Mint Essential Oils · Egypt

Cornmint Oil (Mentha arvensis) for Egypt

Buyers in Egypt source Cornmint Oil (Mentha arvensis) straight from our plant in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, where we distil, refine and test it ourselves. Steam-distilled oil of Mentha arvensis, the raw material for natural menthol. Supplied crude, redistilled or rectified, with menthol content standardised to your needs.

CAS
68917-18-0
FEMA
4219
HS code
3301 25 90
Grades
Redistilled · Crude/Rectified
Total menthol (GC)
70 – 80 % (crude, typical)
Specific gravity at 25 °C
0.895 – 0.910
Refractive index at 20 °C
1.4570 – 1.4650
Packing
180 kg GI drums; 25 kg aluminium cans
Main portsAl Iskandariyh (Alexandria) · DamiettaFrom Nhava Sheva / Mundra
Sea transit12–18 daysIndicative, port to port
Key regulatorEgyptian Drug Authority (EDA)Pharmaceutical raw materials
CurrencyEGP

Supplying Cornmint Oil (Mentha arvensis) to Egypt

We ship by sea from Nhava Sheva or Mundra to Al Iskandariyh (Alexandria) or Damietta. Indicative port-to-port transit is 12–18 days, depending on routing and transhipment.

In 2025, India exported 6.1 tonnes of mint oils (HS 3301 25) to Egypt, down 6% on 2022, according to UN Comtrade.

Buyers in Egypt often search for this product as زيت النعناع.

Cornmint Oil (Mentha arvensis) is used in menthol crystallisation, oral care and confectionery flavours, balms and inhalants and fragrance. Imports into Egypt usually involve Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA); we provide the specifications, COAs and certificates your file needs.

Documents for Egypt

  • Certificate of Analysis (COA) for every batch
  • Safety Data Sheet (SDS / MSDS) and technical data sheet
  • Commercial invoice, packing list and bill of lading
  • Certificate of Origin
  • Halal certificate
India → Egypt, mint oils2022202320242025
Net weight6.5 tonnes600 kg180 kg6.1 tonnes

Source: UN Comtrade, India exports by partner, HS 330125. All Indian exporters combined.

Cornmint Oil (Mentha arvensis) by governorate in Egypt

FAQ

Cornmint Oil (Mentha arvensis) in Egypt

Can N S Mint supply Cornmint Oil (Mentha arvensis) to Egypt?

Yes. We ship by sea from Nhava Sheva or Mundra to Al Iskandariyh (Alexandria) or Damietta. Indicative port-to-port transit is 12–18 days, depending on routing and transhipment. Send us the grade, quantity and destination and our export desk will quote.

Which documents come with a shipment of Cornmint Oil (Mentha arvensis) to Egypt?

Certificate of Analysis (COA) for every batch, Safety Data Sheet (SDS / MSDS) and technical data sheet, Commercial invoice, packing list and bill of lading, Certificate of Origin and Halal certificate.

How is Cornmint Oil (Mentha arvensis) priced for delivery to Cairo?

We quote FOB India or CIF Al Iskandariyh (Alexandria), and other Incoterms on request. Contracts are hedged when they are signed, so the agreed price and quantity hold even if the mint market moves.

Which authority regulates Cornmint Oil (Mentha arvensis) imports in Egypt?

Most buyers deal with Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA) and National Food Safety Authority (NFSA). We supply the specifications, COAs and certificates your registration needs; please confirm current requirements with your regulatory team.

Is your Cornmint Oil (Mentha arvensis) Halal certified?

Yes. Our plant holds Halal and Kosher certification, and the certificate can accompany every shipment to Egypt.

Is cornmint oil the same as peppermint oil?

No. Cornmint (Mentha arvensis) is richer in menthol and grown mainly in India. Peppermint (Mentha piperita) has a softer, sweeter profile. We supply both, plus a peppermint-type oil made from arvensis.

Full specification: Cornmint Oil (Mentha arvensis). Market overview: Egypt.

Tell us the grade, quantity and port. Our export desk comes back with a quote.