Seeds ExporterSeed exporter to South Africa
Kohenoor International has exported seed from Pakistan since 1957 and ships to South Africa via Durban. Typical transit is 16–20 days sea. Below: what South Africa buyers import most, the documents DALRRD expects, and how a first order works.
What South Africa buyers import from us
The lines below are the ones we ship most often to South Africa. Each links to its full specification.
Alfalfa (Lucerne) Seed
HS 121410 · 99% min · 25 kg / 50 kg PP bags
Rhodes Grass Seed
HS 120929 · 98% min · 25 kg
Sorghum & Sudan Grass Seed
HS 100710 · 98% min · 25 kg
Sesbania Seed
HS 120999 · 98% min · 25 kg / 50 kg
Panicum (Guinea / Mombasa Grass) Seed
HS 120929 · 95% min · 25 kg
Brachiaria (Signal / Ruzi / Mulato type) Seed
HS 120929 · 90% min · 25 kg
Documents for import into South Africa
Every shipment leaves Karachi with the documents DALRRD requires. Standard set for South Africa:
- Phytosanitary certificate
- Certificate of origin
- Import permit
- Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading
- ISTA-format purity & germination report
Shipping from Karachi to South Africa
We ship FOB or CIF from Karachi and Port Qasim. Discharge ports for South Africa: Durban. Transit 16–20 days sea. A 20 ft container holds 18–20 tonnes of seed in 25 kg or 50 kg bags.
When to order for South Africa
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 Durban in 16–20 days sea.
Why importers in South Africa 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 DALRRD.
Frequently asked questions
Can you ship seed to South Africa?
Yes. We ship to South Africa via Durban with transit of 16–20 days sea, FOB or CIF Karachi.
What documents does DALRRD need?
Phytosanitary certificate, Certificate of origin, Import permit. 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 South Africa
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