Alfalfa Seeds for Iraq
This page is for dairy operators, livestock farmers, forage producers, and seed importers in Iraq sourcing wholesale alfalfa (lucerne) seed. KOHENOOR International ships direct from Pakistan to Iraq - ISTA Orange Certificate per lot, ISO 9001 + HACCP certified, full export documentation, since 1957.
Alfalfa seeds shipped to Iraq - 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 Umm Qasr (7-10 days sea) then onward to Baghdad, Basra, Mosul, Erbil, Kurdistan region
- Local name
- الجت / الفصة / البرسيم الحجازي
- 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 Iraq
| Pakistani port | Iraqi arrival port | Transit |
|---|---|---|
| Karachi Port | Umm Qasr | 7-10 days sea transit |
| Karachi Port | Overland via Iran | 14-21 days subject to road conditions |
Umm Qasr is Iraq's primary maritime gateway. Onward overland transport to Baghdad, Basra, Mosul, Erbil, Najaf, Karbala.
Why buyers in Iraq source alfalfa seed from Pakistan
Iraq has a significant traditional dairy and livestock sector. The country imports a major share of its quality forage seed requirement. Pakistani-origin alfalfa via Umm Qasr offers the shortest sea route (7-10 days), competitive FOB rates, and heat-tolerant cultivars suited to Iraqi summers.
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 Iraq
| 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 Iraq
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 Iraq
Send via WhatsApp +92 310 4929292 for 24-hour reply.
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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