Premium Indonesian Candlenut (Kemiri) - Bulk Wholesale Exporter
Known locally as kemiri, candlenut (Aleurites moluccanus) has been a kitchen staple across Indonesia for generations, ground into pastes for rendang, gulai, and countless regional dishes as a natural thickener and flavor base. Beyond the kitchen, cold-pressed candlenut oil has found a growing market in natural cosmetics and haircare, valued for its light texture and traditional use in scalp and hair treatments.
We source raw candlenut kernels directly from smallholder farms across Indonesia’s candlenut-growing regions. After harvest, nuts are shelled, sun-dried to target moisture, and hand-sorted to separate whole kernels from broken pieces, giving buyers a consistent, gradeable product rather than a mixed harvest lot.
Whether you’re supplying a food manufacturer that needs whole kernels for grinding, or a cosmetic formulator sourcing raw material for cold-press oil extraction, we grade and pack to your specification.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Aleurites moluccanus |
| Grade | Whole kernel (Grade A) or broken/mixed (Grade B) |
| Moisture content | ≤ 6% |
| Foreign matter | ≤ 1% |
| Kernel size | Large (15mm+), Medium (10-15mm), Small (<10mm) — sortable per order |
| Packaging | 25kg or 50kg PP woven bags, or vacuum-packed on request |
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Because we source directly from farming cooperatives rather than aggregating from multiple traders, we can offer more consistent grading batch to batch, an important factor for food manufacturers who need predictable results in production, and for cosmetic buyers extracting oil at scale.
Applications
Candlenut serves three main industries: food manufacturing (as a natural thickening agent and flavor base), cosmetics and haircare (cold-pressed oil for scalp and hair treatments), and, increasingly, as a feedstock for biodiesel production due to its high oil content.
Logistics & Trade Terms
Minimum order typically starts at 1 metric ton for trial shipments, with standard bulk orders from 5 MT upward. We ship FOB from Surabaya (Tanjung Perak), or CIF to your port on request. Lead time is usually 2-3 weeks from confirmed purchase order, depending on volume and current harvest stock.
FAQ
What's the difference between Grade A and Grade B candlenut?
Grade A is sorted whole kernels with minimal breakage, typically used where kernel-size consistency matters. Grade B includes broken pieces and mixed sizes, well-suited for grinding or oil extraction where kernel shape doesn’t matter.
Can you supply candlenut oil directly, or only raw kernels?
We currently supply raw candlenut kernels. Let us know if you require oil-extraction services and we can advise on options.
Is a pre-shipment sample available?
Yes, a sample package (typically 500g–1kg) can be sent on request; buyer covers courier cost.
Do you provide Certificate of Origin and Phytosanitary Certificate?
Yes, both are prepared as standard documentation for every export shipment.
Can packaging be customized (private label, smaller retail bags?
Custom packaging can be arranged for larger orders, let us know your requirement when requesting a quote.
Have a specific volume, grade, or shipping requirement in mind?
Message our export desk directly, most inquiries receive a same-day response.
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