Medicago sativa (alfalfa) in flower · Source crop for Kohenoor seed exports · Photo: Wikimedia Commons
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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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
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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.
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Frequently 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.