Why India: unmatched crop variety + processing depth + export scale. In FY 2024–25, India exported 1.799 million tonnes of spices worth US$ 4.72 billion—an all-time high. In FY 2023–24, chilli was the top earner (US$ 1.509 billion), followed by cumin (US$ 700 million) and spice oils & oleoresins (US$ 498 million).

Signature sourcing clusters (what buyers recognize)

• Chilli: Guntur Mirchi Yard, one of Asia’s largest chilli markets; Byadgi, Karnataka (Asia’s #2), prized for deep red colour.
  
• Cumin & coriander: Unjha, Gujarat—dominant APMC hub influencing global jeera prices.
  
• Turmeric: Erode, Tamil Nadu—a leading turmeric market with a GI tag for “Erode Turmeric.”
  
• Pepper/Export logistics hub: Kochi (Kerala)—historic and modern nerve centre of the spice trade.
  
• Spice Parks (value-add infrastructure): Guntur (AP), Chhindwara (MP), Jodhpur (RJ), Puttady (KL), and others under the Spices Board network.
  

What we can build for you (illustrative)

• Whole spices: chilli (S4/Teja/Byadgi), cumin, coriander, pepper, cardamom, clove, cinnamon.
  
• Ground spices: chilli, turmeric, coriander, cumin, pepper—custom mesh/ASTA colour targets.
  
• Ready rubs & masalas: BBQ/peri-peri/garam masala/tandoori/chai blends; salt-free or clean-label versions; global and regional Indian profiles.
  

Compliance & safety (built-in for US/EU/India)

• India (domestic/private label): FSSAI Labelling & Display Regulations—FSSAI logo/licence No., MRP, date coding, veg/non-veg symbol, importer/co-packer details (for re-packed goods). We supply print-ready label copy.
  
• USA: FDA 21 CFR 101—ingredient statement & nutrition per rules (exemptions may apply), and 21 CFR 101.22 for declaration of spices/flavourings and colour spices (e.g., paprika, turmeric).
  
• EU: Regulation (EU) 1169/2011—name of food, net quantity, lot/date, business operator, allergens emphasis; we redline artwork accordingly.
  
• Food-safety systems: we shortlist processors holding FSSC 22000 / ISO 22000 / BRCGS Food to meet retailer acceptance.
  
• ETO & recalls (EU/Global): EU does not permit ethylene-oxide sterilization; recent international actions (e.g., 2024 MDH/Everest incidents) raised scrutiny. We enforce ETO-free sterilization (e.g., steam), and residue testing to destination limits.
  
• Cleanliness specs: purchase and QC to ASTA Cleanliness Specifications for extraneous matter/mould/insect fragments (US import expectation).
  

Quality we lock before you print the labels

• Micro & residues: Salmonella/E. coli, TPC/yeasts & moulds, pesticide screens (incl. ETO where applicable).
  
• Chem/physical: moisture (AOAC), water activity, bulk density, ash/acid-insoluble ash; ASTA colour for chillies/paprika; curcumin/piperine as specified.
  
• Sensory: particle size (U.S. mesh), aroma/volatile profile.
  
• Regulatory pack: Certificate of Analysis, DoC, allergen & GMO statements; country-of-origin proofs.
  

How IndiaUnbox delivers (end-to-end)

1. Brief → blend design: translate your target notes (heat/colour/salt/sugar/msg-free/halal/vegan) into lab samples; iterate fast to target ASTA colour/mesh/solids.
   
2. Factory shortlisting: pick from audited spice houses close to the Guntur/Unjha/Erode/Kochi belts to minimize lead times and lock crop integrity.
   
3. Packaging engineered for freshness: high-barrier pouches/jars, nitrogen-flush for volatile protection, drop/compression tests for e-com; barcode files GS1-ready.
   
4. Regulatory & claim review: US/EU/India label redlines; allergen statements; claim vetting (e.g., “no artificial colours” when paprika/turmeric provide colour).
   
5. Price & risk management: benchmark to Spices Board export trends and current crop news (e.g., cumin arrivals, chilli market swings) to time buys and negotiate passes.
   
6. Logistics: temperature-appropriate stuffing, export docs, and route options; mixed-SKU consolidation for retail sets.
   

Typical MOQs & lead times (guide)

• Whole/ground spices: 1,000–5,000 retail packs/SKU • 35–55 days post approval
  
• Blends/rubs: 1,500–5,000 packs/SKU • 40–60 days (incl. artwork sign-off & nutritional panel, if required)
  

Suggested stat badges for the page

• US$ 4.72 B Indian spice exports (FY 2024–25) — record high.
  
• Top earners (FY 2023–24): Chilli US$ 1.509 B, Cumin US$ 700 M, Oleoresins US$ 498 M.
  
• Clusters: Guntur (chilli), Unjha (cumin), Erode (turmeric), Kochi (pepper/export hub).
  

Bottom line: India’s spice ecosystem gives you crop diversity, processing scale, and export-grade QA. IndiaUnbox turns that into retail-ready whole/ground spices and blends—designed to spec, label-compliant for your market, ETO-free, and delivered on time.