🇦🇯 Chile — Semilla de Alfalfa — Non-Dormant & Semi-Dormant Seed for Chile’s Irrigated Valleys
Alfalfa seed from Pakistan for export to Chilean dairy and forage farms
Seeds & Herbs — Forage Seeds

Alfalfa Seeds Exporter to Chile — Pakistan Alfalfa Seed Supplier (Semilla de Alfalfa)

Alfalfa is Chile’s most important irrigated forage, from the Coquimbo and Aconcagua valleys through the Maule and Ñuble dairy belt. Chilean growers buy certified seed by dormancy class and expect it to establish fast on drip and pivot systems under a drying climate. Kohenoor International, exporting from Hyderabad, Sindh since 1957, supplies non-dormant and semi-dormant alfalfa seed (Medicago sativa, HS 1209.21) at 99% purity, 85%+ germination, dodder-free, shipped FOB Karachi to San Antonio or Valparaíso with the phytosanitary and analysis documents SAG requires.
Origin
Sindh & Punjab, Pakistan
Minimum Order
1 Metric Ton
Purity / Germination
99% / 85% min, dodder-free
Shipping
FOB Karachi → San Antonio / Valparaíso
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Why Chilean Growers Choose Pakistani Alfalfa Seed

Chile has imported most of its alfalfa seed from the United States, Australia and Argentina for decades. Pakistani seed is a newer origin with a specific advantage: it is multiplied in a hot, irrigated, often saline environment that mirrors the northern and central valleys where Chile’s alfalfa area is concentrated. Importers in Santiago, Los Andes, Talca and Chillán work with Kohenoor International because:

The Chilean Alfalfa Market: Dairy, Export Hay and a Drying Climate

Alfalfa covers more irrigated forage area in Chile than any other crop. It feeds the dairy herds of the central-south, the beef and sheep systems of the interior valleys, and a growing export-hay and pellet industry shipping to the Middle East and Asia from the north. The prolonged drought across central Chile has pushed growers toward drip irrigation, salinity-tolerant genetics and varieties that yield more per cubic metre of water — exactly the traits that define seed multiplied in Pakistan’s arid irrigated zones.

All commercial alfalfa seed sown in Chile is imported and enters through SAG phytosanitary control at San Antonio or Valparaíso. Kohenoor International prepares each consignment with the phytosanitary certificate, certificate of analysis and origin documentation SAG requires, supports importers with Spanish-language labelling, and offers trial lots from 1 MT so seed companies and large farms can evaluate performance before scaling.

Applications for Pakistani Alfalfa Seed in Chile

Dairy Farms

Maule, Ñuble, Los Ríos
Silage, hay and green chop

Central-south dairies supplying processors need high-yield stands for silage and hay with dependable spring regrowth.

Recommended: Semi-dormant FD 5-7, 25 KG bags

Export Hay & Pellets

Coquimbo, Valparaíso, Atacama
7-9 cuts/year, premium leaf retention

Hay exporters and pellet plants in the north need non-dormant stands with high leaf-to-stem ratio for Gulf and Asian buyers.

Recommended: Non-dormant FD 8-10

Beef & Sheep Fattening

O’Higgins, Maule, Magallanes
Protein base for finishing

Fattening units and sheep producers using alfalfa hay as the protein component of finishing rations.

Recommended: Semi-dormant to non-dormant FD 6-9

Drip-Irrigated Valleys

Elqui, Limarí, Aconcagua
Salinity-tolerant stands lasting 4-5 years

Growers on saline or scarce water replacing old stands with drought- and salt-tolerant seed.

Recommended: Non-dormant FD 8-9

Seed Companies & Distributors

Santiago, Talca, Chillán
Private-label retail packs

Seed houses and agri-retailers need consistent lots, SAG-ready documents and Spanish labelling.

Recommended: 25 KG bags or retail packs with your brand

Sprouting & Health Food

Santiago, Valparaíso
Food-grade germination seed

Sprout producers and health-food packers need clean, untreated, high-germination seed.

Recommended: Untreated 99% purity lots

Resumen en español: semilla de alfalfa de Pakistán para Chile

Kohenoor International (desde 1957) exporta a Chile semilla de alfalfa (Medicago sativa) no dormante y semidormante, tolerante al calor y a la salinidad. Pureza 99 %, germinación mínima 85 %, libre de cuscuta, con certificado fitosanitario y certificado de análisis conformes a los requisitos del SAG. Envío FOB Karachi a San Antonio o Valparaíso en 35-45 días, pedido mínimo 1 tonelada, precios FOB, CFR o CIF en USD. Solicite una cotización y una muestra gratis por WhatsApp +92-310-4929292 o export@kohenoorint.com.

Alfalfa Seeds Specifications

ParameterSpecification
Botanical NameMedicago sativa L.
TypeNon-dormant multi-cut (FD 8-10) and semi-dormant lines, adapted to irrigated hot climates
Purity99% minimum (physical)
Germination85% minimum
Moisture≤10%
Weed SeedsDodder-free (Cuscuta spp.); quarantine weeds nil
Inert Matter≤1%
OriginSindh & Punjab, Pakistan
HS Code1209.21
Packaging25 KG / 50 KG PP or paper bags; jumbo bags on request
MOQ1 Metric Ton (trial orders welcome)
IncotermsFOB Karachi / CFR / CIF
DocumentsPhytosanitary Certificate + Certificate of Analysis (purity, germination, moisture) with every shipment

Shipping & Logistics: Karachi to Chile

We load at Karachi Port (KICT / SAPT), about 165 km from our Hyderabad facility. Services to Chile route via Singapore or a Far East hub across the Pacific, or via Suez and the Atlantic, to the central ports:

Destination PortTypical Transit TimeServes
San Antonio35-45 daysMetropolitana, O’Higgins, Maule; main container gateway
Valparaíso35-45 daysValparaíso, Aconcagua, Coquimbo
Coquimbo38-48 daysElqui and Limarí valleys, export hay zone
San Vicente / Talcahuano38-48 daysBiobío, Ñuble and the south

Documentation for SAG and Chilean Customs Clearance

Seed imports into Chile are regulated by the Servicio Agrícola y Ganadero (SAG), with customs clearance handled by your agente de aduana. Every Kohenoor consignment to Chile includes:

How Importers in Chile Order From Us

Why Kohenoor International

A poor alfalfa stand in a Chilean valley wastes four years of irrigation water. Kohenoor International has supplied Latin American buyers in Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Panama and Mexico, and is the low-risk origin for seed multiplied in a matching climate.

Frequently Asked Questions — Alfalfa Seeds to Chile

What is the minimum order for alfalfa seed to Chile?

Our MOQ is 1 metric ton (40 x 25 kg bags), enough for roughly 40-50 hectares at 20-25 kg/ha. Seed companies and hay exporters typically order 5-20 MT per season; volume pricing applies from 5 MT.

Which dormancy class should I choose for Chile?

Non-dormant FD 8-10 for the north and centre (Coquimbo to O’Higgins) where winters are mild; semi-dormant FD 5-7 for Maule, Ñuble and Biobío where winter dormancy protects the stand. We advise by region, water quality and cutting schedule.

How long does shipping take from Karachi to San Antonio?

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 to meet the autumn or spring sowing window.

Does the seed meet SAG phytosanitary requirements?

Yes. Every lot is cleaned to remove dodder (Cuscuta) and quarantine weed seeds, tested by seed count and certified. The phytosanitary certificate is issued to match SAG requirements for alfalfa seed from Pakistan; your importer or seed company completes the SAG import declaration and we align documents to it.

What payment terms does Kohenoor accept from Chilean buyers?

We accept irrevocable letters of credit at sight from Chilean banks and T/T payments (30% with the order, 70% against the bill of lading copy). Prices are quoted in USD, FOB Karachi, CFR or CIF San Antonio / Valparaíso.

¿Necesita semilla de alfalfa para Chile? Get Non-Dormant Seed FOB Karachi

Contact our Latin America desk for current-crop pricing, a free sample lot for germination testing, and a SAG-ready document pack with your first shipment.

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