Description
1. Product Overview
Cloves (Syzygium aromaticum) are the dried flower buds of a tropical evergreen tree, known for their intensely aromatic, warm, and sweet-spicy flavor. Originally native to Indonesia’s Maluku Islands, cloves are now widely cultivated in southern India, particularly in Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
As a trusted exporter from Gujarat, India, we supply premium-quality whole cloves that are sun-dried, hand-sorted, and carefully packed to preserve their natural essential oil content, rich color, and bold aroma. Our product meets global standards for culinary, medicinal, and industrial applications.
2. Applications
Culinary:
Key ingredient in spice blends (e.g., garam masala), biryanis, curries, pickles, baked goods, and teas.
Adds depth to meats, sauces, and rice dishes in Indian, Middle Eastern, and Western cuisines.
Medicinal:
Renowned for its antibacterial, antiviral, antioxidant, and anesthetic properties.
Traditionally used to relieve toothaches, boost digestion, and support respiratory health.
Industrial:
Widely used in oral care products like toothpaste and mouthwash.
Employed in essential oils, cosmetics, perfumery, and pharmaceutical-grade clove oil production.
3. Sourcing & Export Information
We source cloves from premier growing regions such as Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka, where the climate fosters superior bud formation and oil content. Our Gujarat-based facility ensures proper grading, cleaning, and hygienic packaging, delivering consistency and quality to our global clients.
Export Markets:
Asia: UAE, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia
Europe: UK, Germany, France, Netherlands
Americas: USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil
Africa: Egypt, South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria
Others: Australia, New Zealand, Russia
4. Clove Names in Indian & Foreign Languages
Indian Names:
| Language | Name | Language | Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindi | Laung | Gujarati | Lavang |
| Marathi | Lavang | Bengali | Labanga |
| Punjabi | Laung | Malayalam | Grambu / Karayambu |
| Tamil | Kirambu | Telugu | Lavangam |
| Kannada | Lavanga | Sanskrit | Lavanga |
Foreign Languages:
| Language | Name | Language | Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Clove | French | Clou de girofle |
| German | Gewürznelke | Spanish | Clavo |
| Arabic | قرنفل (Qaranful) | Chinese | 丁香 (Ding Xiang) |
| Japanese | 丁子 (Chōji) | Russian | Гвоздика (Gvozdika) |
| Portuguese | Cravo | Turkish | Karanfil |
5. Trade & Shipment Details
Payment Terms:
100% L/C at sight through a prime bank
T/T: 70% advance, 30% against scanned Bill of Lading (BL)
Pricing Options:
Available on FOB (Mundra / JNPT / Chennai), CIF, and CNF terms
Delivery Timeline:
Shipment within 15 days from the date of contract signing
Loading Ports:
Mundra Port
JNPT (Jawaharlal Nehru Port)
Samples:
Free samples available
DHL shipping cost to be borne by the buyer
