Indian Sesame, Turmeric, Peanuts and Spices for Kazakhstan, Documented for EAC Clearance
Lab-tested lots from Gujarat, with the reports your customs broker needs.
You can source sesame, turmeric, peanuts and seed spices for Kazakhstan from Elysium Agri Corporation, an exporter in Jamnagar, Gujarat. Each lot is tested at an NABL-accredited lab and loaded at Mundra, Kandla or Pipavav. Kazakhstan reported about US$0.9 million of sesame imports from India in 2024.
Kazakhstan grows its own wheat, lentils and flax, so the lines worth buying from India are the ones your fields do not produce. Clearance depends on an EAC declaration of conformity, and you receive the Certificate of Analysis and specification your broker needs for it.
At a Glance
- Main ports
- Landlocked. Rail terminals such as Sorokovaya, Astana; Caspian ports Aktau and Kuryk
- Route and transit
- Sea from Gujarat, then rail. Confirmed with each quote
- Food import authority
- Sanitary-epidemiological control committee (Ministry of Health); Agricultural State Inspection Committee for plant quarantine
- Label language
- Russian (TR CU 022/2011); Kazakh and Russian on documents
- Trade agreement with India
- None in force. India-EAEU talks began in August 2025
- Certificates buyers ask for
- EAC declaration of conformity (mandatory), phytosanitary certificate; Halal by preference
- Business languages
- Russian and Kazakh
What Kazakhstan Buys from India in Our Range
Four lines show up in Kazakhstan's own import records from India.
Sesame Seeds
The largest of the four lines in 2024. Natural, hulled and black sesame for bakeries, confectionery and repacking.
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Turmeric
Kazakhstan reported about US$0.8 million of turmeric from India in 2024. Finger and powder for spice packers.
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Peanuts
Raw groundnuts from India appear in the 2024 records. Bold, java, TJ and blanched kernels for snack makers.
View detailsCumin and Seed Spices
Cumin, known locally as zira, with coriander, fennel and fenugreek for bazaar wholesalers and blenders.
View detailsImport Rules Your Side of the Border
Kazakhstan is a member of the Eurasian Economic Union, so EAEU technical regulations apply: TR CU 021/2011 on food safety and TR CU 022/2011 on labelling.
- The importer must be registered with the Kazakh tax authorities and use a licensed customs broker.
- An EAC declaration of conformity must be in place before clearance. You or your authorised EAEU representative registers it.
- High phytosanitary-risk plant products need a phytosanitary certificate for each lot.
- Packaged food labels show product name, ingredients, net quantity, dates, storage conditions, manufacturer, importer and the EAC mark.
Duty and Trade Agreement Status
India has no trade agreement in force with Kazakhstan. India and the Eurasian Economic Union signed terms of reference for free trade talks in August 2025; there is no tariff effect yet. Kazakhstan applies the EAEU Common Customs Tariff, and US trade.gov reports agricultural tariffs averaging about 6 percent. Your broker confirms the rate for your HS code. Estimate the full cost with the landed cost calculator.
Shipping from Gujarat to Kazakhstan
Every order is sea plus rail. The established service ran from Mundra to Bandar Abbas, then by rail to Sorokovaya station in Astana. Sea traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has been disrupted since 28 February 2026, so no transit time is promised here. Routing and transit are confirmed with each quote.
- Option: sea to a Chinese port, then rail through Khorgos/Altynkol or Dostyk.
- Option: the Trans-Caspian route through Poti, Baku and the ferry to Aktau or Kuryk.
- Plan volume with the container load calculator.
Documents for a Kazakhstan Shipment
| Document | Why this market needs it |
|---|---|
| Certificate of Analysis and specification | Evidence for your EAC declaration |
| Phytosanitary certificate | Required per lot under EAEU quarantine rules |
| Signed foreign-trade contract | Your bank records it under currency control |
| Invoice and price list | Support the customs value |
| SMGS rail waybill or CMR | Covers the overland leg |
Why Kazakhstan Importers Choose Elysium
- Every lot is tested at an NABL-accredited lab. See lab testing.
- SGS, Bureau Veritas or Intertek can inspect before loading. See quality.
- Check our IEC and GSTIN before you pay. See verify Elysium.
- Each lot traces back to its processing unit. See traceability.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who registers the EAC declaration of conformity?
An applicant resident in the EAEU registers it: you as importer, or your authorised representative. You receive our Certificate of Analysis, specification and label details for the file, which must be ready before customs clearance.
Can I start with a small trial order?
Many importers in Kazakhstan test a new product in a small volume first.
How will my cargo reach Almaty or Astana, and how long will it take?
By sea from Mundra, Kandla or Pipavav and then by rail. Routes through Iran are disrupted at present, so the routing and expected transit are confirmed in writing with each quote, not promised here.
Do the bags need Russian or Kazakh text?
TR CU 022/2011 asks for labelling in Russian, and Kazakhstan uses Kazakh and Russian on documentation. Check the rule for bulk transport bags with your broker.
What payment terms apply for Kazakhstan?
For a first order, advance payment or an irrevocable confirmed letter of credit is usual in this market. Your bank records the contract under currency control rules.
Last reviewed: October 2026