India produces roughly 75% of the world's turmeric. For food importers, nutraceutical companies and pharmaceutical buyers, understanding India's turmeric quality grades and export requirements is essential.
Grades
- Alleppey Finger โ Kerala origin, deep orange, high curcumin (5-6%). Premium.
- Erode Bulb โ Tamil Nadu, medium orange, 3-4% curcumin. Standard commercial.
- Sangli Turmeric โ Maharashtra, high volume, standard grade.
- Nizamabad Bulb โ Telangana, powder-processing grade.
Product Forms
- Turmeric fingers (whole rhizomes)
- Turmeric powder (5-micron, 10-micron)
- Curcumin extract (95%+ purity)
- Curcuminoids (standardised 90-95%)
Key Specifications
- Curcumin content (HPLC verified)
- Moisture content (max 10%)
- Volatile oil content (min 4%)
- Lead content (below EU/FDA limits)
- Aflatoxin below 5 ppb
HS Codes
- 0910.30 โ Turmeric (crushed or ground)
- 0910.30.10 โ Turmeric whole
- 3301.29 โ Curcumin (extracts and derivatives)
MOQ & Pricing
- Turmeric fingers โ 1 x 20ft container (10 MT), $1800โ2400/MT
- Turmeric powder โ 5 MT, $2400โ3200/MT
- 95% curcumin extract โ 100 kg minimum, $180โ250/kg
Certifications
- FSSAI (India food safety) โ mandatory for export
- US FDA registration
- EU Novel Foods compliance
- Organic (NPOP, USDA, EU) available
- Kosher, Halal available
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.