Seeds ExporterSeed exporter to United Kingdom
Kohenoor International has exported seed from Pakistan since 1957 and ships to United Kingdom via Felixstowe, Southampton. Typical transit is 22–26 days sea. Below: what United Kingdom buyers import most, the documents APHA / DEFRA expects, and how a first order works.
What United Kingdom buyers import from us
The lines below are the ones we ship most often to United Kingdom. Each links to its full specification.
Sprouting Alfalfa Seed (food grade)
HS 121410 · 99.5% min · 25 kg bags
Fenugreek Seed
HS 091099 · 99% min · 25 kg / 50 kg
Dried Rose Petals & Buds
HS 060390 · Hand sorted · 10 kg / 20 kg cartons
Himalayan Pink Salt
HS 250100 · 98% NaCl · 25 kg / 50 kg / big bags
Cress (Garden Cress / Halim) Seed
HS 120991 · 99% min · 25 kg
Documents for import into United Kingdom
Every shipment leaves Karachi with the documents APHA / DEFRA requires. Standard set for United Kingdom:
- Phytosanitary certificate
- Certificate of origin
- IPAFFS pre-notification
- Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading
- ISTA-format purity & germination report
Shipping from Karachi to United Kingdom
We ship FOB or CIF from Karachi and Port Qasim. Discharge ports for United Kingdom: Felixstowe, Southampton. Transit 22–26 days sea. A 20 ft container holds 18–20 tonnes of seed in 25 kg or 50 kg bags.
When to order for United Kingdom
Winter forage seed (alfalfa, berseem, Persian clover, ryegrass) is new crop from June. Summer forage and industrial seed (sorghum, pearl millet, sesbania, guar) is new crop from November. Order 6–8 weeks before your sowing window.
How a first order works
- Send product, quantity and discharge port by WhatsApp or the form.
- Receive FOB/CIF quote, specification sheet and sample offer within 24 hours.
- Confirm with LC at sight or 30% advance; 70% against bill of lading copy.
- Lab test, Sortex cleaning, bagging and container loading with photos sent to you.
- Documents couriered; container arrives at Felixstowe, Southampton in 22–26 days sea.
Why importers in United Kingdom buy from Kohenoor
Own farms, own ISTA-standard laboratory, own Sortex processing line and three generations in seed. Purity 99 % and germination 85 % minimum on forage seed, dodder-free alfalfa, and documents accepted by APHA / DEFRA.
Frequently asked questions
Can you ship seed to United Kingdom?
Yes. We ship to United Kingdom via Felixstowe, Southampton with transit of 22–26 days sea, FOB or CIF Karachi.
What documents does APHA / DEFRA need?
Phytosanitary certificate, Certificate of origin, IPAFFS pre-notification. We prepare all of them; the phytosanitary certificate is issued by the Department of Plant Protection, Karachi.
What is the minimum order?
One 20 ft container (about 18–20 tonnes) for forage seed; smaller quantities for spices and botanicals.
How do I pay?
LC at sight or 30 % advance and 70 % against the bill of lading copy.
Can I get a sample first?
Yes, 200–500 g samples with a lab report are sent by courier before a first order.
Get an FOB quote for United Kingdom
Tell us the product, quantity and destination port. The export desk replies within 24 hours with price, MOQ, documents and transit time.
export@kohenoorint.com · +92 310 4929292 · Reply within 24 hours