Import Cloves — Buy in Bulk from Supplier in Sri Lanka

Cloves from this supplier are whole, sun-dried flower buds of Syzygium aromaticum, harvested in Sri Lanka’s wet zone and processed within 48 hours of picking to preserve volatile oil content. The product is screened for uniformity, with buds averaging 9 to 11mm in length and exhibiting a deep reddish-brown hue. Moisture content is maintained below 11%, and essential oil levels are consistently above 16% based on supplier testing.

The cloves are mechanically sorted to remove stems and broken pieces, with foreign matter limited to under 1.5%. No fumigation or chemical preservatives are used. The typical eugenol content is 80% to 88%, placing the product in the medium to high potency range. Packaging is designed for long-haul transport, using double-layered food-grade polyethylene inside jute sacks to reduce moisture ingress during sea transit.

This product is sourced by bulk buyers in the food processing, confectionery, and herbal supplement industries, particularly in India, the Gulf, and Southeast Asia. Packaging options include 20kg jute sacks, 25kg woven polypropylene bags, and 1kg retail packs. Trade terms are FOB Colombo, with lead times of 12 to 18 days. MOQ starts at 500kg, though smaller trial orders may be accommodated with adjusted pricing.

Overseas Maritime Logistics (Pvt) Ltd is a registered company in Colombo, Sri Lanka, with a physical address on Vauxhall Street. The business operates as a logistics and export facilitator, coordinating the sourcing of cloves from local growers and arranging international shipments. There is no indication of ownership over processing plants or farms. The trust tier is harbor, indicating basic legal registration but no production audit or certification verification.

No response rate or average response time is recorded, suggesting minimal buyer interaction capacity. The listing mentions certifications such as ISO and FSSAI but provides no certificate numbers or audit dates. Buyers should treat all claims about processing standards as unverified and request documentation directly before committing to an order.