
Swiss buyers apply the Swiss Food Law (LMG/ODAlOUs), which mirrors EU MRLs, and the flavour and pharma sectors add their own supplier audits and heavy-metal limits. Importers in Basel, Zurich, Geneva, Bern and Lugano work with Kohenoor International because:
Switzerland punches far above its size in fenugreek demand because of who is based there: the world’s largest flavour and fragrance companies buy fenugreek seed and extract for maple, caramel, butterscotch and savoury flavours; pharmaceutical and nutraceutical manufacturers buy botanical raw materials for lactation, glycaemic and testosterone-support products sold in Apotheken and Drogerien; and specialised extractors produce standardised fenugreek extracts and galactomannan fibre for export.
Spice demand comes from packers supplying Migros, Coop and Manor with curry and Middle Eastern blends, from the Turkish, Sri Lankan, Indian, Eritrean and Arab communities of Zurich, Basel, Geneva and Lausanne, and from Alpine cheese and bread traditions in the German-speaking cantons. Horse-feed and pet-food makers use fenugreek as a palatant. Supply is mostly Indian via German and Dutch traders; Swiss buyers who want direct container pricing, full analytical documentation and a second origin at the same price band are qualifying Pakistan.
Global flavour companies producing maple, caramel and savoury notes from fenugreek.
Extract and supplement producers for lactation, glycaemic and hormone-support products.
Producers of curry and Middle Eastern blends for Migros, Coop and Manor.
Distributors to Turkish, Sri Lankan, Indian, Eritrean and Arab grocers.
Equine-supplement and pet-food manufacturers using fenugreek as a palatant.
Tea blenders and Drogerie brands selling Bockshornklee seed and tea.
Kohenoor International (seit 1957) exportiert sortex-gereinigte Bockshornkleesamen (Trigonella foenum-graecum, Zolltarif 0910.99) an Aromenhäuser, Pharma- und Nahrungsergänzungshersteller, Gewürzhändler und Futtermittelhersteller in der Schweiz. Reinheit 99,5 %, Feuchte ≤10 %, jede Partie auf Rückstände, Ethylenoxid, Aflatoxin und Schwermetalle geprüft, mit Analysezertifikat und Pflanzengesundheitszeugnis. Lieferung FOB Karachi oder CIF Genua/Rotterdam mit Bahnzustellung nach Basel, Zürich, Genf oder Lugano in 24-32 Tagen, Mindestmenge 1 Tonne. — En français : graines de fenugrec triées optiquement, pureté 99,5 %, chaque lot analysé, livraison en Suisse en 24-32 jours, commande minimale 1 tonne, documents en allemand et français. WhatsApp +92-310-4929292 / 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). Switzerland is served through Genoa with rail via the Gotthard/Simplon corridors, or through Rotterdam/Antwerp with Rhine rail to Basel:
| Destination Port | Typical Transit Time | Serves |
|---|---|---|
| Genoa + rail | 20-25 days + 2 days | Ticino, Zurich, Basel, Bern; shortest route from Karachi |
| Rotterdam + Rhine rail to Basel | 22-28 days + 2-3 days | Basel pharma cluster, north-west Switzerland |
| Antwerp + rail | 23-29 days + 2-3 days | Alternative gateway for Basel and Zurich |
| Marseille-Fos + rail | 22-27 days + 2 days | Geneva, Lausanne, Vaud |
Fenugreek enters Switzerland as a food under the Swiss Food Law, declared by your Zollagent in the BAZG e-dec/Passar system with T1 transit through the EU port of entry; the cantonal laboratories oversee the product on the Swiss market. Every Kohenoor consignment to Switzerland includes:
Swiss flavour and pharma companies audit suppliers to the highest standard in the industry. Kohenoor International supplies full analytical documentation per lot, ISO 9001:2015 and HACCP certificates, and already ships fenugreek, fennel and sesame to importers in Germany, the Netherlands, France and the UK.
Our MOQ for Swiss buyers is 1 metric ton; free samples and 500 kg trial lots are available for laboratory qualification. Flavour houses and spice packers usually order 18-20 MT per 20ft container.
We quote CIF Genoa or CIF Rotterdam with rail delivery to your warehouse in Basel, Zurich, Geneva, Bern or Lugano through partner forwarders, with T1 transit documents. Total transit is 24-32 days.
Yes. Every lot is tested for lead, cadmium, arsenic and mercury, pesticide residues (EU/Swiss MRLs), ethylene oxide and aflatoxin, with the report supplied before shipment.
Yes. We supply high-saponin, high-sotolon lots batched for consistency, with samples for your extraction trials before you commit.
Our product is true fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum). Blue fenugreek (T. caerulea) used in Glarner Schabziger is a different species; contact us and we will advise on sourcing.