
Slovenian importers clear food through the UVHVVR (Administration for Food Safety) border control post at Koper and supply retail chains (Mercator, Spar, Lidl, Hofer) that audit spice suppliers; Koper forwarders also handle transit cargo for the whole region. Importers in Ljubljana, Koper, Maribor and Celje work with Kohenoor International because:
Slovenia has a deep herbal culture: zeliščarne (herb shops), pharmacies and tea blenders sell sabljasti triplat seed and tea for lactation, appetite and glycaemic support, and Slovenian herbal brands export across the Alpine-Adriatic region. Spice packers supply curry and Balkan blends to Mercator, Spar, Lidl and Hofer, and the Bosnian, Serbian, Albanian and growing Indian communities of Ljubljana buy fenugreek through ethnic grocers.
The feed industry uses fenugreek as a palatant in dairy, poultry and horse feeds. Most importantly, Koper’s forwarders and distributors move Asian spices onward to Austria, Hungary, Slovakia and Bavaria, so a Slovenian importer can supply a regional customer base from a single container. Supply comes mainly from India through Italian and German traders; Slovenian importers who want direct container pricing at Koper and a documented second origin are qualifying Pakistan.
Distributors supplying Austria, Hungary, Slovakia and Bavaria from Koper.
Zeliščarne and tea companies selling sabljasti triplat seed and tea.
Producers of curry and Balkan blends for Slovenian retail chains.
Distributors to lekarne selling seed and powder.
Premix, dairy, poultry and horse-feed producers using fenugreek as a palatant.
Distributors to Bosnian, Serbian, Albanian and Indian grocers.
Kohenoor International (od leta 1957) izvaža optično očiščeno seme sabljastega triplata (Trigonella foenum-graecum, oznaka KN 0910 99) uvoznikom začimb, zeliščarnam, proizvajalcem čajev in krmil ter distributerjem v Kopru. Čistost 99,5 %, vlaga ≤10 %, vsaka serija testirana na ostanke pesticidov (MRL EU), etilen oksid in aflatoksine, s certifikatom analize in fitosanitarnim spričevalom. Dobava FOB Karachi ali CIF Koper v 24-30 dneh, minimalno naročilo 1 tona, kontejnerske cene od 18 ton, dokumenti v slovenščini za vašega špediterja. Zahtevajte ponudbo in brezplačen vzorec prek WhatsAppa +92-310-4929292 ali 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) with direct Adriatic services through the Suez Canal to Koper, and rail connections onward to Central Europe:
| Destination Port | Typical Transit Time | Serves |
|---|---|---|
| Koper | 24-29 days | All Slovenia; UVHVVR border control post; rail to Austria, Hungary, Slovakia, Bavaria |
| Trieste (Italy) + truck | 25-30 days + 1 day | Alternative gateway for Ljubljana |
| Rijeka (Croatia) + truck | 24-29 days + 1 day | Alternative gateway for eastern Slovenia |
| Koper + rail to Ljubljana/Maribor | 24-29 days + 1 day | Delivered pricing to your warehouse |
Fenugreek enters Slovenia as a food of non-animal origin under Regulation (EU) 2017/625, checked at the Koper border control post by the UVHVVR and declared by your špediter with FURS. Every Kohenoor consignment to Slovenia includes:
Slovenian distributors serve four countries from Koper and cannot afford a rejected container. Kohenoor International tests before loading, ships with Slovenian-language documentation and already supplies fenugreek, fennel and sesame to importers in Austria, Hungary, Italy and Germany.
Our MOQ for Slovenian buyers is 1 metric ton; free samples and 500 kg trial lots are available for laboratory qualification. Distributors usually order 18-20 MT per 20ft container, often for regional distribution.
24-29 days port to port. We quote FOB Karachi, CFR and CIF Koper in USD or EUR, or delivered by rail to Ljubljana, Maribor or beyond.
Yes. Every lot is tested for ethylene oxide, 2-chloroethanol and pesticide residues under EU Regulation (EC) 396/2005 by an accredited laboratory, with the report supplied before shipment.
Yes. We supply neutral or private-label packing and documents structured for onward EU sale; Koper forwarders regularly move our cargo by rail to Vienna, Budapest and Munich.
Yes, organic-certified lots are available on request for the new crop from May, with certificates of inspection for EU organic import issued through TRACES.