Whole Cumin, Spices and Peanuts from India for Importers in Spain
Seed spices, dehydrated vegetables, sesame and peanuts shipped to Valencia, Barcelona or Algeciras, with the papers Sanidad Exterior checks.
If you import spices into Spain, you probably already buy Indian cumin. Elysium Agri Corporation, an exporter in Jamnagar, Gujarat, ships whole cumin, coriander, fennel, turmeric, dehydrated onion and garlic, sesame and peanuts to Spanish importers, spice packers and nut wholesalers. Containers load at Mundra, Kandla or Pipavav for Valencia, Barcelona or Algeciras.
Two things shape a purchase for Spain. First, Spanish buyers take most of their cumin as whole seed, so purity and a clean residue report decide the order. Second, your company must be entered in the RGSEAA register as an importer before the cargo arrives.
At a Glance
- Main ports
- Valencia, Barcelona, Algeciras
- Route and transit
- Mundra to Barcelona or Valencia: typically 15 to 16 days on a Suez routing, longer around the Cape; confirmed with each quote
- Food import authority
- Sanidad Exterior (Ministry of Health) at the border control posts; AESAN is the national food-safety agency
- Label language
- Spanish (Castilian) for retail packs
- Trade agreement with India
- None in force. India-EU Free Trade Agreement: negotiations concluded on 27 January 2026; not signed or in force as of 3 October 2026
- Certificates buyers ask for
- IFS Food, BRCGS or FSSC 22000; EU organic for organic lots; accredited-laboratory reports per lot
What Spanish Buyers Source from India
Spain's direct purchases from India are led by cumin and other spices, followed by dried vegetables and oil seeds.
Cumin Seeds
Whole cumin (comino) for cleaning and grinding in Spain. India shipped about 2,300 tonnes of cumin to Spain in the 2025-26 financial year.
View detailsCoriander and Fennel Seeds
Whole seed for spice packers and seasoning blenders.
View detailsTurmeric and Dry Ginger
Turmeric finger and powder, dry ginger and ginger powder. These spices are also under increased EU controls for pesticide residues.
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Dehydrated Onion and Garlic
Flakes, chopped, granules and powder for seasoning and food manufacturers. India shipped about US$8.5 million of dried vegetables to Spain in 2025.
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Sesame Seeds
Natural, hulled and black sesame (sésamo). India supplies Spain with oil seeds under HS 1207, the heading that includes sesame.
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Peanuts
Spain is one of the faster-growing EU peanut markets, with strong demand for in-shell and processed groundnuts. Direct supply from India is still small. In-shell and blanched grades are offered against EU aflatoxin limits.
View detailsWhat You Need as an Importer in Spain
Border health controls on imported food are carried out by Sanidad Exterior, a unit of the Ministry of Health, at the border control posts. AESAN is the national food-safety agency. The registration and the pre-notification are on your side.
- A Spain-based importer of non-EU food must be entered in the RGSEAA, the general sanitary register of food companies, as an importer.
- Indian groundnuts, sesame and certain spices are under increased official controls under Regulation (EU) 2019/1793. Lots travel with the official certificate and laboratory report where the regulation requires it.
- You pre-notify listed goods with a CHED-D in TRACES NT, and the consignment enters through a designated border control post.
- Retail packs are labelled in Spanish (Castilian). Peanuts and sesame are listed allergens, and their allergen status travels with bulk goods on the bag or in the documents.
Duty on Indian Goods Entering Spain
Spain applies the EU Common Customs Tariff, and the rate depends on your CN or TARIC code. No preference under a free trade agreement is available yet. Negotiations for the India-EU Free Trade Agreement were concluded on 27 January 2026, and the European Commission sent the text to the Council for signature authorisation on 11 September 2026, but as of 3 October 2026 it is not signed or in force. The Council decision, European Parliament consent and Indian ratification are pending. Today India trades on MFN terms, plus the EU's standard GSP where a tariff line is covered. Find your code with the HS Code Finder, then estimate duty and freight with our Landed Cost Calculator.
Shipping from Gujarat to Valencia, Barcelona and Algeciras
Published schedules show about 15 to 16 days from Mundra to Barcelona or Valencia on a Suez routing. Services routed around the Cape of Good Hope take longer. No published schedule figure was found for Algeciras. Vessel, route and transit time are confirmed with each quote.
- Name your border control post early, so that the documents show the correct port of entry.
- See Packaging.
Documents for Sanidad Exterior and Your Customs Agent
| Document | Why this market needs it |
|---|---|
| Official certificate from the Indian competent authority | Presented at the border control post where Regulation (EU) 2019/1793 requires one for groundnuts, sesame and listed spices. |
| Laboratory analysis results | Travel with the official certificate: pesticide residues for spices, Salmonella and pesticide residues for sesame, aflatoxins for groundnuts. |
| Allergen declaration and specification sheet | Peanut and sesame status must accompany bulk goods. |
Why Importers in Spain Choose Elysium
- Residue results decide whether your cumin clears. Every lot is tested at an NABL-accredited laboratory and carries a Certificate of Analysis. See Lab Testing.
- You buy whole seed for your own mill. Each export lot is supervised at specialist processing units in Gujarat. See Quality.
- You may be dealing with a new supplier. Verify our IEC and GSTIN on Indian government portals before you pay. See Verify Elysium.
- You want proof at loading. SGS, Bureau Veritas or Intertek can inspect your lot. See Certificates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be in the RGSEAA before I import from India?
Yes. A Spain-based importer of non-EU food must be entered in the RGSEAA, the general sanitary register of food companies, as an importer. The exporter does not register in Spain, so this step is on your side.
Can you supply whole cumin for cleaning and grinding in Spain?
Yes. Whole cumin is in our seed spice range, together with coriander, fennel and fenugreek.
Can Indian peanuts meet EU aflatoxin limits?
EU limits for groundnuts for direct human consumption are 2.0 µg/kg for aflatoxin B1 and 4.0 µg/kg in total. For groundnuts going to sorting or further processing they are 8.0 and 15.0 µg/kg.
How long does a container take from Mundra to Valencia?
Published schedules show about 15 to 16 days to Valencia or Barcelona on a Suez routing. Cape routings take longer. This is a typical figure, not a guarantee. Your quote states the vessel, route and transit time.
Can the bags or retail packs carry Spanish text?
Retail packs sold in Spain are labelled in Spanish. Bulk bags show product, lot, net weight and origin. See Private Label.
Last reviewed: October 2026