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Curry Leaves Bulk Supplier & Exporter India - Fresh Kariveppilai Wholesale
VegTradeHub supplies export-quality curry leaves (kariveppilai / kadi patta) sourced from trusted farms across Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh. Harvested at optimal maturity, professionally graded and packed in ventilated cartons for cold-chain integrity, our curry leaves serve spice blenders, processors, HORECA buyers and wholesale distributors worldwide.
Product overview
Curry leaves at a glance
Curry leaves (kariveppilai / kadi patta) are an aromatic leaf from Murraya koenigii, carefully sourced from trusted farms across South India's prime growing belts. VegTradeHub's export-grade leaves are freshly harvested, professionally graded, hygienically handled and packed to export requirements.
Available in fresh and dehydrated formats, suitable for international markets, spice-blend manufacturing, food processing, HORECA and retail programmes.
- Botanical: Murraya koenigii (family Rutaceae)
- Origin: India (Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh)
- Forms: Fresh leaves (loose / bunched) and dehydrated leaves
- Growing regions: Tamil Nadu (Erode, Salem, Coimbatore), Karnataka (Mysore, Bangalore rural), Andhra Pradesh (Chittoor, Kadapa)
- Harvest: Year-round (peak March-une, September-ovember)
- Suitable for: Spice blends, food processing, HORECA, essential-oil extraction, retail and private label
Why choose our curry leaves
Why choose VegTradeHub curry leaves
Prime South Indian sourcing
Contracted farms in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh where climate and soil produce characteristic citrus-curry aroma.
Optimal harvest timing
Leaves hand-picked at peak maturity and placed in ventilated crates to prevent bruising.
Leaf-integrity grading
Multi-stage sorting — mechanical de-stemming, colour sorting and manual inspection. Only whole, glossy leaves make export grade.
Cold-chain management
Ventilated cartons with food-grade liners and cooling packs from South Indian pack-house through Jodhpur cold store to air or sea freight.
Phytosanitary compliance
Every consignment undergoes accredited pack-house inspection, phytosanitary certification and residue monitoring per destination.
Year-round supply
Contract farming across three South Indian states with staggered planting supports 12-month availability.
Origin advantage
South India sourcing & Jodhpur export hub
Jodhpur Airport (JDH) offers daily air-freight connections to Dubai, Doha and Sharjah, plus onward links to Mumbai / Delhi international gateways. Container rail connects Jodhpur ICD to Mundra and Nhava Sheva ports within 24–30 hours — efficient transit to Middle East, Europe and North America.
Rajasthan's dry climate and established agro-export ecosystem (APEDA-recognised pack-houses, cold stores, ICDs, phytosanitary facilities) complement South India's production. VegTradeHub leverages this for pre-shipment inspection and temperature-controlled consolidation.
Procurement teams operate from offices in Erode (Tamil Nadu), Mysore (Karnataka) and Chittoor (Andhra Pradesh) — each staffed with agronomists monitoring crop health, harvest timing and post-harvest handling.
Curry leaf cultivation in South India follows generations-old practices — organic manuring, rain-fed or drip-irrigated plots, documented input records — enabling farm-plot to export-carton traceability.
Product specifications
Curry leaves export specifications
| Parameter | Fresh Leaves | Dehydrated Leaves |
|---|---|---|
| Grade | Export Grade A | Export Grade A |
| Variety | Local high-oil cultivars | Local high-oil cultivars |
| Colour | Vibrant glossy green, uniform | Green to dark green |
| Leaf length | 8-12 cm (uniform) | 8-12 cm (whole leaf retained) |
| Moisture content | Typical fresh leaf range | ≤ 10% |
| Purity | ≥ 99% (leaf only) | ≥ 99.5% (leaf only, no stems) |
| Foreign matter | Absent | Absent |
| Stem content | Minimal | ≤ 0.5% |
| Yellow / damaged leaves | ≤ 2% | ≤ 2% |
| Aroma | Intense citrus-curry, fresh | Retained characteristic aroma |
| Shelf life (approx.) | 7-14 days under cold chain | 12-24 months (cool, dry) |
| Packaging (fresh) | 3-5 kg ventilated cartons, food-grade liner, cooling packs | N/A |
| Packaging (dehydrated) | N/A | 10-25 kg food-grade bags with liner |
| Origin | India (Tamil Nadu / Karnataka / Andhra Pradesh) | India (Tamil Nadu / Karnataka / Andhra Pradesh) |
| Certification available | Phytosanitary, Certificate of Origin, GAP, Residue analysis (on request) | Phytosanitary, Certificate of Origin, GAP, Residue analysis (on request) |
Quality features
Export-grade quality attributes
- Export-grade leaf integrity — whole, glossy, uniform leaves
- Intense citrus-curry aroma — high volatile oil content
- Vibrant green colour — chlorophyll retention through rapid cooling
- Harvested at peak maturity for optimal quality
- Hand-sorted and graded — minimal yellowed leaves
- Hygienically handled — GAP-compliant farms, pack-house protocols
- Cold-chain integrity from pack-house to port
- Phytosanitary certified for major import markets
- Residue-monitored per destination requirements
- Suitable for long-distance air and sea freight (reefer)
- Multiple inspections: farm, pack-house, pre-shipment, loading
- Custom grading and packing for private label and retail
Packaging options
Packaging engineered for export freshness
Fresh curry leaves - air freight
- 3 kg / 5 kg ventilated corrugated cartons (5-ply)
- Micro-perforated food-grade PE liner for humidity management
- Phase-change cooling packs (top and bottom)
- Absorbent pad at base for condensation
- Lot code, harvest date, grade and origin printed on carton
- Palletised: stretch-wrapped with corner boards
Fresh curry leaves - sea freight (reefer)
- Same carton specification as air freight
- Reefer container set for fresh-produce temperature
- Real-time temperature loggers in each container
- Transit time varies by destination
Dehydrated curry leaves
- 10 kg / 25 kg food-grade PP woven bags with inner PE liner
- 25 kg kraft paper bags with PE liner (paper-preferred markets)
- Vacuum-sealed foil pouches for retail / private label
- Nitrogen-flushed master cartons for extended shelf life
- Custom labelling: buyer logo, batch code, best-before, barcode
Customisation & private label
VegTradeHub offers OEM packing — buyer-specified carton artwork, retail-ready trays, multilingual labels and tamper-evident seals. MOQs apply for custom tooling.
Storage recommendations
Storage & handling guidelines
Fresh curry leaves (cold chain)
- Keep refrigerated at proper cold-chain temperature
- Maintain high humidity to prevent wilting
- Ensure air circulation; do not stack cartons flush against walls
- Store away from high ethylene producers
- Check core temperature, leaf turgidity and aroma on receipt
Dehydrated curry leaves
- Store in cool, dry warehouse conditions
- Maintain low humidity to prevent moisture re-absorption
- Keep in opaque packaging away from direct sunlight
- Standard GMP hygiene; bags on pallets with wall clearance
- Check bag integrity, aroma, colour and moisture on receipt
Shelf life
Shelf life expectations for export supply chains
Fresh curry leaves
Fresh curry leaves are perishable — VegTradeHub recommends air freight for all fresh shipments to maximise remaining shelf life on arrival. Typical remaining shelf life after air-freight transit: 5–12 days depending on destination and customs clearance. Sea-freight reefer is offered only for dehydrated format or buyers with dedicated cold-chain distribution.
Note: Actual shelf life varies with transit time, handling and destination climate. We provide harvest date and cooling logs with every shipment.
Dehydrated curry leaves
Dehydrated format offers extended shelf life — typically 12–24 months under recommended cool, dry storage. Vacuum-sealed and nitrogen-flushed formats may achieve longer shelf life. Suitable for sea freight, long supply chains, spice-blend manufacturers and private-label retail programmes.
Applications
End-use segments for VegTradeHub curry leaves
Spice blend manufacturing
Core ingredient in sambar, rasam and curry powder blends, garam masala variants, and South Indian spice mixes for export.
Food processing & ready-to-eat
Frozen meal kits, retort pouches, dehydrated soup bases, instant noodle sachets and RTE Indian / Asian meal ranges.
HORECA & food service
Hotel chains, restaurants, catering, airline catering and cloud kitchens needing consistent fresh leaf supply.
Essential oil & oleoresin extraction
High-oil cultivars sourced for steam distillation and solvent extraction - used in flavourings, nutraceuticals, and natural preservatives.
Nutraceutical & herbal supplements
Dehydrated leaf powder for capsules, tablets, and functional food premixes.
Retail & private label
Consumer packs for ethnic grocery chains, mainstream supermarkets, and e-commerce grocery in GCC, EU, UK, US, Canada, Australia, Southeast Asia.
Wholesale & distribution
Importers, wholesale markets, cash-and-carry operators, and food-service distributors supplying restaurants, temples, community kitchens, and institutional canteens.
Pickle & condiment manufacturing
Fresh and dehydrated leaves for traditional pickles, chutneys, podi (spice powders), and ready-to-use tempering pastes.
Bakery & savoury snacks
Curry leaf flavouring for crackers, namkeen, extruded snacks, bread seasoning, and artisanal savoury biscuits in India and export markets.
Export information
Export logistics & documentation
Freight options
- Air freight (primary for fresh): Jodhpur (JDH) to Dubai, Doha, Sharjah, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, London, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, New York, Toronto. Transit: 24-60 hrs door-to-port.
- Sea freight - reefer (dehydrated / bulk fresh for dedicated cold chain): Jodhpur ICD to Mundra / Nhava Sheva to Jebel Ali, Dammam, Port Klang, Singapore, Rotterdam, Hamburg, London Gateway, New York, Savannah. Transit: 14-30 days.
- Container types: 20' / 40' reefer (fresh), 20' / 40' dry container (dehydrated), LCL consolidation available for smaller lots.
- Temperature management: Reefer setpoint for fresh produce; ambient dry for dehydrated. GPS + temperature loggers on all reefer shipments.
Standard export documentation
- Commercial invoice (buyer/seller details, HS code, INCOTERMS, value)
- Packing list (carton / bag count, net / gross weight, dimensions, lot codes)
- Phytosanitary certificate (issued by NPPO India / accredited lab)
- Certificate of Origin (Chamber of Commerce / DGFT)
- Bill of lading / Air waybill (original / telex release / express release)
- Fumigation certificate (if required by destination)
- Residue analysis report (accredited lab, per buyer / destination requirements)
- GAP certificate (from certified farms - on request)
- Health certificate / Free sale certificate (for GCC, EU, US markets)
HS codes (indicative)
- 0910.99 - Curry leaves, fresh or chilled
- 1211.90 - Curry leaves, dried (dehydrated)
- 1211.90 / 0910.99 - Curry leaf powder
Final HS code determination is the importer's responsibility; VegTradeHub provides guidance based on current Indian customs classification.
Markets served
Markets served - global reach from Jodhpur and South India
Middle East & GCC
UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain. Demand for fresh curry leaves. Air freight ex-Jodhpur / Delhi multiple times weekly.
Southeast Asia
Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia. Fresh and dehydrated for spice blends, food processing, retail. Sea and air freight ex-Chennai / Mundra.
Europe
UK, Germany, Netherlands, France, Italy. Dehydrated dominant; fresh by air for premium retail / HORECA. EU phytosanitary compliance managed.
North America
USA, Canada. Ethnic grocery, food service, spice manufacturers. Air freight for fresh; sea freight for dehydrated.
Australia & New Zealand
Sydney, Melbourne, Auckland. Growing demand for fresh and dehydrated. Biosecurity compliance managed per shipment.
South Asia (regional)
Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan. Cross-border trade via land / sea. Fresh leaves for daily culinary use; dehydrated for processing.
Why VegTradeHub
Why choose VegTradeHub as your curry leaves export partner
- Direct farm sourcing - contracted farms in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh
- Reliable export partner - multi-season track record shipping fresh and dehydrated produce with documentation compliance
- Consistent quality standards - multi-stage QC from farm to container, documented lot traceability
- Flexible order quantities - trial orders to monthly programmes; mixed fresh / dehydrated loads
- Timely shipment - proactive communication on crop status and vessel schedules
- Professional documentation - complete export document package prepared in-house, pre-checked for compliance
- Competitive pricing - transparent FOB / CIF / CFR quotes; volume-based pricing
- Dedicated account management - single point of contact from enquiry to delivery confirmation
- Customised packaging - private label, retail packs, bulk formats, multilingual labels, tamper-evident options
- Long-term relationship focus - annual contracts, price stability programmes, crop planning alignment
- Phytosanitary expertise - dedicated compliance team for GCC, EU, US, ASEAN, AU / NZ regulations
- Cold-chain control - partnered cold stores at South India hubs and Jodhpur; reefer monitoring on every shipment
FAQs
Frequently asked questions - curry leaves bulk supply
What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ) for curry leaves?
Fresh leaves: 500 kg air; 5 MT sea reefer. Dehydrated leaves: 1 MT. Below-MOQ trials considered case-by-case.
Can you provide customised packaging and private label?
Yes. We offer OEM packing: custom carton artwork, retail clamshells, flow-wrap bundles, foil pouches, multilingual labels, tamper-evident seals. MOQ for custom tooling applies.
Do you export worldwide?
Yes. We currently ship to GCC, Southeast Asia, Europe, North America, Australia / NZ, and South Asia. Our documentation team handles market-specific requirements.
How do you maintain freshness during transit?
Optimal harvest, rapid pre-cooling, ventilated cartons with food-grade liners and cooling packs, reefer transport to airport / ICD, pre-cooled ULDs / reefer containers, and temperature loggers on every shipment.
What shipping methods are available?
Air freight (primary for fresh), sea freight reefer (recommended for dehydrated; fresh only for buyers with confirmed cold-chain distribution), LCL consolidation for smaller lots.
Can you supply mixed containers (curry leaves + other products)?
Yes. We regularly consolidate mixed reefer containers: curry leaves with moringa leaves, green chillies, and other fresh herbs / vegetables from our South India and Rajasthan network.
What certifications can you provide?
Phytosanitary certificate, Certificate of Origin, GAP certification, residue analysis reports, fumigation certificate (if required), free sale certificate. Organic certification available from select certified farms (on request).
What is the shelf life on arrival for air-freighted fresh curry leaves?
Typically 5-12 days residual shelf life on arrival depending on destination and customs clearance. We provide harvest date and cooling logs with every shipment.
Do you offer price stability for annual contracts?
Yes. Annual supply agreements with periodic price reviews are available for committed volumes.
How do I request a quote?
Share your requirements: product form (fresh / dehydrated), monthly quantity, destination port, packing preference, target price range, and any certification needs. We respond within 4-6 working hours with FOB / CIF indication and availability confirmation.
Quote request
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