Chia seeds from Paraguay
Black and white chia seeds from Paraguay, conventional and organic, cleaned and tested for EU and US buyers.
About chia seeds from Paraguay
Paraguay is one of the largest chia producers and exporters, with production in the east and north of the country. Chia is sown in the southern summer and harvested in the cooler months.
Paraguay is landlocked, so containers usually move by river barge or road to Montevideo or Buenos Aires for shipment. Exporters clean, sort and test the seed to meet EU and US limits before loading.
Typical specification
Indicative- Purity
- 99.9% minimum
- Moisture
- 8% maximum
- Microbiology
- Salmonella absent; counts within EU and US limits
- Packing
- 25 kg bags or 1 tonne bulk bags
- Shipment
- 20ft containers
Typical specification for reference. The binding specification is the exporter certificate of quality and the contract.
Shipping and logistics
- River barge or road to Montevideo or Buenos Aires
- Container services to Europe and North America
- FCA Asunción, FOB River Plate port, or CIF buyer port
Documents supplied
Frequently asked questions
Do you supply organic lots?
Yes, from producers certified to EU organic and USDA NOP standards, with the import documents each market requires.
Can I get a sample before buying?
Pre-shipment samples can usually be arranged for approval before the contract or before shipment.
How is payment usually made?
By documentary letter of credit from a bank acceptable to the seller, with payment against shipping documents and the inspection certificate.