Why Swedish Importers Choose Pakistani Fenugreek Seed
Swedish buyers are among the most compliance-focused in Europe: Livsmedelsverket and the municipal food inspectors apply EU spice rules closely, retailers demand full residue documentation, and health-food brands expect organic and heavy-metal reports. Importers in Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmö and Uppsala 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 team and the border control post.
- Not on the increased-control list — Pakistani single-spice fenugreek is not listed under Regulation (EU) 2019/1793, so consignments clear the Gothenburg border control post under standard official controls.
- Hälsokost-grade cleanliness — Extra-clean whole seed with heavy-metal and microbiology reports for health-food brands selling bockhornsklöver seed, powder and capsules.
- Horse-feed volume — Regular grade in 1 MT big bags at feed pricing for Sweden’s horse-feed and equine-supplement manufacturers, where fenugreek is the leading palatant.
- Bold golden grade for spice packers — Even-grinding bold seed for curry and Middle Eastern blends and for Somali, Iraqi, Syrian and South Asian grocers.
- Delivered pricing and Swedish-friendly documents — CIF Gothenburg or delivered to your warehouse; invoices and certificates in English with Swedish product-name references for your tullombud.
The Swedish Fenugreek Market: Health Food, Horse Feed and Spices
Sweden has a mature health-food (hälsokost) channel where fenugreek is a well-known ingredient for lactation, appetite and blood-sugar support, sold as whole seed, powder and capsules by national brands and chains; these buyers want organic certification and residue, heavy-metal and microbiology reports on every lot. Sweden also has one of Europe’s largest horse populations relative to its size, and horse-feed and supplement manufacturers use fenugreek as a palatability enhancer in muesli, pellets and supplements.
Spice demand comes from packers supplying ICA, Coop and Axfood with curry and Middle Eastern blends, and from the large Iraqi, Syrian, Somali, Eritrean, Iranian and South Asian communities of Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö, where hulba, methi and shanbalileh are staples. Supply arrives mainly via Rotterdam and Hamburg from India; Swedish importers who want direct container pricing and a documented second origin are qualifying Pakistan.
Who Buys Pakistani Fenugreek in Sweden
Health-Food Brands & Distributors
Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmö
Organic option, heavy-metal reports
Hälsokost brands selling bockhornsklöver seed, powder and capsules.
Recommended: Bold grade, tested lots, 500 kg–5 MT
Horse-Feed & Equine Supplement Makers
Skåne, Västra Götaland, Uppland
Feed-grade price, palatability
Muesli, pellet and supplement manufacturers using fenugreek as a palatant.
Recommended: Regular grade, 1 MT big bags
Spice Packers
Stockholm, Gothenburg
Even grind, bold golden seed
Producers of curry and Middle Eastern blends for retail chains.
Recommended: Bold grade, 25 kg paper bags
Middle Eastern & Asian Wholesalers
Malmö, Stockholm, Gothenburg
Retail-ready packs
Distributors to Iraqi, Syrian, Somali, Iranian and South Asian grocers.
Recommended: Bold grade, private label
Herbal-Tea Blenders
Nationwide
Clean whole seed
Tea companies using fenugreek in digestive and lactation blends.
Recommended: Bold grade, 500 kg–2 MT
Pet-Food Manufacturers
Skåne, Östergötland
Aroma, feed-grade price
Dog and cat food producers using fenugreek as a palatant.
Recommended: Regular grade, big bags
Sammanfattning på svenska: bockhornsklöverfrön från Pakistan för svenska importörer
Kohenoor International (sedan 1957) exporterar sortex-rensade bockhornsklöverfrön (Trigonella foenum-graecum, KN-nummer 0910 99) till svenska hälsokostföretag, hästfodertillverkare och kryddimportörer. Renhet 99,5 %, fukthalt ≤10 %, varje parti testat för bekämpningsmedelsrester (EU-MRL), etylenoxid och aflatoxin med analyscertifikat och sundhetscertifikat. Leverans FOB Karachi eller CIF Göteborg på 27-33 dagar, minsta order 1 ton, containerpris från 18 ton. Begär offert och gratis prov via WhatsApp +92-310-4929292 eller 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 Sweden
We load at Karachi Port (KICT / SAPT) with services via Jebel Ali or Rotterdam/Hamburg feeders to the Swedish gateways:
| Destination Port | Typical Transit Time | Serves |
|---|
| Gothenburg | 27-33 days | Largest Nordic port; border control post; rail to Stockholm and all Sweden |
| Helsingborg | 28-34 days | Skåne and Malmö food, feed and pet-food industry |
| Stockholm (Norvik) | 30-36 days | Stockholm and Uppland health-food distributors |
| Hamburg + truck/ferry | 24-29 days + 2-3 days | Delivered pricing to southern Sweden |
Documentation for Livsmedelsverket, Swedish Customs (Tullverket) and EU Border Control
Fenugreek enters Sweden as a food of non-animal origin under Regulation (EU) 2017/625, checked at the Gothenburg border control post and declared by your tullombud in Tullverket’s system. Every Kohenoor consignment to Sweden 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 KN code 0910 99, weights, lot numbers and seal numbers
- Bill of Lading & Insurance — original B/L or telex release and marine insurance certificate for CIF shipments
How Importers in Sweden 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 Sweden 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 Sweden.
Why Kohenoor International
Swedish health-food and feed brands are audited by retailers and Livsmedelsverket and cannot risk a residue recall. Kohenoor International tests before loading, ships with complete EU 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.
