
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:
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.
Central-south dairies supplying processors need high-yield stands for silage and hay with dependable spring regrowth.
Hay exporters and pellet plants in the north need non-dormant stands with high leaf-to-stem ratio for Gulf and Asian buyers.
Fattening units and sheep producers using alfalfa hay as the protein component of finishing rations.
Growers on saline or scarce water replacing old stands with drought- and salt-tolerant seed.
Seed houses and agri-retailers need consistent lots, SAG-ready documents and Spanish labelling.
Sprout producers and health-food packers need clean, untreated, high-germination seed.
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.
| 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 Chile route via Singapore or a Far East hub across the Pacific, or via Suez and the Atlantic, to the central ports:
| Destination Port | Typical Transit Time | Serves |
|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | 35-45 days | Metropolitana, O’Higgins, Maule; main container gateway |
| Valparaíso | 35-45 days | Valparaíso, Aconcagua, Coquimbo |
| Coquimbo | 38-48 days | Elqui and Limarí valleys, export hay zone |
| San Vicente / Talcahuano | 38-48 days | Biobío, Ñuble and the south |
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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.