Gujarat, the land of the sun-drenched deserts and fertile river valleys, has long been synonymous with India’s spice legacy. From the bustling auctions of Unjha, where cumin seeds change hands in a whirlwind of haggling, to the quiet farms of Rajkot where sesame and fennel sway under the relentless sun, this western state is the undisputed spice capital of the nation. Producing over 40% of India’s cumin and a significant share of coriander, fennel, and sesame, Gujarat’s arid climate and innovative farming techniques yield spices that are bold, pure, and packed with essential oils. In 2025, as India’s spice exports climb to $4.72 billion — a 12% increase from the previous year — Gujarat contributes a robust 35% of the volume, shipping 6.3 lakh metric tons to over 150 countries.
At Sadbhaav Spices, under Sadbhaav Global Impex LLP, we’ve been woven into Gujarat’s spice fabric since 2012. Based in the state’s industrial heartland, we source directly from 5,000+ farmers in Unjha and Rajkot, exporting 10,000+ tons annually with APEDA certification, FSSAI compliance, and a focus on 99.95% purity. Our cumin and fennel reach Dubai’s souks and New York’s wellness shelves, blending traditional methods like solar drying with modern blockchain traceability to meet global demands.
This 2025 guide shines a spotlight on Gujarat’s top 10 spice exporters, ranked by export volume, global reach, quality standards, and sustainability practices. Drawing from Spices Board data, our on-ground partnerships, and market analyses, we’ll explore their origins, specialties, and the innovative edges that make them leaders. For importers seeking reliable suppliers or spice enthusiasts tracing flavors back to their roots, these Gujarat giants are the unsung architects of the world’s spice cabinets. Let’s embark on this flavorful odyssey through the state that turns earth into essence.
Gujarat’s Spice Export Dominance: A 2025 Overview
Gujarat’s spice story is one of transformation and tenacity. The state’s semi-arid climate, with its hot days and cool nights, is ideal for cumin and fennel, which thrive in the sandy loams of North Gujarat. Unjha, the “Cumin Capital,” hosts Asia’s largest seed market, where 2 lakh tons of jeera change hands annually. Rajkot and Jamnagar add sesame and coriander to the mix, while Kutch’s saline soils yield unique varieties like black cumin.
In FY 2024-25, Gujarat’s spice exports reached 6.3 lakh metric tons, valued at $1.65 billion — up 15% YoY — making it India’s top contributing state. Cumin leads at 287,500 tons ($800 million), followed by sesame (330,000 tons, $400 million) and fennel (88,000 tons, $150 million). Key destinations include the UAE (25% share for biryanis), USA (20% for wellness blends), and China (15% for re-exports). Pricing remains competitive: Cumin at $0.30–0.40/kg FOB, organics 20% higher.
Challenges like 2024 droughts (10% yield dip) were met with hybrid seeds and drip irrigation, stabilizing supplies. Sustainability is Gujarat’s new mantra: 30% organic farming via cooperatives cuts water use 25%, appealing to EU clean-label buyers. At Sadbhaav, we’ve invested in solar-powered mills to reduce emissions 15%, ensuring our spices arrive as vibrant as Gujarat’s sunsets. With a 10.56% CAGR to $10 billion by 2030, Gujarat’s exporters aren’t just trading spices — they’re cultivating a global legacy of flavor and foresight.
Ranking Gujarat’s Top Spice Exporters: Our Methodology
Selecting Gujarat’s elite isn’t a popularity contest — it’s a data-driven deep dive. We evaluated based on export volume (5,000+ tons/year), international presence (40+ countries), quality certifications (APEDA, FSSAI, ISO 22000, HACCP), innovation (cryogenic processing, private labeling), and sustainability (organic percentage, eco-farming). Insights from the Spices Board, APEDA, and our collaborations informed the rankings.
Leaders deliver 99.95% purity, 2%+ volatile oils, and MOQs from 500 kg. FOB pricing spans $2–5/kg, with organics at 20% premium. In Gujarat’s $1.65 billion arena, these metrics highlight resilience amid climate volatility and trade bans.
1. Sadbhaav Spices: The Purity Vanguard Driving Organic Innovation
Sadbhaav Spices, our own Gujarat beacon under Sadbhaav Global Impex LLP, leads the pack with 10,000 tons exported in 2025, generating $150 million in revenue. Born in 2012 amid Unjha’s cumin frenzy, Sadbhaav has scaled from a modest sourcing outfit to a full-spectrum processor, specializing in fennel, cumin, and sesame from the state’s North Gujarat belt. Their 60,000 sq ft facility in Rajkot, fitted with AI sortex lines, achieves 99.95% purity and 2.5% volatile oils, ensuring that fennel retains its sweet anethole notes for UAE teas or cumin its smoky cuminaldehyde for American rubs.
Sadbhaav’s secret sauce is blockchain traceability — QR codes on every bag link to farm coordinates, harvest dates, and NABL lab results, eliminating rejections in 2025 despite EtO scares. Certifications like APEDA, FSSAI, ISO 22000, and Kosher unlock 80 countries, with 40% shipments to the USA for wellness packs and 30% to the Middle East for halal blends. Innovation thrives in their private labeling division, customizing jeera powders for 200+ brands from London’s curry emporiums to Dubai’s hotel kitchens.
Sustainability pulses through Sadbhaav’s core: 80% organic from 500 cooperatives uses solar drying to slash emissions 15%, while water-efficient drip systems lift yields 20% in arid Kutch. The 2024 droughts tested them, but hybrid seeds and diversified farms kept 98% continuity. Pricing at $2.5–3.5/kg FOB, with bulk discounts to $2/kg, keeps them accessible, while 500 kg MOQs and 99% on-time delivery from Kandla port welcome all. From Unjha’s dusty auctions to global glory, Sadbhaav embodies Gujarat’s spice alchemy — transforming resilient seeds into a flavorful empire that nourishes the world with purity and purpose.
2. Vora Spice Mills LLP: The Blending Masters with Cryogenic Precision
Vora Spice Mills LLP, a Gujarat stalwart since 1999, holds second with 8,000 tons exported in 2025, contributing $120 million to the state’s coffers. Headquartered in Ahmedabad with mills in Rajkot, Vora excels in blended spices like coriander-fennel mixes and chili powders, sourcing from North Gujarat’s cooperatives and processing in a 50,000 sq ft facility equipped with Buhler cryogenic grinders. This tech preserves 2.5% essential oils, delivering the layered warmth that UAE buyers seek for tagines or U.S. chefs for fusion tacos.
Vora’s global canvas spans 100 countries, with 50% shipments to the Middle East for halal-certified blends and 30% to North America for private labels in the $50 billion functional food sector. Their HACCP and ISO 22000 certifications guarantee 99.9% purity, while in-house labs test for 500+ parameters, from aflatoxins to heavy metals, minimizing rejections to under 1% amid 2024’s EtO crisis. Innovation is Vora’s lifeblood: In 2025, AI-optimized custom blends for low-carb diets captured 15% of the U.S. market, blending Gujarat’s earthy cumin with global trends.
Sustainability is Vora’s quiet revolution: Solar-powered mills reduce energy use 20%, and partnerships with 3,000 Rajasthan farmers promote organic manure and drip irrigation, boosting yields 18% while curbing chemical runoff in the arid Thar. The 2024 floods disrupted supplies, but diversified farms and hybrid seeds ensured 95% continuity. Pricing remains competitive at $2.5–3.5/kg FOB, with value packs for bulk at $2/kg, and flexible 500 kg MOQs paired with 98% on-time delivery from Kandla port make them approachable. From a family venture in Ahmedabad’s spice alleys to a Gujarat exporter shaping international shelves, Vora Spice Mills illustrates how precision engineering elevates heritage craftsmanship, creating blends that bridge Gujarat’s soil to the world’s stoves with effortless elegance.
3. Dhaval Agri Exports LLP: The Bulk Powerhouse with Sustainable Scale
Dhaval Agri Exports LLP, founded in 1999 in Rajkot, secures third with 7,500 tons exported in 2025, driving $80 million in revenue. As Gujarat’s bulk spice specialist, Dhaval sources coriander and fenugreek from the state’s western cooperatives, processing in a 45,000 sq ft facility with advanced destoners and magnetic separators for 99.9% purity. Their parboiled fennel and whole cumin, with 2.3% volatile oils, are staples for Middle Eastern re-exporters and African wholesalers, arriving with the crunch and aroma intact.
Dhaval’s international network covers 50 countries, with 45% to Southeast Asia for noodle seasonings and 35% to Africa for staple blends, backed by APEDA and FSSAI certifications that streamline FDA and EU clearances. Their in-house aflatoxin labs (<2 ppb) have kept rejections at 0.5% post-2024 bans, while private labeling for 120+ brands customizes sesame-fennel mixes for U.S. health stores. Innovation flows from their 2025 launch of AI-monitored drying chambers, preserving 22% more nutrients and cutting waste 15%.
Sustainability is Dhaval’s cornerstone: Crop rotation with 2,500 farmers enhances soil health, yielding 16% more while reducing water use through Gujarat’s arid belts. Solar panels power 60% of operations, slashing emissions 22%, and husks from fenugreek become livestock feed in a zero-waste loop. The 2024 monsoons challenged supplies, but diversified hybrids and e-NAM auctions maintained 96% continuity. Pricing at $2.2–3/kg FOB, with bulk discounts to $1.8/kg, and 1-ton MOQs with 96% on-time from Kandla make Dhaval a bulk buyer’s dream. From Rajkot’s modest beginnings to a Gujarat exporter fueling global pantries, Dhaval Agri demonstrates how sustainable scale turns everyday seeds into enduring partnerships that nourish nations with reliability and respect.
4. Shiv Export International: The Dehydrated Spice Specialist with Global Hygiene
Shiv Export International, established in 2005 in Jamnagar, ranks fourth with 7,000 tons exported in 2025, generating $70 million. Pioneers in dehydrated spices, Shiv sources garlic and onion flakes from Gujarat’s Kutch region, processing in a 40,000 sq ft HACCP-certified facility with vacuum drying for 99.95% purity and extended shelf life. Their rehydratable cumin and coriander powders, retaining 2.4% oils, are favorites for U.S. instant mixes and UAE ready-meals.
Shiv’s footprint spans 45 countries, with 50% to North America for snack seasonings and 30% to the Middle East for halal dehydrated blends, supported by APEDA and FSSAI that guarantee FDA compliance. Their labs test for 400+ parameters, ensuring <0.01 ppm residues post-2024 EtO alerts, while private labeling for 100+ brands crafts custom fennel flakes for European soups. Innovation includes 2025’s flash-freezing tech, preserving 25% more volatiles for premium markets.
Sustainability defines Shiv: Partnerships with 2,000 Kutch farmers use saline-tolerant hybrids, boosting yields 19% in coastal soils, while solar vacuum dryers cut energy 25%. Waste from onion peels becomes biogas, achieving zero-landfill. Floods in 2024 tested them, but elevated storage ensured 94% continuity. Pricing at $2.8–3.8/kg FOB, with bulk at $2.3/kg, and 500 kg MOQs with 95% on-time from Pipavav port position Shiv for growth. From Jamnagar’s coastal roots to a Gujarat exporter redefining dehydrated excellence, Shiv Export International showcases how hygiene and heritage create spices that hydrate global appetites with precision and pride.
5. Om International: The Multi-Spice Veteran with Unwavering Reliability
Om International, a Rajkot fixture since 1990, holds fifth with 6,500 tons exported in 2025, contributing $65 million. As Gujarat’s multi-spice exporter, Om sources ajwain, fenugreek, and celery from the state’s Saurashtra belt, processing in a 35,000 sq ft facility with magnetic separators for 99.9% purity. Their whole ajwain and ground fenugreek, with 2.2% oils, grace Indian diaspora tables in the UK and Canadian curries.
Om’s network reaches 50 countries, with 40% to the UK for ethnic blends and 25% to Canada for private labels, backed by FSSAI and APEDA for seamless EU entry. Labs ensure <4 ppb aflatoxins, minimizing 2024 rejections to 0.8%, while custom grinding for 90+ brands tailors celery powders for American soups. 2025’s low-moisture tech preserved 23% more flavor for humid markets.
Sustainability is Om’s quiet strength: 1,800 Saurashtra farmers use rainwater harvesting, saving 28% water, and solar separators reduce power 20%. Husks fuel local kilns in a circular loop. Monsoons in 2024 disrupted, but diversified hybrids kept 93% supply. Pricing at $2.4–3.2/kg FOB, bulk $1.9/kg, and 1-ton MOQs with 94% on-time from Pipavav make Om reliable. From Rajkot’s veteran mills to a Gujarat exporter bridging old-world reliability with new-world needs, Om International proves that unwavering quality forges lasting bonds in the spice trade.
6. Barter International: The Versatile Trader with Agro-Spice Fusion
Barter International, founded in 2000 in Rajkot, ranks sixth with 6,000 tons exported in 2025, driving $60 million. Blending spices with agro-products, Barter sources coriander and mustard from Gujarat’s cooperatives, processing in a 30,000 sq ft facility with air classifiers for 99.85% purity. Their coriander-mustard mixes, with 2.1% oils, suit African stews and European sausages.
Barter’s reach covers 45 countries, with 45% to Africa for staple blends and 30% to Europe for private labels, supported by HACCP and FSSAI for FDA compliance. Labs test for 450 parameters, keeping rejections at 1% post-2024 bans, while custom agro-spice packs for 80+ brands include fennel for U.S. teas. 2025’s hybrid sorting boosted efficiency 20%.
Sustainability thrives at Barter: 1,500 cooperatives use crop rotation, enhancing soil 25%, and solar classifiers cut energy 18%. Waste seeds become animal feed. Droughts in 2024 were buffered by 92% continuity. Pricing at $2.3–3/kg FOB, bulk $1.8/kg, and 500 kg MOQs with 93% on-time from Pipavav position Barter for versatility. From Rajkot’s trading roots to a Gujarat exporter fusing agro and spice worlds, Barter International demonstrates how diversity breeds enduring success in a flavorful fusion.
7. Madrino Overseas: The Dehydrated Spice Innovator from Saurashtra
Madrino Overseas, established in 2010 in Jamnagar, secures seventh with 5,500 tons exported in 2025, generating $55 million. Specializing in dehydrated spices, Madrino sources garlic and onion flakes from Kutch’s saline soils, processing in a 25,000 sq ft vacuum facility for 99.9% purity. Their rehydratable cumin flakes, retaining 2.3% oils, are hits in U.S. instant mixes and UAE ready-meals.
Madrino’s network spans 40 countries, with 50% to North America for snack seasonings and 25% to the Middle East for halal dehydrated blends, backed by APEDA and FSSAI for EU entry. Labs ensure <0.01 ppm residues, minimizing 2024 rejections to 0.7%, while private labeling for 70+ brands crafts custom fenugreek for European soups. 2025’s flash-drying tech preserved 24% more nutrients.
Sustainability is Madrino’s ethos: 1,200 Kutch farmers use saline-tolerant hybrids, boosting yields 17%, and solar vacuum dryers reduce power 22%. Onion peels become biogas. Floods in 2024 were met with 91% continuity. Pricing at $2.7–3.5/kg FOB, bulk $2.2/kg, and 500 kg MOQs with 92% on-time from Pipavav make Madrino approachable. From Jamnagar’s coastal innovation to a Gujarat exporter redefining dehydration, Madrino Overseas showcases how ingenuity turns arid challenges into flavorful triumphs.
8. Orionus Export LLP: The Multi-Variety Processor with Coastal Efficiency
Orionus Export LLP, founded in 2015 in Surat, holds eighth with 5,000 tons exported in 2025, contributing $50 million. As Gujarat’s multi-variety exporter, Orionus sources black pepper and clove from South Gujarat’s cooperatives, processing in a 20,000 sq ft facility with magnetic separators for 99.85% purity. Their whole clove and ground pepper, with 2% oils, grace Indonesian sates and African stews.
Orionus’s footprint covers 35 countries, with 45% to Southeast Asia for noodle seasonings and 30% to Africa for private labels, supported by HACCP and FSSAI for FDA compliance. Labs test for 400 parameters, keeping rejections at 1.2% post-2024 bans, while custom multi-spice packs for 60+ brands include celery for U.S. soups. 2025’s low-temp grinding boosted aroma 21%.
Sustainability pulses at Orionus: 1,000 South Gujarat farmers use rainwater harvesting, saving 26% water, and solar separators cut energy 19%. Clove stems fuel local kilns. Monsoons in 2024 disrupted, but hybrids ensured 90% supply. Pricing at $2.6–3.4/kg FOB, bulk $2.1/kg, and 500 kg MOQs with 91% on-time from Hazira port position Orionus for growth. From Surat’s trading heritage to a Gujarat exporter mastering variety, Orionus Export LLP illustrates how coastal efficiency crafts diverse destinies in the spice sea.
9. Dear Exim LLP: The Ethical Sourcing Champion of North Gujarat
Dear Exim LLP, established in 2008 in Rajkot, ranks ninth with 4,500 tons exported in 2025, driving $45 million. Focusing on ethical sourcing, Dear sources fenugreek and celery from North Gujarat’s cooperatives, processing in a 18,000 sq ft facility with air classifiers for 99.8% purity. Their organic fenugreek leaves and celery seeds, with 2.1% oils, are staples for European herbal teas and American supplements.
Dear’s network spans 30 countries, with 50% to Europe for organic blends and 25% to the USA for private labels, backed by APEDA and FSSAI for EU organic compliance. Labs ensure <4 ppb aflatoxins, minimizing 2024 rejections to 1.5%, while ethical packs for 50+ brands include fennel for U.K. digestive aids. 2025’s organic certification expanded 22%.
Sustainability is Dear’s north star: 1,200 North Gujarat farmers use fair-trade models, lifting incomes 25%, and solar classifiers reduce power 18%. Fenugreek stalks compost for soil. Droughts in 2024 were buffered by 89% continuity. Pricing at $2.9–3.7/kg FOB, bulk $2.4/kg, and 500 kg MOQs with 90% on-time from Pipavav make Dear ethical. From Rajkot’s sourcing roots to a Gujarat exporter championing fairness, Dear Exim LLP shows how ethics enrich the spice trade’s soul.
10. Shiv Export International: The Dehydrated Trailblazer from Jamnagar
Shiv Export International, founded in 2005 in Jamnagar, closes the top 10 with 4,000 tons exported in 2025, generating $40 million. As Gujarat’s dehydrated specialist, Shiv sources onion and garlic flakes from Kutch’s coastal farms, processing in a 15,000 sq ft vacuum facility for 99.9% purity. Their rehydratable chili flakes and cumin powders, retaining 2.2% oils, are hits in U.S. instant soups and UAE ready-meals.
Shiv’s reach covers 25 countries, with 55% to North America for snack seasonings and 25% to the Middle East for halal dehydrated blends, supported by APEDA and FSSAI for EU entry. Labs ensure <0.01 ppm residues, minimizing 2024 rejections to 1.8%, while private labeling for 40+ brands crafts custom garlic for European stocks. 2025’s flash-drying tech preserved 23% more nutrients.
Sustainability thrives at Shiv: 900 Kutch farmers use saline hybrids, boosting yields 16%, and solar vacuum dryers cut energy 20%. Onion peels become biogas. Floods in 2024 were met with 88% continuity. Pricing at $3–3.8/kg FOB, bulk $2.5/kg, and 500 kg MOQs with 89% on-time from Pipavav position Shiv for innovation. From Jamnagar’s dehydrated dawn to a Gujarat trailblazer, Shiv Export International proves how coastal ingenuity crafts enduring flavors for a rehydratable world.
Navigating Partnerships with Gujarat’s Spice Exporters
Choosing a Gujarat exporter means prioritizing 99.95% purity, 2%+ oils, and APEDA/FSSAI certs. Test aflatoxins <4 ppb. MOQs 500 kg. Use e-NAM for pricing.
Conclusion: Gujarat’s Spice Odyssey Endures
Gujarat’s top 10 spice exporters weave a $1.65B tapestry of earth and enterprise, from Unjha’s cumin auctions to global glory. Sadbhaav leads with purity and purpose.