Sprouting-Grade Alfalfa Seeds — Korea Importers (알팔파 새싹 종자)

This page is for Korean sprout growers, food importers and health-food distributors sourcing bulk sprouting-grade alfalfa seed (Medicago sativa, 알팔파 / 자주개자리) for the Korean market. KOHENOOR International is a Pakistan-based direct exporter since 1957, supplying untreated, food-grade, 90%+ germination, non-GMO alfalfa seed with per-lot Certificate of Analysis and the documentation Korean MFDS / quarantine clearance requires.

Alfalfa sprouts (알팔파 새싹) in Korea

Korea's health-food and fresh-sprout market is mature and premium, with alfalfa sprouts — 알팔파 새싹 — used in salads, sandwiches, bibimbap-style dishes and health-focused retail. Korean buyers set high bars for germination, cleanliness and documentation, and food-grade seed for sprouting draws closer regulatory attention than sowing seed.

Korea import requirements for sprouting seed

Two considerations shape Korean clearance for food-grade alfalfa seed:

• GMO labelling / non-GMO. Alfalfa is on Korea's list of crops subject to biotech labelling requirements. KOHENOOR alfalfa is Pakistani-origin and non-GMO by default; a Non-GMO Letter of Guarantee is free on request, with third-party PCR testing available.
• MFDS food import + quarantine. Food-grade seed imports are handled under the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) food-import framework and plant quarantine. KOHENOOR ships the phytosanitary certificate, certificate of origin and Certificate of Analysis every consignment; some Korean buyers also request GAP-level assurance, which we support with our documentation stack.

Sprouting-grade specification

MOQ, shipping and how to order (Korea)

Minimum 500 kg trial or a 20 MT container for the best CIF Busan / Incheon rate; FOB Karachi available. Payment LC or TT. Lead time 25–35 days PO-to-sailing plus transit. Send company · port · tonnage · arrival month via WhatsApp for a 24-hour quote.

Frequently asked questions — Korea

Is the alfalfa non-GMO for Korean labelling rules?

Yes. Alfalfa is subject to Korea's biotech labelling requirements; KOHENOOR seed is Pakistani-origin and non-GMO by default, with a Non-GMO Letter of Guarantee free on request and PCR testing available.

Do you provide phytosanitary and MFDS-ready documentation?

Yes — phytosanitary certificate, certificate of origin and per-lot Certificate of Analysis ship with every consignment to support MFDS food-import and quarantine clearance.

What is the MOQ and which ports?

500 kg trial or a 20 MT container, CIF Busan or Incheon. WhatsApp +92 310 4929292 for a 24-hour quote.

Related pages

Sprouting seeds — main page · Korea buyer guide · Non-GMO · ISTA-certified