Cloves
Large, oily buds with a strong, sweet aroma.
1.5° N, 124.8° E
From the original spice islands
Indonesian spices, graded and tested before they sail.
We source cloves, nutmeg, pepper and cassia straight from farmer groups across the archipelago, clean and grade them in our Surabaya warehouse, and lab-test every lot before it is loaded.
100%lab-tested lots
Origins
Each spice from the island that does it best.
Origin matters for aroma, oil content and density. We buy each spice where it grows best, not where it is cheapest that week.
Nutmeg and mace
The islands the spice trade was once fought over.
4.5° S, 129.9° EBlack pepper
Bold, pungent and high in piperine.
5.4° S, 105.3° EWhite pepper
Known worldwide as Muntok white pepper.
2.1° S, 105.2° ECassia
Thick bark from the highlands of Sumatra.
1.7° S, 101.3° E
Specifications
The numbers buyers ask for first.
Typical values for our standard export grades. Each shipment comes with its own Certificate of Analysis.
Cloves, hand picked
North Sulawesi and Maluku
| Moisture | max 12% |
|---|---|
| Admixture | max 1% |
| Headless | max 3% |
| Packing | 25 kg PP bags or 50 kg jute |
| Load per 20ft | about 12 MT |
Nutmeg and mace
Banda Islands, Maluku
| Nutmeg grades | ABCD, SS, BWP |
|---|---|
| Mace | Whole and broken |
| Moisture | max 10% |
| Aflatoxin | Tested to EU limits |
| Load per 20ft | about 18 MT |
Black pepper
Lampung, Sumatra
| Density | ASTA 500 or 550 g/L |
|---|---|
| Moisture | max 12% |
| Light berries | max 2% |
| Admixture | max 1% |
| Load per 20ft | about 18 MT |
Cassia vera
Kerinci, Jambi
| Grades | KA, KB, KC |
|---|---|
| Forms | Whole rolls, cut sticks, broken |
| Moisture | max 14% |
| Packing | Pressed bales or cartons |
| Load per 20ft | about 15 MT |
Values above are typical. The binding specification is the one written in your sales contract.
Paperwork that clears customs.
- Phytosanitary Certificate
- Certificate of Origin
- Fumigation Certificate
- Certificate of Analysis per lot
- Aflatoxin and ochratoxin test
- Steam sterilisation on request
Request a Quote
Prices move weekly. Ask for today's.
Spice prices follow the harvest, so we quote per request instead of printing a list. Tell us what you need and we reply within one business day.
FAQ
Before you commit.
Can I get samples before ordering?
Yes. We send 200 g of each grade free of charge. You cover the courier, which we refund on your first container.
Do you test for aflatoxin before shipment?
Every lot of nutmeg, mace and pepper is tested by an accredited third-party laboratory. The report is attached to your shipping documents.
Can you mix several spices in one container?
Yes, as long as each spice is at least 2 MT. Many of our buyers mix cloves, nutmeg and pepper in one 20ft.
What are your payment terms?
T/T 30% advance and 70% against copy of the Bill of Lading. L/C at sight is available for repeat buyers.