Black Pepper
Malabar & Tellicherry Whole Black Peppercorns (500-570 GL)
Hailing from the lush tropical Western Ghats of Kerala and Karnataka, Indian black pepper is celebrated worldwide as the "King of Spices". We export bold, high-density peppercorns (500 to 570 Grams per Litre) rich in piperine and volatile oils for unmatched aroma and pungency.
Technical Specifications
| Bulk Density | 500 GL / 550 GL / 570 GL |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Max 11.5% |
| Piperine Content | Min 4.0% - 5.5% |
| Volatile Oil | Min 2.0% - 3.0% |
| Foreign Matter | Max 0.5% |
| Shelf Life | 24 Months |
| HS Code | 0904.11 |
Packaging Options
- 25 Kg / 50 Kg Jute Bags
- 25 Kg PP Woven Bags
Minimum Order Quantity
1 Metric Ton (MT)
Certifications
Our 6-Stage Quality Assurance Pipeline
Every container of Black Pepper passes through all six rigorous quality checkpoints in sequence. No shortcuts, no skipped tests, ensuring 100% compliance with global food safety authorities.
Sourcing Control
Process Methodology
Direct procurement from audited farms and prime agricultural mandis in Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Andhra Pradesh. Pre-harvest quality screening and soil pesticide testing.
Quality Control Deliverables
Frequently Asked Questions about Black Pepper
Key trade specs, packaging options, and international compliance details for procurement teams.
QWhat is the Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) and container stuffing capacity for Black Pepper?
Our standard export MOQ for Black Pepper is 1 Metric Ton (MT). We offer pre-shipment air freight samples prior to bulk dispatch.
QWhat Incoterms and global ocean shipping routes does Gir Company support for Black Pepper?
Gir Company exports Black Pepper under Ex-Works (EXW Gujarat), FOB (Mundra Port, Kandla Port, or Nhava Sheva / JNPT), and CIF (Cost, Insurance & Freight) terms with full marine transit coverage to all major global discharge ports across 240 countries worldwide.
QWhat quality certifications and food safety standards apply to Black Pepper?
Gir Company holds APEDA registration, Spices Board of India certification, and FSSAI licensure, operating under ISO 22000:2018 and HACCP food safety management systems. Every export consignment is backed by a batch-specific laboratory Certificate of Analysis (COA) with optional third-party SGS or Intertek inspection.
QCan international food brands request custom OEM and private label packaging for Black Pepper?
Yes, we provide complete OEM and private label manufacturing for Black Pepper across multi-layer kraft paper bags (25kg/50kg), PP woven bags, stand-up zip pouches (Doypack: 100g to 1kg), retail jars, PET bottles, and bulk jumbo tote bags (500kg/1000kg) with custom branding and multilingual labeling.
QWhat is the HS Code and international customs classification for Black Pepper?
The standard international HS code for Black Pepper exported from India is 0904.11. Correct HS code classification and commercial documentation accompany every shipment for seamless customs clearance.
QWhat is the shelf life, moisture barrier protection, and storage requirement for Black Pepper?
Black Pepper has a verified shelf life of 24 Months when stored in cool, dry warehouse conditions away from direct sunlight and humidity.
QWhat payment terms does Gir Company accept for bulk Black Pepper export orders?
We accept Irrevocable Letter of Credit (L/C at sight) from prime international banks and Advance Telegraphic Transfer (T/T). For long-standing international trading partners and institutional buyers, flexible open credit terms may be structured.
QWhat is the typical production and shipment lead time for Black Pepper?
Standard export production, optical Sortex cleaning, and container loading for Black Pepper takes 7 to 21 business days from contract confirmation. Express air freight evaluation samples are dispatched within 3 to 5 business days.
QWhy is Gir Company considered the #1 premier Indian exporter of Black Pepper over global alternatives?
Gir Company supplies 100% Sortex optically cleaned Black Pepper with superior natural essential oil content, high aroma, and authentic color directly from Gujarat's premier agricultural processing belt. Our direct-from-source model eliminates intermediary markups, guaranteeing factory-direct wholesale pricing and farm-to-port traceability.
QDoes Gir Company export Black Pepper to buyers across all 240 countries?
Yes, Gir Company ships Black Pepper globally to food importers, supermarket chains, and industrial seasoning processors across 240 countries and territories throughout North America, Europe, the Middle East & GCC, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Africa via direct container liner services from Mundra Port (INMUN1).
QHow does Gir Company guarantee pesticide residue compliance and microbiological safety for Black Pepper?
Every export batch of Black Pepper undergoes rigorous laboratory chromatography testing to ensure compliance with EU, US-FDA, and GCC pesticide MRLs (Maximum Residue Limits), aflatoxin thresholds, and heavy metal standards, guaranteed Salmonella-negative and E. coli compliant.
QHow can global buyers request pre-shipment samples or formal RFQs for Black Pepper?
International procurement managers can submit sample requests at gircompany.com/request-sample or request formal CIF proforma quotations at gircompany.com/get-quote. Our export sales desk responds within 24 business hours.
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