Spices & Botanicals · Jabali Madini Ltd · Kenya
Cloves
Cloves are dried flower buds with a warm, slightly bitter flavour and strong aromatic profile used in spice blends, baking, and culinary applications. High essential oil content and careful post-harvest processing ensure potent aroma and consistent quality. Exported from Kenya in graded bulk quantities with full documentation.
1 × 20ft
2–4 wks
FOB / CIF
Kenya 🇰🇪
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Cloves are harvested from clove trees when flower buds reach maturity, then dried using traditional sun-drying or mechanical methods to achieve optimal moisture levels while preserving essential oils and aromatic compounds. The dried buds are sorted by size, colour, and quality, inspected for stem content and defects, and packed in food-grade containers with moisture barriers to maintain flavour potency and shelf stability. Cloves are exported meeting international food safety standards and traceability requirements for spice and flavouring applications.
Cloves are sourced and exported by Jabali Madini Ltd from Kenya through the Port of Mombasa to spice blenders, food manufacturers, and beverage companies across Europe, North America, the Middle East, South Asia, and East Africa. Steady demand exists from curry and spice blend producers, bakery suppliers, meat processing companies, and specialty food manufacturers. The product is available FOB Mombasa in 20-foot container quantities with lead times of 2 to 4 weeks. Export documentation includes certificates of origin, bills of lading, phytosanitary clearance, and quality analysis reports.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Type | Dried Clove Buds |
| Colour | Dark Brown to Black |
| Bud Length (mm) | 10 to 16 |
| Moisture Content (%) | Max 12.0 |
| Volatile Oil Content (%) | Min 15.0 |
| Foreign Matter (%) | Max 1.0 |
| Stem Content (%) | Max 5.0 |
| Defective Buds (%) | Max 2.0 |
| Insect Damaged (%) | Max 1.0 |
| Bulk Density (g/ml) | 0.55 to 0.65 |
| Aroma Grade | Strong and characteristic |
| Flavour Profile | Warm, Slightly Bitter |
| Min. Order Quantity | 1 × 20ft FCL |
| Lead Time | 2 to 4 weeks from order confirmation |
| Incoterms | FOB Mombasa, CIF, CFR, EXW |
| Payment Terms | 30% advance, 70% against shipping documents (T/T or LC) |
Who Buys This Product
Our cloves are imported by buyers across the following industry segments:
Meat Processing and Prepared Food Manufacturers
Meat processors incorporate ground cloves into sausages, cured meats, and prepared meat products where the warm spice flavour complements beef and pork formulations. The antimicrobial properties of clove essential oils provide additional preservation benefits in processed meat applications.
Spice Blend and Sauce Manufacturers
Spice millers grind whole cloves into curry powders, garam masala, and mixed spice blends for retail and food manufacturing supply. The distinctive warm flavour and strong aroma are essential components of traditional curry formulations and provide consistent taste across commercial spice products.
Bakery and Confectionery Companies
Bakeries use ground cloves in cakes, biscuits, gingerbread, and spiced breads where the warm flavour and aromatic profile deliver authentic taste and cultural appeal. The spice enhances premium product positioning and supports consumer recognition of traditional bakery items across retail and foodservice channels.
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