Fabstor is a certified B2B exporter and bulk supplier of premium Indian Whole Cloves (Syzygium aromaticum / Laung), supplying bulk spice importers, oleoresin extractors, pharmaceutical laboratories, and oral-care manufacturers across the USA, Europe, the Middle East (GCC), and Asia-Pacific. Sourced directly from premier highland plantations across Kerala (Kottayam, Idukki) and Tamil Nadu (Kanyakumari, Nilgiris), our cloves are hand-picked, sun-dried, and sortex-graded to guarantee plump, dark reddish-brown buds with intact crowns (headless <2%) and rich natural eugenol volatile oil (12%–18%).
Backed by a 50+ year parent supply legacy (Laxmi Group, est. 1975), we supply certified Hand-Picked Selected (HPS) and standard FAQ export grades via dedicated FCLs and consolidated mixed-spice LCL shipments worldwide.
| Product Parameter | Details |
| Product Name | Whole Dried Clove Buds (Laung) |
| Botanical Name | Syzygium aromaticum |
| Origin & Belts | Kottayam, Idukki (Kerala) & Kanyakumari, Nilgiris (Tamil Nadu), India |
| Color & Appearance | Plump, uniform dark reddish-brown to dark brown unopened flower buds |
| Aroma & Flavor | Intense, warm, sweet-woody, pungent with powerful natural essential-oil notes |
| Volatile Essential Oil | 12.0% – 18.0% v/w (Steam distillation method) |
| Eugenol Bioactive Content | 75.0% – 88.0% of total volatile oil (Key active marker for aroma & pharma potency) |
| Moisture Content | Max 8.0% – 12.0% (Controls transit sweating and preserves core volatile oils) |
| Headless Cloves (Without Crown) | < 2.0% (Premium HPS Grade) / < 5.0% (Standard Export Grade) |
| Extraneous Matter & Stems | Foreign Matter < 0.5% · Clove Stems < 1.0% |
| Shelf Life & Storage | 24 Months (Store in cool, dry facility away from direct sunlight & moisture) |
| Container Loading | Approx. 20ft FCL ≈ 10–12 MT · 40ft FCL ≈ 20–22 MT |
| Buyer Type | Bulk spice importers, wholesalers, pharmaceutical labs, oral-care formulators |
| Commercial Grade | Grade Description | Headless Buds (Max) | Stems / Foreign Matter | Primary Commercial Application |
| Hand-Picked Selected (HPS - Super Bold) | Plump, uniform dark reddish-brown buds with full intact flower crowns | < 2.0% | Foreign Matter < 0.5% · Stems < 0.5% | Premium supermarket retail jars, gourmet spice boutique packs, dental formulations |
| Grade 1 (Standard Export FAQ) | Sound, well-dried mature buds with uniform color and high aroma | < 5.0% | Foreign Matter < 1.0% · Stems < 1.5% | Commercial spice retail branding, meat curing rubs, culinary blends, bakery seasonings |
| Industrial / Distillation Grade | Mixed clove buds, headless pieces, and small-size cloves | 5.0% – 12.0% | Moisture max 12% · Stems < 3.0% | Clove essential oil distillation, oleoresin extraction, bulk commercial masala milling |
| Clove Stems (Whole) | Dried stems and pedicels of the clove flower bud | Pure stem grade | Moisture max 12% | Commercial eugenol isolation, industrial aroma chemicals, fragrance compounding |
Fabstor offers flexible packaging options for bulk and FCL clove shipments:
10kg, 25kg, 50kg, and 100kg poly-lined food-grade PP woven bags, multi-wall kraft paper sacks, or traditional jute bags.
Sealed multi-layer vacuum foil bags and 5-ply export master cartons to preserve volatile eugenol oils and prevent bud crushing.
Custom retail-ready stand-up pouches (50g, 100g, 250g, 500g, 1kg) and clear PET spice jars customized with destination labeling compliance.
20ft FCL loads approx. 10–12 MT; 40ft FCL loads approx. 20–22 MT; mixed-spice LCL shipments available.
Eugenol constitutes 75%–88% of the volatile fraction, providing clove's characteristic warm aroma, antiseptic qualities, and extraction value.
The intact spherical crown (head) holds the highest concentration of essential oils; lower headless percentages guarantee superior aroma and commercial grade.
Thick, oil-dense stalks with a deep reddish-brown color indicate proper harvest maturity, while shriveled black buds indicate underdevelopment.
Stabilized between 8%–12% to prevent mold growth, clumping, and transit sweating during ocean container shipping.
Lab-verified 100% unexhausted cloves, certified free from oil-extracted spent buds, synthetic essential oil re-dips, or artificial dyes.
The intact crown holds the highest essential oil concentration; premium HPS grades strictly keep headless buds below 2%.
Our cloves yield 12%–18% volatile essential oil, with active Eugenol constituting 75%–88% of the oil.
We supply 1kg to 100kg poly-lined PP bags, jute sacks, multi-wall paper bags, and private-label retail pouches.
Yes; regularly shipped alongside Cinnamon quills, Whole Nutmeg, Green Cardamom, and Black Pepper under a single Bill of Lading.
A 20ft container holds approx. 10–12 Metric Tons, while a 40ft container holds approx. 20–22 Metric Tons.
Bold green pods, rich aroma
Salem, Erode & Nizamabad varieties
Guntur & Teja, by heat and colour
Sound whole nutmeg, with or without shell
B2B merchant exporter of Indian spices, grocery, FMCG & oleoresins since 1975 |
Balaghat (Madhya Pradesh):
Laxmi tiles & Pipes word no.28, Gondia Road, Balaghat, MP – 481001
Mumbai Address: Gupta Compound, Near Jai Mataji weigh Bridge, opp: LRC company, Turbhe, MIDC, Navi Mumbai – 400 705
