Western Africa · ECOWAS

Natural menthol & mint oils for Nigeria

We ship by sea from Nhava Sheva or Mundra to Lagos, Tin Can Island or Onne. Indicative port-to-port transit is 25–35 days, depending on routing and transhipment.

Main portsLagos · Tin Can IslandFrom Nhava Sheva / Mundra
Sea transit25–35 daysIndicative, port to port
Key regulatorNAFDACRegistration of food, drug and cosmetic ingredients
Trade blocECOWAS
CurrencyNGN

India's mint trade with Nigeria

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

Product (HS)2022202320242025
Menthol (290611)178 tonnes155 tonnes148 tonnes229 tonnes
Peppermint oil (330124)1.7 tonnes900 kg27 kg500 kg
Mint oils (330125)4.3 tonnes4.1 tonnes1.8 tonnes2.5 tonnes

Regulators buyers deal with

  • NAFDAC: Registration of food, drug and cosmetic ingredients
  • SONCAP (SON): Conformity assessment for regulated imports

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
  • Halal certificate
FAQ

Supplying Nigeria

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

Yes. We ship by sea from Nhava Sheva or Mundra to Lagos, Tin Can Island or Onne. Indicative port-to-port transit is 25–35 days, depending on routing and transhipment. We supply every product in our range to buyers in Nigeria, from L-menthol crystals to mint oils and natural isolates.

What documents do you provide for Nigeria?

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.

Which regulators matter for importing mint products into Nigeria?

NAFDAC (registration of food, drug and cosmetic ingredients); SONCAP (SON) (conformity assessment for regulated imports). 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 Nigeria?

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

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