Spices
Turmeric
Turmeric with the colour and curcumin you specify.
We supply dried turmeric fingers, bulbs and powder from growing regions in Andhra Pradesh and South India, including Duggirala and Kadapa. Lots are cleaned, polished and graded, and can be lab-tested for curcumin, moisture and contaminants before shipment.
- HS code
- 0910.30
- Origin
- Andhra Pradesh and South India
- Availability
- Year-round, new crop from February
- Minimum order
- 1 × 20′ container
- Shipping
- Sea freight, 20′ and 40′ containers
Varieties and forms.
Turmeric fingers
Whole dried rhizomes, single or double polished, in uniform sizes.
Turmeric bulbs
The rounded mother rhizome, for grinding and extraction.
Turmeric powder
Ground to your mesh size, pure and free from added colour.
Regional varieties
Duggirala, Kadapa, Salem, Erode and Rajapuri types, sourced to your curcumin requirement.
Indicative specification.
Final values are agreed in your contract and can be verified by an independent inspection agency of your choice.
| Parameter | Fingers | Powder |
|---|---|---|
| Curcumin | 2.5–5% by variety | 2.5–5% by variety |
| Moisture | max 10% | max 10% |
| Foreign matter | max 1% | — |
| Mesh size | — | 60–80 mesh, or to order |
| Lead chromate and added colour | Absent, lab report on request | Absent, lab report on request |
| Finish | Single or double polished | Fine and free-flowing |
HS code 0910.30 is the international six-digit heading. We confirm the full tariff line for your destination with each quote.
Packing options
- 25 and 50 kg PP or jute bags for fingers and bulbs
- 25 kg multi-wall paper or PP bags for powder
- Retail packs from 100 g under your label
- Fumigation before loading
Documents supplied
- Spices Board export documentation
- Phytosanitary certificate
- Certificate of origin
- Laboratory analysis report
- Commercial invoice, packing list and bill of lading
Questions about turmeric.
Can you test for pesticide residues?
Yes. We arrange testing at an accredited laboratory against the limits of your market, such as EU maximum residue levels, and share the report before shipment.
Which variety gives the highest curcumin?
Curcumin content varies by variety and crop. Tell us your target and we will source lots that meet it, with a lab certificate to confirm.
Do you supply organic turmeric?
We can source certified organic turmeric on request, subject to availability and certification for your market.
Request a quote for turmeric.
Tell us the variety, quantity, packing and destination port. We reply with a price and shipment date.