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Black Pepper Exporters in India: Wholesale Malabar & Tellicherry TGSEB

Tellicherry Black Pepper (TGSEB Whole Peppercorns)
Grade: TGSEB · 4.75mm+ Extra Bold
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Reserve / Base Price₹1,200
USD equivalent$14 USD
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HS Classification09041130
Spices Board RegSCR/KE/1402
Port of LoadingCochin (INCOK1)
Consignment CoANABL Lab Certified
Direct Estate Sourcing Matrix

Tellicherry Garbled Special Extra Bold (TGSEB)

Grade 1 Export Reserve
Berry Diameter4.75 mm+(TGSEB Top 10%)
Piperine Content4.8% - 5.5%(High Pungency)
Bulk Density550 - 580 g/L(Heavy Whole Berries)
Moisture Level< 12.0%(Solar Bed Dried)
  • • Highland Terroir: Grown at 900m to 1,200m elevation in Wayanad and Idukki under natural rainforest canopy.
  • • Cleanliness Standard: ASTA / ESA Cleanliness compliant, spiral gravity sorted, zero extraneous matter.
  • • Purity Guarantee: Zero mineral oil, zero added coloring, non-irradiated, and zero ethylene oxide (ETO) treatment.
  • • Sensory Profile: Complex bouquet featuring warm woody warmth, citrus floral undertones, and robust sustained heat.

Flexible Packaging & Procurement Formats

Gourmet Consumer Reserve200g / 500g Glass Pantry JarsAirtight amber glass with UV protection, tamper-evident seals, and culinary freshness locks.
Commercial Wholesale Export25kg Kraft Bags / 50kg JuteMulti-wall food-grade poly-lined export sacks built for sea freight container logistics.

* Direct estate aggregation ensures strict batch traceability back to individual Kerala farmer producer clusters.

B2B Sea Freight & Logistics Matrix

Full Container Load (FCL) & Air Freight Specifications

Cochin Port INCOK1
20ft FCL Capacity14 Metric Tons(560 x 25kg Bags)
40ft HC Capacity28 Metric Tons(1,120 x 25kg Bags)
Air Cargo MOQ1,000 kg (1 MT)(Palletized Cargo)
Ocean Lead Time5 - 7 Days(Direct Port Gate-in)
Standard Export Packaging25kg / 50kg multi-wall kraft paper sacks with food-grade inner PE poly-liner, or vacuum foil barrier bricks for maximum piperine shelf-life.
Supported Trade IncotermsFOB Cochin (INCOK1), CIF Jebel Ali (3-4 days), CIF Rotterdam (14-16 days), CIF Hamburg, CIF Newark.

Compliance & Export Verification

At Hornbill Exim, every cargo shipment is backed by strict batch-level traceability, Spice Board phytosanitary certifications, and precise customs declarations.

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Procurement Knowledge

Frequently Asked Procurement Questions

What is Tellicherry Black Pepper and why is it considered the best in the world?

Tellicherry Black Pepper is a single-origin Malabar black pepper from the misty high-altitude rainforests of Wayanad and Idukki in Kerala, India. Unlike ordinary commercial black pepper, Tellicherry berries are left on the vine longer to reach full maturity, developing complex citrus and floral aromas, intense 4.8%+ piperine pungency, and large berry diameters (minimum 4.75mm for TGSEB grade).

What is the difference between regular black pepper, Malabar pepper, and TGSEB?

Regular commercial black pepper consists of small (3.0mm to 3.5mm) mixed-origin berries often ground into dust. Malabar Garbled (MG1) is authentic Kerala pepper sized at 4.0mm to 4.25mm. Tellicherry Garbled Special Extra Bold (TGSEB) represents only the top 10% of the harvest, hand-screened to 4.75mm+ diameter with a high bulk density above 550 g/L, delivering superior essential oil concentration.

Where does Hornbill Exim source its black pepper from?

Hornbill Exim sources directly from family-run highland estates in Wayanad and Idukki at altitudes above 1,000 meters. The crop is solar dried on elevated drying beds to maintain moisture levels strictly below 12.0%, avoiding smoke contamination and preserving natural pinene and limonene terpenes.

How can consumers, chefs, and wholesale buyers purchase Tellicherry black pepper?

Consumers and boutique chefs can purchase our 200g Reserve Glass Jars or curated Kerala Gift Hampers directly via our online store (/agro/store). Commercial and wholesale food processors can order bulk consignments in 25kg/50kg multi-wall paper or jute bags, with weekly container sailings from Cochin Port (INCOK1) starting at a 1 MT MOQ.

What is the HS Code and international quality compliance for Tellicherry pepper?

The international HS Code for whole black pepper is 09041130. Hornbill Exim consignments comply with ASTA (American Spice Trade Association) and ESA (European Spice Association) cleanliness standards, with non-ETO sterilization and certified pesticide MRL compliance for EU, US, and GCC markets.