🇪🇸 Spain — Semillas de Alholva / Fenogreco — EU-Tested Pakistani Fenugreek Seed for Spanish Spice, Herbal and Feed Companies
Bulk fenugreek seeds from Pakistan for Spain importers, spice companies and herbal-product makers
Seeds & Herbs — Spices

Fenugreek Seeds Exporter to Spain — Pakistan Fenugreek (Alholva / Fenogreco) Seed Supplier

Spain has grown fenugreek for a thousand years — alholva is an Arabic loan-word — but today the country imports most of what it consumes, for spice blends, for the herbolario and dietary-supplement trade, for sprouting and for animal feed. Kohenoor International, exporting from Pakistan since 1957, supplies sortex-cleaned fenugreek seed (Trigonella foenum-graecum, HS 0910.99) at 99.5% purity, ≤10% moisture, tested per lot for EU MRLs, ethylene oxide and aflatoxin, shipped FOB Karachi or CIF Valencia, Barcelona and Algeciras in 20-26 days. Minimum order 1 metric ton; 20ft containers of 18-20 MT for spice packers and feed manufacturers.
Origin
Sindh & Punjab, Pakistan
Minimum Order
1 Metric Ton (FCL 18-20 MT)
Purity / Moisture
99.5% / ≤10%, sortex-cleaned
Shipping
FOB Karachi → Valencia / Barcelona / Algeciras, 20-26 days
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Why Spanish Importers Choose Pakistani Fenugreek Seed

Spain’s spice industry — Murcia and Alicante for paprika and blends, Barcelona and Madrid for import and packing — buys on compliance, colour and price. Since the 2021 óxido de etileno alerts, AESAN and the retail chains demand residue reports on every imported spice lot. Importers in Valencia, Barcelona, Madrid, Murcia and Seville work with Kohenoor International because:

The Spanish Fenugreek Market: Spice Packers, Herbolarios and Feed

Spain is one of Europe’s major spice processors and imports fenugreek through Valencia, Barcelona and Algeciras. The spice packers of Murcia, Alicante and Barcelona use it in curry, ras-el-hanout and Moroccan blends for a Maghrebi community of over a million people and for the growing mainstream demand for Indian and North African cooking. Wholesale distributors in Madrid and Barcelona supply Pakistani, Indian and Bangladeshi grocers with methi, and Latin American grocers with fenogreco for sazones.

The herbal sector is the second engine: Spain’s herbolario chains and dietary-supplement manufacturers in Catalonia, Valencia and Madrid sell fenogreco as whole seed, powder and capsules for lactation, appetite and blood-sugar formulas and need residue and heavy-metal reports. Sprouting-seed brands buy tested whole seed for germinados. Spain’s large pig, calf and equine feed industry uses fenugreek as a palatant in premixes. India dominates supply, with Egypt and Turkey secondary; Spanish importers hurt by residue detentions are qualifying Pakistan as a second origin with the same bold seed and cleaner reports at the same price band.

Who Buys Pakistani Fenugreek in Spain

Spice Packers & Blenders

Murcia, Alicante, Barcelona
Even grind, bold golden seed

Industrial blenders producing curry, ras-el-hanout and adobo for retail and foodservice.

Recommended: Bold grade, 25 kg paper bags

Herbolario & Supplement Makers

Barcelona, Valencia, Madrid
Residue-tested, organic option

Supplement and herbal brands selling fenogreco seed, powder and capsules.

Recommended: Bold grade, tested lots, 500 kg–5 MT

Ethnic & Latin Wholesalers

Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia
Retail-ready packs

Distributors to Pakistani, Indian, Moroccan and Latin American grocers.

Recommended: Bold grade, private label

Sprouting-Seed Brands

Catalonia, Valencia
High germination, tested lots

Germinado and micro-green companies needing viable, clean whole seed.

Recommended: Bold grade, 500 kg–2 MT

Feed Premix Manufacturers

Catalonia, Aragon, Murcia
Feed-grade price, aroma

Pig, calf and equine premix makers using fenugreek as a palatant.

Recommended: Regular grade, 1 MT big bags

Flavour & Extract Companies

Catalonia, Valencia
Sotolon aroma, high saponin

Flavour houses and extractors producing maple-type notes and fenugreek extract.

Recommended: Regular grade, big bags

Resumen en español: semillas de alholva (fenogreco) de Pakistán para importadores españoles

Kohenoor International (desde 1957) exporta semillas de alholva seleccionadas ópticamente (Trigonella foenum-graecum, código NC 0910 99) a importadores de especias, herbolarios y fabricantes de piensos en España. Pureza 99,5 %, humedad ≤10 %, cada lote analizado para residuos de plaguicidas (LMR UE), óxido de etileno y aflatoxinas, con certificado de análisis y certificado fitosanitario. Envío FOB Karachi o CIF Valencia / Barcelona / Algeciras en 20-26 días, pedido mínimo 1 tonelada, precios por contenedor desde 18 toneladas. Solicite cotización y muestra gratuita por WhatsApp +92-310-4929292 o export@kohenoorint.com.

Fenugreek Seeds Specifications

ParameterSpecification
Botanical NameTrigonella foenum-graecum L.
Common NamesFenugreek, Methi, Hulba, Bockshornklee, Fenugrec, Alholva
GradeBold (golden-yellow) and Regular; whole seed, food/grinding/tea/extraction grade
Purity99.5% minimum, sortex-cleaned and de-stoned
Moisture≤10%
Admixture≤0.5%
Pesticide ResiduesTested per lot against EU Regulation (EC) 396/2005 MRLs; report supplied
Ethylene OxideTested per lot (ETO + 2-chloroethanol); report supplied
Aflatoxin (B1 / total)Lab-tested per lot; Certificate of Analysis with every shipment
MicrobiologySalmonella absent in 25 g; steam-sterilised lots available on request
HarvestMarch–May (new crop available from May)
Shelf Life24 months in cool, dry storage
OriginSindh & Punjab, Pakistan
HS Code0910.99
Packaging25/50 kg PP or multi-wall paper bags; 1 MT big bags; private label available
MOQ1 Metric Ton (500 kg trial lots and free samples available)
IncotermsFOB Karachi / CFR / CIF
DocumentsPhytosanitary Certificate + Certificate of Analysis + Certificate of Origin with every shipment

Shipping & Logistics: Karachi to Spain

We load at Karachi Port (KICT / SAPT) with direct Mediterranean loops and hub connections via Jebel Ali to the Spanish gateways:

Destination PortTypical Transit TimeServes
Valencia20-25 daysLargest Spanish container port; Madrid and the Levante; PCF border post
Barcelona20-25 daysCatalonia food, supplement and feed industries
Algeciras19-24 daysAndalusia, Seville, transhipment to the Canaries
Bilbao26-30 daysBasque Country and northern Spain

Documentation for AESAN, Spanish Customs and EU Border Control

Fenugreek enters Spain as a food of non-animal origin under Regulation (EU) 2017/625, checked at the PCF (puesto de control fronterizo) by Sanidad Exterior and declared by your agente de aduanas in the DUA. Every Kohenoor consignment to Spain includes:

How Importers in Spain Order From Us

Why Kohenoor International

Spanish spice packers supply Mercadona, Carrefour and the export trade, where one residue alert on RASFF costs a listing. Kohenoor International tests before loading, ships with Spanish-language documentation and already supplies fenugreek, fennel and sesame to importers across the EU.

Frequently Asked Questions — Fenugreek Seeds to Spain

What is the minimum order of fenugreek seeds for Spain?

Our MOQ for Spanish buyers is 1 metric ton; free samples and 500 kg trial lots are available for laboratory qualification. Spice packers and feed makers usually order 18-20 MT per 20ft container.

Is Pakistani fenugreek tested for ethylene oxide and pesticides?

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.

How long is transit from Karachi to Valencia or Barcelona?

20-25 days to Valencia and Barcelona, 19-24 days to Algeciras. We quote FOB Karachi, CFR and CIF in USD or EUR.

Do you supply fenogreco for sprouting or organic markets?

Yes. High-germination whole seed is available for germinado brands, and organic-certified lots are available on request for the new crop from May.

Can you consolidate fenugreek with other spices?

Yes. We regularly ship mixed containers of fenugreek, fennel, cumin and sesame to Spanish importers so that you reach FCL economics on your first order.

Sourcing Alholva for Spices, Herbolarios or Feed in Spain? Get CIF Valencia Pricing

Contact our Europe desk for current-crop FOB Karachi and CIF Valencia / Barcelona pricing, a free sample for your laboratory, and a Spanish-language document pack with your first shipment.

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