Placing a first international order can feel like a leap, especially when it crosses borders, currencies and customs regimes. It doesn't have to. Once you've seen how a bulk order actually flows — from first enquiry to a container at your port — the process is predictable and repeatable. Here's the full walk-through, so there are no surprises.
1. Tell us what you need
Start with the essentials: which product, roughly how much, and the destination country and port. Our minimum order quantity is 500 kg per product, and we welcome larger and recurring orders from distributors, importers and manufacturers.
If you're still narrowing down specifications, that's fine — this is the stage to ask questions. Buyers commonly want to confirm particle size (mesh), moisture ceiling, and whether a product is available in the grade their formulation needs. For example, our dehydrated onion powder ships at 80–100 mesh by default but is also available kibbled or as granules, and our banana powder comes in both ripe and raw/green grades.
2. Samples and approval
For most first orders we recommend approving a sample before committing to a full container. Samples let your QA and product-development teams verify flavour, colour, solubility and how the powder behaves in your actual application — whether that's a seasoning blend or an instant soup base.
We can supply representative samples with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) so the figures you test against match what you'll receive at scale.
3. We send a quote
Within 24 hours of your enquiry you'll receive a detailed quote covering price, specifications, packaging options, Incoterms and estimated lead time. Pricing is typically quoted on an FOB or CIF basis:
- FOB (Free On Board) — our price covers everything up to loading the goods at the Indian port; you arrange ocean freight and insurance.
- CIF (Cost, Insurance, Freight) — our price includes ocean freight and insurance to your destination port.
Tell us which you prefer, or ask us to quote both so you can compare landed cost.
4. Packaging
Standard options are 10 kg, 20 kg and 25 kg laminated bags, which protect against moisture ingress and preserve flavour and aroma in transit. The laminate barrier matters: it's what keeps a volatile powder like ginger or garlic from losing potency on a four-week ocean voyage.
Custom pack sizes, inner liners, and private labeling are available on request — useful if you're retailing under your own brand rather than buying as an ingredient.
5. Production and lead time
Typical lead time is 7–10 business days from order confirmation. That window includes:
- Sourcing and raw-material quality inspection
- Hygienic processing and milling to your spec
- Lab testing for moisture, microbiology and purity
- Export-grade packing and palletisation
- Complete export documentation
Larger or custom orders may run slightly longer; we'll always confirm the realistic date in writing rather than over-promising.
6. Documentation and dispatch
Every shipment ships with the paperwork your customs authority needs to clear the goods smoothly. Depending on your destination, that typically includes:
| Document | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Commercial invoice & packing list | Declares contents, value and pack details |
| Certificate of Origin | Confirms the goods are of Indian origin |
| Certificate of Analysis (COA) | Lab results for the specific batch |
| Phytosanitary certificate | Confirms plant-health compliance (where required) |
| Bill of Lading | The ocean carrier's contract and title document |
We share tracking once the container is on the water, so you know exactly where your order is.
A quick checklist before you enquire
To get the most accurate quote on the first try, have these ready:
- Product and grade — e.g. high-curcumin turmeric powder for a nutraceutical line.
- Quantity — per product, in kg or metric tons.
- Destination — country and nearest seaport.
- Incoterm preference — FOB or CIF.
- Packaging — standard bags or custom/private label.
- Any compliance requirements specific to your market.
That's the whole journey — from enquiry to delivered container. None of it is complicated once it's laid out, and we handle the export-side heavy lifting so you can focus on your product. When you're ready, request a quote and we'll take it from there.