Alfalfa Seeds for Algeria
This page is for dairy operators, livestock farmers, forage producers, and seed importers in Algeria sourcing wholesale alfalfa (lucerne) seed. KOHENOOR International ships direct from Pakistan to Algeria - ISTA Orange Certificate per lot, ISO 9001 + HACCP certified, full export documentation, since 1957.
Alfalfa seeds for Algeria: Wholesale direct from KOHENOOR International, Pakistan. Shipped via Algiers / Oran / Bejaia / Skikda (22-30 days sea via Suez + Mediterranean). Local name: luzerne / fصة (al-Fissa) / بذور البرسيم. MOQ: 1 MT trial / 20-25 MT container preferred. ISTA-certified, ISO 9001, HACCP. WhatsApp +92 310 4929292 for current FOB Karachi quote. Reply in 24 business hours.
Alfalfa seeds shipped to Algeria - the essentials
- Direct supplier
- KOHENOOR International (Hyderabad HQ; Karachi/Port Qasim loading; Australia branch)
- Years exporting
- Since 1957 (68 years, third-generation family business)
- Quality system
- ISO 9001 certified, HACCP compliant, ISTA Orange Certificate per lot
- Industry membership
- Australian Seed Federation (Member #1200264)
- Shipping
- via Algiers / Oran / Bejaia / Skikda (22-30 days sea via Suez + Mediterranean)
- Local name
- luzerne / fصة (al-Fissa) / بذور البرسيم
- MOQ
- 1 MT trial, 20-25 MT (one container) preferred for best FOB rate
- Documents
- ISTA, Phytosanitary, Certificate of Origin, Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice, Packing List
- Payment
- 100% TT against scan-copy BL, or Irrevocable LC at sight from top-tier bank
- WhatsApp / Email
- +92 310 4929292 / export@kohenoorint.com
Shipping ports and transit time to Algeria
| Pakistani port | Algerian arrival port | Transit |
|---|
| Karachi Port | Algiers | 22-28 days sea transit via Suez Canal + Mediterranean |
| Karachi Port | Oran | 24-30 days sea transit |
| Karachi Port | Bejaia / Skikda | 22-28 days sea transit |
Why buyers in Algeria source alfalfa seed from Pakistan
Algeria's commercial dairy sector is concentrated in the High Plateaux and northern coastal plains. Alfalfa (luzerne) is the dominant forage legume. Pakistani-origin seed offers competitive rates versus European or North American alternatives, with full Suez Canal sea routing.
How we test, condition, and ship every lot
- Origin selection from established multiplication growers in Punjab and Sindh.
- Manual rogueing at flowering - off-type plants physically removed in field.
- Cleaning and conditioning - gravity tables and indent cylinders.
- ISTA lab testing per lot - independent ISTA-recognised laboratory issues Orange Certificate.
- Bagging with sealed lot tags traceable end-to-end.
- Phytosanitary inspection by Pakistan Department of Plant Protection.
- FOB Karachi dispatch - container stuffing at Karachi Port or Port Qasim.
Documents with every shipment to Algeria
| Document | Issuer |
| ISTA Orange Certificate (purity, germination) | ISTA-recognised laboratory |
| Phytosanitary Certificate | Pakistan Department of Plant Protection |
| Certificate of Origin | Karachi Chamber of Commerce |
| Commercial Invoice | KOHENOOR International |
| Packing List | KOHENOOR International |
| Bill of Lading | Shipping line |
Available on request: Halal certificate, Fumigation certificate, Letter of Guarantee against GMO, Letter of Guarantee against chemical seed treatment, Independent third-party microbial testing, Pesticide residue analysis (QuEChERS), Heavy metals analysis (ICP-MS).
Cultivar options for Algeria
KOHENOOR supplies multiple Pakistani-origin alfalfa cultivars matched to climate. We will recommend the right cultivar for your dairy zone after you share your region and target arrival month.
| Climate match | Best for |
| Cold-tolerant variety | Temperate / continental dairy zones, highland regions |
| Heat-tolerant variety | Hot arid + tropical dairy zones, lowland tropical regions |
| Drought-resistant variety | Arid smallholder + pastoral systems |
Local-language RFQ template for Algeria
Send via WhatsApp +92 310 4929292 for 24-hour reply.
Demande de devis - Semences de luzerne - Algerie
Societe: ___
Wilaya: Alger / Oran / Setif / Tlemcen / Tiaret
Quantite: ___ tonnes
Mois d'arrivee: ___
Port: Alger / Oran / Bejaia
Usage: fourrage / paturage / elevage laitier
WhatsApp: ___
Pricing - current FOB Karachi market rate
KOHENOOR quotes at the prevailing FOB Karachi market rate on the day of enquiry. We do not publish a fixed list price - rates move daily with crop yield, FX, freight, and seasonal demand. The quote you confirm is the price that ships. WhatsApp +92 310 4929292 with tonnage + arrival month for a same-day quote.
Direct contact - 24-hour reply guaranteed
WhatsApp the destination port + tonnage + arrival month and we will quote within 24 business hours.
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Frequently asked questions - Alfalfa seeds for Algeria
Who supplies alfalfa (luzerne) seed to Algeria in bulk?
KOHENOOR International from Pakistan, established 1957, supplies wholesale luzerne / al-Fissa seed to Algerian importers via Algiers, Oran, Bejaia, and Skikda ports. ISTA-certified per lot. ISO 9001 + HACCP. WhatsApp +92 310 4929292.
How long is shipping from Pakistan to Algeria?
22-30 days sea transit from Karachi via Suez Canal and Mediterranean. Algiers and Bejaia are typically fastest (22-28 days).
Quel est le nom local de la luzerne en Algerie?
En Algerie on dit luzerne (francais), al-Fissa (الفصة, arabe), et parfois al-Birsim. C'est la meme plante (Medicago sativa).
What is the MOQ for Algeria?
1 MT trial accepted. 20-25 MT (one container) preferred for the best FOB Karachi rate.
Which Algerian wilayas have dairy operations using alfalfa?
Setif, Tiaret, Tlemcen, Constantine, Annaba, Souk Ahras, and the Mitidja plain near Algiers all have established dairy and forage operations that use alfalfa seed.
Are KOHENOOR seeds non-GMO and untreated?
Yes. Pakistan does not commercially cultivate GMO alfalfa. Standard production is untreated and non-GMO. Letter of Guarantee against GMO available on request.
Do you ship to Tunisia and Morocco as well?
Yes, KOHENOOR ships across the Maghreb. We have separate buyer guides for Morocco and Tunisia. WhatsApp +92 310 4929292 for cross-Maghreb routing.