India is a major global producer of premium spices, with distinctive regional varieties commanding significant international demand. Kerala's Malabar Coast is particularly famous for black pepper and cardamom.
Black Pepper Grades
- MG1 (Malabar Garbled 1) โ premium export grade, ~500 GL density
- MG2 โ standard commercial
- Non-pinheads โ mid-tier
- Piperine content: 4โ7% (higher for premium)
Cardamom Varieties
- Alleppey Green Cardamom โ premium Indian export
- Malabar Green Cardamom โ standard commercial
- Guatemalan cardamom (imported into India for value-tier re-export)
- Grades: 6.5mm, 7mm, 7.5mm, 8mm+
Ginger Varieties
- Rio de Janeiro (Rio-jini) โ high oleoresin content
- Cochin Green โ premium volume grade
- Kerala Special โ highest quality
HS Codes
- 0904.11 โ Black pepper (whole)
- 0904.12 โ Black pepper (crushed/ground)
- 0908.31 โ Cardamom (whole)
- 0910.10 โ Ginger
MOQ & Pricing (FOB India)
- MG1 black pepper โ 500kg, $7,500โ9,500/MT
- Alleppey green cardamom โ 500kg, $18,000โ25,000/MT
- Ginger (dried) โ 1MT, $2,200โ3,500/MT
Certifications
- FSSAI (mandatory Indian export)
- US FDA registration
- Organic (NPOP, USDA, EU)
- Kosher, Halal
- Rainforest Alliance (for premium positioning)
About Blueridge Trade LLP
Blueridge Trade LLP operates a dual business model. Our textile division is a direct manufacturer โ we own and operate the production of our cashmere, Merino wool, silk, organic cotton, and blended fabric programmes, controlling quality from fibre sourcing through finishing. This vertical integration is what allows us to guarantee Grade A specifications and offer competitive private-label terms to international brands.
Beyond textiles, we operate as a trading and sourcing partner for industrial commodities (copper, aluminium, zinc, tin, tungsten scrap, activated carbon), botanicals and spices, export-grade packaging, and consumables. In these categories we leverage a vetted network of Indian producers rather than manufacturing in-house โ giving international buyers a single consolidated point of contact for both textile manufacturing and broader Indian sourcing requirements.