Alfalfa Seeds for Sudan — Bulk Import from Pakistan

Quick answer: Sudan is one of Africa's great forage and livestock economies, and alfalfa (locally berseem hijazi) underpins its dairy herds and its large live-animal export trade to the Gulf. Kohenoor ships dodder-free, ISTA-certified TAIZTAR — heat- and drought-tolerant for the Gezira clay plains and Nile valley — FOB Karachi to Port Sudan in about 10–14 days, MOQ 5 MT.

Why Sudan Imports Alfalfa Seed بذور البرسيم الحجازي للسودان — مُصدِّر باكستاني مباشر منذ 1957

Sudan holds one of the largest livestock populations in Africa and is a major exporter of sheep and camels to Saudi Arabia and the Gulf — a trade that runs on alfalfa as the primary green feed. The core growing zones are the vast irrigated Gezira and Managil Scheme (one of the world's largest under a single management), the Khartoum State dairy belt, the Northern State along the Nile, and New Halfa.

These are hot, high-evaporation environments on heavy clay and sandy soils — the profile TAIZTAR is bred for. Certified, dodder-free seed matters especially here because forage feeds animals destined for Gulf export markets with strict health standards. Kohenoor has supplied the Red Sea and Gulf corridor since the 1970s and ships direct to Port Sudan.

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 Sudan — Export packing - 25kg, 50kg & 1 MT FIBC, brand or private label

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

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

Recommended Varieties for Sudan الأصناف الموصى بها

Variety	Fall Dormancy	Heat	Salt Tolerance	Best For
TAIZTAR	FD 10	Extreme — 45°C+	Very High	Gezira/Managil clay plains, Khartoum dairy belt, New Halfa
KN92	FD 9	High	High	Northern State higher-elevation & cooler-season plots
CUF-101 class	FD 9–10	High	High	Growers standardized 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 Sudan الشحن

Port Sudan (Red Sea)Sudan's main seaport. Direct sea freight from Karachi across the Arabian Sea & Red Sea, ~10–14 days — among the shortest routes in our Africa network.

Inland to Gezira & KhartoumFrom Port Sudan containers move by road/rail to Khartoum, Wad Madani (Gezira) and the central dairy belt.

Regional re-exportPort Sudan also serves as a hub for onward forage-seed movement within the Red Sea / Horn of Africa corridor.

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 Sudanese plant-quarantine requirements
Certificate of Origin	Chamber-attested; legalization arranged where required
Payment	Irrevocable LC at sight, or 30% TT advance / 70% against documents; flexible terms for first orders

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

Copy, complete and send by WhatsApp or email - quotes within 24 hours:

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

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Sudan Importer FAQ الأسئلة الشائعة

Can alfalfa seed be imported into Sudan?

Yes. Certified alfalfa (berseem hijazi) seed under HS 1209.21 is imported for Sudan's dairy and livestock sector via Port Sudan, with phytosanitary and ISTA certificates cleared through customs.

Which variety performs in the Gezira Scheme?

TAIZTAR — its heat and drought tolerance suit the Gezira and Managil clay plains and the Khartoum dairy belt, holding up through 45°C+ summers.

How long is shipping to Port Sudan?

Roughly 10–14 days by sea from Karachi — one of the shortest routes in our Africa network. Add 25–35 days production lead time.

Are the seeds dodder-free and certified?

Yes — 0% Cuscuta on the ISTA orange certificate for every lot, essential for forage feeding animals destined for Gulf export.

What are MOQ and payment terms?

MOQ 5 MT. LC at sight or 30/70 TT with flexible terms for first orders. Private-label packing from 10 MT.

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Dodder-free, ISTA-certified alfalfa seed. Arabic-speaking export desk. FOB · CFR · CIF.

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Alfalfa Seeds for Sudan — Direct Pakistani Exporter