Shahi Foods & Spices LLC

What Shahi Foods & Spices LLC does

Shahi Foods & Spices LLC is a privately held Oman-based food processor and distributor operating from its headquarters and processing facility in Al Suwayq, Al Batinah North Governorate. The company produces and distributes over 200 varieties of food products under the registered SHAHI brand across seven core categories: coffee (including Omani traditional Kahwa blends processed at what it describes as the Middle East's largest coffee plant), whole and ground spices, pulses and lentils, nuts and dry fruits, grain products, special masala blends, and coconut products. Manufacturing is conducted in-house using multi-stage cleaning, filtering, sorting, powdering, blending, filling and packaging lines, with inputs sourced directly from origin markets including India, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Africa, the Americas and the Middle East.

The company goes to market through a direct-to-consumer and direct-to-retail motion in Oman, supported by its own logistics team and 400+ trained staff. Customer segments are primarily individual Omani households and retail store operators, with a secondary food-service (hotel, restaurant, catering) channel. Distribution is described as entirely domestic in the primary source material, although the Shahi Group operates sister companies — Shahi International LLC (Oman), Al Shahi General Trading LLC (UAE), Shahi Spices India (P) Ltd, and Emme Exporters (India) — which extend the group's footprint into the UAE for trading and into India for upstream sourcing and exports. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and no external institutional capital, parent holding company or M&A activity is on record; ownership and operating control rest with founder and Managing Director M A Mohamed Ashraf, a Mechanical Engineer by training.

Name

Shahi Foods & Spices LLC

Legal name

Shahi Foods & Spices LLC

Website

https://shahispices.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Shahi Foods & Spices LLC is an Oman-based food processor and distributor that produces and distributes 200+ varieties of spices, coffee, pulses, grains, nuts, dry fruits and coconut products under the SHAHI brand through its own logistics network to retail and consumer customers across Oman.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Al Suwaiq

HQ country

Oman

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Food Products Sales: Production and distribution of spices, pulses, grains, coffee, nuts, dry fruits, coconut products, and special masala blends sold under the SHAHI brand throughout Oman.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Shahi Foods & Spices LLC is a food processing and distribution company that produces and distributes over 200 varieties of spices, pulses, grains, coffee, nuts, dry fruits, coconut products, and special masala blends under the SHAHI brand. The company operates its own processing facility in Al Suwayq, Oman, which includes cleaning, filtering, sorting, powdering, mixing, blending, filling, labelling, and packaging processes, and houses the Middle East's largest coffee processing plant of its kind. Products are distributed across Oman through the company's own logistics team and a network of retail stores.

Product overview

Shahi Foods & Spices LLC is a leading herbs and spices supplier in Oman operating under the SHAHI brand. The company produces and distributes over 200 varieties of food products through seven core product categories: Coffee (traditional Omani coffee with cardamom and cinnamon, including Robusta Cherry and Newsilani coffee seeds, processed in the Middle East's largest coffee plant); Spices & Spice Products (whole and ground spices including Turmeric, Cardamom, Chilly, Pepper, Coriander, Cumin sourced from Indian subcontinent, China, Vietnam, Africa and USA); Pulses & Lentils ( Chick-Peas, Green Peas, Black Eye Beans, Red Kidney Beans, Chana Dal, Masoor Dal, Moong Dal, Toor Dal sourced from USA, UK, Australia, Canada, India and other countries); Nuts & Dry Fruits (Almonds, Cashews, Pistachio, Walnut, Raisins including branded Shahi Almond and Shahi Raisins, Mixed Nuts Deluxe, and Organic Dry Roasted Cashews sourced from USA, Iran, India, Brazil, Tanzania and Chile); Grain & Grain Products (Wheat, Harees, Rice Powder, Beaten Rice, Ada Rice, Barley, Ragi, Sago Rice, Sesame Seeds from organic farms in India, including organic offerings); Special Blends (Garam Masala, Curry Powder, Biriyani Masala, Fish Masala, Chicken Masala, Meat Masala, Mutton Masala, Omani Masala, Sambar Powder, Rasam Powder); and Coconut Products (Desiccated Coconut, Coconut Powder sourced from Sri Lanka). All products are processed at the company's factory in Al Suwayq, Oman.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Coffee Traditional Omani coffee blends (Kahwa) with cardamom and cinnamon including variants such as Blended with Cardamom Coffee and Seelani with Cardamom Coffee, plus Robusta Cherry and Newsilani coffee seeds. Beans are sourced from South America and processed at the company's dedicated coffee plant for retail distribution across Oman.
• Spices & Spice Products Whole and processed spices including Chilly, Cardamom, Cinnamon, Cloves, Coriander, Cumin, Fennel, Ginger, Pepper, Bay leaves, Nutmeg, Mace, Turmeric, and Cassia, available in whole, chopped, ground, roasted, and fried forms. Sourced from the Indian subcontinent, China, Vietnam, Africa, and the United States for retail sale in Oman.
• Pulses & Lentils High-quality pulses and lentils including Chick-Peas, Green Peas, Yellow Peas, Black Eye Beans, Red Kidney Beans, Broad Beans, Black Chickpeas, Toor Dal, Moong Dal, Masoor Dal, Chana Dal, and Matar Dal. Sourced from USA, UK, Australia, Canada, Mexico, Argentina, Singapore, India, Madagascar, Myanmar, and Malawi for retail sale in Oman.
• Nuts & Dry Fruits Premium nuts and dry fruits including Almonds, Cashews, Pistachio, Walnut, Raisins, Shahi Almond, Shahi Raisins, Mixed Nuts Deluxe, and Organic Dry Roasted Cashews, available in whole, chopped, ground, roasted, and fried forms. Sourced from USA, Iran, India, Brazil, Tanzania, and Chile for retail sale in Oman.
• Grain & Grain Products Whole and refined grains including Wheat, Harees, Rice Powder, Beaten Rice, Ada Rice, Puttu Powder, Barley, Green Bajra, Ragi, Corn, Sesame Seeds, and Sago Rice, including organic grains. Sourced from organic farms in India for retail sale in Oman, where Shahi is one of the top organic food grains distributors.
• Special Blends Premium masala and blended spices including Garam Masala, Garam Masala Whole, Curry Powder, Fish Masala, Biriyani Masala, Chicken Masala, Meat Masala, Mutton Masala, Omani Masala, Sambar Powder, and Rasam Powder. Ingredients are sourced from countries of origin across the globe and packed under the SHAHI brand for retail sale in Oman.
• Coconut Products Coconut products including Desiccated Coconut and Coconut Powder, primarily sourced from Sri Lanka and used in confectioneries and bakeries. Shahi is one of the leading sellers of coconut products in Oman, distributing under the SHAHI brand.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Shahi International LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company within the Shahi Group of Companies located in Sultanate of Oman, part of the integrated business network.
• Al Shahi General Trading LLCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUAE-based sister company facilitating distribution and trading operations in the United Arab Emirates market.
• Shahi Spices India (P) LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndian subsidiary company enabling sourcing of spices, grains, and food products directly from origin countries like India.
• Emme ExporterssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndian partner company supporting export operations and supply chain from India.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• TRS Wholesale (Asialink): UK-based ethnic food brand specializing in Indian, Bangladeshi, and Sri Lankan staples including spices, lentils, and coconut products. Comparable in product breadth (over 200 SKUs in similar categories) and South Asian diaspora consumer focus.
• National Foods (Pakistan): Pakistani spice and condiment manufacturer with strong presence in UAE and GCC markets. Directly comparable in product categories (spice mixes, pickles, cooking sauces) and serves the same South Asian expatriate consumer base in the Gulf.
• Shan Foods: Pakistan's leading spice and packaged food brand offering masala blends, sauces, and cooking bases across South Asia and the Middle East. Highly comparable to Shahi in product mix (spices, spice blends, packaged foods) and target South Asian diaspora consumers in Gulf markets.
• MDH Spices: One of India's largest spice brands with broad global distribution including the Middle East. Directly comparable in pure-spice category, packaging, and diaspora retail presence, competing for the same shelf space in Gulf modern trade.
• Everest Spices: India's largest spice brand by volume, exporting globally with significant Gulf retail penetration. Comparable as a direct shelf competitor in whole and ground spices with similar South Asian consumer positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Badia Spices: US-based Hispanic-focused spice brand owned by B&G Foods with broad retail distribution. Comparable as a packaged spice brand with multi-category portfolio, but serves a different consumer demographic and geography.
• McCormick & Company: Global spice and seasoning major with extensive Gulf retail presence through distribution partners. Comparable as a large-scale packaged spice and food manufacturer, though broader portfolio and very different scale than Shahi.

Regional players

• Indus Foods: Gulf-based ethnic food supplier serving South Asian and Middle Eastern consumers with pulses, spices, and grains. Comparable regional positioning serving similar diaspora consumers in adjacent GCC markets.
• Al Kabeer Group: India-headquartered frozen and packaged food group with significant GCC retail presence. Comparable in the South Asian consumer food space and Gulf distribution model, though focused on proteins and frozen foods.

Others

• Lulu Group International: UAE-based retail and trading conglomerate with extensive own-brand food products and sourcing operations. Comparable as a regional player with significant Oman/UAE retail footprint, though primarily a retailer rather than a competitor spice brand.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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