Why Hungarian Importers Choose Pakistani Fenugreek Seed
Hungarian spice and herbal companies pass IFS/BRC audits for domestic retail and German and Austrian export customers, and NÉBIH (the National Food Chain Safety Office) checks imported spices for residues. Importers in Budapest, Szeged, Kalocsa, Debrecen and Győr 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 NÉBIH.
- 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 Constanța under standard official controls.
- Bold golden grade for the paprika and spice packers — Even-grinding bold seed for the Szeged and Kalocsa spice houses and the packers producing curry, gyros and Balkan blends for Hungarian and export retail.
- Herbal-tea and gyógynövény grade — Extra-clean whole seed with heavy-metal and microbiology reports for the herbal-tea blenders, medicinal-herb shops and pharmacies selling görögszéna for digestion, appetite and blood sugar.
- Feed-grade volume — Regular grade in 1 MT big bags at feed pricing for Hungary’s large premix, poultry, pig and dairy feed industry.
- Delivered pricing and Hungarian documents — CIF Koper or Constanța with rail/truck delivery to your warehouse; invoices and certificates with Hungarian translations for your vámügynök.
The Hungarian Fenugreek Market: Spice Houses, Herbal Trade and Feed
Hungary’s spice industry, built around the paprika houses of Szeged and Kalocsa, also packs curry, gyros and Balkan blends for domestic retail chains (Tesco, Spar, Lidl, Aldi, CBA) and for export across Central Europe, and fenugreek is a standard component. The herbal channel is deep-rooted: gyógynövény shops, herbal-tea blenders and pharmacies sell görögszéna seed and tea for digestion, appetite and glycaemic support, and supplement makers use it in capsules.
Hungary is one of the EU’s largest poultry producers and has a big premix and compound-feed industry where fenugreek is a palatant in poultry, pig, calf and horse feeds. Budapest’s Turkish, Arab, Indian and Chinese communities buy çemen, hulba and methi through ethnic wholesalers. Supply arrives mostly through German traders from India; Hungarian importers who want direct container pricing via the Adriatic or Black Sea, delivered quotes and a documented second origin are qualifying Pakistan.
Who Buys Pakistani Fenugreek in Hungary
Spice Houses & Packers
Szeged, Kalocsa, Budapest
Even grind, bold golden seed
Paprika houses and spice packers producing curry, gyros and Balkan blends.
Recommended: Bold grade, 25 kg paper bags
Herbal-Tea Blenders
Budapest, Szeged, Pécs
Clean whole seed, low dust
Tea companies producing gyógyteák for Hungarian and EU retail.
Recommended: Bold grade, 500 kg–5 MT
Gyógynövény & Pharmacy Wholesalers
Nationwide
Pharma-grade cleanliness
Distributors to medicinal-herb shops and pharmacies.
Recommended: Bold grade, 25 kg
Feed Premix & Poultry Feed Makers
Great Plain, Transdanubia
Feed-grade price, aroma
Premix, poultry, pig and dairy feed producers using fenugreek as a palatant.
Recommended: Regular grade, 1 MT big bags
Ethnic Wholesalers
Budapest
Retail-ready packs
Distributors to Turkish, Arab, Indian and Chinese grocers and restaurants.
Recommended: Bold grade, private label
Supplement Manufacturers
Budapest, Debrecen
Saponin consistency
Producers of görögszéna capsules and powders.
Recommended: Bold grade, tested lots, 1-3 MT
Összefoglaló magyarul: görögszéna mag Pakisztánból magyar importőröknek
A Kohenoor International (1957 óta) optikailag tisztított görögszéna magot (Trigonella foenum-graecum, KN-kód 0910 99) exportál magyar fűszerimportőröknek, gyógytea-gyártóknak, gyógynövény-nagykereskedőknek és takarmánygyártóknak. Tisztaság 99,5 %, nedvesség ≤10 %, minden tétel bevizsgálva növényvédőszer-maradékra (EU MRL), etilén-oxidra és aflatoxinra, analízis-tanúsítvánnyal és növény-egészségügyi bizonyítvánnyal. Szállítás FOB Karacsi vagy CIF Koper/Constanța, házhoz szállítással Budapestre, Szegedre, Debrecenbe vagy Győrbe 25-32 nap alatt, minimális rendelés 1 tonna, konténerár 18 tonnától, magyar nyelvű dokumentumok. Kérjen ajánlatot és ingyenes mintát WhatsAppon +92-310-4929292 vagy 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 Hungary
We load at Karachi Port (KICT / SAPT). Hungary is served through the Adriatic port of Koper with rail to Budapest, or through Constanța with truck/Danube barge, or via Hamburg:
| Destination Port | Typical Transit Time | Serves |
|---|
| Koper (Slovenia) + rail | 25-30 days + 1-2 days | Budapest, Győr, Transdanubia; main route |
| Constanța (Romania) + truck/barge | 20-26 days + 3-5 days | Szeged, Debrecen, the Great Plain |
| Rijeka (Croatia) + rail | 25-30 days + 2 days | Alternative Adriatic gateway |
| Hamburg + rail | 24-29 days + 2-3 days | Alternative North Sea gateway |
Documentation for NÉBIH, Hungarian Customs (NAV) 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, Constanța or Hamburg) and cleared for Hungary by your vámügynök with NAV; NÉBIH oversees the product on the Hungarian market. Every Kohenoor consignment to Hungary 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, Hungarian 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 Hungary 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 Hungary 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 Hungary.
Why Kohenoor International
Hungarian spice and herbal companies export to Germany and Austria under IFS/BRC audits. Kohenoor International tests before loading, ships with Hungarian-language documentation and already supplies fenugreek, fennel and sesame to importers in Germany, Austria, Czechia and Romania.
- 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.
