Turkish Cumin Seeds Wholesale (Kilis Region)

Turkish Cumin Seeds Wholesale — Kilis Region

AM Global Supply sources Turkish cumin seeds wholesale from southeastern growing regions including Kilis. The United States primarily imports its cumin supply from just two countries: India and Turkey. As a result, this origin holds particular strategic relevance for buyers specifically targeting the US market.

Product Specifications

These seeds ship as aromatic, elongated, ridged whole cumin, harvested between May and August depending on regional conditions. Post-harvest sun-drying remains a common traditional practice in this region. Color falls within the light grey to dark brown range specified under international Codex quality standards for cumin.

A Recognized Alternative to Indian Supply

Turkey’s position as one of the world’s few significant cumin-growing nations, alongside India, Iran, and Syria, gives buyers a genuine alternative sourcing option during periods of Indian crop volatility or pricing spikes. Because of this established dual-origin import pattern into the US, Turkish cumin offers real supply chain diversification value rather than a purely speculative alternative.

Codex-Aligned Quality Standards

This product meets moisture and cleanliness specifications referenced in the Codex Standard for Cumin, covering foreign matter tolerances and mold or insect contamination limits. Because of this standards alignment, buyers can trust consistent, internationally benchmarked quality across shipments.

Minimum Order and Pricing

The minimum order quantity for this product is approximately 1,000 kg (1 metric ton), starting at $2,000. This price reflects current market pricing aligned with US import channel benchmarks for Turkish-origin cumin. Contact us for current pricing on larger orders.

Applications

This cumin seed suits food manufacturing, spice blending, and retail distribution for buyers seeking supply chain diversification alongside Indian-origin cumin.

Buyers interested in the global benchmark origin can explore our India cumin seeds wholesale listing. For general spice quality standards, see the Food and Agriculture Organization’s resources.