Seeds · Egyptian Origin
Egyptian Caraway Seeds Export — High-Oil Nile Delta Bulk Supplier
Admiral Agro exports Egyptian caraway seeds (Carum carvi L.) from the Nile Delta — purity ≥ 98%, moisture ≤ 12%, volatile oil ≥ 2.5 ml/100g, carvone content ≥ 50%. Our published page notes Egyptian caraway has "among the highest volatile oil content in the world." Uses: spice blends, bakery, cheese, pharmaceuticals and essential oil extraction. Minimum one 20ft container, FOB Damietta.
Caraway Seeds
Egypt is one of the world's top caraway producers, with Nile Delta–grown caraway prized for its high carvone (volatile oil) content. Admiral Agro exports cleaned and graded caraway seeds in 25 KG and 50 KG PP woven bags. Packed to EU phytosanitary standards.
Technical Specifications
| Botanical name | Carum carvi L. |
|---|---|
| Moisture | ≤ 12% |
| Purity | ≥ 98% |
| Foreign Matter | ≤ 1% |
| Volatile oil | ≥ 2.5 ml / 100g |
| Carvone content | ≥ 50% |
| Origin | Egypt — Nile Delta |
| Packing | 25 / 50 KG PP woven |
| Crop | Current crop year |
| HS Code (indicative) | 0909.61 |
| Botanical name | Carum carvi |
Indicative HS code; confirm classification with your customs broker.
Availability & Harvest Calendar
| Harvest Season | Jun – Aug |
| Peak Export | Aug – Dec |
| Availability | Year-round (stored) |
Last updated: 2026-07-05. Prices are indicative and must be confirmed based on grade, crop year, packing, quantity, payment terms, freight, and shipment window.
Confirm today's FOB/CIF priceAvailable Grades
| Grade | Criteria | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Premium Export | ≥ 99% purity, ≥ 3.0 ml oil | EU spice and ingredient buyers |
| Standard Export | ≥ 98% purity, ≥ 2.5 ml oil | Food manufacturing, spice blending |
| Commercial | ≥ 96% purity | Industrial use, distillation |
Target Markets
Egypt's Nile Delta climate and soil conditions produce caraway with strong volatile oil content — critical for spice processors and ingredient buyers. Egyptian caraway is widely traded into European spice and ingredient channels.
Product Overview & Export Information
Admiral Agro exports Egyptian caraway seeds (Carum carvi) — prized globally for high essential oil content and distinctive aroma. Hand-cleaned, machine-sorted and oil-content tested before packing. Widely used in spice blends, bread, cheese, herbal ingredient and essential oil extraction industries.
Available Documents
Request caraway seeds quote
Specify grade, volatile oil minimum and quantity — we supply spice processors, flavour houses and ingredient buyers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does volatile oil ≥ 2.5 ml/100g matter?
Volatile oil content is the primary quality indicator for essential oil extraction and pharmaceutical applications — higher content means higher commercial value.
What is the role of carvone ≥ 50%?
Carvone is the principal compound responsible for the distinctive flavour and determines quality for pharmaceutical and food applications.
Is a per-batch laboratory analysis certificate included?
Yes — Certificate of Analysis per batch is listed in our standard export documentation.
What is the minimum order quantity?
One 20ft container — approximately 18–22 MT.