Herbs, Leaves & Tea

Thyme Exporter & Bulk Supplier from India

VegTradeHub supplies dried thyme leaves for seasoning manufacturers, food processors and retail packers. Leaves are cleaned, sifted and packed to agreed cut sizes and moisture limits.

HS 0910.99
Private label
Samples on request
Terms mutually agreed

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Thyme — overview

Dried thyme leaf, cleaned and sifted for seasoning and food manufacturing.

Thyme is used in Mediterranean, European and Middle Eastern cooking, and in herbal blends. Dried leaf is sifted to remove stems and is available in rubbed or ground forms.

Common names	Thyme, Thymus vulgaris, Thyme Leaves
Botanical name	Thymus vulgaris
Category	Herbs, Leaves & Tea
HS code (indicative)	0910.99 — Spices — thyme, saffron, bay leaves and other spices (classification to be confirmed with your customs broker)
Origin regions	Himalayan foothills, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and Karnataka
Season / supply	Harvest spring to autumn; dried supply year-round
Available forms	Dried whole leaf, rubbed, ground

Why buy thyme from VegTradeHub

Aromatic leaf

Selected for aroma and green colour.

Cleaned and sifted

Stems and foreign matter removed.

Documented

Moisture and microbiology reported per lot.

Custom packs

Retail packs and bulk bags.

Specification

Typical export specification. Final limits are agreed in the contract and confirmed by the lot certificate of analysis.

Parameter	Dried leaf (typical)	Notes
Moisture	Max 10%	Agreed per order
Colour	Green to grey-green	Visual standard agreed
Stems and foreign matter	Max 2%	Agreed per order
Microbiology	Per buyer standard	Steam sterilisation available
Packing	5–25 kg bags or retail packs	Custom sizes

Packaging options

Cartons 1–5 kg (fresh) or bags 1–25 kg (dried) — Sized for the form supplied.
Retail and private-label packs — Pouches, jars and tea bags with your brand.

Storage & shelf life

Dried forms: sealed, light-proof, cool and dry. Fresh forms: chilled and shipped quickly.

Dried thyme keeps 18–24 months in sealed, light-proof packaging in cool, dry storage.

Applications & end uses

Seasoning blends

Za’atar, herbes de Provence and Italian blends.

Retail

Jars and pouches for supermarkets.

Food manufacturing

Sauces, meat and bakery.

Food service

Restaurants and caterers.

Shipping & documents

Air freight for fresh forms; sea or air for dried and frozen forms.

Standard documents: commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, phytosanitary certificate, certificate of analysis, bill of lading or air waybill, plus treatment or health certificates where your authority requires them.

Payment terms: Payment terms are not fixed: buyer and seller discuss and agree terms that suit both sides, and we record them in the proforma invoice or sales contract before the order is confirmed. How we agree terms →

Thyme export markets

We supply importers of thyme in:

Frequently asked questions

Can thyme be used for za’atar blends?

Yes. Dried thyme leaf is commonly used for za’atar and other herb blends, and we can supply it to your cut size.

Do you offer samples of thyme?

Yes. We can arrange a sample from the lot for your approval before a commercial order. Please send your delivery address and target specification.

What are the payment terms for thyme?

Payment terms are agreed between buyer and seller for each order and recorded in the proforma invoice or sales contract. We aim for terms that suit both sides.

Which documents come with thyme shipments?

Commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, phytosanitary certificate, certificate of analysis and bill of lading or air waybill, plus any additional certificate your authority requires.

Get your bulk quotation within 24 hours

Tell us the product, quantity and destination. We reply with availability, specification and pricing, and agree payment terms with you that suit both sides.

Free samples on request
Private-label packing
Full export documents

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