Grain
Buckwheat (Hulled / Roasted)
HS1008.10.00StandardGOST 5550-74
Russia is the world's largest buckwheat producer and exporter, accounting for approximately 40% of global production, with cultivation in the Altai, Primorsky, and Saratov regions. Buckwheat is a gluten-free pseudo-cereal valued for its high protein content (≥10%), complete amino acid profile, and rich mineral content. SFERA LLC supplies raw hulled buckwheat (yadritsa) and roasted buckwheat (grechka) to GOST 5550-74, with full quality analysis confirming purity, moisture, and broken kernel content. Buckwheat is in growing global demand as a gluten-free grain and health food ingredient.
Specifications
| Class / grade | Grade 1 or Grade 2 (as specified) |
| Protein content | ≥10.0% |
| Moisture content | ≤14.0% |
| Purity (grain content) | ≥98.0% |
| Foreign matter — total | ≤1.0% |
| Broken kernels | ≤3.0% (Grade 1) / ≤5.0% (Grade 2) |
| Under-processed kernels | ≤3.0% |
| Colour | Light green to tan (raw); brown (roasted) |
| Roasted grade | Uniform golden-brown; nutty aroma |
| GMO status | Non-GMO — no GMO buckwheat registered |
| Quality Assurance | Independent inspection at loading port |
Logistics
| Loading Ports | Novorossiysk, St. Petersburg, Vladivostok |
| Lot Size | 200 MT minimum; 5,000–15,000 MT vessel |
| Transit Estimate | 5–12 days to Japan/Korea; 15–25 days to EU |
Reference Pricing
⚠ Indicative only. Final CIF price confirmed in your Full Corporate Offer.
Documentation Requirements
- CoO TPP RF
- phytosanitary cert
- quality cert
- SGS/BV cert
- B/L