Senna Leaves — Supplied from India by Rural Exim
Export-grade senna leaves from Rural Exim are supplied to domestic and international herbal product manufacturers, nutraceutical companies, herbal tea blenders, Ayurvedic brands and botanical extract processors. We coordinate clean, sun-dried or machine-dried senna leaves with grade, cut size, sorting level and packaging customized to the buyer's application and destination-market requirements. Senna leaves and pods are classified in India under HSN 12119022.
What Are Senna Leaves?
Senna is a flowering plant from the legume family (Fabaceae), and its dried leaves are a well-known botanical raw material used in herbal tea, dietary supplements and botanical extract manufacturing, valued for their traditional plant properties.
This is a well-established botanical fact rather than a medical claim about any finished product — what senna leaves are used for downstream depends entirely on how the buyer's own finished product is formulated, tested and labelled.
Sourced through contract supply units in India's established growing and processing regions, Rural Exim can provide whole leaves, tea-cut leaves, leaf powder and selected leaf/pod material based on the buyer's requirement.
Forms and Variants
Whole leaves
Tea-cut leaves
Leaf powder
Selected leaf/pod material
Applications and Industries Served
Herbal supplement manufacturing
A common raw material input for herbal supplement and dietary product manufacturers, processed under their own formulation and regulatory framework.
Herbal tea production
Dried senna leaf is used as a component in herbal tea blends.
Botanical extract and pharma-adjacent manufacturing
Sourced as raw material for botanical extraction, where the buyer's own facility handles further processing and compliance.
Why Buyers Choose Rural Exim
Technical, R&D-oriented leadership
Supporting technical specification discussion rather than only commercial terms.
Customization on formulation and packing
Composition, packaging, labelling and presentation can be discussed subject to availability, feasibility and MOQ.
Cross-location operations
Business operations connect Andhra Pradesh with Pune, Maharashtra.
Export-oriented supply experience
Already supplying export orders connected with Asian, Western and African markets through export partners.
Samples available
Provided ahead of a confirmed order for quality verification and testing.
OEM and private-label packing
Custom and private-label packaging arranged, subject to feasibility and MOQ.
Specifications
| Parameter | Typical Benchmark |
|---|---|
| Sennoside | Min 2.5% |
| Moisture | 6–9% |
| Colour | Light green |
| Foreign material | Less than 1% |
| Total ash (after drying) | Max 6–8% |
| Packaging | Bale packing — 25 kg / 50 kg / 80 kg / 100 kg |
| Container capacity | ~11–12 MT per 20' container, ~25–26 MT per 40' container |
| HSN code (India) | 12119022 |
Quality and Compliance
Quality and compliance are built into how we source, clean, grade and ship senna leaves, with testing and documentation aligned to each buyer and destination market. Our partner units commonly follow HACCP-oriented or ISO-based quality management, with batch tracking and lab checks for moisture, foreign matter, total ash, acid-insoluble ash and microbiological limits.
Indian regulatory compliance covers FSSAI licensing where applicable, registration with APEDA/Spices Board/relevant herbal authorities, and adherence to Indian drug and cosmetic rules for botanical raw materials where relevant. Market-specific certifications — organic (NPOP/NOP/EU organic), GACP, Kosher/Halal — are arranged through our production partners on a product- and order-specific basis.
For every shipment we provide a Certificate of Analysis covering moisture, foreign matter, total ash, acid-insoluble ash and any agreed safety or marker-compound parameters, plus packing list, invoice and any agreed third-party inspection or phytosanitary papers.
Packaging and Export Readiness
- 25 kg bale
- 50 kg bale
- 80 kg bale
- 100 kg bale
Bales, bags or customized packing are offered, and packing is arranged to the buyer's requirement subject to availability, MOQ and lead time.
How We Handle Export Orders
- 1
Inquiry
Buyer shares product form/grade requirement, intended application and destination.
- 2
Specification discussion
Rural Exim coordinates on form, grade and specification against the buyer's requirement.
- 3
Quotation
Pricing and terms shared based on confirmed specification and quantity.
- 4
Sample
A sample is provided before order confirmation, for quality verification and testing.
- 5
Order confirmation
Terms, packaging and quantity finalised.
- 6
Production/procurement coordination
Product sourced and coordinated to the confirmed specification.
- 7
Documentation
Prepared as required for clearance and shipment.
- 8
Shipment
Consignment scheduled per agreed terms.
Export Markets We Serve
Rural Exim's current export network covers Southeast Asia, the Middle East and select South Asian markets, along with Western markets across Europe and North America — buyers who value traceable, spec-backed Indian origin products. Direct export operations are under development.
Who Buys Senna Leaves & Pods from India?
- Herbal supplement manufacturers
- Nutraceutical companies
- Herbal tea blenders
- Ayurvedic brands
- Botanical extract processors
Looking for a customized senna leaves & pods supply partner from India?
Request Senna QuoteFrequently Asked Questions
What are senna leaves used for?
A botanical raw material used by herbal tea, dietary supplement and botanical extract manufacturers. How the leaf is processed, tested and labelled in any finished product depends entirely on the buyer's own formulation and regulatory compliance.
What is the HSN code for senna leaves exported from India?
Senna leaves and pods from India are classified under HSN code 12119022.
What packaging does Rural Exim offer for senna leaves?
Bales, bags and customized packing, subject to availability, MOQ and lead time.
Can Rural Exim supply customized packaging or private-label senna leaves?
Yes, OEM packing, private-label and customized packaging, subject to feasibility and MOQ.
Which countries does Rural Exim export senna leaves to?
Export orders connected with Asian and Western markets, including the USA, UK and parts of the EU, through export partners.
Can Rural Exim provide a sample before a bulk order?
Yes, samples are provided before confirming the order, for quality verification and testing.
Will Rural Exim support my product if it is not listed?
Yes! We gladly support value-added products aligned with our listed categories. Please send over your requirements so we can take a look.