Why Canadian Importers Choose Pakistani Fenugreek Seed
Under the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations the importer must hold a licence, keep a preventive-control plan and prove traceability for every lot. Spice packers, distributors and NHP manufacturers in Mississauga, Brampton, Surrey, Calgary and Montreal work with Kohenoor International because:
- Documents for your SFCR preventive-control plan — ISO 9001:2015 and HACCP certificates, supplier questionnaire, allergen statement and a Certificate of Analysis per lot — the evidence your CFIA licence and PCP require.
- Salmonella, aflatoxin and pesticide tested per lot — Each lot is tested for Salmonella (absent in 25 g), aflatoxin B1/total, moisture and purity, with pesticide screening against Health Canada MRLs available on request; steam-sterilised lots for ready-to-eat blends.
- Bold golden methi for South Asian retail — Uniform bold seed for the Indian and Pakistani supermarket chains of Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta, in 25 kg bags or private-label retail packs with bilingual English/French labels.
- NHP-grade consistency — Single-origin lots batched for consistent saponin and galactomannan content for natural-health-product makers producing lactation, testosterone-support and glucose-support formulas under an NPN.
- Feed-grade volume — Regular grade in 1 MT big bags at feed pricing for horse-feed, pet-food and livestock-supplement manufacturers in Ontario, Alberta and Quebec.
- Two-coast logistics — CIF Vancouver for BC and Alberta, CIF Montreal or Halifax with rail to Toronto for Ontario and Quebec, with ISF and eManifest data supplied to your customs broker.
The Canadian Fenugreek Market: Diaspora Retail, NHPs and Feed
Canada imports fenugreek mainly for its South Asian communities: the GTA (Brampton, Mississauga, Scarborough), Surrey and Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton and Montreal have thousands of Indian and Pakistani grocery stores supplied by importer-distributors in Ontario and British Columbia who buy whole methi in container lots and pack under their own brands. Canadian spice packers list fenugreek in curry powder, garam masala, pickling and chai blends for mainstream retail, and Ethiopian, Eritrean, Yemeni and Turkish communities buy it for berbere, hulba and çemen.
The second market is natural health products: Canada’s NHP regime licenses fenugreek products with Natural Product Numbers for lactation support, blood-glucose support and appetite, and Ontario, Quebec and BC contract manufacturers buy whole seed for extracts and capsules. Canada’s large horse population and feed-manufacturing sector use fenugreek as a palatant in equine and pet products. India supplies most Canadian volume with Egypt and Turkey secondary; after CFIA recalls and import alerts on Indian-origin spices, Canadian importers are qualifying Pakistan as a documented second origin at the same price band.
Who Buys Pakistani Fenugreek in Canada
South Asian Importer-Distributors
Mississauga, Brampton, Surrey, Calgary
Retail-ready packs, bold seed
Distributors and private-label packers supplying Indian and Pakistani supermarkets.
Recommended: Bold grade, 25 kg or private label, FCL
Spice Packers & Blenders
Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia
Even grind, bold golden seed
Producers of curry powder, garam masala, chai and pickling blends for mainstream retail.
Recommended: Bold grade, 25 kg paper bags
Natural Health Product Manufacturers
Ontario, Quebec, BC
Saponin / galactomannan consistency
NPN-licensed lactation, testosterone-support and glucose-support products.
Recommended: Bold grade, tested lots, 2-10 MT
Ethnic Food Wholesalers
Toronto, Montreal, Edmonton
Bulk whole seed
Distributors to Ethiopian, Eritrean, Yemeni and Turkish grocers and restaurants.
Recommended: Bold grade, 25 kg
Horse-Feed & Pet-Food Makers
Ontario, Alberta, Quebec
Feed-grade price, palatability
Equine-supplement and pet-food manufacturers using fenugreek as a palatant.
Recommended: Regular grade, 1 MT big bags
Organic & Sprouting Brands
BC, Ontario
Organic option, high germination
Sprouting-seed and organic tea brands sourcing certified seed.
Recommended: Organic bold grade, 500 kg–5 MT
Résumé en français : graines de fenugrec du Pakistan pour les importateurs canadiens
Kohenoor International (depuis 1957) exporte des graines de fenugrec triées optiquement (Trigonella foenum-graecum, SH 0910.99) vers les importateurs d’épices, distributeurs et fabricants de produits de santé naturels du Québec et du Canada. Pureté 99,5 %, humidité ≤10 %, chaque lot analysé (Salmonella, aflatoxines, pesticides, métaux lourds) avec certificat d’analyse pour votre licence SFCR / RSAC et certificat phytosanitaire. Expédition FOB Karachi ou CIF Montréal / Vancouver en 30-42 jours, commande minimale 1 tonne, prix conteneur dès 18 tonnes. Demandez un devis et un échantillon gratuit par WhatsApp au +92-310-4929292 ou 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 Canada
We load at Karachi Port (KICT / SAPT) with services via Singapore or Colombo to the Pacific coast and via the Mediterranean to the Atlantic coast:
| Destination Port | Typical Transit Time | Serves |
|---|
| Vancouver | 30-36 days | British Columbia, Alberta (rail to Calgary/Edmonton) |
| Montreal | 34-40 days | Quebec, eastern Ontario; rail to Toronto |
| Halifax | 32-38 days | Atlantic Canada; CN rail to Toronto and Montreal |
| Toronto (via Montreal/Halifax rail) | 36-42 days | GTA spice packers and South Asian distributors |
Documentation for CFIA, CBSA and Your SFCR Licence
Fenugreek enters Canada as a food regulated by the CFIA under the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations, with the importer’s SFC licence declared in the CBSA entry filed by your customs broker. Every Kohenoor consignment to Canada includes:
- Certificate of Analysis — Salmonella, aflatoxin B1/total, moisture, purity, heavy metals and, on request, pesticide screening per lot
- Phytosanitary Certificate — issued by Pakistan’s Department of Plant Protection for CFIA plant-protection requirements
- Supplier Verification Pack — ISO 9001:2015 and HACCP certificates, allergen and food-defence statements for your preventive-control plan
- Commercial Invoice, Packing List & Certificate of Origin — with HS 0910.99, net/gross weights, lot numbers and seal numbers for CBSA and the Canada Customs Invoice
- Bill of Lading & Insurance — original B/L or telex release and marine insurance certificate for CIF shipments; eManifest data supplied to your broker
How Importers in Canada 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 Canada 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 Canada.
Why Kohenoor International
Canadian importers hold the SFCR licence and carry the recall risk. Kohenoor International supplies the certificates and per-lot testing your preventive-control plan needs, and already ships fenugreek, fennel and sesame to importers in North America and the EU.
- 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.
