Eastern Africa · East African Community

Natural menthol & mint oils for Kenya

We ship by sea from Nhava Sheva or Mundra to Mombasa. Indicative port-to-port transit is 12–18 days, depending on routing and transhipment.

Main portsMombasaFrom Nhava Sheva / Mundra
Sea transit12–18 daysIndicative, port to port
Key regulatorKenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) – PVoCPre-export verification of conformity
Trade blocEast African Community
CurrencyKES

India's mint trade with Kenya

Indian exports to Kenya reported to UN Comtrade (net weight).

Product (HS)2022202320242025
Menthol (290611)16.1 tonnes16.1 tonnes9.4 tonnes24.4 tonnes
Peppermint oil (330124)135 kg1.6 tonnes1.3 tonnes5 kg
Mint oils (330125)2.0 tonnes171 kg1.7 tonnes4.7 tonnes

Regulators buyers deal with

  • Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) – PVoC: Pre-export verification of conformity
  • Pharmacy and Poisons Board: Pharmaceutical ingredients

Documents with every shipment

  • 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
FAQ

Supplying Kenya

Does N S Mint supply natural menthol and mint oils to Kenya?

Yes. We ship by sea from Nhava Sheva or Mundra to Mombasa. Indicative port-to-port transit is 12–18 days, depending on routing and transhipment. We supply every product in our range to buyers in Kenya, from L-menthol crystals to mint oils and natural isolates.

What documents do you provide for Kenya?

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

Which regulators matter for importing mint products into Kenya?

Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) – PVoC (pre-export verification of conformity); Pharmacy and Poisons Board (pharmaceutical ingredients). Requirements change, so please confirm with your regulatory adviser; we provide the technical file your registration needs.

How do I get a quote delivered to Kenya?

Send product, grade, quantity and destination port through our quote form or WhatsApp. We quote FOB India or CIF Mombasa, and other Incoterms on request.

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