Cumin (Zeera/كمون)

Cumin (Zeera/كمون)

🌿 GOHER EXPORTS – PRODUCT SHEET 🌿

📋 PRODUCT OVERVIEW (QUICK REFERENCE)

Field	Details
Product Name	Cumin (Zeera/كمون)
Forms Available	Whole Seed & Powder
Common Name	Cumin
Scientific Name	Cuminum cyminum L.
HS Code	0909.31 (Cumin seeds, neither crushed nor ground) / 0909.32 (Cumin seeds, crushed or ground)
Origin	Pakistan 🇵🇰
Peak Buying Window	October – March
Target Moisture Limit	≤ 10% (max 12% for bulk)
Standard Export Packing	25kg / 50kg PP Bags; Vacuum packs; Carton Boxes
MOQ (Bulk)	1 x 20' FCL (approx. 12 MT)
MOQ (Retail)	1,000 units per SKU
Payment Terms	LC at Sight / TT Advance + Copy Docs
FOB (Karachi)	$1,200 – $1,500/MT (variable by season & quality)
CNF (GCC Ports)	$1,400 – $1,800/MT

📌 PRODUCT IDENTIFIERS & SKUs

Identifier	Code
International HS Code	0909.31 (Whole) / 0909.32 (Powder)
Product SKU – Whole Cumin 25kg	GH-CMN-WH-025
Product SKU – Cumin Powder 25kg	GH-CMN-PW-025
Product SKU – Whole Cumin Retail 500g	GH-CMN-WH-500R
Product SKU – Cumin Powder Retail 200g	GH-CMN-PW-200R
Product SKU – Cumin Powder Retail 500g	GH-CMN-PW-500R
Barcode (EAN-13 Sample)	0481234567890

🌱 BOTANICAL & TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Scientific Classification:

Kingdom: Plantae
Family: Apiaceae
Genus: Cuminum
Species: C. cyminum

Plant Description:

Annual herbaceous plant, 30–50 cm tall
Small white/pink flowers in umbels
Seeds are oblong, ridged, 4–5 mm long
Distinct warm, earthy, slightly bitter aroma

Quality Parameters:

Parameter	Specification
Purity	99.5% minimum (sorted & cleaned)
Moisture	≤ 10%
Total Ash	≤ 8%
Acid Insoluble Ash	≤ 1.5%
Volatile Oil	≥ 2.5% v/w
Insect Damage	Nil
Foreign Matter	≤ 0.5%
Salmonella	Negative / 25g
E. Coli	Negative

🌍 PAKISTAN PRODUCTION PROFILES

Major Producing Regions / Districts / Cities

Province	Key Districts
Punjab	Bahawalpur, Rahim Yar Khan, Layyah, Multan, Dera Ghazi Khan, Rajanpur, Muzaffargarh
Sindh	Umerkot, Tharparkar, Mirpurkhas, Sanghar, Badin
Balochistan	Nushki, Chagai, Kharan, Washuk
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa	Dera Ismail Khan (limited)

💡 Note: Bahawalpur & Rahim Yar Khan are the largest cumin-producing districts in Pakistan, accounting for ~60% of national production.

Seasonal Production Cycle

Stage	Timing
Sowing	October – November (Rabi season)
Flowering	February – March
Harvesting	March – April
Threshing & Cleaning	April – May
Peak Export Season	October – March (post-monsoon, high demand in GCC)

📊 GLOBAL TRADE PROFILE – CUMIN

🌐 World's Largest Exporters of Cumin (Annual Average)

Rank	Country	Export Share
1	India	~65–70%
2	Pakistan	~10–12%
3	Syria	~5–7%
4	Turkey	~4–5%
5	UAE (Re-export)	~3–4%
6	Iran	~2–3%
7	China	~1–2%

🌐 World's Largest Importers of Cumin

Rank	Country	Import Share
1	China	~18–20%
2	USA	~12–15%
3	UAE	~8–10%
4	Bangladesh	~6–8%
5	Saudi Arabia	~5–7%
6	Japan	~4–5%
7	Germany	~3–4%
8	UK	~3–4%
9	Egypt	~2–3%
10	Kuwait	~1–2%

🇵🇰 PAKISTAN CUMIN EXPORT PROFILE

Largest Importers of Pakistani Cumin

Rank	Country	% of Pakistan's Export
1	UAE	~25–30%
2	Saudi Arabia	~15–20%
3	Bangladesh	~10–15%
4	Kuwait	~8–10%
5	Oman	~5–7%
6	Qatar	~3–5%
7	Bahrain	~2–3%
8	USA	~2–3%
9	Malaysia	~2–3%
10	UK	~1–2%

📈 Pakistan's Annual Cumin Export Volume (Estimated)

Total Production: 30,000 – 40,000 MT annually
Export Volume: 8,000 – 12,000 MT annually
Export Value: $12 – $20 Million USD annually

✅ WHY PAKISTAN HAS AN EDGE OVER OTHER COUNTRIES

🌿 Superior Aroma & Flavor Profile – Pakistani cumin, especially from Bahawalpur & Tharparkar, has a higher volatile oil content (3.0–3.5%) compared to Indian cumin (2.5–3.0%), giving it a richer, more aromatic profile.
🌡️ Ideal Agro-Climatic Conditions – The arid and semi-arid regions of Southern Punjab, Sindh, and Balochistan provide the perfect dry climate with minimal rainfall during harvest, reducing mold and disease risk.
🧑‍🌾 Traditional Expertise – Generations of experience in cumin cultivation with indigenous knowledge of seed selection, drying, and storage.
💰 Competitive Pricing – Lower labor costs and land values in Pakistan result in 5–10% lower FOB prices compared to Indian cumin of equivalent quality.
🚢 Strategic Proximity to GCC – Karachi port is 2–4 days sailing time to Dubai, Doha, Dammam, and other GCC ports – faster than Indian competitors by 1–2 days.
🧪 Organic Potential – Large areas of Tharparkar and Balochistan are naturally organic (no synthetic inputs used), ideal for organic certification.

🏥 HEALTH BENEFITS OF CUMIN (الفوائد الصحية للكمون)

Benefit	Description
Digestive Health	Stimulates enzyme secretion, relieves bloating, gas & indigestion
Antioxidant Rich	Contains flavonoids, phenolics that fight oxidative stress
Blood Sugar Control	May improve glycemic control in diabetics
Cholesterol Management	Helps reduce LDL and triglycerides
Anti-inflammatory	Contains cuminaldehyde with strong anti-inflammatory properties
Weight Loss Support	Boosts metabolism and fat burning
Iron Source	Rich in iron – 100g provides ~66mg (366% DV)
Immunity Booster	Antimicrobial and antifungal properties
Respiratory Relief	Helps clear congestion in colds and asthma

🍲 CULINARY BENEFITS & SPECIALTIES

Gulf / Arabic Cuisine (المطبخ الخليجي)

Dish	Usage
Kabsa / Machboos	Essential spice in the "Kabsa spice mix"
Biryani	Key whole spice in tempering (tarka)
Harees	Adds depth to this traditional porridge
Sambousa / Samosa	Used in potato & meat fillings
Mandi	Part of the aromatic spice rub
Labneh & Yogurt	Sprinkled as garnish with olive oil
Soups & Stews	Maraq, Shorbat Adas (lentil soup)
Grilled Meats	Rub for kebabs, shawarma, kofta

International Uses

Indian curries, garam masala, dhals
Middle Eastern falafel, hummus
Mexican chili, tacos, enchiladas
North African harissa, couscous
European cheese, bread, sausages

📦 PACKING DETAILS

A) Bulk Export Packing

Packing Type	Weight	Material	Suitable For
PP Woven Bags	25 kg / 50 kg	Polypropylene with inner PE liner	Whole Cumin
Jute Bags	25 kg / 50 kg	Jute with inner PE liner	Whole Cumin (premium)
Big Bags / Jumbo Bags	500 kg – 1,000 kg	FIBC (Flexible Intermediate Bulk Container)	Bulk industrial
Vacuum Bags	10 kg / 25 kg	Multi-layered vacuum sealed	Cumin Powder

B) Retail / Consumer Packing

Packing Type	Weight Options	Material
Stand-up Pouch	100g / 200g / 500g / 1kg	PET/Al/PE laminated with zipper
Glass Jar	100g / 200g / 500g	Glass with metal twist cap
Tin Container	200g / 500g / 1kg	Food-grade tin with lid
PP Jar	500g / 1kg	Food-grade polypropylene
Box (Gift Pack)	3 x 100g assorted	Cardboard with branded sleeve

C) Container Loading Capacity – 40FT HC FCL

Packing	Unit Weight	Units per Container	Total Weight (MT)
25kg PP Bags	25 kg	1,040 bags	26 MT
50kg PP Bags	50 kg	520 bags	26 MT
500g Retail Pouches (Master Carton 12 pcs)	6 kg / carton	250 cartons	1.5 MT (per layer)
1kg Retail Pouches (Master Carton 10 pcs)	10 kg / carton	250 cartons	2.5 MT (per layer)

Note: Total loadable weight for 40FT HC = ~26 MT for bulk; ~18–20 MT for retail (due to packaging volume).

💰 PRICING CALCULATION

Bulk Container Orders (FOB Karachi)

Product	Packing	FOB Price/MT	Qty per 20'FCL	Total FOB Value
Whole Cumin (Sortex Cleaned)	25kg PP Bags	$1,350	12 MT	$16,200
Whole Cumin (Premium)	25kg PP Bags	$1,500	12 MT	$18,000
Cumin Powder	25kg PP Bags	$1,550	12 MT	$18,600

Bulk Container Orders (CNF – GCC Ports)

Destination Port	CNF Price/MT	20'FCL (12 MT)	40'FCL (26 MT)
Jebel Ali (Dubai)	$1,550	$18,600	$40,300
Dammam (KSA)	$1,600	$19,200	$41,600
Hamad (Qatar)	$1,600	$19,200	$41,600
Shuaiba (Kuwait)	$1,650	$19,800	$42,900
Muscat (Oman)	$1,600	$19,200	$41,600
Bahrain	$1,600	$19,200	$41,600

Packaged Retail Items (Ex-Works)

SKU	Weight	Packing	Unit Price
GH-CMN-WH-500R	500g	Stand-up Pouch	$2.50
GH-CMN-PW-200R	200g	Stand-up Pouch	$1.20
GH-CMN-PW-500R	500g	Stand-up Pouch	$2.60
GH-CMN-WH-1KG	1kg	Stand-up Pouch	$4.80
GH-CMN-WH-500GJ	500g	Glass Jar	$3.50

🏭 GOHER EXPORTS – PRODUCT SPECIFICATION SHEET

Parameter	Whole Cumin	Cumin Powder
Appearance	Uniform brown seeds, oval-ridged	Fine, free-flowing brown powder
Color	Brown to dark brown	Brown
Aroma	Strong, warm, characteristic	Strong, warm, characteristic
Taste	Slightly bitter, warm	Slightly bitter, warm
Purity	99.5% min (99.8% sortex)	100% pure (no additives)
Moisture	≤ 10%	≤ 10%
Foreign Matter	≤ 0.5%	≤ 0.5%
Total Ash	≤ 8%	≤ 8%
Acid Insoluble Ash	≤ 1.5%	≤ 1.5%
Volatile Oil	≥ 2.5% v/w	≥ 2.5% v/w
Particle Size (Powder)	—	60–80 mesh (standard)
Adulteration	Nil	Nil
Pesticide Residues	As per EU/CODEX limits	As per EU/CODEX limits
Heavy Metals	As per EU/CODEX limits	As per EU/CODEX limits
Microbiological	Compliant	Compliant

✅ DOES PAKISTANI CUMIN COMPETE WITH COMPETITORS?

Price Comparison (FOB Karachi vs Mundra, India)

Grade	Pakistan FOB/MT	India FOB/MT	Difference
Standard (99.5%)	$1,200 – $1,400	$1,300 – $1,500	🇵🇰 5–8% cheaper
Premium (Sortex)	$1,400 – $1,600	$1,500 – $1,700	🇵🇰 5–7% cheaper
Organic	$2,000 – $2,500	$2,200 – $2,800	🇵🇰 10–15% cheaper

Quality Edge

Parameter	Pakistan	India	Syria	Turkey
Volatile Oil %	3.0–3.5% ⭐	2.5–3.0%	2.0–2.5%	2.0–2.5%
Moisture %	7–10%	8–12%	9–12%	9–11%
Color	Rich brown	Brown	Light brown	Brown
Aroma Intensity	Very strong	Strong	Medium	Medium

🏆 VERDICT: YES – Pakistani cumin is HIGHLY competitive on both price AND quality, especially for the GCC market due to proximity, superior aroma, and cost advantage.

🌏 PORT DESTINATIONS IN GCC / GULF

Country	Port	Transit Time (Karachi)
🇦🇪 UAE	Jebel Ali, Dubai	2–3 days
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia	Dammam	3–4 days
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia	Jeddah	5–6 days
🇶🇦 Qatar	Hamad Port, Doha	3–4 days
🇰🇼 Kuwait	Shuaiba Port	3–4 days
🇴🇲 Oman	Port Sultan Qaboos, Muscat / Sohar	2–3 days
🇧🇭 Bahrain	Khalifa bin Salman Port	3–4 days

🇦🇪 ARE GCC COUNTRIES IMPORTING FROM PAKISTAN?

YES, substantially! Pakistan is the 2nd largest cumin supplier to the GCC after India.

GCC Country	Pakistan Share	Estimated Annual Import from Pakistan
UAE	~30%	2,500 – 3,500 MT
Saudi Arabia	~25%	1,500 – 2,500 MT
Kuwait	~35%	800 – 1,200 MT
Oman	~40%	500 – 800 MT
Qatar	~20%	300 – 500 MT
Bahrain	~30%	200 – 300 MT

📌 Market Insight: GCC buyers increasingly prefer Pakistani cumin for its better flavor profile in traditional dishes like Kabsa and Mandi.

🏷️ RETAIL PACKAGING – LABELING & CERTIFICATIONS

Standard Label (GOHER EXPORTS Brand)

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│ 🌿 GOHER EXPORTS 🌿 │

│ ──── ✦ ──── │

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│ CUMIN SEEDS (ZEERA) │

│ الكمون │

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│ Net Weight: 500g (17.6 oz) │

│ Packed in: Pakistan │

│ Batch No: GH-CMN-2026-001 │

│ Best Before: 06/2028 │

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│ ◈ 100% Pure & Natural │

│ ◈ No Additives | Non-Irradiated │

│ ◈ HACCP Certified Facility │

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│ Storage: Store in cool, dry place │

│ Origin: Pakistan 🇵🇰 │

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│ GOHER EXPORTS │

│ 10th Floor, Business Avenue, │

│ Karachi, Pakistan │

│ www.goherexports.com │

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└──────────────────────────────────────┘

International Labeling Requirements Met:

✅ GCC Standard Organization (GSO) Labeling Standards
✅ UAE ESMA Standards (Emirates Conformity Assessment Scheme)
✅ SASO (Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization)
✅ EU Labeling Regulations (if exported there)
✅ Nutrition Facts Panel (as per destination country)
✅ Bilingual Labeling (English + Arabic)

Available Certifications:

Certification	Status
HACCP (FSMS)	✅ Available
ISO 22000	✅ Available
BRCGS Food	✅ Available (upon request)
Organic (USDA/EU)	✅ Available (upon request)
Halal (recognized body)	✅ Available
Non-GMO Verified	✅ Available
Fumigation Certificate	✅ Provided with each shipment
Phytosanitary Certificate	✅ Provided with each shipment
Certificate of Origin	✅ Provided with each shipment

📦 BULK EXPORT – PACKING & LOGISTICS DETAILS

Standard Bulk Packing

Item	Specification
Inner Liner	Food-grade PE (0.05mm thickness)
Outer Bag	New PP woven bag (80–100 GSM)
Bag Size	25kg: 55cm x 85cm / 50kg: 65cm x 100cm
Stitching	Double needle, top & bottom
Labeling	Printed bags with GOHER logo OR plain with sticker label
Palletization	On request: 20 bags/pallet (500kg), stretch-wrapped

Container Loading Plan – 40FT HC FCL

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│ 40FT HC CONTAINER │

│ (Internal: 12.03m x 2.35m x 2.69m) │

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│ ┌─────┐ ┌─────┐ ┌─────┐ ┌─────┐ ┌─────┐ │

│ │25kg │ │25kg │ │25kg │ │25kg │ │25kg │ │

│ │Bags │ │Bags │ │Bags │ │Bags │ │Bags │ │

│ │ x8 │ │ x8 │ │ x8 │ │ x8 │ │ x8 │ │

│ └─────┘ └─────┘ └─────┘ └─────┘ └─────┘ │

│ ┌─────┐ ┌─────┐ ┌─────┐ ┌─────┐ ┌─────┐ │

│ │25kg │ │25kg │ │25kg │ │25kg │ │25kg │ │

│ │Bags │ │Bags │ │Bags │ │Bags │ │Bags │ │

│ │ x8 │ │ x8 │ │ x8 │ │ x8 │ │ x8 │ │

│ └─────┘ └─────┘ └─────┘ └─────┘ └─────┘ │

│ ... Total: 26 rows x 40 bags │

│ = 1,040 bags x 25kg │

│ = 26,000 KG (26 MT) │

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Loading Options Summary

Container Type	Packing	Qty	Net Weight
20' FCL	25kg PP Bags	520 bags	13 MT
20' FCL	50kg PP Bags	260 bags	13 MT
40' FCL	25kg PP Bags	1,040 bags	26 MT
40' FCL	50kg PP Bags	520 bags	26 MT
40' HC	25kg PP Bags (palletized)	960 bags	24 MT

📄 EXPORT / INCO TERMS & PAYMENT

Inco Terms Offered

Term	Description
FOB Karachi	Seller delivers goods on board vessel at Karachi Port
CNF (CFR)	Seller covers cost & freight to destination GCC port
CIF	Seller covers cost, insurance & freight
EXW	Ex-works (goods available at GOHER warehouse, Karachi)

Payment Terms

Term	Details
LC at Sight	Irrevocable, Confirmed LC from prime bank
TT Advance	50% advance + 50% against copy docs
LC + TT	30% advance + 70% LC

🌟 GOHER EXPORTS – WHY CHOOSE US?

Advantage	Detail
✅ Direct from Farm	Sourced directly from Bahawalpur & Tharparkar farmers
✅ Sortex Cleaned	State-of-the-art sortex sorting for 99.8% purity
✅ Third-Party Tested	Every batch tested by SGS / Eurofins
✅ Halal Certified	All products Halal certified
✅ Flexible Packing	Bulk, retail, private label – all available
✅ Fast Shipping	Weekly container consolidation to GCC
✅ MOQ Flexibility	Small trial orders accepted (1 MT)

📝 FINAL SUMMARY – GOHER EXPORTS CUMIN (ZEERA) PRODUCT SHEET

GOHER EXPORTS offers premium Pakistani Cumin (Zeera/كمون) in Whole & Powder forms, sourced from the finest growing regions of Bahawalpur, Tharparkar, and Rahim Yar Khan. With superior volatile oil content (3.0–3.5%), competitive FOB pricing ($1,200–$1,600/MT), and strategic proximity to GCC ports (2–4 days transit), GOHER EXPORTS is your ideal partner for bulk and retail cumin supply in the Gulf market. All products are HACCP, Halal, and ISO certified with flexible packing from 25kg bulk bags to branded retail pouches. MOQ: 1 MT for trial / 20' FCL for standard orders. HS Code: 0909.31 / 0909.32.

ملخص باللغة العربية

جوهير إكسبورتس تقدم الكمون الباكستاني الفاخر (حبوب ومسحوق) من أفضل مناطق الإنتاج في البنجاب والسند. يتميز الكمون الباكستاني بنسبة زيت طيار عالية (3.0–3.5%) مما يمنحه نكهة ورائحة قوية. أسعار تنافسية (FOB: 1,200–1,600 دولار للطن)، وقرب استراتيجي من موانئ الخليج (2–4 أيام). جميع المنتجات حاصلة على شهادات HACCP والحلال والأيزو. التغليف: أكياس 25 كجم للجملة وأكياس 200جم-1كجم للتجزئة. أقل كمية للطلب: 1 طن للتجربة / حاوية 20 قدم للطلبات النظامية.