Senna leaves do not have one useful price per kg. Whole leaf, cut leaf and powder are different purchases, and crop, cleaning, strength, volume, packing, destination and trade term all move the quote. A number without those details cannot be compared fairly with another offer.
The published range, and what it means
Those figures are ex-works: material packed at origin, before inland freight, ocean freight, insurance and destination charges. They are also indicative. Senna is an agricultural lot-by-lot trade, so the firm number always comes from a quote against a specification. What the published range tells you is where honest Indian origin pricing starts, which is useful when a figure you have been offered is far outside it in either direction.
Ex-works, FOB or CIF: say which one you mean
Most cross-supplier confusion is the delivery term, not the material. The same lot can carry three correct prices:
| Term | What is included | When to ask for it |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-works (EXW) | Material and export packing at origin | You have your own freight forwarder |
| FOB (Indian port) | EXW plus inland transport and port handling | You book ocean freight yourself |
| CIF (your port) | FOB plus ocean freight and limited insurance cover | You want freight arranged to the named port; import clearance, duty and onward delivery remain outside CIF |
The six factors that move a senna quote
When our export desk prices a senna enquiry, these are the inputs that matter:
1. Form and grade. Whole leaf, fine cut, coarse cut, powder and pods are different products at different prices. Pods generally price above leaves because of their sennosides profile.
2. Specification. Sennosides assay, foreign matter, moisture and microbial limits. Tighter specs mean more selection and more rejection at origin, which costs money.
3. Crop and season. Senna is harvested from arid-belt crops; availability between harvests moves the market like any agricultural commodity.
4. Volume. A container-load enquiry prices differently from a 100 kg trial. Say your real volume and whether repeat supply is on the table.
5. Packing. Pressed bales are freight-efficient for whole leaf; cartons and PP bags for cut or powder forms cost differently per shipped kg.
6. Destination and term. As above: the same lot lands at different numbers in Colombo, Hamburg and New Jersey.
Getting a firm number
Share the form, the specification you buy against, the volume and the destination, and we return a firm quote with COA parameters within 24 hours. Current specifications are on the product pages for senna leaves and senna pods. The senna manufacturer and wholesale page collects both forms, while our quality checklist explains how to compare the lot with your requirement.
Frequently asked questions
How much do bulk senna leaves cost per kg?
There is no single useful figure. Whole leaf, cut grades and powder price differently, and crop, cleaning, volume, packing, destination and the trade term change the quote. Send those details for a current price in US dollars.
Why do senna quotes differ so much between suppliers?
Usually grade and basis. A whole-leaf price, a tea-cut price and a powder price are three different products, and an ex-works price is not comparable to a CIF price that includes freight and insurance. Align the specification and the delivery term first, then compare numbers.
Does a stronger lot cost more?
Generally yes. Lots that test higher, and pods rather than leaves, command stronger prices because extract manufacturers specify strength on the purchase order. The COA for the specific lot is the reference document.
How do I get a firm senna price?
Send the form (whole, tea-cut or powder), target specification, volume and destination country. Our export desk replies within 24 hours with a firm quote and the COA parameters for the lot on offer.
Specs change with the crop, the season and the grade. Ask our export desk for a current lab report, the minimum order and a price to your port, and we will come back within 24 hours.