Alfalfa Seeds for Japan
This page is for dairy operators, livestock farmers, forage producers, and seed importers in Japan sourcing wholesale alfalfa (lucerne) seed. KOHENOOR International ships direct from Pakistan to Japan - ISTA Orange Certificate per lot, ISO 9001 + HACCP certified, full export documentation, since 1957.
Alfalfa seeds for Japan: Wholesale direct from KOHENOOR International, Pakistan. Shipped via Yokohama / Tokyo / Osaka / Kobe / Nagoya (22-28 days sea). Local name: アルファルファ / ムラサキウマゴヤシ (arufarufa / murasaki umagoyashi). 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.
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WhatsApp +92 310 4929292Alfalfa seeds shipped to Japan - 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 Yokohama / Tokyo / Osaka / Kobe / Nagoya (22-28 days sea)
- Local name
- アルファルファ / ムラサキウマゴヤシ (arufarufa / murasaki umagoyashi)
- 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 Japan
| Pakistani port | Japanese arrival port | Transit |
|---|
| Karachi Port | Yokohama | 22-28 days |
| Karachi Port | Tokyo | 22-28 days |
| Karachi Port | Osaka / Kobe | 22-28 days |
| Karachi Port | Nagoya | 22-28 days |
Why buyers in Japan source alfalfa seed from Pakistan
Japan imports virtually all of its commercial alfalfa requirement. Major end-uses include Hokkaido dairy production, Wagyu beef cattle forage, horse breeding, and the human-food sprouting / salad industry. JAS organic certified alfalfa is also available for the Japanese organic market.
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 Japan
| 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 Japan
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 Japan
Send via WhatsApp +92 310 4929292 for 24-hour reply.
Alfalfa seed RFQ - Japan
Company: ___
Prefecture: Hokkaido / Tohoku / Kanto / Chubu / Kansai / Chugoku / Kyushu
Tonnage: ___ MT
Arrival month: ___
Port: Yokohama / Tokyo / Osaka / Kobe / Nagoya
Intended use: dairy (Hokkaido) / Wagyu beef / horse / sprouting
Non-GMO LoG: yes / no
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. 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
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WhatsApp +92 310 4929292Frequently asked questions - Alfalfa seeds for Japan
Who supplies alfalfa seeds (arufarufa) to Japan?
KOHENOOR International, Pakistan-based direct exporter since 1957, supplies wholesale alfalfa seed to Japanese importers via Yokohama, Tokyo, Osaka, Kobe, and Nagoya ports. ISTA Orange Certificate per lot. ISO 9001 + HACCP. Australian Seed Federation Member #1200264. WhatsApp +92 310 4929292.
How long is shipping from Karachi to Japanese ports?
Yokohama / Tokyo / Osaka / Kobe / Nagoya: 22-28 days sea transit from Karachi Port.
What is the local Japanese name for alfalfa?
In Japanese: アルファルファ (arufarufa) - direct katakana transliteration. Botanically also called ムラサキウマゴヤシ (murasaki umagoyashi). Same crop - Medicago sativa.
What is the MOQ for Japan?
1 MT trial accepted FOB Karachi. 20-25 MT (one container) preferred for best FOB rate.
Which Japanese industries buy alfalfa seed?
Hokkaido dairy farms (Japan's largest dairy production region), Wagyu beef cattle operations across Tohoku and Kyushu, horse breeding, JA-affiliated cooperatives, and the human-food sprouting and salad industries.
Can KOHENOOR provide JAS organic-certified alfalfa for Japan?
Yes. JAS (Japanese Agricultural Standard) organic certified alfalfa is available on request, subject to 5 MT minimum order and 60-90 day lead time.
Are KOHENOOR alfalfa seeds non-GMO?
Yes. Pakistan does not commercially cultivate GMO alfalfa. Letter of Guarantee against GMO available free on request - particularly important for Japanese market where non-GMO documentation is widely required.
Does Japan's MAFF accept Pakistani phytosanitary documentation?
Yes. Pakistan's Phytosanitary Certificate from the Department of Plant Protection is accepted by Japan's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) and Plant Protection Station for HS 1209.21 alfalfa seed imports.