Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is one of India's most valuable spice exports. India produces over 75% of global turmeric supply and exports over $212 million annually. The two primary export varieties are Alleppey from Kerala (5-6.5% curcumin) and Lakadong from Meghalaya (7-9% curcumin).
Alleppey · Lakadong · GI-Tagged · ISO 22000:2018 · FSSAI licensed · APEDA RCMC · US FDA registered
Turmeric Powder & Finger Export from India
Export Desi supplies premium Alleppey turmeric from Kerala and Lakadong turmeric from Meghalaya. Both varieties are sourced from verified processors, lab-tested for curcumin content, and shipped with full export documentation. We serve buyers in the USA, UK, Germany, UAE, and Japan.
Visual Reference
Product and Processing Imagery
Product Forms
Turmeric Finger vs Powder
Color Reference
Deep orange-yellow indicates high curcumin
Quality Control
Farm to export quality assurance
Packaging Format
25kg bags for bulk export
Varieties
Alleppey · Lakadong
Kerala and Meghalaya origins
Curcumin
5-9%
HPLC-tested per shipment
MOQ
1 MT
Sample orders 5-10 kg available
Lead Time
10-15 days
Organic: 4-6 weeks
Overview
Two Premium Varieties. One Reliable Supply.
India exports over $212 million worth of turmeric annually, with two primary varieties serving different market segments. Alleppey turmeric from Kerala offers 5-6.5% curcumin with deep orange-yellow color and strong earthy aroma — ideal for standard spice blends and food manufacturing.
Lakadong turmeric from Meghalaya delivers 7-9% curcumin (the highest in the world) with golden-yellow color — preferred for premium supplements, nutraceutical extracts, and high-value retail. Both varieties are available as whole fingers and fine powder.
Varieties
Choose by curcumin requirement and application.
Alleppey Turmeric
Kerala origin · 5-6.5% curcumin · Deep orange-yellow
- • Strong earthy aroma, oily texture
- • Best for spice blends, food manufacturing
- • Price: $8-12/kg FOB (finger), $10-14/kg (powder)
Lakadong Turmeric Premium
Meghalaya origin · 7-9% curcumin · Golden-yellow
- • Highest curcumin content globally
- • Best for supplements, extracts, nutraceuticals
- • Price: $15-22/kg FOB (finger), $18-26/kg (powder)
Product Specifications
Curcumin Content and Quality Parameters
Curcumin values are typical ranges. Exact content confirmed by COA per lot.
| Variety | Curcumin | Moisture | Origin | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alleppey Finger | 5-6.5% | ≤10% | Kerala | Standard spice blends, color + aroma balance |
| Alleppey Powder | 5-6.5% | ≤9% | Kerala | Food manufacturing, retail packs |
| Lakadong Finger | 7-9% | ≤10% | Meghalaya | Premium supplements, extracts, nutraceuticals |
| Lakadong Powder | 7-9% | ≤9% | Meghalaya | High-curcumin products, export premium |
Processing Infrastructure
Boiling, drying, and polishing at processing unit
Export Dispatch
Container stuffing from Indian ports
Certifications
Mandatory and market-specific compliance.
Mandatory (All Markets)
- FSSAI License — Indian food safety compliance
- APEDA RCMC — Registered agricultural exporter
- Phytosanitary Certificate — NPPO India, per shipment
- Certificate of Origin — FIEO or Chamber of Commerce
- COA — Curcumin content, microbiology, heavy metals
On Request (Market-Specific)
- Organic lots (USDA NOP / EU): processor’s certificate and Transaction Certificate supplied per lot
- HACCP / ISO 22000 — Food safety management
- Halal — UAE, Malaysia, Indonesia
- Kosher — USA, Israel
- GI Tag — Meghalaya Lakadong certification
Packaging
Bulk and retail-ready formats.
Target Markets
Serving global buyers with documented supply.
USA
Spice importers, supplement brands
$52M annual imports, 6.2% CAGR
UK / EU
Organic food distributors
EU MRL compliance, Ecocert organic
UAE / Middle East
Spice traders, retail chains
Halal certified, cultural familiarity
Japan
Nutraceutical manufacturers
JAS organic, strict microbial limits
Bangladesh
Spice blenders, food manufacturers
Proximity, cost-effective logistics
Australia
Health food importers
Growing superfood positioning
Common Questions
Turmeric Export: Frequently Asked Questions
Verified Credentials
ISO 22000:2018 certified (FSMS) — cert. 26MEFXG07, Magnitude Management Services, EGAC accredited / IAF MLA. Scope: merchant export of spices, herbs, dehydrated vegetables, psyllium, honey and makhana.
U.S. FDA food facility registration no. 16986868044, with appointed U.S. agent.
Source certified turmeric from India.
Send us your curcumin requirement, destination market, and target volume. We confirm variety availability and indicative pricing within 48 business hours.