Cloves

Parameter Specification
Product Name Clove
HS Code 9071000
Product Code SP-005
Origin India
Botanical Name Syzygium aromaticum
Family Myrtaceae
Harvest Time December to February
Packing 1 kg, 5 kg, 10 kg, 25 kg, 40 kg (PP Bags or Customized)
Loading Capacity 20 Ft: 8 MTS, 40 Ft: 16 MTS
Appearance/Color Dark brown dried flower buds
Form Whole or Powder
Aroma / Flavor Strong, warm, pungent aroma
Quality Premium
Moisture Max. 12.00%
Acid Insoluble Ash Max. 1.50%
Volatile Oil Min. 15.0 mL/100g
Total Ash Max. 6.00%

Description

1. Product Overview

Cloves (Syzygium aromaticum) are the dried flower buds of a tropical evergreen tree, known for their intensely aromatic, warm, and sweet-spicy flavor. Originally native to Indonesia’s Maluku Islands, cloves are now widely cultivated in southern India, particularly in Kerala and Tamil Nadu.

As a trusted  exporter from New Delhi, India, we supply premium-quality whole cloves that are sun-dried, hand-sorted, and carefully packed to preserve their natural essential oil content, rich color, and bold aroma. Our product meets global standards for culinary, medicinal, and industrial applications.

2. Applications

Culinary:

  • Key ingredient in spice blends (e.g., garam masala), biryanis, curries, pickles, baked goods, and teas.

  • Adds depth to meats, sauces, and rice dishes in Indian, Middle Eastern, and Western cuisines.

Medicinal:

  • Renowned for its antibacterial, antiviral, antioxidant, and anesthetic properties.

  • Traditionally used to relieve toothaches, boost digestion, and support respiratory health.

Industrial:

  • Widely used in oral care products like toothpaste and mouthwash.

  • Employed in essential oils, cosmetics, perfumery, and pharmaceutical-grade clove oil production.

3. Sourcing & Export Regions

We source cloves from premier growing regions such as Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka, where the climate fosters superior bud formation and oil content. Our New Delhi-based facility ensures proper grading, cleaning, and hygienic packaging, delivering consistency and quality to our global clients.

Export Markets:

  • Asia: UAE, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia

  • Europe: UK, Germany, France, Netherlands

  • Americas: USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil

  • Africa: Egypt, South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria

  • Others: Australia, New Zealand, Russia

4. Clove Names in Indian & Foreign Languages

Indian Names:

LanguageNameLanguageName
HindiLaungGujaratiLavang
MarathiLavangBengaliLabanga
PunjabiLaungMalayalamGrambu / Karayambu
TamilKirambuTeluguLavangam
KannadaLavangaSanskritLavanga

Foreign Languages:

LanguageNameLanguageName
EnglishCloveFrenchClou de girofle
GermanGewürznelkeSpanishClavo
Arabicقرنفل (Qaranful)Chinese丁香 (Ding Xiang)
Japanese丁子 (Chōji)RussianГвоздика (Gvozdika)
PortugueseCravoTurkishKaranfil
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