Mustard Seeds

Mustard Seeds

PRODUCT OVERVIEW: WHOLE MUSTARD SEEDS (بذور الخردل الكاملة)

Parameter	Specification & Commercial Details
Common Name	Mustard Seed / Whole Mustard (بذور الخردل)
Scientific Name	Brassica juncea (Brown/Rai) / Sinapis alba (Yellow)
Harmonized System (HS) Code	1207.5000 (Mustard Seeds, whether or not broken)
Origin	Punjab & Sindh, Pakistan (باكستان)
Peak Buying Window	March to June (Directly post-harvest for optimal pricing)
Target Moisture Limit	Less than 8.0% maximum
Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ)	Bulk: 1x20FT FCL (approx. 18 MT) Retail Packaged: 5 Metric Tons (as part of a consolidated or full container)
Standard Export Packing	Bulk: 25 kg / 50 kg Dual-layered PP/Pape bags Retail: 250g, 500g, 1kg Stand-up Pouches / PET Jars
Estimated Loading Capacity	40FT HC FCL: 26 to 27 Metric Tons (palletized or loose cargo)

TECHNICAL & BOTANICAL SPECIFICATION SHEET

1. Product Identifiers & SKUs

• International HS Code: 1207.50.00
• GOHER EXPORTS Internal SKUs:
  • Bulk Brown/Rai: GE-MS-WBR-01
  • Bulk Yellow/White: GE-MS-WYL-02
  • Retail Premium Packaged: GE-MS-RP-250 / GE-MS-RP-500

2. Quality Metrics & Purity Standards

• Purity Level: 99% Minimum (Machine Cleaned / Sortex Cleaned options)
• Admixture: Less than 1.0% maximum
• Moisture Content: 7% to 8% maximum to eliminate any risk of mold during maritime transit
• Total Ash: Less than 6.5%
• Erucic Acid Content (In Oil): Meets strict GCC food safety parameters

PAKISTAN PRODUCTION & EXPORT PROFILE

1. Primary Growing Regions

Pakistani mustard seed thrives in well-drained, sandy-loam soils under bright, cooler winter climates. The primary high-yield production belts include:

• Punjab Province: Bahawalpur, Rahim Yar Khan, Multan, Sukkur border-belt, and Jhang.
• Sindh Province: Sukkur, Khairpur, Ghotki, and Larkana.

2. Seasonal Production Cycles

• Sowing Period: October to November (Rabi/Winter Crop)
• Harvesting & Threshing Period: Late February to March
• Peak Export Window: March through August, matching the high-demand periods in GCC food processing industries ahead of regional winter food preparation cycles.

3. Global Trade Dynamics & Pakistan's Competitive Edge

• Top Global Exporters: Canada, Russia, Ukraine, India, and Pakistan.
• Top Global Importers: Germany, USA, France, Nepal, and GCC nations.
• Largest Importers from Pakistan: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Oman, and parts of Southeast Asia.

🌟 Why Pakistan Holds a Distinct Competitive Edge

• High Essential Oil Content: Due to the intense sunlight and alluvial desert-adjacent soils of regions like Bahawalpur and Upper Sindh, Pakistani brown mustard (Rai) carries an exceptionally pungent allyl isothiocyanate profile, making it highly prized for picking, tempering, and spice blending in Arab-Asian cuisines.
• Favorable Logistics to the Gulf: Shipments exiting Karachi (Port Qasim/KICT) reach Jebel Ali (UAE), Dammam (KSA), or Sohar (Oman) within 4 to 7 days, dramatically slashing maritime transit degradation compared to Western suppliers.

CULINARY, HEALTH, & GCC MARKET APPLICATION

1. Culinary Use & Regional Specialties

• Spice Blends & Pastes: Extensively used in regional GCC food processing for manufacturing commercial table mustards, specialty marinades for meats, and fish preparation profiles.
• Oil & Pickling: Vital for preserving traditional South Asian/Arabian fusion pickles (Achar / مخلل) across retail and catering segments.

2. Validated Health Benefits

• Nutrient Dense: Rich in selenium and magnesium, providing robust anti-inflammatory protection.
• Digestive Aid: Stimulates gastric secretions, enhancing digestive transit.
• Natural Preservative: Possesses high antimicrobial properties, protecting processed foods from early spoilage.

PACKAGING, LABELING, & BULK EXPORT DETAILS

1. Packaged Retail Products & Supply

GOHER EXPORTS provides comprehensive OEM/Private Labeling solutions for Gulf hypermarket networks and food services:

• Packaging Options: Premium food-grade stand-up zip-lock pouches (PET/AL/PE) and rigid PET spice jars.
• International Labeling Standards: Fully compliant with GSO 9/2013 (GCC Standardization Organization labeling requirements). Labels are printed in clean, high-contrast Arabic & English, clearly detailing:
  • Product Name (بذور الخردل الكاملة)
  • Country of Origin (بلد المنشأ: باكستان)
  • Net Weight, Production, and Expiry Dates
  • Storage Instructions & Nutritional Panels
• Certifications Provided: Phytosanitary Certificate (Department of Plant Protection, Pakistan), Certificate of Origin (CCI), Halal Certification, and ISO 22000:2018 / HACCP Food Safety compliances.

2. Container Loading Estimates (40FT HC FCL)

• Loose Cargo (Bagged): 26.5 to 27.5 Metric Tons per 40FT HC FCL.
• Palletized Cargo: 23 to 24 Metric Tons per 40FT HC FCL (standard 120x100cm export pallets wrapped with high-tensile stretch film).

LOGISTICS, INCOTERMS, & INDICATIVE PRICING

The following table presents calculated pricing models for bulk vs. packaged retail structures based on current mid-2026 freight indexes to major GCC 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	$920 - $960	$1,280 - $1,340
Jeddah Islamic Port / Dammam (KSA)	CNF	$970 - $1,020	$1,330 - $1,390
Sohar / Sultan Qaboos Port (Oman)	CNF	$940 - $980	$1,300 - $1,360
All Locations (Base Rate)	FOB Karachi	$810 - $850	$1,150 - $1,200

Standard Payment Terms

1. Letter of Credit (L/C): 100% Irrevocable, Confirmed L/C at Sight from a prime top-tier international bank.
2. Telegraphic Transfer (T/T): 30% Advance Deposit upon Proforma Invoice verification; remaining 70% balance payable instantly upon presentation of scanned copies of the clean Shipped on Board Bill of Lading (B/L) and export documentation suite.

Can Pakistani Mustard Seeds Compete in the Gulf?

Absolutely. While Canada dominates the mild yellow mustard market segment, Pakistan commands a massive price and quality advantage in Brown/Rai Mustard Seeds. European and North American production structures face far higher overhead and cultivation costs. GOHER EXPORTS capitalizes directly on regional proximity, zero-tariff or low-tariff trade lanes into the GCC, low domestic production baselines, and a vastly superior punch of pungency to offer Gulf buyers up to a 15-20% cost reduction compared to Western origins without sacrificing strict food safety parameters.

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|      [ PREMIUM WHOLE MUSTARD SEEDS / بذور الخردل الكاملة ]            |

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|  Grade: A Sortex Cleaned                              Origin: Pakistan|

|  Net Weight: 500g                                     المنشأ: باكستان |

|  Batch No: GE-MS-2026-07                              Purity: 99% Min |

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