Mint Essential Oils · Nigeria

Peppermint Oil (Mentha piperita) for Nigeria

N S Mint manufactures Peppermint Oil (Mentha piperita) at its own GMP plant in Sambhal, India, and supplies buyers in Nigeria 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 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

Supplying Peppermint Oil (Mentha piperita) to 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.

In 2025, India exported 500 kg of peppermint oil (HS 3301 24) to Nigeria, down 71% 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 Nigeria usually involve NAFDAC; we provide the specifications, COAs and certificates your file needs.

Documents 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
  • Halal certificate
India → Nigeria, peppermint oil2022202320242025
Net weight1.7 tonnes900 kg27 kg500 kg

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

FAQ

Peppermint Oil (Mentha piperita) in Nigeria

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

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

We quote FOB India or CIF Lagos, 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 Nigeria?

Most buyers deal with NAFDAC and SONCAP (SON). We supply the specifications, COAs and certificates your registration needs; please confirm current requirements with your regulatory team.

Is your Peppermint Oil (Mentha piperita) Halal certified?

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

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: Nigeria.

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