
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:
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.
Producers of masala, curry powder and seasoning blends for tokos and export.
Wholesalers supplying tokos and market stalls across the coast.
Distributors packing branded methi for supermarkets.
Brands exporting Surinamese masala to the Netherlands.
Feed producers using fenugreek as a palatant.
Shops selling methi for lactation and blood sugar.
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.
| 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). Suriname is served by feeder from Port of Spain (Trinidad), reached via the Mediterranean or via Caucedo/Cartagena:
| Destination Port | Typical Transit Time | Serves |
|---|---|---|
| Paramaribo (Nieuwe Haven) via Port of Spain | 40-50 days | All Suriname; LVV and BOG inspection |
| Paramaribo via Kingston | 42-52 days | Alternative Caribbean hub routing |
| Paramaribo via Caucedo | 42-52 days | Alternative routing from the Dominican Republic hub |
| Nieuw Nickerie (feeder) | 44-54 days | Western Suriname rice and feed district |
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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
Yes. We offer private-label 100 g–1 kg retail packs and 25 kg bags with your artwork, Dutch labels and EAN codes.
Yes. We regularly ship mixed containers of fenugreek, cumin, coriander, fennel and sesame so Caribbean importers reach FCL economics on their first order.