Mint Essential Oils · Kenya

Peppermint Oil (Mentha piperita) for Kenya

Buyers in Kenya source Peppermint Oil (Mentha piperita) straight from our plant in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, where we distil, refine and test it ourselves. 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 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

Supplying Peppermint Oil (Mentha piperita) to 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.

In 2025, India exported 5 kg of peppermint oil (HS 3301 24) to Kenya, down 96% on 2022, according to UN Comtrade.

Peppermint Oil (Mentha piperita) is used in chewing gum and confectionery, toothpaste and mouthwash, liqueurs and beverages and aromatherapy and digestive remedies. Imports into Kenya usually involve Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) – PVoC; we provide the specifications, COAs and certificates your file needs.

Documents 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
  • Certificate of Origin
India → Kenya, peppermint oil2022202320242025
Net weight135 kg1.6 tonnes1.3 tonnes5 kg

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

FAQ

Peppermint Oil (Mentha piperita) in Kenya

Can N S Mint supply Peppermint Oil (Mentha piperita) 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. 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 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.

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

We quote FOB India or CIF Mombasa, 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 Kenya?

Most buyers deal with Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) – PVoC and Pharmacy and Poisons Board. 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: Kenya.

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