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Curcumin 95% Extract Price from India
6 October 2026
Direct Answer: A curcumin 95% extract price from India can only be compared once quotes share the same assay basis, curcuminoid ratio, solvent declaration and Incoterm. Compare the price per kg of curcuminoid, not per kg of powder, then add freight, duty and testing to reach landed cost. This guide shows which quote variables move the price.
Search for curcumin 95% extract prices and you will find single-line listings with a figure and almost no context. A number like that cannot be used to budget a purchase, because two suppliers can both write “95%” and be describing different products. This page does not publish a price table. Prices move with raw turmeric costs, extraction capacity, freight and lot size, and a figure printed here would be out of date before it was useful. It explains instead what a 95% quote must contain, how to put quotes from different suppliers on a common footing, and which line items separate an FOB India price from the cost at your warehouse.
For how 95% extract differs from high-curcumin whole-herb powder, read curcumin grading tiers compared first. For specification, regulatory status and applications, see the turmeric and curcumin extract buyer’s guide. This article covers the commercial step that follows both: reading and comparing the quote itself.
What “95%” Should Mean on a Quote
Two official documents show how much sits behind that single figure.
In the USP-NF, the Curcuminoids monograph describes the ingredient as a partially purified natural complex of diaryl heptanoid derivatives isolated from turmeric (Curcuma longa). It requires not less than 95.0% curcuminoids on the dried basis, calculated as the sum of curcumin, desmethoxycurcumin and bisdesmethoxycurcumin. It also sets a window for each compound: curcumin 70.0% to 80.0%, desmethoxycurcumin 15.0% to 25.0%, and bisdesmethoxycurcumin 2.5% to 6.5%. We reviewed the monograph as published by USP online; check the current official text and revision in USP-NF before you write it into a contract.
That gives a buyer three questions a bare “95%” does not answer. Is the figure the sum of all three curcuminoids, or curcumin alone? Is it reported on the dried basis or as received? And does the ratio between the three compounds fall inside a recognised window?
A different document sets a different number. When curcumin is used as a food colour in the European Union it is additive E 100, and Regulation (EU) No 231/2012 sets its purity specification at not less than 90% total colouring matters, alongside limits for residual solvents and toxic elements. A supplement-grade 95% lot and an E 100 food-colour lot are specified against different tests, so state on your request which use the material is for.
Seven Variables That Move a 95% Quote
Most of the spread between two quotes for “the same” extract comes from the items below. None of them shows up on a one-line listing.
| Variable | What to ask | Why it moves the price |
|---|---|---|
| Assay basis and method | Total curcuminoids by HPLC, dried basis or as received, which reference standards | A lower real assay at the same label means less active per kg, and meeting a stricter method costs more |
| Ratio profile | Percentage of each of the three curcuminoids | A narrow ratio window can need tighter process control, and some specifications require it |
| Solvent and residuals | Which solvents were used, and the residual solvent results against your stated limit | Purification passes, solvent recovery and testing add cost, and tighter limits cost more |
| Contaminant testing scope | Heavy metals, pesticide residues, microbiology and any other panel your market requires | A full panel on every lot adds testing cost; scope should match the destination market |
| Raw material and traceability | Turmeric origin, harvest window, and whether each lot traces to its raw material | Raw material quality and consistency affect yield and therefore price |
| Physical form | Particle size, bulk density, flow, moisture, and anything added such as carriers or flow agents | Formulated or water-dispersible forms are different products and are priced as such |
| Pack, lot and terms | Pack size, minimum order, lot size, payment terms, Incoterm | Small lots and urgent dispatch cost more per kg |
Two of these deserve a closer look. Origin matters because extraction starts from the rhizome; see our comparison of Indian turmeric origins for how growing region and harvest timing differ. Lot size matters because extract is produced and tested in lots; see realistic MOQ ranges for herbal ingredients from India for how order size interacts with price.
How to Compare Two Quotes: Price per Kg of Curcuminoid
A per-kg sticker price tells you what you pay for the powder. What you are buying is curcuminoid. The comparison that holds up across suppliers is:
Cost per kg of curcuminoid = quoted price per kg divided by the assay, expressed as a decimal on the same basis.
A worked example uses only ratios, because the point is the method. Suppose two suppliers quote the same sticker price per kg. One states 95.0% on the dried basis. The other states 92% as received. The second delivers about 3.3% less curcuminoid per kg before any moisture difference is counted, so its cost per kg of curcuminoid is about 3.3% higher at the same sticker price. A quote that looks cheaper can end up costing more per unit of active.
Put quotes on a common footing in this order:
- Convert all quotes to the same Incoterm. FOB and CIF are not comparable until freight and insurance are separated.
- Convert all assays to the same basis, and confirm each is the sum of the three curcuminoids.
- Confirm each quote covers the same specification set: solvents, metals, microbiology and form.
- Only then divide price by assay and compare.
If a supplier will not state the basis or the method, that is a finding in itself.
From FOB India to Landed Cost
An FOB India price is where the seller’s responsibility ends. Under Incoterms 2020 FOB, the seller delivers the goods on board the vessel at the named port of shipment and risk passes to the buyer there. Under CIF the seller also contracts and pays for carriage and minimum insurance to the named destination port, although risk still passes on loading. See our guide to Incoterms and shipping logistics for Indian herbal ingredients for how each term shifts cost.
| Line item | Who normally pays under FOB | What to confirm |
|---|---|---|
| FOB price per kg | Buyer, to the seller | Named port, packing included, lot size |
| International freight | Buyer | Mode, transit time, minimum charges |
| Cargo insurance | Buyer | Level of cover and who is the insured party |
| Import duty | Buyer | Destination tariff code for the extract, normally under heading 1302; confirm the full national code with your broker |
| Import VAT, GST or sales tax | Buyer | Whether it is recoverable in your jurisdiction |
| Customs brokerage, port and inland handling | Buyer | Fixed fees against per-kg fees |
| Destination re-testing | Buyer | Which laboratory, how many lots, which tests |
| Cost of payment terms | Both | Letter of credit, advance payment or open account |
On classification, the extract is normally declared under HS heading 1302 (vegetable saps and extracts). In the US tariff the 6-digit 1302.19 line is the residual “other” line for extracts not named elsewhere. Each country adds its own national digits, so the importing broker’s code and the exporter’s declared code should be reconciled before shipment. Our HS code classification reference explains the chapter logic, and the HSN code lookup for Indian herbal ingredients lists 6-digit codes ingredient by ingredient. The paperwork that travels with the cargo is covered in the export documentation checklist.
Red Flags in a 95% Quote
- A price far below peers with no lot-level certificate offered. A low number with nothing behind it is the most common reason a quote does not survive qualification.
- “95%” with no method, basis or breakdown. If the figure cannot be tied to HPLC and the three curcuminoids, it cannot be compared.
- Curcumin and curcuminoids used as if they were the same thing. They are not, and the difference is large.
- No solvent declaration. Extraction uses solvents, and a supplier should be able to name them and report residuals.
- A certificate that is not tied to a lot number, or identical results across several lots.
- A quoting party that cannot say whether it manufactures or trades. That affects both price structure and accountability; our guide to manufacturer versus trader explains how to read it.
- A price that never changes with quantity or term, which usually means the quote is a placeholder.
What to Put in Your Request for Quotation
A quote can only be as precise as the request that produced it. Include:
- The specification you need: total curcuminoids not less than 95.0% by HPLC, stated basis, and the ratio window if your specification requires one.
- The intended use (supplement, food colour or other), because specifications differ by use.
- Residual solvent and contaminant limits, or the standard you want them measured against.
- The pack size, annual volume, first order quantity and delivery window.
- The Incoterm and destination port you want priced.
- The documents required with each lot: certificate of analysis, specification sheet, and the full list of everything in the product including carriers.
Our RFQ template for herbal ingredients sets this out in a format suppliers can answer directly, and the guide to certificates of analysis, MSDS and phytosanitary certificates explains what each lot document should contain. For the testing side, see quality testing for Indian herbal ingredients.
Why Quotes Change Over Time
Raw turmeric cost feeds through to extract pricing, but it is only one component alongside extraction yield, solvent and energy cost, testing and freight, and the share each takes varies by producer. For that reason, a quote is valid for a stated period and a stated lot, and a price seen once should not be treated as a benchmark. Our guide to how herbal ingredient prices are determined covers the general cost drivers, and the ashwagandha extract price guide applies the same method to a second ingredient.
Working with Ayris Global
Ayris Global works as an intermediary between international buyers and Indian producers, and keeps the identity of each side confidential until both have agreed to proceed. Buyers send a target specification and receive producer responses that match it, with lot-level documentation reviewed before any introduction.
If you are preparing a curcumin 95% request, start on the for buyers page or send your specification through the contact page. You can also browse the products page for the range we cover.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the price of curcumin 95% extract from India?
There is no single reliable figure. Price depends on assay basis, curcuminoid ratio, residual solvent limits, testing scope, pack size, lot size, Incoterm and payment terms, and it moves with raw turmeric and extraction costs. Public listings rarely state these terms. Request lot-specific quotes on the same Incoterm and assay basis, then compare price per kg of curcuminoid.
Is curcumin 95% the same as curcuminoids 95%?
No. Curcuminoids are three compounds: curcumin, desmethoxycurcumin and bisdesmethoxycurcumin. A 95% curcuminoid extract measures the sum of all three, and curcumin alone is normally the largest share. A product that is 95% curcumin alone would be a narrower, different specification. Always ask whether the figure is the sum of three curcuminoids and on which basis it is reported.
How is a 95% curcuminoid extract tested?
The usual method is HPLC against reference standards, reporting each curcuminoid and the total. The USP-NF Curcuminoids monograph sets not less than 95.0% total curcuminoids on the dried basis, with ranges for each of the three compounds. Ask for a lot-level certificate of analysis that states the method, the basis and the individual results.
Which HS code applies to curcumin extract exported from India?
Standardized turmeric extract is normally declared under heading 1302, vegetable saps and extracts. In the US tariff the 6-digit 1302.19 line is the residual line for extracts not named elsewhere. India adds national digits and each importing country adds its own, so confirm the full code with your customs broker and the supplier shipping documents.
What costs sit between an FOB India quote and landed cost?
Under FOB the buyer normally pays international freight, cargo insurance, import duty, import VAT or sales tax, customs brokerage, port and inland handling, any destination re-testing, and the cost of the payment terms agreed. Moving to CIF shifts freight and minimum insurance into the seller price, so quotes on different Incoterms must be converted before comparison.
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