Alfalfa Seeds for China

This page is for dairy operators, livestock farmers, forage producers, and seed importers in China sourcing wholesale alfalfa (lucerne) seed. KOHENOOR International ships direct from Pakistan to China - ISTA Orange Certificate per lot, ISO 9001 + HACCP certified, full export documentation, since 1957.

Alfalfa seeds for China: Wholesale direct from KOHENOOR International, Pakistan. Shipped via Shanghai / Ningbo / Tianjin / Qingdao / Shenzhen / Hong Kong in 15-25 days sea. Local name: 苜蓿种子 / 紫花苜蓿 (mù xu zhǒng zi). 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 China - 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 Shanghai / Ningbo / Tianjin / Qingdao / Shenzhen / Hong Kong in 15-25 days sea
Local name: 苜蓿种子 / 紫花苜蓿 (mù xu zhǒng zi)
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 China

Pakistani port	Chinese arrival port	Transit
Karachi Port	Shanghai	18-22 days
Karachi Port	Ningbo-Zhoushan	18-22 days
Karachi Port	Tianjin	20-25 days
Karachi Port	Qingdao	20-25 days
Karachi Port	Shenzhen/Yantian	15-20 days

Why buyers in China source alfalfa seed from Pakistan

China is the world's largest alfalfa importer. Major dairy and beef operations in Inner Mongolia, Heilongjiang, Hebei, Shandong, and Ningxia drive forage seed imports. Pakistani-origin alfalfa offers competitive FOB rates and 15-25 day sea routes via major Chinese eastern and southern ports.

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 by independent ISTA-recognised laboratory.
Bagging with sealed lot tags traceable end-to-end.
Phytosanitary inspection by Pakistan Department of Plant Protection.
FOB Karachi container loading.

Documents with every shipment to China

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 China

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 China

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苜蓿种子询价 - 中国公司: ___ 目的港: 上海 / 宁波 / 天津 / 青岛 / 深圳 / 香港吨位: ___ 公吨月份: ___ 用途: 牧草 / 牛羊饲料 / 出芽品种偏好: 耐寒 / 耐热 / 由KOHENOOR推荐 GACC文件: 是 / 否微信: ___ 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 China

Who supplies alfalfa seed (苜蓿种子) to China?

KOHENOOR International, Pakistan-based direct exporter since 1957, ships wholesale alfalfa (苜蓿种子) to Chinese importers via Shanghai, Ningbo, Tianjin, Qingdao, Shenzhen, and Hong Kong. ISTA Orange Certificate, ISO 9001, HACCP. WhatsApp +92 310 4929292.

How long is sea transit from Karachi to Chinese ports?

Shanghai/Ningbo: 18-22 days. Tianjin/Qingdao: 20-25 days. Shenzhen/Yantian: 15-20 days. Hong Kong: 15-20 days.

What is the local Chinese name for alfalfa?

苜蓿 (mù xu) or 紫花苜蓿 (zǐ huā mù xu) - the same crop as Medicago sativa.

Do you provide GACC-compliant phytosanitary documentation?

Yes. Standard Phytosanitary Certificate from Pakistan DPP is accepted by GACC. Additional declarations for specific regional requirements can be coordinated with your customs broker.

What is the MOQ for China?

1 MT trial. 20-25 MT (one container) preferred for the most competitive rate.

Which Chinese regions are best suited for Pakistani alfalfa cultivars?

Northern and northwestern China (Inner Mongolia, Heilongjiang, Liaoning, Hebei, Shandong, Gansu, Xinjiang) suit cold-tolerant cultivars. Southern provinces (Guangdong, Guangxi, Hainan) suit heat-tolerant cultivars. We will match the right variety to your region.

Are KOHENOOR alfalfa seeds non-GMO?

Yes. Letter of Guarantee against GMO available on request at no extra cost.

Can you offer private-label (OEM) packaging for Chinese distributors?

Yes. 25 kg PP woven bags or 1 MT FIBC with buyer logo and Chinese labeling. Minimum for private-label: 10 MT.