Why Austrian Importers Choose Pakistani Fenugreek Seed
Austrian buyers expect German-language documentation, AGES-compliant residue reports and, for the Reformhaus and pharmacy trade, pharmacopoeia-grade cleanliness. Importers in Vienna, Linz, Graz, Salzburg and Innsbruck work with Kohenoor International because:
- EU-MRL and ETO tested per lot — Each lot is tested against Regulation (EC) 396/2005 maximum residue levels and for ethylene oxide before loading, with the accredited report sent ahead of the shipment for your quality team and AGES/Landes inspections.
- Not on the increased-control list — Pakistani single-spice fenugreek is not listed under Regulation (EU) 2019/1793, so consignments clear the EU border control post at Koper or Hamburg under standard official controls.
- Cheese and bakery grade — Uniform, aromatic seed for the Vorarlberg and Tyrolean cheese dairies and the bakeries that use Bockshornklee in bread and Brotgewürz.
- Reformhaus and pharmacy grade — Extra-clean whole seed with heavy-metal and microbiology reports for Reformhäuser, Apotheken and tea blenders selling Bockshornkleesamen and Bockshornkleetee.
- Feed-grade volume — Regular grade in 1 MT big bags at feed pricing for Austria’s premix, calf and equine-supplement manufacturers.
- Documents in German, delivered pricing — Rechnung, Packliste and Zertifikate with German translations for your Zollagent; CIF Koper/Hamburg or delivered to your warehouse in Austria.
The Austrian Fenugreek Market: Cheese, Bread, Reformhaus and Feed
Austria is a landlocked market that imports fenugreek through Koper (Slovenia), Hamburg and Rotterdam, and its demand is unusually traditional. Vorarlberg’s Sura Kees and other Alpine cheeses are seasoned with Bockshornklee, Tyrolean and Salzburg bakeries use it in bread and Brotgewürz blends, and the country’s spice packers list it in curry and Bräuche mixes. Vienna’s dense network of Reformhäuser, Apotheken and tea shops sells Bockshornkleesamen and tea for lactation, appetite and glycaemic support, and supplement makers use standardised extracts.
Immigrant communities from Türkiye, the Balkans, Egypt, Syria and South Asia buy çemen, hulba and methi through Vienna’s ethnic wholesalers, and the feed industry uses fenugreek as a palatant in premixes, calf feed and horse supplements. Supply is mostly Indian via German traders; Austrian importers who want direct container pricing, German-language documents and a second origin at the same price band are qualifying Pakistan.
Who Buys Pakistani Fenugreek in Austria
Cheese Dairies & Bakeries
Vorarlberg, Tyrol, Salzburg
Aromatic uniform seed
Alpine cheese makers and bakeries using Bockshornklee in Sura Kees, grey cheese and bread.
Recommended: Bold grade, 25 kg paper bags
Reformhaus & Pharmacy Wholesalers
Vienna, Graz, Linz
Pharma-grade cleanliness
Distributors to Reformhäuser and Apotheken selling seed, powder and tea.
Recommended: Bold grade, tested lots, 500 kg–5 MT
Spice Packers
Vienna, Upper Austria
Even grind, bold golden seed
Producers of curry, Brotgewürz and Bräuche blends for retail.
Recommended: Bold grade, 25 kg
Ethnic Wholesalers
Vienna, Linz, Graz
Retail-ready packs
Distributors to Turkish, Balkan, Arab and South Asian grocers.
Recommended: Bold grade, private label
Feed Premix & Equine Supplement Makers
Upper Austria, Styria, Lower Austria
Feed-grade price, aroma
Premix and horse-supplement producers using fenugreek as a palatant.
Recommended: Regular grade, 1 MT big bags
Herbal-Tea & Supplement Brands
Nationwide
Organic option, clean seed
Tea blenders and supplement makers using fenugreek seed and extract.
Recommended: Organic bold grade, 25 kg
Zusammenfassung auf Deutsch: Bockshornkleesamen aus Pakistan für österreichische Importeure
Kohenoor International (seit 1957) exportiert sortex-gereinigte Bockshornkleesamen (Trigonella foenum-graecum, KN-Code 0910 99) an Gewürzhändler, Käsereien, Reformhaus-Großhändler und Futtermittelhersteller in Österreich. Reinheit 99,5 %, Feuchte ≤10 %, jede Partie auf Pestizidrückstände (EU-RHG), Ethylenoxid und Aflatoxin geprüft, mit Analysezertifikat und Pflanzengesundheitszeugnis. Versand FOB Karachi oder CIF Koper/Hamburg mit Zustellung nach Wien, Linz, Graz, Salzburg oder Innsbruck in 25-32 Tagen, Mindestmenge 1 Tonne, Containerpreise ab 18 Tonnen, Dokumente auf Deutsch. Angebot und Gratismuster per WhatsApp +92-310-4929292 oder export@kohenoorint.com.
Fenugreek Seeds Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|
| Botanical Name | Trigonella foenum-graecum L. |
| Common Names | Fenugreek, Methi, Hulba, Bockshornklee, Fenugrec, Alholva |
| Grade | Bold (golden-yellow) and Regular; whole seed, food/grinding/tea/extraction grade |
| Purity | 99.5% minimum, sortex-cleaned and de-stoned |
| Moisture | ≤10% |
| Admixture | ≤0.5% |
| Pesticide Residues | Tested per lot against EU Regulation (EC) 396/2005 MRLs; report supplied |
| Ethylene Oxide | Tested per lot (ETO + 2-chloroethanol); report supplied |
| Aflatoxin (B1 / total) | Lab-tested per lot; Certificate of Analysis with every shipment |
| Microbiology | Salmonella absent in 25 g; steam-sterilised lots available on request |
| Harvest | March–May (new crop available from May) |
| Shelf Life | 24 months in cool, dry storage |
| Origin | Sindh & Punjab, Pakistan |
| HS Code | 0910.99 |
| Packaging | 25/50 kg PP or multi-wall paper bags; 1 MT big bags; private label available |
| MOQ | 1 Metric Ton (500 kg trial lots and free samples available) |
| Incoterms | FOB Karachi / CFR / CIF |
| Documents | Phytosanitary Certificate + Certificate of Analysis + Certificate of Origin with every shipment |
Shipping & Logistics: Karachi to Austria
We load at Karachi Port (KICT / SAPT). Austria is served through the Adriatic port of Koper with rail to Vienna, Graz and Linz, or through Hamburg/Rotterdam with rail or truck:
| Destination Port | Typical Transit Time | Serves |
|---|
| Koper (Slovenia) + rail | 25-30 days + 1-2 days | Vienna, Graz, Linz, Salzburg; shortest route from Karachi |
| Hamburg + rail/truck | 24-29 days + 2 days | Upper Austria, Salzburg, Tyrol |
| Trieste + truck | 25-30 days + 1 day | Carinthia, Styria |
| Rotterdam + rail | 22-28 days + 3 days | Alternative gateway with Rhine-Danube rail |
Documentation for AGES, Austrian Customs (Zoll) and EU Border Control
Fenugreek enters the EU as a food of non-animal origin under Regulation (EU) 2017/625, checked at the border control post of the port of entry (Koper, Hamburg or Rotterdam) and cleared for Austria by your Zollagent in e-zoll; AGES and the Landes food inspectors oversee the product on the Austrian market. Every Kohenoor consignment to Austria includes:
- Phytosanitary Certificate — issued by Pakistan’s Department of Plant Protection for entry into the EU
- Certificate of Analysis — pesticide residues (EU MRL), ethylene oxide, aflatoxin, heavy metals, moisture, purity and microbiology per lot
- Certificate of Origin — Chamber of Commerce certificate; statement of origin where GSP+ preferences apply
- Commercial Invoice & Packing List — with KN code 0910 99, weights, lot numbers and seal numbers, German translation supplied
- Bill of Lading & Insurance — original B/L or telex release and marine insurance certificate; rail/truck CMR for the inland leg
How Importers in Austria Order From Us
- Step 1 — Enquiry & Quote: Send your target specification, volume, and destination port via our order page or WhatsApp. We respond with a firm FOB Karachi / CFR / CIF quotation within 24 hours, valid for a stated period against current crop pricing.
- Step 2 — Sample Approval: We courier a representative sample to your facility or laboratory in Austria so you can verify the lot against the Certificate of Analysis before committing.
- Step 3 — Contract & Payment: We issue a proforma invoice covering quantity, specification, packing, Incoterms, and payment terms (T/T or irrevocable LC at sight). Processing and container booking begin on confirmation.
- Step 4 — Shipment & Documents: Container stuffed, sealed, and loaded at Karachi; the complete document set is couriered or released per agreed terms before arrival at your port in Austria.
Why Kohenoor International
Austrian cheese, bakery and Reformhaus brands are built on tradition and trust; one contaminated lot damages decades of reputation. Kohenoor International tests before loading, ships with German-language documentation and already supplies fenugreek, fennel and sesame to importers in Germany, the Netherlands and the UK.
- Exporting Since 1957 — Nearly seven decades of continuous agricultural export experience from Hyderabad, Sindh, across three generations of the business.
- 70+ Countries Served — Our seeds, herbs, spices, and Himalayan salt ship to buyers in more than 70 countries across five continents.
- ISO 9001:2015 + HACCP Certified — Documented quality management and food-safety controls across sourcing, processing, and packing.
- 60+ Product Portfolio — Alfalfa, Rhodes grass, berseem, sesame, fennel, fenugreek, Himalayan salt, and dozens more — consolidate several products into one container from one audited supplier.
- Industry Memberships — Hyderabad Chamber of Commerce, Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP), and the International Seed Federation (ISF).
- Full Traceability & Testing — Every lot is lab-tested and shipped with a Certificate of Analysis; samples are couriered before you commit.
