Turmeric Export

What It Is

Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a bright yellow-orange root belonging to the ginger family. Known as the “Golden Spice”, it is widely used as a culinary ingredient, natural coloring agent, and medicinal herb. Its primary active compound, curcumin, gives turmeric its vibrant color and is valued for powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Turmeric is available in different export forms including fresh rhizomes, dried fingers, turmeric powder, and turmeric oil/oleoresin.

What Export of It Is

The export of turmeric involves cultivating the rhizomes, harvesting, cleaning, boiling (for color fixation), drying, polishing, and processing into different market-ready forms. Exporters ensure that turmeric meets international food safety, purity, and curcumin content requirements before packaging and shipping to buyers across the globe.

Turmeric is one of the world’s most traded spices, driven by culinary, medicinal, cosmetic, and industrial applications, making it a profitable export product.

Uses of Turmeric

• Culinary Applications:

  • Widely used as a spice in curries, soups, stews, sauces, rice dishes, and teas.

  • A natural food coloring agent in snacks, beverages, dairy products, and confectioneries.

• Medicinal & Nutraceuticals:

  • Supports immunity and reduces inflammation.

  • Used in natural remedies for joint pain, arthritis, and digestive disorders.

  • A key ingredient in dietary supplements, capsules, and health tonics.

• Cosmetics & Personal Care:

  • Used in skin creams, face masks, and soaps for its skin-brightening and antibacterial effects.

  • Ingredient in haircare products for scalp health.

• Industrial Applications:

  • Turmeric oleoresin is used in pharmaceuticals, textiles (as a dye), and natural food coloring.

Export Specifications

• Forms Available: Fresh Turmeric, Dried Fingers, Powdered Turmeric, Turmeric Oil / Oleoresin

• Curcumin Content: 2% – 5% (varies by variety and buyer preference)

• Moisture Content: ≤ 8% (for dried forms)

• Impurities: ≤ 2%

• Color: Bright yellow to deep orange

• Shelf Life:

  • Fresh Turmeric: 1–2 months under proper cold storage

  • Dried/Powdered Turmeric: 18–24 months in sealed packaging

Packaging & Shipping

• Packaging Options:

  • Fresh Turmeric: 25kg or 50kg jute/polypropylene bags

  • Dried Turmeric Fingers: 25kg or 50kg bags

  • Powdered Turmeric: 25kg cartons or export-grade sealed bags

• MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity): 5 metric tons (trial orders possible)

• Shipping Methods:

  • Sea Freight: For bulk shipments

  • Air Freight: For urgent deliveries

• Storage & Transport Conditions: Cool, dry environment away from moisture and direct sunlight.

Global Market Demand

Turmeric is in high demand across the world, fueled by its role in traditional medicine, health supplements, and the growing natural food industry. Demand is especially strong in:

• Europe: Germany, UK, Netherlands, France

• North America: United States, Canada

• Asia & Middle East: India, China, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Japan

With the global rise in plant-based diets, herbal medicine, and organic foods, turmeric continues to be a high-value export product.

HS Codes

• HS Code 0910.30 – Turmeric (curcuma)