🇸🇷 Suriname — Methi / Fenegriekzaad — Lab-Tested Pakistani Fenugreek for Suriname’s Hindustani Grocers, Masala Packers and Feed Makers
Bulk fenugreek (methi) seeds from Pakistan for Suriname importers, masala packers and grocers
Seeds & Herbs — Spices

Fenugreek Seeds Exporter to Suriname — Pakistan Fenugreek (Methi / Fenegriek) Seed Supplier

Suriname’s Hindustani community — the country’s largest ethnic group — has kept Indian cooking at the centre of national life, and methi is essential to roti, dhal and the masala blends sold in every Paramaribo toko and market. Surinamese masala brands also supply the large Surinamese-Hindustani diaspora in the Netherlands. Kohenoor International, exporting from Pakistan since 1957, supplies sortex-cleaned fenugreek seed (Trigonella foenum-graecum, HS 0910.99) at 99.5% purity, ≤10% moisture, lab-tested per lot, with the phytosanitary certificate the Ministry of Agriculture (LVV) requires and the Certificate of Analysis the BOG (Bureau of Public Health) expects, shipped FOB Karachi or CIF Paramaribo via Port of Spain in 40-52 days with documents in Dutch and English. Minimum order 1 metric ton.
Origin
Sindh & Punjab, Pakistan
Minimum Order
1 Metric Ton (FCL 18-20 MT)
Purity / Moisture
99.5% / ≤10%, sortex-cleaned
Shipping
FOB Karachi → Paramaribo (Nieuwe Haven) via Trinidad, 40-52 days
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Why Surinamese Importers Choose Pakistani Fenugreek Seed

Suriname clears plant products through the LVV plant-protection service, foods through the BOG, and customs through the Douane with ASYCUDA; most cargo arrives by feeder from Trinidad. Importers in Paramaribo, Wanica and Nickerie work with Kohenoor International because:

The Surinamese Fenugreek Market: Hindustani Cuisine, Masala Brands and Diaspora Export

Suriname’s cuisine is a fusion in which Hindustani cooking is dominant: roti with curried chicken, dhal, bara and the masala blends that families buy from tokos and markets, all seasoned with methi. Paramaribo’s masala packers and curry-powder millers buy whole seed in container lots, and Surinamese brands export their blends to the Netherlands, where more than 350,000 people of Surinamese origin live and shop in the tokos of The Hague, Amsterdam and Rotterdam.

Javanese-Surinamese and Creole cooking also uses fenugreek in some blends, and the herbal trade sells methi for lactation and blood-sugar support. The rice and poultry sector of Nickerie and Wanica uses fenugreek as a feed palatant. Supply has come through Dutch and Trinidadian traders from India; Surinamese importers who want direct container pricing and Dutch-language documentation are qualifying Pakistan.

Who Buys Pakistani Fenugreek in Suriname

Masala & Curry-Powder Packers

Paramaribo, Wanica
Strong aroma, bold golden seed

Producers of masala, curry powder and seasoning blends for tokos and export.

Recommended: Bold grade, 25 kg paper bags, FCL

Toko & Market Wholesalers

Paramaribo (Centrale Markt), Nickerie
Bulk whole seed

Wholesalers supplying tokos and market stalls across the coast.

Recommended: Bold grade, 25 kg

Supermarket Distributors

Paramaribo
Retail-ready packs

Distributors packing branded methi for supermarkets.

Recommended: Bold grade, private label

Diaspora Exporters

Paramaribo
Consistent lots, Dutch documents

Brands exporting Surinamese masala to the Netherlands.

Recommended: Bold grade, 25 kg

Poultry & Cattle Feed Makers

Nickerie, Wanica
Feed-grade price, aroma

Feed producers using fenugreek as a palatant.

Recommended: Regular grade, 1 MT big bags

Herbal & Health Shops

Paramaribo
Clean whole seed

Shops selling methi for lactation and blood sugar.

Recommended: Bold grade, 500 kg–1 MT

Samenvatting in het Nederlands: methi (fenegriekzaad) uit Pakistan voor Surinaamse importeurs

Kohenoor International (sinds 1957) exporteert sortex-gereinigd fenegriekzaad / methi (Trigonella foenum-graecum, GS-code 0910.99) naar masala-verpakkers, toko-groothandels en veevoederfabrikanten in Suriname. Zuiverheid 99,5%, vocht ≤10%, elke partij getest (aflatoxine, Salmonella, zware metalen, residuen) met analysecertificaat en fytosanitair certificaat voor de LVV en het BOG. Verscheping FOB Karachi of CIF Paramaribo via Trinidad in 40-52 dagen, minimale afname 1 ton, containerprijzen vanaf 18 ton, documenten in het Nederlands en Engels — ook geschikt voor doorvoer naar Nederland. Vraag een offerte en gratis monster aan via WhatsApp +92-310-4929292 of 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 Suriname

We load at Karachi Port (KICT / SAPT). Suriname is served by feeder from Port of Spain (Trinidad), reached via the Mediterranean or via Caucedo/Cartagena:

Destination PortTypical Transit TimeServes
Paramaribo (Nieuwe Haven) via Port of Spain40-50 daysAll Suriname; LVV and BOG inspection
Paramaribo via Kingston42-52 daysAlternative Caribbean hub routing
Paramaribo via Caucedo42-52 daysAlternative routing from the Dominican Republic hub
Nieuw Nickerie (feeder)44-54 daysWestern Suriname rice and feed district

Documentation for the LVV, BOG and Surinamese Customs (Douane)

Fenugreek enters Suriname as a plant product under LVV phytosanitary control and, as a food, under the Bureau of Public Health, with the ASYCUDA declaration filed with the Douane by your expediteur. Every Kohenoor consignment to Suriname includes:

How Importers in Suriname Order From Us

Why Kohenoor International

Surinamese masala brands sell on both sides of the Atlantic and need consistent, documented spice. Kohenoor International tests before loading, ships with Dutch-language documentation and already supplies fenugreek, fennel and sesame to importers in the Netherlands, Panama, Colombia and Brazil.

Frequently Asked Questions — Fenugreek Seeds to Suriname

What is the minimum order of fenugreek seeds for Suriname?

Our MOQ for Surinamese buyers is 1 metric ton; free samples and 500 kg trial lots are available. Masala packers and wholesalers usually order 18-20 MT per 20ft container, often consolidated with cumin, coriander and turmeric.

How long is shipping from Karachi to Paramaribo?

40-50 days via Port of Spain and 42-52 days via Kingston or Caucedo, including transhipment. We quote FOB Karachi, CFR and CIF Paramaribo in USD or EUR.

Do you provide the documents the LVV and BOG require?

Yes. Every shipment includes a phytosanitary certificate, a Certificate of Analysis per lot, certificate of origin, invoice and packing list in Dutch and English for your expediteur and the Douane declaration.

Can you pack methi under our brand for tokos and the Netherlands?

Yes. We offer private-label 100 g–1 kg retail packs and 25 kg bags with your artwork, Dutch labels and EAN codes.

Can you consolidate fenugreek with other spices?

Yes. We regularly ship mixed containers of fenugreek, cumin, coriander, fennel and sesame so Caribbean importers reach FCL economics on their first order.

Sourcing Methi for Masala, Tokos or Feed in Suriname? Get CIF Paramaribo Pricing

Contact our Caribbean desk for current-crop FOB Karachi and CIF Paramaribo pricing, a free sample for your packing line, and a Dutch/English document pack with your first shipment.

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