Spearmint Oil (Mentha spicata) for South Africa
N S Mint manufactures Spearmint Oil (Mentha spicata) at its own GMP plant in Sambhal, India, and supplies buyers in South Africa directly, with no trading intermediary. Sweet, carvone-rich spearmint oil for gum, toothpaste and flavours, supplied natural or rectified to your carvone target.
- CAS
- 8008-79-5
- FEMA
- 3032
- HS code
- 3301 25 10
- Grades
- Crude/Rectified · Carvone-standardised
- L-Carvone (GC)
- ≥ 55 %
- Specific gravity at 25 °C
- 0.917 – 0.934
- Refractive index at 20 °C
- 1.4840 – 1.4910
- Packing
- 180 kg GI drums; 25 kg aluminium cans
Supplying Spearmint Oil (Mentha spicata) to 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.
In 2025, India exported 9.4 tonnes of mint oils (HS 3301 25) to South Africa, down 13% on 2022, according to UN Comtrade.
Spearmint Oil (Mentha spicata) is used in chewing gum, toothpaste and mouthwash, beverages and confectionery and aromatherapy. Imports into South Africa usually involve SAHPRA; we provide the specifications, COAs and certificates your file needs.
Documents 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
- Certificate of Origin
| India → South Africa, mint oils | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net weight | 10.9 tonnes | 9.4 tonnes | 21.0 tonnes | 9.4 tonnes |
Source: UN Comtrade, India exports by partner, HS 330125. All Indian exporters combined.
Spearmint Oil (Mentha spicata) by province in South Africa
Spearmint Oil (Mentha spicata) in South Africa
Can N S Mint supply Spearmint Oil (Mentha spicata) 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. Send us the grade, quantity and destination and our export desk will quote.
Which documents come with a shipment of Spearmint Oil (Mentha spicata) to 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.
How is Spearmint Oil (Mentha spicata) priced for delivery to Johannesburg?
We quote FOB India or CIF Durban, 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 Spearmint Oil (Mentha spicata) imports in South Africa?
Most buyers deal with SAHPRA and Department of Health – Foodstuffs Act. We supply the specifications, COAs and certificates your registration needs; please confirm current requirements with your regulatory team.
Can you standardise carvone content?
Yes. We rectify spearmint oil to the carvone level in your specification, commonly 55–80 %.
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