Alfalfa Seeds for Iraq — Bulk Import Guide (Jat)

Quick answer: Iraq's dairy, sheep and buffalo herds run on alfalfa (locally jat/برسيم), and demand for clean imported seed is strong as farms rebuild along the Tigris and Euphrates. Kohenoor ships dodder-free, ISTA-certified TAIZTAR (heat- and salt-tolerant, ideal for saline southern soils around Basra) and KN92 (for cooler northern Nineveh/Kurdistan winters) FOB Karachi to Umm Qasr in about 7–12 days, MOQ 5 MT.

Why Iraq Imports Alfalfa Seed بذور البرسيم الحجازي (الجت) للعراق — مُصدِّر باكستاني مباشر منذ 1957

Iraq has one of the Middle East's largest livestock populations — dairy cattle and buffalo in the central provinces, and vast sheep flocks — all dependent on alfalfa as the backbone forage. As irrigation and farming recover across Baghdad, Wasit, Diyala, Babil and Basra, growers need high-germination certified seed, not the low-purity lots that fail at port.

The defining agronomic challenge in southern Iraq is soil and water salinity from the lower Tigris–Euphrates. This is exactly where TAIZTAR's very-high salt tolerance earns its place; in the cooler north (Nineveh, Erbil, Sulaymaniyah) KN92's winter-hardiness fits better. Kohenoor has supplied forage seed into the Gulf and Mesopotamia region since the 1970s and matches variety to province.

Dodder-free alfalfa seeds close-up - ISTA-tested 98% purity, Kohenoor — Cleaned, dodder-free alfalfa seed - purity 98%+, germination 85%+

Kohenoor alfalfa seed export bags - 25kg, 50kg and 1MT FIBC packing for Iraq — Export packing - 25kg, 50kg & 1 MT FIBC, brand or private label

Container loading of alfalfa seed at Karachi Port for shipment to Iraq — FOB Karachi loading - direct sea freight to Iraq

Mature alfalfa plant grown from Kohenoor TAIZTAR heat-tolerant seed — TAIZTAR - heat & drought tolerant crop

Recommended Varieties for Iraq الأصناف الموصى بها

Variety	Fall Dormancy	Heat	Salt Tolerance	Best For
TAIZTAR	FD 10	Extreme — 45°C+	Very High	Basra, Maysan, Dhi Qar — saline southern soils & extreme heat
KN92	FD 9	High	High	Nineveh, Erbil, Sulaymaniyah — cooler northern winters
CUF-101 class	FD 9–10	High	High	Central Iraq growers on non-dormant genetics

Dodder-free proof: Kohenoor alfalfa lots tested 0% Cuscuta - #1 cause of port rejections

All lots: ≥98% purity, ≥85% germination, 0% dodder (Cuscuta) - ISTA tested and certified.

Shipping to Iraq الشحن

Umm Qasr Port (Basra)Iraq's main deep-sea port. Direct sea freight from Karachi via the Gulf, ~7–12 days. Best for Basra, Baghdad and central Iraq by road.

Overland via TurkeyFor Nineveh & Kurdistan, containers can route via Mersin/Turkey and the Ibrahim Khalil (Habur) crossing where buyers prefer land transit.

Baghdad inland deliveryFrom Umm Qasr containers move by road up the highway corridor to Baghdad and the central dairy provinces.

Packing25 kg PP-laminated bags · 50 kg jute · 1 MT FIBC. Kohenoor brand or your private label with Arabic labeling.

Documents & Compliance المستندات والامتثال

Document	Detail
HS Code	1209.21 — lucerne (alfalfa) seed for sowing
ISTA Orange Certificate	Purity ≥98%, germination ≥85%, 0% dodder — per lot
Phytosanitary Certificate	Pakistan DPP, per IPPC — meets Iraqi plant-quarantine requirements
Certificate of Origin	Chamber-attested; legalization arranged where required
Payment	LC via Trade Bank of Iraq (TBI) or commercial banks; 30% TT advance / 70% against documents also accepted

MOQ: 5 MT (trial orders considered) · Lead time: 25-35 days PO to vessel · Incoterms: FOB Karachi, CFR/CIF.

Arabic RFQ Template نموذج طلب عرض سعر

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السادة كوهينور انترناشونال المحترمين،
نرغب في عرض سعر لبذور البرسيم الحجازي (الجت) الخالية من الحامول:
- الصنف: TAIZTAR / KN92
- الكمية: ____ طن متري
- ميناء الوصول: أم قصر / البصرة
- شروط التسليم: FOB / CFR / CIF
اسم الشركة: ____ · واتساب: ____

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Iraq Importer FAQ الأسئلة الشائعة

Can alfalfa (jat) seed be imported into Iraq?

Yes. Certified alfalfa seed under HS 1209.21 is imported into Iraq for the dairy and livestock sector, with a phytosanitary certificate and ISTA quality certificate cleared through Iraqi customs at Umm Qasr.

Which variety suits saline soils in southern Iraq?

TAIZTAR — its very-high salt tolerance handles the brackish irrigation water and saline soils around Basra, Maysan and Dhi Qar, while withstanding 45°C+ summers.

How is seed shipped to Iraq?

FOB Karachi to Umm Qasr by sea (~7–12 days via the Gulf), or overland via Turkey for the north. CFR/CIF quotes available.

Are the seeds dodder-free?

Yes — 0% Cuscuta on the ISTA orange certificate for every lot, the number-one cause of alfalfa seed rejection at port.

What are MOQ and payment terms?

MOQ 5 MT. LC via Trade Bank of Iraq or 30/70 TT. Private-label packing from 10 MT.

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