AJWAIN (CAROM SEED - WHOLE)
GOHER EXPORTS AJWAIN (CAROM SEED - WHOLE)
PRODUCT OVERVIEW: QUICK LOOK (نخوة / كمون ملوكي - نظرة عامة)
| Parameter | Specifications & Technical Details |
| Brand Identity | GOHER EXPORTS |
| Common Name | Ajwain / Carom Seed / Bishop's Weed / نخوة (Nakhwa) / كمون ملوكي |
| Scientific Name | Trachyspermum ammi (syn. Carum copticum) |
| International HS Code | 0909.3100 (Seeds of Cumin: Neither Crushed nor Ground / Adapted for Ajwain) |
| Primary Origin | Pakistan (Tharparkar-Sindh, Cholistan, and Southern Punjab regions) |
| Bulk MOQ | 11 Metric Tons (1 x 20FT FCL due to seed volumetric density) |
| Retail Packing MOQ | 5 Metric Tons (Assorted SKUs) |
| Loading Capacity (40FT HC) | 22 to 23 Metric Tons (Net weight max capacity) |
| Target Moisture Limit | Less than 8.0% (Strictly monitored for warm GCC maritime warehouse safety) |
| Peak Buying Window | April to July (Fresh post-Rabi harvest processing cycle) |
| Core Delivery Terms | FOB Karachi Port, CFR / CNF Destination Gulf Ports |
| GCC Port Channels | Jebel Ali (UAE), Jeddah & Dammam (KSA), Shuwaikh (Kuwait), Hamad (Qatar), Sohar (Oman) |
| Standard Payment Options | 30% Advance T/T + 70% CAD (Cash Against Documents) OR 100% Irrevocable L/C at sight |
1. Technical & Botanical Specifications (المواصفات الفنية ونباتية)
Pakistani Ajwain is renowned across global markets for its pungent, aromatic profile driven by elevated concentrations of Thymol essential oil. The seeds are selected through mechanical and optoelectronic sorting to match the rigorous sensory baselines of the Arabian food trade.
Sensory & Physical Indicators
- Appearance: Small, oval-shaped schizocarps, striped look with five distinct longitudinal ridges.
- Color: Light greyish-green to warm light brown.
- Aroma & Taste: Intensely hot, sharp, biting flavor dominating with pure herbal thymol notes (reminiscent of concentrated wild thyme).
- Purity (Sortex Cleaned): 99.0% to 99.5% Minimum clean basis.
- Total Damaged/Immature Seeds: Under 1.0% Max.
- Weevil/Insect Damage: 0% (Strictly fumigated pre-loading).
Chemical Limits
- Moisture Content: Max 8.0% (Highly optimized to prevent self-heating and caking in transit).
- Total Ash Profile: Max 9.0%.
- Acid Insoluble Ash: Max 1.5%.
- Volatile Thymol Oil Load: Minimum 2.5% to 3.5% v/w (Significantly higher potency than wild Mediterranean variants).
2. Pakistan Production & Export Profiles
Local Cultivation Hotspots
The production of commercial-grade Ajwain requires distinct dry atmospheric drops during early seed maturation. In Pakistan, these micro-climates are ideally mapped across:
- Sindh Province: Tharparkar desert borders, Umerkot, and Sanghar.
- Punjab Province: Drier plains of Bahawalpur, Rahim Yar Khan, and parts of the Cholistan agricultural fringes.
[Sowing: Oct - Nov] ➔ [Winter Maturation: Jan - Feb] ➔ [Harvest & Air Drying: Mar - Apr] ➔ [Export Processing: May onward]
Global Trade Dynamics
- Largest Global Exporters: India, Pakistan, Iran, and Egypt.
- Largest Global Importers: Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, United States, UK, and Kuwait.
- GCC Import Status from Pakistan: YES. GCC nations are among the primary volume consumers of Pakistani Ajwain. It is widely imported directly into Saudi Arabia and Dubai for wholesale distribution and domestic repackaging.
The Pakistani Market Advantage
Can GOHER EXPORTS beat global competitors in price and quality? Absolutely, for three distinct reasons:
- Thymol Density: The intense summer heat sweep right before harvest shocks the Trachyspermum ammi plant into producing denser essential oil protection inside the seed core, beating out milder, less aromatic European variations.
- Competitive Labor Costs in Field Sorting: The initial cleaning and uprooting are handled manually by local harvesting teams, ensuring less immediate seed cracking compared to large industrial combine threshers used elsewhere, which cause essential oil leakage.
- Proximity to the Gulf: Shipments exiting Karachi reach Jebel Ali or Muscat within 4–6 days, minimizing the flavor degradation caused by long sea voyages inside hot metal shipping containers.
3. Product Identifiers & SKU Configurations
GOHER EXPORTS manages two distinct processing channels: industrial bulk supply pipelines for spice blenders, and premium retail shelf packaging matching international standardization codes.
Bulk Export Identifiers (التعبئة بالجملة)
- GE-AJW-W50J: Whole Ajwain Seeds packed in 50 Kg New Jute Bags with internal food-grade protective weave (Preferred for classic wholesale trading hubs).
- GE-AJW-W25P: Whole Ajwain Seeds packed in 25 Kg Heavy-Duty Multiwall Woven PP Bags with a moisture-lock polyethylene internal liner (Engineered for modern automated grinding plants).
Packaged Retail SKUs (تعبئة التجزئة)
Featuring high-definition dual-language (Arabic & English) labeling formats, full nutritional panel declarations, structural EAN-13 barcodes, and verified expiry layouts.
- GE-AJW-R1000: 1 Kg Stand-up High-Barrier Pouches (Fitted with resealable zippers and clear product window). 12 units per durable master carton.
- GE-AJW-R0500: 500g Matt-Finish Laminated Pouches. 24 units per master carton.
- GE-AJW-R0100: 100g Retail Spice Box (Inner foil protective wrap to retain thymol vapors). 48 units per master carton.
4. International Logistics & Container Performance
Ajwain is a compact but lightweight seed profile; loading limits require careful positioning to utilize maximum container space.
40FT HC FCL & 20FT FCL Estimation
| Container Type | Packaging Format | Target Net Weight | Total Packaging Units |
| 20FT Standard FCL | 25 Kg PP Bags | 11.0 Metric Tons | 440 Bags |
| 40FT High Cube FCL | 25 Kg PP Bags | 22.5 Metric Tons | 900 Bags |
| 40FT High Cube FCL | 1 Kg Retail Pouches | 18.5 Metric Tons | 18,500 Pouches |
Shipping & Phytosanitary Compliance Standards
- Port of Origin: Port Muhammad Bin Qasim / Karachi Port, Pakistan.
- Global Accreditations: Clean Certificate of Analysis (COA) issued by ISO-certified laboratory partners, Federal Department of Plant Protection Phytosanitary Certificate, Halal Certification, and full alignment with the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) import tracking requirements.
5. Commercial Quotation Framework & Incoterms
Note: The following quotes represent current 2026 crop indicators. Binding proforma pricing is calculated at the exact date of order formalization.
Bulk Supply Matrix (Premium Sortex Cleaned 99.5%)
- FOB Karachi Port: USD 1,650 – USD 1,850 / Metric Ton
- CNF / CFR Jebel Ali Port (UAE): USD 1,780 – USD 1,980 / Metric Ton
- CNF / CFR Jeddah Islamic Port (KSA): USD 1,850 – USD 2,050 / Metric Ton
Retail Packaging Contract Matrix
- CNF Major GCC Ports (1 Kg Private Label Pouches): USD 2.15 – USD 2.45 per unit base (Subject to volume commitments).
Minimum Orders & Settlement Structure
- Bulk MOQ: 11 MT (1x20FT FCL)
- Retail/Packaged MOQ: 5 MT
- Standard Terms: 30% Down Payment via Telegraphic Transfer (T/T), 70% balanced against presentation of clean shipping documents (Cash Against Documents - CAD), or confirmed, unamended L/C at sight.
6. Culinary Context & Wellness Profiles in the GCC
Gulf Food Integration (الاستخدامات الطهوية في الخليج)
Known extensively as Nakhwa (نخوة) across the Arabian Peninsula, it holds unique culinary positioning:
- Saudi Kahwa Enhancement: In specific Najdi and Western province traditions, a small pinch of whole Nakhwa is added to boiling traditional Arabic coffee alongside cardamom to balance acidity and impart a refreshing, sharp note.
- Fried Fish & Seafood Batter: Essential in coastal Gulf seafood preparation; the high thymol oils break down heavy fish proteins and cut through rich fats.
- Savory Pastries: Sprinkled over traditional regional crisps, savory biscuits, and flatbread dough combinations before baking.
Validated Health Benefits (الفوائد الصحية)
- Immediate Indigestion Relief: High active thymol acts as a rapid gastrointestinal anti-spasmodic, resolving flatulence and stomach cramps almost instantly.
- Respiratory Support: Traditional inhalation or drinking infusions helps clear nasal congestion and works as a natural expectorant for bronchial relief.
- Natural Food Preservative: Strong antifungal properties suppress common ambient mold developments, organically extending the storage life of retail spice mixes.
7. Compliance Labeling Reference (Industrial / Retail Format)
This model guides the standard printing blocks applied across GOHER EXPORTS regional destination containers:
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| GOHER EXPORTS |
| PREMIUM WHOLE CAROM SEEDS (AJWAIN) |
| بذور النخوة الكاملة الفاخرة (أجواين) |
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| Origin: Pakistan | المنشأ: باكستان |
| Grade: Premium Sortex Cleaned | درجة نقاوة ممتازة |
| Net Weight: 25 Kg | الوزن الصافي: ٢٥ كجم |
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| Batch Reference: GE-AJW-2026-V1 |
| Production Date: May 2026 |
| Expiry Date: April 2028 |
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| [EAN Barcode Graphic] | [Halal Certified Logo] |
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| Store in a cool, ventilated facility away from moisture. |
| يُحفظ في مكان بارد، جاف، وجيد التهوية بعيداً عن الرطوبة. |
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| Processed & Shipped By: Goher Exports, Bahawalpur, Pakistan|
| Web: www.goherexports.com | Corporate: info@goherexports.com|
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