Verified Exporter  ·  EXP01065
Product Code  ·  NEP27517

Flax Seeds

North Goa, Goa, India

Food-grade flax seeds are suitable for bakeries, cereals, health foods, seed mixes, and food manufacturing. Bulk supply is available for wholesalers, processors, and private-label businesses.

Quantity & Pricing

Quantity Range Unit Type Price Range
100-500 kg 190
500-1000 kg 175
1000-5000 kg 165

Shipping Information

Shipping Cost Paid By Negotiable
Minimum Order 100
Origin North Goa, Goa, India

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About This Product

Food-grade flax seeds (also known as linseed or alsi) are a rabi oilseed crop grown primarily in Madhya Pradesh, home to major trading centers like Mandsaur, Neemuch, and Indore, alongside Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Maharashtra. India ranks second globally in linseed cultivation area and third in production. Operating from North Goa as a trading and export coordination base, we source directly from Madhya Pradesh's growing and trading belt and manage cleaning, grading, packaging, and export documentation for international buyers. For bakeries, cereal manufacturers, health food brands, and private-label businesses internationally, this means access to consistent, food-grade flax seed backed by full export documentation.

Product Specifications

AttributeDetails / Value
Botanical NameLinum usitatissimum
Seed TypeBrown flaxseed, golden/yellow flaxseed, specify per order
Growing RegionMadhya Pradesh (Mandsaur, Neemuch), Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar
Cleaning ProcessSortex clean and machine clean, specify per grade requirement
Purity99% purity available, specify per order
Moisture ContentMax. 8-10%, specify per order
ApplicationsBakery, cereal manufacturing, seed mixes, health food, oil extraction
Organic OptionOrganic-certified flax seed available on request
Shelf Life12-24 months in sealed packaging, cool dry storage
Packaging1kg-50kg export bags, bulk packaging available, specify per order
HS Code1204.00 (linseed, whether or not broken), confirm with CHA

Brown vs. Golden Flaxseed: What the Difference Means for Buyers

Brown Flaxseed

Brown flaxseed is the more widely traded variety globally, including from major exporters like Kazakhstan and Canada, and it's the standard choice for most bulk oil extraction and general food manufacturing applications. India's domestic production is predominantly brown flaxseed, giving buyers reliable bulk availability for standard formulations.

Golden (Yellow) Flaxseed

Golden flaxseed offers a milder flavor and lighter visual appearance, often preferred by health food and premium bakery brands for products where the seed's color and taste profile are part of the visible finished product, such as seed mixes or visible-inclusion baked goods. It typically commands a price premium over brown flaxseed given more limited supply. Confirm which variety your specific application and branding require before ordering.

Why We Operate from North Goa for Madhya Pradesh Sourcing

Madhya Pradesh's flaxseed growing and trading belt, centered around Mandsaur and Neemuch, sits well north of Goa, so our role here is trading, quality verification, and export coordination rather than proximity to the growing fields. North Goa's port access supports export logistics coordination, and centralizing procurement relationships with Madhya Pradesh's established trading centers through a single point helps manage consistent grading and food safety documentation across export orders.

Trade and Order Details

Packaging Options

Retail packs from 1kg upward, bulk export bags up to 50kg, and larger bulk packaging for industrial processors, specify per order. Custom branding and private label packaging available for buyers building their own health food or bakery ingredient line.

Export and Logistics

  • MOQ: Confirm current minimum order quantity directly, as this varies based on seed type, cleaning grade, and packaging specification
  • HS Code: 1204.00 for linseed, confirm exact classification with your customs broker
  • Mode of Shipment: Standard sea container, no reefer required given the shelf-stable, dry nature of the product
  • Lead Time: Confirm current stock availability and shipping schedule based on order volume, harvest is seasonal (rabi crop, October-November sowing, February-April harvest)

Certifications

FSSAI license, Certificate of Analysis (purity, moisture, cleaning grade) per batch, Certificate of Origin, phytosanitary certificate where required by destination country, organic certification available on request for certified organic stock, Kosher and Halal certification available on request.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are these flax seeds actually grown?

The seeds are grown in Madhya Pradesh, India's leading flaxseed producing state with major trading centers in Mandsaur and Neemuch, alongside Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar. Export coordination and documentation for our shipments are managed from North Goa, with the seed sourced directly from Madhya Pradesh's growing and trading belt.

What is the difference between brown and golden flaxseed?

Brown flaxseed is the more widely traded variety and India's predominant domestic crop, suited to bulk oil extraction and general food manufacturing. Golden flaxseed offers a milder flavor and lighter appearance, often preferred for premium health food and bakery products, at a price premium given more limited supply.

Is India competitive on flaxseed export pricing against Canada and Kazakhstan?

Indian flaxseed export offers face real competition from Kazakhstan and Canada's large supply base, which can cap pricing upside during periods of abundant global supply. Buyers should confirm current market pricing directly, since this shifts with global harvest conditions and competing origin supply levels.

What is the minimum order quantity for bulk flax seed export?

MOQ varies based on seed type, cleaning grade, and packaging specification. Confirm the current minimum for your specific requirement directly.

What HS code applies to flax seed exports from India?

Linseed, whether or not broken, is classified under HS code 1204.00. Confirm the exact classification and any destination-specific documentation with your customs broker before the first shipment.