Cumin supplier in European Union
We export Cumin from India to European Union in bulk — india produces the bulk of the world’s cumin and prices it every morning at Unjha — but the EU now checks Indian cumin at 30% for pesticides.
Who supplies Cumin to European Union?
YouPals exports Cumin from India to European Union in bulk — in the grade and packing you specify, steam-treated and lab-tested to European Union requirements, from sample quantities up to full container loads.
Shipping Cumin to European Union
European Union is a Europe market that took 9% of India’s spice export value in FY2025-26. Consignments of Cumin to European Union usually route through Rotterdam or Hamburg.
On entry to European Union, Cumin classifies under ITC-HS 0909 31 00. The applied duty and any border checks are set out below.
Cumin grades we ship to European Union
| Grade | Specification | Bought for |
|---|---|---|
| Cumin Europe Quality 99.5% | 99.5% purity | Machine-cleaned, sortex-sorted cumin at 99.5% purity — the grade EU buyers specify. |
| Cumin Singapore Quality 99% | 99% purity | The 99%-purity "Singapore quality" cumin — the widely-traded standard grade. |
Importing Cumin into European Union
Order terms
- Samples from 50–100 kg
- Full 20ft container loads (FCL) are the norm; LCL from 1 MT
- Sea freight FCL and LCL to European Union
- Whole or ground to your mesh size
- Steam-treated (ETO-free) on request
- Accredited pre-shipment testing to EU and your buyer’s requirements
- Jute or food-grade PP, liners, or your packing spec
- FOB, CFR or CIF — your choice of Incoterm
What to specify on a cumin contract
- Available as whole seed, ground and roasted cumin, and as cumin oil and oleoresin
- Graded by purity: Singapore quality 99%, Europe quality 99.5%, both machine-cleaned and sortex-sorted
- Specify purity percentage, cleaning method (single/double sortex), moisture, volatile-oil level and foreign-matter limit
- Steam-sterilised, ETO-free lots available for markets that require them
Compliance we ship against
Frequently asked
Can I import Cumin from India into European Union?
Yes. We export Cumin to European Union. Named border regime: Reg. (EU) 2019/1793, Annex II. Tell us the grade and volume and we will quote it with the required documentation.
What are the export purity grades of Indian cumin?
"Singapore quality" is 99% pure; "Europe quality" is 99.5%; both are typically machine-cleaned and sortex-sorted to remove foreign matter. Purity percentage and cleaning method are specified on the contract.
Is Indian cumin subject to extra EU border checks?
Yes. Under Reg. (EU) 2019/1793 cumin from India is listed for increased official controls at a 30% check rate for pesticide residues (raised in January 2025). A recent accredited residue panel is effectively required for EU shipments.
Sources
- Spices Board of India — Export statistics· Tier 1, retrieved 2026-07-16
- Spices Board Act, 1986 — Schedule of spices· Tier 1, retrieved 2026-07-16
- Reg. (EU) 2019/1793 — temporary increase of official controls· Tier 1, retrieved 2026-07-16
- Reg. (EU) 2023/915 — maximum levels for certain contaminants· Tier 1