Fennel Seed (Whole)

Fennel Seed (Whole)

PRODUCT OVERVIEW: QUICK LOOK (بذور الشمر - نظرة عامة)

Parameter	Specifications & Details
Brand Name	GOHER EXPORTS
Product Name	Fennel Seed (Whole) / بذور الشمر الكاملة
Scientific Name	Foeniculum vulgare
HS Code	0909.6100 (Whole Seeds) / 0909.6200 (Crushed/Ground)
Origin	Pakistan (Sindh & Southern Punjab)
Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ)	Bulk: 13 Metric Tons (1x20FT FCL) Retail Packing: 5 Metric Tons
Bulk Loading Capacity (40FT HC FCL)	26 Metric Tons (Net Weight)
Target Moisture Limit	Less than 9.0%
Peak Buying Window	March to June (Fresh Rabi Crop harvest)
Key GCC Port Destinations	Jebel Ali (UAE), Jeddah & Dammam (KSA), Shuwaikh (Kuwait), Hamad (Qatar), Khalifa bin Salman (Bahrain), Sohar/Salalah (Oman)
Core Payment Terms	30% Advance + 70% CAD (Cash Against Documents) or 100% Irrevocable L/C at sight

1. Technical & Botanical Specifications (المواصفات الفنية والنباتية)

Pakistani fennel seed is highly valued across the Middle East for its high volatile oil profile, providing an intense anise-like aroma and warm, sweet flavor matrix.

Sensory & Physical Properties

• Appearance: Oblong, oval-shaped seeds with distinctive longitudinal ridges.
• Color: Bright greenish-tan to pale green (indicative of optimal shade drying).
• Aroma & Taste: Strong, fragrant, distinct sweet-anise character due to high native Anethole and Fenchone content.
• Purity Level: 99% Minimum (Machine Cleaned / Sortex Cleaned).
• Extraneous Matter: Less than 1.0% maximum.

Chemical Thresholds

• Moisture Content: Max 9.0% (Crucial for high-temperature Gulf storage).
• Total Ash: Max 8.0%.
• Acid Insoluble Ash: Max 1.0%.
• Volatile Essential Oil: Minimum 1.5% to 2.0% v/w.

2. Pakistan Production & Export Profiles

Growing Regions & Districts

Pakistan’s premier fennel crops are cultivated during the winter (Rabi) cycle. The primary production pockets thrive under deep, well-drained loamy soils and warm spring sun:

• Sindh Province: Umerkot, Mirpurkhas, Sanghar, and Sukkur. (Known for exceptionally bright, oil-rich seeds).
• Punjab Province: Southern belt including Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar, and Multan.

[Harvest / Drying: Jan - Feb] ➔ [Market Arrival: March] ➔ [Peak Export Window: March - June]

Global Trade Context

• Largest Exporters Worldwide: India, Egypt, China, Turkey, and Pakistan.
• Largest Importers Worldwide: United States, Germany, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Malaysia.
• Largest Current Importers from Pakistan: United Arab Emirates (Dubai acting as a major regional re-export node), Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, and Qatar.

The Pakistani Pakistan Competitive Edge

Why GCC buyers prioritize GOHER EXPORTS over alternative origins:

1. Lower Thermal Stress Post-Harvest: Traditional hand-harvesting and natural shade-drying preserve the delicate essential oils that mechanical overheating often burns off in larger industrial origins.
2. Naturally Higher Anethole Levels: The arid climate of the Southern Punjab and Sindh plains yields a seed with a sharp sweetness preferred in traditional Gulf spice grinding over the bitter profiles of Eastern European varieties.
3. Pricing Neutrality & Freight Agility: Direct shipping routes from Karachi Port to Jebel Ali or Dammam take only 4 to 7 days, significantly reducing transit exposure compared to Mediterranean alternatives.

3. Product Identifiers & SKU Configurations

GOHER EXPORTS provides versatile options to serve both industrial food processors/grinders and direct tier-1 retail supermarket distributors across the GCC.

Bulk Export SKUs (التعبئة بالجملة)

• GE-FN-W50J: Whole Fennel Seeds in 50 Kg New Jute Bags (Ideal for traditional wholesale spice souks).
• GE-FN-W25P: Whole Fennel Seeds in 25 Kg Multi-Layer Woven PP Bags with inner food-grade PE liners (High moisture barrier for industrial grinding facilities).

Retail Packaged SKUs (تعبئة التجزئة)

Packaged under strict international labeling regulations (English & Arabic dual-script layout), complete with nutritional values, barcodes, and manufacturing dates:

• GE-FN-R1000: 1 Kg Stand-up Zipper Pouches (Clear window matte finish), 12 packs per master carton.
• GE-FN-R0400: 400g Laminated Pillow Pouches, 24 packs per master carton.
• GE-FN-R0100: 100g High-barrier Retail Boxes (Internal foil wrap), 48 packs per master carton.

4. International Logistics & Loading Estimates

All Goher Exports shipments undergo rigorous inspection before sea transit to withstand the intense climate conditions of the Arabian Peninsula.

Container Capacity Estimates

Container Type	Packing Format	Max Net Weight	Total Units per FCL
20FT Standard FCL	25 Kg PP Bags	13.0 Metric Tons	520 Bags
40FT HC FCL	25 Kg PP Bags	26.0 Metric Tons	1,040 Bags
40FT HC FCL	1 Kg Retail Pouches	22.0 Metric Tons	22,000 Retail Units

Note: Fennel seed is a volumetric, relatively light cargo; hence 40FT High Cube containers maximize weight limits for freight optimization.

Export Logistics & Compliance Documents

• Port of Loading: Port Muhammad Bin Qasim / Karachi Port, Pakistan.
• Certifications Provided: Phytosanitary Certificate (Department of Plant Protection, Pakistan), Certificate of Analysis (COA), Halal Certification, ISO 22000:2018 Food Safety Management System, and SFDA (Saudi Food & Drug Authority) compliance clearance declarations.

5. Commercial Quotation Framework & Incoterms

Prices provided are indicative based on the current 2026 market pool and subject to final seasonal verification at the time of order booking.

Bulk Pricing (Grade A, Sortex Cleaned 99%)

• FOB Karachi Port: USD 1,150 – USD 1,300 / Metric Ton
• CNF Jebel Ali (UAE) / Dammam (KSA): USD 1,280 – USD 1,420 / Metric Ton

Retail Packaged Pricing (Dual Labeling English/Arabic)

• CNF Dubai / Jeddah (1 Kg Pouches): USD 1.65 – USD 1.85 / Pouch base equivalent.

Payment & Procurement Terms

• Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ):
  • Bulk Supply: 13 MT (1 x 20FT FCL)
  • Private Label / Retail Packaged: 5 MT
• Payment Structures:
  • Option A: 30% Advance T/T, 70% against Scanned Shipping Documents (CAD).
  • Option B: 100% Irrevocable, Confirmed Letter of Credit (L/C) at Sight.

6. Culinary & Health Applications in the Gulf Market

Culinary Profiles (الاستخدامات الطهوية)

Fennel whole seeds are foundational to Middle Eastern spice blending and hospitality traditions:

• Baharat & Kabsa Spice Blends: Used whole or coarsely cracked to add aromatic base notes to regional rice foundations like Kabsa, Mandi, and Majboos.
• Bakery & Confectionery: A vital seasoning for traditional Arabic flatbreads, Ka'ak, and sweet rusks.
• Arabic Kahwa / Herbal Teas: Often infused directly with cardamom or served as an independent digestive tisane (Shamar Tea) across regional cafes and households.

Verified Health Benefits (الفوائد الصحية)

• Digestive Catalyst: Naturally high concentrations of anethole carminative compounds relax gastrointestinal muscles, reducing bloating and gas.
• Antioxidant Dense: Rich in polyphenol flavonoids like rosmarinic acid and chlorogenic acid to combat cellular oxidation.
• Natural Antimicrobial: Volatile extracts inhibit common food-borne bacterial strains, increasing the structural shelf stability of secondary food applications.

7. Packaging Labeling Reference (Standard Layout)

Below is the standard industrial layout mapping for GOHER EXPORTS regional packaging compliance:

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|                      GOHER EXPORTS                        |

|             PREMIUM WHOLE FENNEL SEEDS                    |

|                بذور الشمر الكاملة الفاخرة                  |

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|  Origin: Pakistan               |  المنشأ: باكستان          |

|  Grade: A (Sortex Cleaned)       |  درجة أولى (مفرز ليزري)    |

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

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|  Batch No: GE-FN-2026-01                                  |

|  Mfg Date: March 2026                                     |

|  Expiry Date: February 2028                               |

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|  [Barcode Placeholder]          |  [Halal Certified Logo]   |

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|  Stored in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight.      |

|  يحفظ في مكان بارد وجاف بعيداً عن أشعة الشمس المباشرة.      |

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| Exported By: Goher Exports, Bahawalpur, Pakistan          |

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

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