Natural menthol & mint oils for South Africa
We ship by sea from Nhava Sheva or Mundra to Durban, Cape Town or Port Elizabeth. Indicative port-to-port transit is 18–24 days, depending on routing and transhipment.
India's mint trade with South Africa
Indian exports to South Africa reported to UN Comtrade (net weight).
| Product (HS) | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Menthol (290611) | 6.0 tonnes | 8.2 tonnes | 11.1 tonnes | 26.2 tonnes |
| Peppermint oil (330124) | 4.8 tonnes | 5.0 tonnes | 8.6 tonnes | 14.4 tonnes |
| Mint oils (330125) | 10.9 tonnes | 9.4 tonnes | 21.0 tonnes | 9.4 tonnes |
Regulators buyers deal with
- SAHPRA: Medicines and APIs
- Department of Health – Foodstuffs Act: Food flavourings
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
Products for South Africa
Supply by province in South Africa
Supplying South Africa
Does N S Mint supply natural menthol and mint oils to South Africa?
Yes. We ship by sea from Nhava Sheva or Mundra to Durban, Cape Town or Port Elizabeth. Indicative port-to-port transit is 18–24 days, depending on routing and transhipment. We supply every product in our range to buyers in South Africa, from L-menthol crystals to mint oils and natural isolates.
What documents do you provide for South Africa?
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 South Africa?
SAHPRA (medicines and apis); Department of Health – Foodstuffs Act (food flavourings). 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 South Africa?
Send product, grade, quantity and destination port through our quote form or WhatsApp. We quote FOB India or CIF Durban, and other Incoterms on request.