
Colombian imports of plant products need an ICA import permit and phytosanitary clearance, food and supplement ingredients fall under INVIMA, and the VUCE single window ties them together. Importers in Bogotá, Medellín, Cali, Barranquilla and Cartagena work with Kohenoor International because:
Colombia has one of the most developed natural-products retail networks in the Americas: thousands of tiendas naturistas and pharmacy chains sell fenogreco seed, powder and capsules for lactation, appetite and glycaemic support, supplied by importer-distributors in Bogotá, Medellín and Cali who buy container lots and pack under their own brands. INVIMA-registered supplement makers use fenugreek in capsule and powder formulas, and herbal-tea blenders add it to digestive blends.
Spice demand comes from packers supplying Éxito, Olimpica and the hard-discount chains with curry and specialty blends, from the Arab-Colombian community of Barranquilla and Maicao, and from the small but growing Indian food trade in Bogotá. Colombia’s large dairy, poultry and equine sectors use fenugreek as a feed palatant. Supply is almost entirely Indian via transhipment; Colombian importers who want direct container pricing and complete ICA/INVIMA documentation are qualifying Pakistan as a second origin.
Importer-distributors supplying tiendas naturistas and pharmacy chains with fenogreco.
INVIMA-registered producers of fenogreco capsules and powders.
Producers of curry and specialty blends for retail chains and foodservice.
Distributors to Arab-Colombian and Indian grocers and restaurants.
Premix, dairy and horse-supplement producers using fenugreek as a palatant.
Tea companies using fenugreek in digestive and lactation blends.
Kohenoor International (desde 1957) exporta semillas de fenogreco seleccionadas ópticamente (Trigonella foenum-graecum, subpartida 0910.99) a distribuidores naturistas, envasadores de especias y fábricas de alimento balanceado en Colombia. Pureza 99,5 %, humedad ≤10 %, cada lote analizado (aflatoxinas, Salmonella, metales pesados, residuos) con certificado de análisis y certificado fitosanitario con las declaraciones adicionales del permiso ICA. Embarque FOB Karachi o CIF Cartagena / Buenaventura en 35-45 días, pedido mínimo 1 tonelada, precios por contenedor desde 18 toneladas, documentos en español para VUCE y DIAN. Solicite cotización y muestra gratuita por WhatsApp +92-310-4929292 o export@kohenoorint.com.
| 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 |
We load at Karachi Port (KICT / SAPT). Services to Colombia route via the Mediterranean or the Middle East to the Caribbean coast, or via Singapore/Panama to the Pacific coast:
| Destination Port | Typical Transit Time | Serves |
|---|---|---|
| Cartagena | 35-45 days | Caribbean gateway; Bogotá, Medellín, Barranquilla; ICA inspection |
| Buenaventura | 38-48 days | Pacific gateway; Cali, Valle del Cauca, Bogotá |
| Barranquilla | 36-46 days | Atlantic coast, Arab-Colombian trade |
| Santa Marta | 36-46 days | Alternative Caribbean gateway |
Fenugreek enters Colombia as a plant product under ICA phytosanitary control and, as a food or natural-product ingredient, under INVIMA, with the import permit processed through the VUCE single window and the declaration filed with DIAN by your agente de aduana. Every Kohenoor consignment to Colombia includes:
Colombian naturista brands and spice packers are audited by INVIMA and by the retail chains. Kohenoor International prepares ICA/INVIMA-ready paperwork in Spanish before sailing and already supplies fenugreek, sesame and salt to importers in Colombia, Brazil, Peru, Argentina and Panama.
Our MOQ for Colombian buyers is 1 metric ton; free samples and 500 kg trial lots are available for laboratory qualification. Naturista distributors and spice packers usually order 18-20 MT per 20ft container.
Yes. Every shipment includes a phytosanitary certificate with the ICA additional declarations, a Certificate of Analysis per lot, certificate of origin, invoice and packing list in Spanish for VUCE and DIAN.
35-45 days to Cartagena and Barranquilla, 38-48 days to Buenaventura. We quote FOB Karachi, CFR and CIF in USD.
Yes. We supply extra-clean whole seed with heavy-metal, microbiology and aflatoxin reports for retail packs, powders and INVIMA-registered capsules.
Yes. We regularly ship mixed containers of fenugreek, sesame, fennel and Himalayan salt to Colombian importers so you reach FCL economics on your first order.