas cultivars — it is a complementary, competitively priced source for irrigated, hot, saline environments and for trial and multiplication programmes. Importers in Buenos Aires, Córdoba, Mendoza and Tucumán work with Kohenoor International because:
Alfalfa underpins Argentina’s dairy basins in Córdoba, Santa Fe and Buenos Aires, its pasture-based beef systems and a fast-growing export-hay and pellet industry shipping from the Pampas and Cuyo to the Middle East and Asia. Most seed sown is produced domestically or imported from the United States, and cultivars are registered with INASE. Growth is now coming from irrigated regions — Mendoza, San Juan, Santiago del Estero, Salta and Catamarca — where heat, salinity and water efficiency favour non-dormant genetics from arid origins.
That is where Pakistani seed fits. Kohenoor International supplies non-dormant and semi-dormant lines for evaluation, multiplication and commercial sowing, prepares each consignment for SENASA phytosanitary inspection at Buenos Aires, and supports importers with Spanish documentation and INASE-related declarations. Argentina is already one of the countries where our website draws consistent buyer interest, and this page exists to answer the questions those buyers ask.
Growers producing hay and green chop under irrigation with saline groundwater.
Large irrigated blocks feeding feedlots and dairies in hot northern provinces.
Hay exporters and pellet plants serving Gulf and Asian buyers.
Dairy basins and beef systems using alfalfa as the base pasture.
Seed houses evaluating new genetics under INASE trials or multiplying under contract.
Sprout producers and health-food packers needing clean, untreated seed.
Kohenoor International (desde 1957) exporta a la Argentina semilla de alfalfa (Medicago sativa) no dormante para Cuyo y el NOA bajo riego, y semidormante para la región pampeana. Pureza 99 %, germinación mínima 85 %, libre de cuscuta, con certificado fitosanitario y certificado de análisis conformes a los requisitos de SENASA. Lotes de prueba desde 1 tonelada para semilleros y programas de multiplicación. Envío FOB Karachi a Buenos Aires en 35-45 días, precios en USD FOB, CFR o CIF. Solicite cotización y muestra gratis por WhatsApp +92-310-4929292 o export@kohenoorint.com.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Medicago sativa L. |
| Type | Non-dormant multi-cut (FD 8-10) and semi-dormant lines, adapted to irrigated hot climates |
| Purity | 99% minimum (physical) |
| Germination | 85% minimum |
| Moisture | ≤10% |
| Weed Seeds | Dodder-free (Cuscuta spp.); quarantine weeds nil |
| Inert Matter | ≤1% |
| Origin | Sindh & Punjab, Pakistan |
| HS Code | 1209.21 |
| Packaging | 25 KG / 50 KG PP or paper bags; jumbo bags on request |
| MOQ | 1 Metric Ton (trial orders welcome) |
| Incoterms | FOB Karachi / CFR / CIF |
| Documents | Phytosanitary Certificate + Certificate of Analysis (purity, germination, moisture) with every shipment |
We load at Karachi Port (KICT / SAPT), about 165 km from our Hyderabad facility. Services to Argentina route via Suez and the South Atlantic or via a Far East hub, to the River Plate ports:
| Destination Port | Typical Transit Time | Serves |
|---|---|---|
| Buenos Aires (Puerto Nuevo / Exolgan) | 35-45 days | Buenos Aires province, Pampas distribution |
| Zárate | 36-46 days | Northern Buenos Aires, Santa Fe, Córdoba by road |
| Rosario | 38-48 days | Santa Fe, Córdoba, agro-industrial belt |
| Mendoza (by road from Buenos Aires) | +2 days | Cuyo irrigated valleys |
Seed imports into Argentina require SENASA phytosanitary clearance and, for commercial sale, compliance with INASE seed and variety regulations; customs clearance runs through your despachante de aduana on the SIM/VUCE system. Every Kohenoor consignment to Argentina includes:
Argentine buyers know alfalfa better than almost anyone, and they judge a new origin on data. Kohenoor International supplies full lot analysis, trial quantities and a matching-climate origin, and already serves Latin American buyers in Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Panama and Mexico.
Our MOQ is 1 metric ton (40 x 25 kg bags). Seed companies often start with 1-5 MT trial lots; commercial growers and hay exporters typically order 5-20 MT per season with volume pricing from 5 MT.
Commercial sale of seed in Argentina is governed by INASE variety registration. Many importers first bring in trial or multiplication lots under the applicable INASE regime and evaluate performance; we supply full analysis and origin documentation to support that process, and your importer or seed company handles registration.
Irrigated, hot regions: Mendoza, San Juan, La Rioja, Catamarca, Salta and Santiago del Estero, where FD 8-10 non-dormant lines regrow fast and tolerate salinity. For the Pampas dairy and beef belt, semi-dormant FD 6-8 lines are the better fit.
Typically 35-45 days including transshipment. Allow 7-10 days for cleaning, packing and container booking, so plan 6-8 weeks from order to arrival.
We accept irrevocable letters of credit at sight from Argentine banks and T/T payments (30% with the order, 70% against the bill of lading copy), in USD, FOB Karachi, CFR or CIF Buenos Aires. We are familiar with the documentation Argentine banks require for import payments.