M.K.International

What M.K.International does

M.K. International is a privately held, founder-owned Indian spice manufacturer and exporter headquartered in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, with operations since 2015 and approximately 12 employees. The company manufactures and exports whole spices (red chilli, turmeric fingers, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, black pepper, ajwain, basil seeds, mustard seeds, black cumin, fennel, fenugreek, cloves, star anise, green cardamom, dry ginger), ground spice powders (turmeric, red chilli, coriander, cumin, fenugreek, ginger), and blended products (notably curry powder), alongside private label packaging for retail brands. Revenue derives from selling these products as bulk ingredients to industrial spice processors and food manufacturers, as branded and private-label retail packs to supermarket chains, and as bulk supply to food service operators (hotels, restaurants, caterers), with primary export focus on Europe and additional shipments to the USA, Australia, and the UK.

The business is built on conventional spice processing technology rather than proprietary software: cleaning, grading, sorting (using Sortex optical sorters and destoners), controlled-temperature pulverizing, blending, and steam sterilization (validated by GBA India / Eureka). An Integrated Pest Management (IPM) backward-integration program with farmers underpins traceability, which is a key sales argument for European buyers. The company is ISO 22000, ISO 9001, and HACCP certified for food safety management, and operates packaging lines with multi-head and auger filling systems for jars, pouches, and stand-up pouches.

The go-to-market is enterprise/B2B field sales driven by direct inquiry through website and phone/email channels. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with bulk terms available to distributors and retailers. No public revenue figures, capital raises, awards, patents, or named customer logos are disclosed; the company appears bootstrapped with no institutional investor involvement in the source data.

Name

M.K.International

Legal name

M K International

Website

https://mkintl.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

M.K. International is a privately held Navi Mumbai-based spice manufacturer and exporter (founded 2015) that produces whole, ground, and blended spices for industrial, retail, and food service customers, with primary export focus on Europe and additional shipments to the USA, Australia, and the UK.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Spice Manufacturing and Export

NAICS

Spice and Extract Manufacturing (311942), Food Manufacturing (311)

SIC

Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products (2090), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty & Single-Origin Spices (Geographic/Varietal, Premium Grades) (AFAJANAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ethnic Spices, Herbs & Seasonings Wholesale (AFAIAIAF), Ingredients, Spices & Culinary Supplies Distribution (CRAOABAK), International & Ethnic Packaged Foods (CRADAAAG)

Keywords

• Spice manufacturing
• Spice export
• Private labeling
• Spice processing
• Bulk spice supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Navi 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, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Spice Manufacturing and Export: Manufacturing and exporting spices and spice blends to various countries globally. Core revenue from sale of whole spices, powdered spices, and custom spice blends to industrial customers, retailers, and food service operators.
2. Private Label Services: Custom branding and private labeling solutions for customers, providing innovative packaging designs and customized spice blends as per brand requirements.
3. Spice Import: Importing select spices as raw material for domestic demand and manufacturing operations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

M.K. International is an ISO 22000, ISO 9001, and HACCP certified spice manufacturer and exporter, founded in 2015 in Navi Mumbai, India. The company processes and exports whole spices, ground spice powders, and custom spice blends to industrial manufacturers, supermarket chains, distributors, and food service operators across Europe, USA, Australia, and the UK. It also offers private label services with custom branding, packaging, and blend formulation per customer specifications.

Product overview

M.K.International is a spice manufacturing and exporting company offering a comprehensive portfolio of whole spices (Black Pepper, Red Chilli Whole, Turmeric Fingers, Coriander Seeds, Cumin Seeds, Ajwain Seeds, Basil Seeds, Black Mustard Seeds, Black Cumin Seeds, Fennel Seeds, Fenugreek Seeds, Cloves, Star Anise, Green Cardamom, Dry Ginger), ground spice powders (Turmeric Powder, Red Chilli Powder, Coriander Powder, Cumin Powder, Fenugreek Powder, Ginger Powder), and blended spice products (Curry Powder, Cinnamon & Cassia). The company also provides private labeling services for custom branding and offers spice blends according to customer specifications. Their products serve industrial, retail, and food service segments globally, with a focus on European markets and exports to USA, Australia, and UK.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Red Chilli Whole
• Turmeric Powder Fine turmeric powder made from dried turmeric rhizomes sourced from multiple Indian regions, featuring bright yellow to golden yellow color with high curcumin content for medicinal and nutritional applications.
• Black Pepper Imported whole black pepper (Piper nigrum) available in Bold and FAQ grades, sourced from Vietnam, Indonesia, Brazil, and Sri Lanka for industrial, retail, and food service customers.
• Ajwain Seeds Whole ajwain seeds (Trachyspermum ammi) featuring distinctive thyme-like aroma and pungent, slightly bitter taste for culinary and traditional medicine applications.
• Basil Seeds Black or dark brown basil seeds (Ocimum basilicum), also known as Tukmaria or sabja seeds, for culinary and beverage applications.
• Black Mustard Seeds Black mustard seeds (Brassica nigra) sourced from Indian regions including Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh, featuring black to dark brown color.
• Black Cumin Seeds (Kalonji) Black cumin seeds (Nigella sativa), also known as Kalonji, Nigella Seeds, or Black Caraway, small dark seeds for culinary applications.
• Coriander Powder Fine powder made from dried coriander seeds with rich citrusy flavor and aromatic profile with consistent color, texture, and flavor.
• Coriander Seeds Whole dried coriander seeds (Coriandrum sativum) from India featuring light brown to yellowish-brown color, sold in various packaging options including PP Bags, Jute Bags, and Paper Bags.
• Cinnamon & Cassia Imported cinnamon available in True Cinnamon (Ceylon Cinnamon) and Cassia Cinnamon varieties, sourced from Sri Lanka, Vietnam, and Indonesia.
• Cloves Whole dried cloves (Syzygium aromaticum), handpicked and machine-cleaned for premium quality with high volatile oil and eugenol content, available in multiple grades.
• Cumin Seeds Whole cumin seeds (Cuminum cyminum) with brownish-yellow color, sold in PP Bags, Jute Bags, or Cartons.
• Cumin Powder Ground cumin powder made from roasted or raw cumin seeds (Cuminum cyminum), a fine powder with distinctive earthy, warm flavor.
• Curry Powder Indian curry powder blend featuring golden yellow to reddish-brown color, with a blend of high-quality spices offering aromatic, balanced sweet, spicy, and earthy flavors, customizable to suit regional preferences.
• Dry Ginger Whole dried ginger roots (Zingiber officinale) from premium Indian growing regions including Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Northeastern regions, featuring high volatile oil content.
• Fennel Seeds Fennel seeds (Foeniculum vulgare) featuring green to yellowish-green color for culinary flavoring applications.
• Fenugreek Powder Fine powder made from dried fenugreek seeds (Trigonella foenum-graecum), sourced from Indian regions including Rajasthan, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, and Uttar Pradesh.
• Fenugreek Seeds Fenugreek seeds (Trigonella foenum-graecum) with golden yellow color, sourced from Indian regions including Rajasthan, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh.
• Green Cardamom Green cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum), also known as Elaichi or True Cardamom, featuring oval-shaped pods with distinct ridges and bright green color for premium quality.
• Ginger Powder Fine ginger powder made from dried ginger rhizomes (Zingiber officinale), sourced from Indian regions including Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, and Andhra Pradesh, with spicy, pungent flavor.
• Red Chilli Powder Ground red chilli powder made from sun-dried red chilies (Capsicum annuum), sourced from Indian regions including Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Madhya Pradesh, with high capsaicin content.
• Star Anise Imported star anise (Illicium verum) sourced from China, Vietnam, and India, available in whole, broken, and powdered forms with distinctive licorice-like flavor.
• Turmeric Fingers Whole turmeric fingers in varieties including Maharashtra Turmeric, Salem Turmeric (polished), Kadapa Turmeric, and Nizamabad Turmeric, with high curcumin content (2-5%).
• Private Labelling Services Custom branding and private labeling solutions for customers, providing innovative packaging designs and customized spice blends per brand requirements, supported by multi-head and auger filling systems for jars, pouches, and stand-up pouches.

Quantifiable outcome

• Full traceability through IPM program ensuring food safety compliance
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Catch Spices: Indian manufacturer of ground spices, blended masalas, and seasonings with strong domestic and export presence. Comparable across core spice categories (turmeric, chilli, coriander, cumin) and the retail/wholesale customer mix.
• Everest Spices: Indian spice manufacturer and brand selling ground spices, blended masalas, and whole spices across retail and foodservice channels. Highly comparable as a domestic Indian spice processor with similar product categories and target segments.
• Akay Flavours & Aromatics: Indian spice extract, oleoresin, and natural ingredient manufacturer with global export presence. Comparable as a Kochi-based Indian spice processor targeting food, beverage, and nutraceutical B2B customers internationally.
• MDH Spices: One of India's largest spice brands, manufacturing and exporting ground spices, blends, and whole spices globally. Comparable on product range (chilli, turmeric, cumin, coriander) and export-led GTM to retail and wholesale channels.
• Synthite Industries: India-based global spice extract and oleoresin producer serving food, flavor, and fragrance industries. Comparable as an Indian-origin spice processor with B2B export focus, though operating at significantly larger scale and further downstream.

Emerging players

• Plant Lipids Private Limited: India-based manufacturer of spice extracts, essential oils, and natural colors for global B2B customers. Comparable as an Indian spice-derivative processor with international B2B focus, though positioned further upstream in extracts and oleoresins.

Regional players

• Bart Ingredients: UK-based spice, herb, and seasoning supplier for retail and foodservice with strong European focus. Comparable on spice/seasoning portfolio and European retail exposure, though serves a different geographic core market.

Broad incumbents

• Olam Food Ingredients (ofi): Global supplier of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts, and spices serving industrial food and beverage customers. Comparable on B2B spice sourcing and export to Europe/USA, though operating as a broad incumbent across multiple ingredient categories.
• McCormick & Company: Global spice and seasoning leader with broad retail, foodservice, and flavor-solution portfolios. Comparable on product category and international reach, though operating as a large diversified incumbent with proprietary brand equity.
• ITC Limited (Spices): Indian conglomerate with a large packaged foods business including branded spices (Aashirvaad) and e-Choupal sourcing. Comparable product category but operates as a broad incumbent with vastly larger scale, distribution, and capital base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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