Description

Indonesian Cloves FAQ

Product Overview

Indonesian Cloves FAQ are whole, dried flower buds of Syzygium aromaticum, sourced from Indonesia’s established clove-producing regions and processed for international bulk trade. FAQ (Fair Average Quality) cloves provide a commercially efficient balance of characteristic aroma, natural eugenol-rich essential oils, acceptable physical uniformity, and cost-effective sourcing. They are widely suited to spice blending, food and beverage processing, herbal products, essential-oil extraction, and other industrial applications. Indonesian export offerings commonly specify moisture around 12–14% maximum, with final limits agreed according to buyer requirements and destination regulations.

Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Product: Whole dried cloves
• Botanical name: Syzygium aromaticum
• Grade: FAQ (Fair Average Quality)
• Origin: Indonesia
• Form: Whole dried flower buds
• Color: Dark brown to reddish-brown
• Aroma: Strong, characteristic, warm and spicy
• Moisture: Typically ≤12–14%, subject to contracted specification
• Volatile oil: Typically approximately 16–20%, depending on origin and lot
• Foreign matter: Typically ≤1%
• Stems/admixture: Controlled according to agreed FAQ specification
• Headless/inferior cloves: Controlled through sorting and grading
• Packaging: 25 kg or 50 kg PP/jute bags; customized export packaging available
• HS Code: 0907.10 / 090710
• Quality documentation: COA, specification sheet, phytosanitary documentation and other export documents available according to destination requirements..

Core Industrial Applications

• Food & spice processing: Spice blends, sauces, baked products, beverages and seasoning formulations.
• Essential-oil extraction: Feedstock for clove oil and eugenol recovery.
• Herbal and botanical products: Ingredient for traditional and botanical formulations.
• Flavor & fragrance: Natural aromatic ingredient for industrial formulations.
• Tobacco/kretek manufacturing: Established Indonesian industrial application.
• Foodservice and wholesale distribution: Bulk whole-clove supply for repacking and distribution.

Competitive Advantages

• Quality consistency: Controlled drying, cleaning and sorting help maintain predictable moisture, appearance and cleanliness across commercial lots.
• Supply reliability: Indonesia has a well-established clove production and export ecosystem spanning major producing regions.
• Logistics capability: Bulk export supply can be arranged in containerized shipments with PP, jute or customized packaging.
• Price competitiveness: FAQ grading provides a practical specification for buyers seeking commercial-scale volumes without requiring premium hand-picked grades.
• Sustainability: Natural drying and established agricultural supply networks can support efficient sourcing while reducing the need for intensive processing.
• Technical documentation: COA, product specifications, phytosanitary certificates and other destination-specific documentation can be supplied subject to contract requirements.

Strategic Sourcing Position

Indonesian Cloves FAQ are positioned as a strategic bulk-sourcing option for manufacturers, spice processors, extractors and international distributors requiring dependable commercial-grade cloves at scale. Buyers should specify measurable acceptance criteria—particularly moisture, volatile oil, foreign matter, headless cloves and applicable microbiological or residue requirements—rather than relying on the FAQ designation alone.

Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): 20 MT BULK
• Loading capacity: Approximately 10–12 MT per 20-ft container or approximately 23–27 MT per 40-ft container, depending on packaging, grade and loading configuration.
• Packaging: 25 kg / 50 kg PP or jute bags; customized packing available
• Shipment: Sea freight / FCL
• Trade terms: FOB, CFR/CNF or CIF subject to buyer requirements
• Origin: Indonesia
• Pre-shipment documentation: COA, packing list, commercial invoice, phytosanitary certificate and other applicable export documentation.