Mint Essential Oils · France

Peppermint Oil (Mentha piperita) for France

N S Mint manufactures Peppermint Oil (Mentha piperita) at its own GMP plant in Sambhal, India, and supplies buyers in France directly, with no trading intermediary. True peppermint oil from Mentha piperita, with the rounded, sweet-minty profile flavourists expect in premium gum, oral care and liqueurs.

CAS
8006-90-4
FEMA
2848
HS code
3301 24 00
Grades
Crude/Rectified · FCC on request
Total menthol (GC)
≥ 44 %
Specific gravity at 25 °C
0.896 – 0.908
Refractive index at 20 °C
1.4590 – 1.4650
Packing
180 kg GI drums; 25 kg aluminium cans
Main portsLe Havre · MarseilleFrom Nhava Sheva / Mundra
Sea transit20–30 daysIndicative, port to port
Key regulatorEuropean Chemicals Agency (ECHA)REACH registration and CLP labelling for chemical substances
Trade blocEuropean Union
CurrencyEUR

Supplying Peppermint Oil (Mentha piperita) to France

We ship by sea from Nhava Sheva or Mundra to Le Havre, Marseille or Fos. Indicative port-to-port transit is 20–30 days, depending on routing and transhipment.

In 2025, India exported 111 tonnes of peppermint oil (HS 3301 24) to France, up 48% on 2022, according to UN Comtrade.

Buyers in France often search for this product as huile essentielle de menthe poivrée.

Peppermint Oil (Mentha piperita) is used in chewing gum and confectionery, toothpaste and mouthwash, liqueurs and beverages and aromatherapy and digestive remedies. Imports into France usually involve European Chemicals Agency (ECHA); we provide the specifications, COAs and certificates your file needs.

Documents for France

  • 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
  • Kosher certificate
  • REACH compliance statement for L-menthol
India → France, peppermint oil2022202320242025
Net weight75.4 tonnes78.0 tonnes101 tonnes111 tonnes

Source: UN Comtrade, India exports by partner, HS 330124. All Indian exporters combined.

FAQ

Peppermint Oil (Mentha piperita) in France

Can N S Mint supply Peppermint Oil (Mentha piperita) to France?

Yes. We ship by sea from Nhava Sheva or Mundra to Le Havre, Marseille or Fos. Indicative port-to-port transit is 20–30 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 Peppermint Oil (Mentha piperita) to France?

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, Kosher certificate and REACH compliance statement for L-menthol.

How is Peppermint Oil (Mentha piperita) priced for delivery to Paris?

We quote FOB India or CIF Le Havre, 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 Peppermint Oil (Mentha piperita) imports in France?

Most buyers deal with European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), European Food Safety Authority / Regulation (EC) 1334/2008 and European Pharmacopoeia (EDQM). We supply the specifications, COAs and certificates your registration needs; please confirm current requirements with your regulatory team.

Is this pure Mentha piperita oil?

Yes. It is distilled from Mentha piperita. A peppermint-type oil made from Mentha arvensis is listed separately as Peppermint Oil ex Arvensis.

Full specification: Peppermint Oil (Mentha piperita). Market overview: France.

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