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Garlic (Thoum)

Fresh whole garlic bulbs on white fabric background as natural cooking ingredient and food texture

Garlic (Thoum)

PRODUCT OVERVIEW: QUICK LOOK (ثوم - نظرة عامة)

ParameterFresh Bulbs (ثوم طازج)Garlic Powder (مسحوق الثوم)Garlic Flakes (رقائق الثوم)
Brand IdentityGOHER EXPORTSGOHER EXPORTSGOHER EXPORTS
Scientific NameAllium sativumAllium sativumAllium sativum
HS Code Mapping0703.20000910.9910 (or 1105.2000)0712.9090 (Dehydrated)
Target Moisture Limit60% – 65% (Fully Cured)Max 6.0%Max 8.0%
Bulk supply MOQ12 Metric Tons (Reefer FCL)14 Metric Tons (Dry FCL)10 Metric Tons (Dry FCL)
Retail Packing MOQ5 Metric Tons5 Metric Tons5 Metric Tons
40FT HC Loading24 – 26 Metric Tons25 Metric Tons18 – 20 Metric Tons
Peak Buying WindowMarch to June (Fresh crop)Year-RoundYear-Round
GCC Port ChannelsJebel Ali (UAE), Jeddah & Dammam (KSA), Shuwaikh (Kuwait), Hamad (Qatar), Sohar (Oman)
Core Settlement30% Advance T/T + 70% CAD OR 100% Irrevocable Letter of Credit (L/C) at sight

1. Technical & Botanical Specifications (المواصفات الفنية والتحليلية)

GOHER EXPORTS delivers agricultural selections chosen for high Allicin content—the compound responsible for garlic's intense pungency, therapeutic qualities, and signature sharp aroma.

Physical Parameters by Specification

  • Fresh Garlic Bulbs: Firm, well-formed bulbs with clean, unbroken outer white/pinkish papery skins. Root clusters trimmed clean to 5mm maximum. Stem cut short (max 1–2cm). Free from mechanical bruising, internal sprouting, or mold. Sizes graded by outer diameter: 45mm+, 50mm+, and 55mm+.
  • Dehydrated Garlic Flakes: Uniformly sliced cloves, creamy white to light ivory tint. Free from dark scorch specs or peel residues.
  • Pure Garlic Powder: 100% pure dehydrated garlic root ground state, free-flowing without clumping agents or chemical additives. Fine screen sizing (60–80 mesh mesh scale).

Chemical & Purity Indices

  • Purity Level (Powder/Flakes): 99.5% Minimum clean basis.
  • Extraneous Matter: Less than 0.5% max.
  • Volatile Garlic Oil Load: Min 0.3% to 0.45% v/w.

2. Pakistan Production & Export Profiles

Domestic Cultivation & Processing Zones

Garlic cultivation requires temperate winter conditions followed by dry, high-heat solar windows to naturally dry the outer skin layer before pull harvesting:

  • Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK): Swat, Mardan, and Nowshera (Highly celebrated for cold-hardy white garlic strains).
  • Punjab Province: Bahawalpur, Multan, Khanewal, and Faisalabad. The introduction of high-yielding, high-solids local cultivars (such as the prominent NARC-G1 variety) has scaled regional capacities.
  • Sindh Province: Sukkur and Mirpurkhas.

[Harvesting & Field Curing: Feb - Mar] ➔ [Sorting & Trimming: Apr] ➔ [Dehydration / Milling: May onward]

Global Trade Vectors

  • Largest Exporters Worldwide: China (dominating over 75% of global fresh volume), Spain, Argentina, Egypt, and India.
  • Largest Importers Worldwide: Indonesia, Vietnam, United States, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.
  • Do GCC Countries Import from Pakistan? YES. While fresh imports were historically dominated by East Asian shipping lines, GCC corporate buyers increasingly purchase Pakistani fresh large-clove garlic and processed powders to hedge supply chains and lower high freight costs.

The Pakistani Market Advantage

Can GOHER EXPORTS compete with massive global suppliers in price and quality? Yes, effectively:

  1. High Solids & Robust Flavor Profile: Regional varieties carry a significantly higher percentage of natural dry solids and allicin density compared to heavily irrigated varieties. This gives them a bolder flavor that holds up well in processed foods.
  2. Logistical Proximity to the Middle East: Fresh garlic is perishable and prone to internal decay during long ocean voyages. Shipping from Karachi Port to Jebel Ali takes only 4 to 7 days, meaning our fresh bulbs avoid the stale quality common in longer global shipments.
  3. Extended Ambient Preservation: Our traditional air-curing processes allow the papery skin to lock tight naturally, protecting the inner cloves from moisture spikes during Middle Eastern port handling.

3. Product Identifiers & SKU Configurations

GOHER EXPORTS provides standard heavy shipping options alongside consumer-ready private label packs.

Bulk Commercial SKUs (التعبئة بالجملة)

  • GE-GAR-F10M: Fresh Bulbs packed in 10 Kg / 20 Kg Lenomesh Bags (Highly breathable, bright red/orange mesh filaments for retail bins).
  • GE-GAR-F20C: Fresh Bulbs packed in 10 Kg Plastic Open-Vent Crates or corrugated boxes.
  • GE-GAR-FL25P: Dehydrated Garlic Flakes in 25 Kg Double-Poly Lined Kraft Paper Sacks.
  • GE-GAR-P25P: 100% Pure Garlic Powder in 25 Kg Heavy-Duty PE-Lined Woven PP Bags.

Retail Supermarket Packaging (تعبئة أسواق التجزئة)

Packaged under strict compliance regulations using bilingual Arabic-English layouts, full barcode structures, and certified nutritional data grids.

  • GE-GAR-R0500M: 500g Fresh Garlic Net Bags with tag headers. 20 units per master outer crate.
  • GE-GAR-R1000P: 1 Kg Pure Garlic Powder standing zipper pouches. 12 units per master carton.
  • GE-GAR-R0100J: 100g Spice Shaker Jars (Powder/Granules) matching premium kitchen retail standards. 48 units per carton.

4. Ocean Logistics & Container Load Performance

Fresh garlic shipments require cold chain reefer container management to arrest premature internal sprouting or decay.

Shipping Capacity Breakdown

VarietyPacking TypeContainer TypeMax Net Weight LoadTotal Units per FCL
Fresh Bulbs10 Kg Mesh Bags40FT Reefer FCL (+1°C to +3°C)25.0 Metric Tons2,500 Bags
Garlic Flakes25 Kg Paper Bags40FT Dry HC FCL19.0 Metric Tons760 Bags
Garlic Powder25 Kg PP Bags40FT Dry HC FCL26.0 Metric Tons1,040 Bags

Logistical Note: For fresh reefer shipments, humidity controls must be held strictly between 65% and 70% to prevent root growth.

Quality Compliance Documentation

  • Departure Facility: Port Muhammad Bin Qasim / Karachi Port, Pakistan.
  • Certifications Standard: Department of Plant Protection Phytosanitary Certificate, Certificate of Analysis (COA), Non-GMO Verification Statement, Halal Compliance Certificate, and full data integration for SFDA (Saudi Food & Drug Authority) customs entry clearing.

5. Commercial Quotation Framework & Incoterms

Indicative price baselines for the 2026 trading pool. Firm proforma parameters are delivered upon final volume and calendar confirmation.

Bulk Supply Matrix (Grade A Sortex / High-Solids Cured)

  • Fresh Garlic Bulbs (50mm+): USD 1,200 – USD 1,450 / Metric Ton (FOB Karachi Port)
  • Dehydrated Garlic Flakes: USD 2,250 – USD 2,500 / Metric Ton (CNF Jebel Ali / Dammam)
  • Pure Garlic Powder: USD 1,950 – USD 2,200 / Metric Ton (CNF Major GCC Sea Ports)

Retail Packaged Contract Base

  • 1 Kg Powder Pouches (Bilingual Labeling): USD 2.35 – USD 2.65 per pouch base unit equivalent.

Procurement Commitments & Settlements

  • Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ):
    • Fresh/Powder Bulk Supply: One Full Container Load (FCL) matching type.
    • Private Label Retail Assemblies: 5 MT.
  • Payment Channels: 30% Advance Down Payment (T/T), 70% balanced clean against presentation of shipping documents (CAD), or 100% Irrevocable, Confirmed Sight L/C.

6. Culinary Integration & Health Functions in the GCC

Gulf Culinary Adaptations (الاستخدامات الطهوية في الخليج)

Garlic is an indispensable building block in Middle Eastern kitchens:

  • Thoum Garlic Sauce (صلصة الثوم): Processed garlic powder and fresh paste form the structural emulsified base for traditional Thoum dipping sauces served with grilled chicken shawarma across the Arab world.
  • Kabsa & Mandi Foundations: Sautéed fresh garlic cloves or flakes provide foundational savory depth to regional rice distributions, tempering gamey lamb characteristics.
  • Commercial Food Processing: Used heavily by industrial GCC meat factories to season regional kofta, burger patties, and frozen marinated items.

Validated Health Benefits (الفوائد الصحية المثبتة)

  • Cardiovascular Balance: Active allicin helps manage healthy blood pressure levels and supports optimal arterial circulation.
  • Natural Immune Catalyst: Well-documented antimicrobial and antiviral properties help strengthen natural immune defenses.
  • Powerful Antioxidant Cleanse: Rich in organic sulfur molecules that assist the liver in detoxification pathways while reducing oxidative stress markers.

7. Packaging Labeling Reference (Standard Industrial Layout)

This template serves as the standard visual printing block applied across GOHER EXPORTS regional destination containers:

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|                      GOHER EXPORTS                        |

|             PREMIUM PURE DEHYDRATED GARLIC POWDER         |

|                    مسحوق الثوم المجفف الفاخر                |

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|  Origin: Pakistan               |  المنشأ: باكستان          |

|  Product State: 100% Pure Powder |  حالة المنتج: مسحوق نقي   |

|  Net Weight: 25 Kg              |  الوزن الصافي: ٢٥ كجم      |

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|  Batch Serial: GE-GAR-2026-P01                            |

|  Date of Production: June 2026                            |

|  Date of Expiry: May 2028                                 |

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|  [Standard EAN Barcode]         |  [Halal Certified Mark]   |

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|  Store in a cool, dark, dry storage facility.             |

|  يُحفظ في مكان بارد، مظلم، وجاف محكم الإغلاق.               |

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| Processed & Packed By: Goher Exports, Bahawalpur, Pakistan |

| Web: www.goherexports.com | Corporate: info@goherexports.com|

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