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WHOLE FLAXSEED (بذر الكتان الكامل)

Parameter	Specification & Commercial Details
Common Name	Flaxseed / Linseed / Alsi (بذر الكتان)
Scientific Name	Linum usitatissimum
Harmonized System (HS) Code	1204.0000 (Flax seeds, whether or not broken)
Origin	Punjab & Sindh, Pakistan (باكستان)
Peak Buying Window	April to July (Directly following the spring harvest)
Target Moisture Limit	Less than 7.5% maximum (Crucial for high oil-retention stability)
Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ)	Bulk Supply: 1x20FT FCL (approx. 19 Metric Tons) Retail Packing: 5 Metric Tons (within a consolidated or full container load)
Standard Export Packing	Bulk: 25 kg / 50 kg multi-walled PP or kraft paper bags Retail: 250g, 500g, 1kg stand-up metalized pouches or PET jars
Estimated Loading Capacity	40FT HC FCL: 26 to 27 Metric Tons (unpalletized/loose bags)

TECHNICAL & BOTANICAL SPECIFICATION SHEET

1. Product Identifiers & SKUs

• International HS Code: 1204.00.00
• GOHER EXPORTS Internal SKUs:
  • Bulk Premium Brown: GE-FS-WBR-01
  • Retail Consumer Packaged: GE-FS-RP-250 / GE-FS-RP-500

2. Quality Metrics & Purity Standards

• Purity Level: 99% Minimum (Sortex Cleaned / Triple-Stage Machine Cleaned)
• Admixture: Less than 1.0% maximum
• Moisture Content: 7.0% to 7.5% maximum to eliminate any risk of rancidity during hot maritime transits across the Arabian Sea.
• Oil Content: 38% to 42% minimum (Highly rich in Alpha-Linolenic Acid / Omega-3)
• Free Fatty Acids (FFA): Less than 1.5% maximum

PAKISTAN PRODUCTION & EXPORT PROFILE

1. Primary Growing Regions

Flaxseed cultivation is highly concentrated in specific fertile zones of Pakistan where winter conditions support steady seed-head maturation:

• Punjab Province: Bahawalpur, Multan, Layyah, Bhakkar, and parts of the Thal region.
• Sindh Province: Sukkur, Ghotki, and Khairpur districts.

2. Seasonal Production Cycles

• Sowing Period: October to November (Rabi season)
• Harvesting & Threshing Period: Late March to mid-April
• Peak Export Window: May through September, perfectly aligning with global inventory restocks ahead of fall and winter consumer food production seasons.

3. Global Trade Dynamics & Current Destinations

• Top Global Exporters: Canada, Russia, Kazakhstan, and India.
• Top Global Importers: China, USA, Germany, Belgium, and GCC countries.
• Largest Importers from Pakistan: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Qatar.

🌟 Why Pakistan Holds a Distinct Competitive Edge

• High Omega-3 Density: The prolonged winter sunshine across Southern Punjab and Upper Sindh generates intense oil synthesis within the flax seed matrix, leading to premium alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) profiles.
• Proximity to the GCC: Transit from Karachi ports (Port Qasim / KICT) directly to Gulf destination hubs takes a mere 4 to 7 days. This quick turnaround safeguards the volatile essential fatty acids in the flaxseed from the heat degradation often triggered by long, multi-week voyages from North America or Central Asia.

CULINARY, HEALTH, & GCC MARKET APPLICATION

1. Culinary Use & Regional Specialties

• Bakery & Confectionery: Increasingly sought after by premium GCC industrial bakeries for artisan multi-grain breads, khubz enhancements, health biscuits, and healthy snacking bars.
• Functional Food Blends: Used as a whole or ground addition to smoothies, organic breakfast cereals, and traditional nut-and-spice mixes across health-conscious urban Gulf sectors.

2. Validated Health Benefits

• Omega-3 Powerhouse: Excellent plant-based source of cardiovascular-protective ALA.
• High Dietary Fiber: Rich in both soluble and insoluble fibers, promoting optimum digestive metabolic health.
• Lignan Rich: Contains up to 800 times more lignans than other plant foods, acting as a potent antioxidant network.

PACKAGING, LABELING, & BULK EXPORT DETAILS

1. Packaged Retail Products & Supply

GOHER EXPORTS provides full contract-packaging and private label manufacturing for GCC retail chains:

• Packaging Frameworks: High-barrier metalized stand-up pouches with re-sealable zippers to maximize product shelf life.
• International Labeling Standards: Fully compliant with GSO 9/2013 guidelines. Printed in clear Arabic & English, including:
  • Product Name (بذر الكتان الكامل)
  • Country of Origin (بلد المنشأ: باكستان)
  • Net Weight, Batch Details, Production & Expiry Dates
  • Full Nutritional Profiles emphasizing Omega-3 and dietary fiber claims.
• Certifications: Phytosanitary Certificate, Certificate of Origin, Halal Certification, and ISO 22000 / HACCP Food Safety credentials.

2. Container Loading Estimates (40FT HC FCL)

• Loose Bagged Cargo: 26.5 to 27 Metric Tons per 40FT HC FCL.
• Palletized Cargo: 22 to 24 Metric Tons per 40FT HC FCL (Securely stretch-wrapped on 120x100cm heat-treated ISPM-15 export pallets).

LOGISTICS, INCOTERMS, & INDICATIVE PRICING

Calculated pricing models for mid-2026 shipping timelines targeting major GCC maritime hubs:

Pricing & Destination Matrix

Target Destination Port	Incoterm	Bulk Supply (25/50kg Bags)Indicative Price per MT	Packaged Retail (500g Pouches)Indicative Price per MT
Port Jebel Ali (UAE)	CNF	$980 - $1,040	$1,340 - $1,420
Jeddah Islamic Port / Dammam (KSA)	CNF	$1,030 - $1,090	$1,390 - $1,470
Sohar / Sultan Qaboos Port (Oman)	CNF	$1,000 - $1,060	$1,360 - $1,440
All Locations (Base Rate)	FOB Karachi	$880 - $920	$1,220 - $1,280

Standard Payment Terms

1. Letter of Credit (L/C): 100% Irrevocable, Confirmed L/C at Sight from a first-class international banking institution.
2. Telegraphic Transfer (T/T): 30% Advance Deposit upon contract signing; remaining 70% balance payable instantly upon presentation of scanned copies of clean Shipped on Board Bills of Lading (B/L).

Can Pakistani Flaxseed Compete in the Gulf?

Without a doubt. While global markets often default to massive corporate agricultural volumes from Canada or Kazakhstan, GOHER EXPORTS leverages a critical geographic and operational advantage. Our lower domestic land and labor costs allow us to deliver premium, Sortex-cleaned whole flaxseed at a 12-18% price advantage relative to Western sources. Furthermore, by avoiding the extreme multi-month sea voyages required by northern-hemisphere competitors, our product avoids long-term heat exposure in transit, arriving fresh at GCC ports with lower peroxide levels and an intact shelf-life premium.

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|  Grade: A Sortex Premium                              Origin: Pakistan|

|  Net Weight: 500g                                     المنشأ: باكستان |

|  Batch No: GE-FS-2026-08                              Moisture: <7.5% |

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