Jabs International

What Jabs International does

Jabs International Private Limited is a Government-recognized Four Star Trading House (upgraded 2023) engaged in the export of spices, oil seeds, raisins, herbs, pulses and other agricultural commodities from India. Founded in the mid-1990s and incorporated under Maharashtra law, the company runs processing and warehousing operations across three Indian locations — Navi Mumbai (corporate HQ and primary processing), Unjha in Gujarat (EU-registered sesame-seed processing), and Mundra port-side (peanut processing and storage). Its technology foundation centers on physical commodity processing rather than software: ETO (ethylene oxide) sterilization and fumigation for micro-contamination control, an in-house laboratory, and quality systems audited under ISO 9001:2015, ISO 22000:2018 and BRC Global Standard for Food Safety. Export operations are permitted into the US (USFDA-registered across all three plants), the EU (IOPEPC sesame registration), the Middle East (Halal), Israel/Kosher markets (Star-K), and organic-equivalent markets (NPOP/NOP/EU).

The company sells under a transaction-based, quote-priced B2B model to international food importers, regional distributors and multinational food companies, with more than 75% of customers described as leading importers in their respective countries. Revenue mechanics are quote-driven, dependent on commodity type, quality specifications, volume and destination, with no disclosed standard price list. GTM is event-led: active participation at Gulfood, SIAL, Anuga, World Spice Congress and Indus Food, supported by deep memberships in Spices Board India, IOPEPC, FISS and FIEO. Beyond bulk commodity supply, Jabs offers private-label packaging, branded consumer packs and certified organic SKUs (including the Sunsmile India sub-brand), pointing to a gradual upmarket shift on top of the legacy B2B export engine. Customer logos are not disclosed (stated to be available on request), and headcount is reported at 11-50 — typical of a trade-house, capital-light operating model.

The business is founder-led by Mr. Bhaskar B. Shah and Mr. Shailesh Shah (each with 35+ years of export experience), with Mr. Bhaskar previously chairing the Indian Spice and Foodstuffs Exporter's Association and Mr. Shailesh having served as Honorary Director at IOPEPC. The company is privately held with no external investors or parent disclosed, and growth has been self-funded through retained earnings. Multiple awards — FIEO Highest Foreign Exchange Earner (2018-19 and 2020-21), Spices Board "Top Exporter" recognition for cardamom and cumin, and consecutive IOPEPC placements for mustard, niger and sesame — corroborate a long-running export franchise, though financials post-2019 are not in the public record.

Name

Jabs International

Legal name

Jabs International Private Limited

Website

https://jabsinternational.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Jabs International is a Mumbai-headquartered Indian exporter of spices, oil seeds, raisins, herbs and pulses, selling bulk commodities plus organic and private-label SKUs to MNC food buyers and importers across 75+ countries. The firm operates Four Star Trading House–certified facilities in Navi Mumbai, Unjha and Mundra.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Commodity Exports

NAICS

Food Manufacturing (311)

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000), Wholesale-Groceries & Related Products (5140)

akta.pro primary industry

Import/Export Broadline Foodservice Distributors (AFAIAAAH)

Keywords

• Spice export
• Agricultural commodity export
• Oil seed supply
• Bulk spice trading
• Private label spices

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Agricultural Commodity Export: Export of spices, oil seeds, raisins, herbs, and other agro commodities to international markets. Revenue generated through direct commodity sales transactions with global buyers, bulk consumers, and distributors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Jabs International is a Government-recognized Three/Four Star Export House that processes and exports spices, oil seeds, herbs, raisins, pulses and beans, and other agro commodities to importers, distributors, and multinational food buyers across more than 75 countries. The company also offers private labeling services, branded consumer pack products, and certified organic spices tailored to US, EU, and Asian market food-safety standards.

Product overview

Jabs International is a Government-recognized Three Star Export House dealing in spices, oil seeds, raisins, herbs, and other agro commodities. The company operates as a commodity export business offering both bulk industrial products (Spices, Oil Seeds, Herbs, Raisins, Pulses & Beans) and consumer-facing options (Branded Consumer Pack Products, Private Labeling). Their product portfolio includes commodity bulk exports, private label customization services, and specialty organic certified products under their own Jabs Brands. The company exports to over 75 countries worldwide with facilities in Mumbai, Unjha, and Mundra.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Spices Whole and ground spices including cumin, coriander, turmeric, cardamom, black pepper, fenugreek, and other spice varieties, exported globally with ETO sterilization and fumigation to control micro contamination and meet international physical and microbiological parameters.
• Oil Seeds Sesame seeds (natural and hulled), mustard seeds, niger seeds, sunflower seeds, and other oilseed varieties processed and exported for food and oil processing applications.
• Herbs Dried herbs and botanical products processed and exported to international food and ingredient markets.
• Raisins Dried grapes and raisin products supplied to global food industry buyers for retail and ingredient use.
• Pulses & Beans Legume products including beans and pulse crops processed and exported for international food distribution.
• Other Agricultural Products Additional agro commodities beyond the main product categories (spices, oil seeds, herbs, raisins, pulses & beans) exported to international markets.
• Branded Consumer Pack Products Pre-packaged consumer-facing spice and agricultural products sold under Jabs branding for retail and international consumer markets.
• Private Labeling Service Custom private label packaging and branding service that supplies spices and agricultural commodities under the customer's own brand name for retail distribution.
• Jabs Brands Company-owned branded product lines, including Sunsmile India and other brand identities, used to market consumer-facing spices and agro commodities.
• Organic Spices Certified organic spice products compliant with NPOP (India), USDA NOP, and EU organic equivalency standards, supplied to international buyers requiring certified organic raw materials.

Quantifiable outcome

• Turnover increased by 1000% in 1996-97 (from Rs. 3.19 Crores to Rs. 34.46 Crores)

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Spices Board of IndiacoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2023Official partner and member of Spices Board of India. Company receives exporter recognition and certifications through Spices Board, which supports Indian spice exporters with market intelligence and export promotion activities.
• Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2023Member of FIEO and recipient of Export Excellence Awards including Highest Foreign Exchange Earner awards for Maharashtra State MSME category.
• Federation of Indian Spice Stakeholders (FISS)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2021Active member and recipient of multiple achievement awards from FISS for export performance in various seed spices including coriander, cumin, and fenugreek.
• Indian Oilseeds and Produce Export Promotion Council (IOPEPC)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2017Active member and award recipient from IOPEPC. Company holds EU-certified processing unit registrations through IOPEPC for sesame seeds exports. Multiple export excellence awards received.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Synthite Industries: India's largest spice extracts and natural ingredients manufacturer and exporter, headquartered in Kerala. Highly comparable as an Indian-origin B2B spice processor and global exporter serving food, flavor, and nutraceutical customers, though at larger scale and more upstream into extracts.
• AVT McCormick Ingredients: Joint venture between AV Thomas Group and McCormick & Company producing spice oleoresins and natural ingredients in India. Directly comparable as an Indian spice processor with similar B2B export model and overlapping customer base among global flavor and food companies.
• Plant Lipids Private Limited: Indian manufacturer of spice extracts, oleoresins, and natural ingredients serving global flavor and food customers. Closely comparable as an Indian-origin processor and exporter of spice-derived ingredients to B2B buyers internationally.
• Kancor Ingredients (Mane-Kancor): Indian spice extracts and oleoresins producer (now part of France's Mane Group). Comparable as an Indian spice processor exporting ingredients globally, with similar product mix and B2B customer base in food and flavor industries.
• Universal Oleoresins: Indian manufacturer of spice oleoresins, essential oils, and natural colors serving global food and beverage customers. Directly comparable as an Indian B2B spice ingredients exporter with overlapping product categories and certification profiles.
• Akay Flavours & Aromatics: Indian manufacturer of spice extracts, oleoresins, and natural ingredients for global food and beverage customers. Closely comparable as an Indian B2B spice processor and exporter with similar scale, certifications, and customer profile to Jabs.

Broad incumbents

• McCormick & Company: Global leader in spices, seasonings, and flavors with operations spanning consumer retail and B2B. Comparable as a global spice player operating in similar product categories, though Jabs operates as a commodity exporter while McCormick is predominantly a branded and value-added ingredients company at much larger scale.
• Olam International (ofi): Global food and agri-business with a dedicated ingredients platform (ofi) sourcing and supplying spices, nuts, and dairy ingredients to B2B customers worldwide. Comparable in business model as a global agricultural commodity supplier but at much greater scale and with vertical integration across multiple categories.
• Givaudan: Swiss global leader in flavors and fragrances, sourcing spices and botanical raw materials globally. Comparable as a buyer and processor of spice raw materials, but operates at the higher-value flavor compound end of the value chain rather than commodity export.
• Mane Group: French family-owned flavors and fragrances company with Indian operations via Kancor. Comparable in its Indian spice sourcing and processing operations but operates predominantly in higher-value flavor compounds globally rather than commodity export.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/JabsLtd
• Facebookfacebook.com/jabsinternational
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jabs-international-private-limited-mumbai

Compliance26 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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