Why Polish Importers Choose Pakistani Fenugreek Seed
Polish manufacturers export spices, teas and supplements across the EU and to Ukraine, so their raw materials must pass the strictest customer audits. Importers in Warsaw, Poznań, Łódź, Kraków and Lublin 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 vessel for your quality department and the Sanepid border inspection.
- Not on the increased-control list — Pakistani single-spice fenugreek is not listed under Regulation (EU) 2019/1793, so consignments clear the Gdańsk or Hamburg border control post under standard official controls.
- Herbal-tea grade cleanliness — Whole seed with very low foreign matter and dust for the herbata ziołowa and supplement companies of Lublin, Wrocław and Kraków that sell kozieradka for digestion, appetite and blood-sugar support.
- Bold golden grade for spice packers — Even-grinding bold seed for curry, garam masala and Balkan/Turkish blends produced by Poland’s large spice-packing industry.
- Feed-grade volume in big bags — Regular grade at feed pricing for the premix, calf and piglet feed and equine-supplement makers of Greater Poland and Kuyavia.
- Delivered pricing to Polish cities — CIF Gdańsk, or CIF Hamburg with trucking to your warehouse; documents with Polish translations for your agencja celna.
The Polish Fenugreek Market: Spices, Herbal Products and Feed
Poland has become a manufacturing hub for spices and herbal products in the EU: large spice packers and private-label producers supply Polish retail chains and export across Central Europe, and the herbal-tea and dietary-supplement industry — concentrated around Lublin, Wrocław, Kraków and Warsaw — is one of the biggest in Europe. Kozieradka is a traditional Polish herb sold in every pharmacy and herbal shop as whole seed, powder and tea for digestion, appetite and glycaemic support, and supplement makers use it in capsule and extract form.
Spice demand is rising with Poland’s fast-growing Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi and Ukrainian communities and with the popularity of Indian and Turkish cuisine. Poland is also one of the EU’s largest producers of compound feed and premixes, where fenugreek is a standard palatant for piglets, calves and horses. Almost all supply comes through Hamburg or Gdańsk from India, with Turkey as a secondary origin; after the ethylene-oxide alerts of 2021-2023 Polish importers are qualifying Pakistan as a second origin with full residue documentation at the same price band.
Who Buys Pakistani Fenugreek in Poland
Spice Packers & Private-Label Producers
Warsaw, Poznań, Łódź
Even grind, bold golden seed
Producers of curry, garam masala and mixed spices for retail chains and export.
Recommended: Bold grade, 25 kg paper bags
Herbal-Tea & Supplement Makers
Lublin, Wrocław, Kraków
Clean whole seed, tested lots
Herbata ziołowa blenders and supplement brands selling kozieradka.
Recommended: Bold grade, 500 kg–5 MT
Pharmacy & Herbal Wholesalers
Nationwide
Pharma-grade cleanliness
Distributors to pharmacies and sklepy zielarskie needing whole seed and powder.
Recommended: Bold grade, 25 kg
Ethnic Food Wholesalers
Warsaw, Kraków, Wrocław
Retail-ready packs
Distributors to Indian, Pakistani and Turkish grocers and restaurants.
Recommended: Bold grade, private label
Feed Premix & Equine Supplement Makers
Greater Poland, Kuyavia, Mazovia
Feed-grade price, aroma
Premix, piglet/calf feed and horse-supplement producers using fenugreek as a palatant.
Recommended: Regular grade, 1 MT big bags
Flavour & Extract Companies
Łódź, Poznań
Sotolon aroma, high saponin
Flavour houses and extractors for maple-type notes and fenugreek extract.
Recommended: Regular grade, big bags
Podsumowanie po polsku: nasiona kozieradki z Pakistanu dla polskich importerów
Kohenoor International (od 1957 r.) eksportuje nasiona kozieradki czyszczone optycznie (Trigonella foenum-graecum, kod CN 0910 99) do importerów przypraw, producentów herbat ziołowych i mieszalni pasz w Polsce. Czystość 99,5%, wilgotność ≤10%, każda partia badana na pozostałości pestycydów (NDP UE), tlenek etylenu i aflatoksyny, z certyfikatem analizy i świadectwem fitosanitarnym. Wysyłka FOB Karachi lub CIF Gdańsk/Gdynia w 28-34 dni albo przez Hamburg z dostawą samochodową, minimalne zamówienie 1 tona, ceny kontenerowe od 18 ton. Poproś o ofertę i bezpłatną próbkę przez WhatsApp +92-310-4929292 lub 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 Poland
We load at Karachi Port (KICT / SAPT) with hub services via Jebel Ali or Colombo to the Baltic, or to Hamburg with onward trucking:
| Destination Port | Typical Transit Time | Serves |
|---|
| Gdańsk (DCT) | 28-34 days | Direct Baltic gateway; Sanepid border inspection; rail/truck to all Poland |
| Gdynia | 29-35 days | Northern Poland, Pomerania |
| Hamburg + truck | 24-29 days + 1-2 days | Warsaw, Poznań, Łódź, Wrocław delivered pricing |
| Szczecin | 30-36 days | Western Poland, Lubusz |
Documentation for Sanepid, Polish Customs and EU Border Control
Fenugreek enters Poland as a food of non-animal origin under Regulation (EU) 2017/625, checked by the State Sanitary Inspection (Sanepid) at the border control post and declared by your agencja celna in the AIS/PUESC system. Every Kohenoor consignment to Poland 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 CN code 0910 99, weights, lot numbers and seal numbers, Polish translation supplied
- Bill of Lading & Insurance — original B/L or telex release and marine insurance certificate for CIF shipments
How Importers in Poland 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 Poland 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 Poland.
Why Kohenoor International
Polish spice and herbal companies pass BRC/IFS audits for the big retail chains and export customers. Kohenoor International tests before loading, ships with Polish-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.
