Eastern Asia

Natural menthol & mint oils for South Korea

We ship by sea from Nhava Sheva or Mundra to Busan or Gwangyang Hang. Indicative port-to-port transit is 16–24 days, depending on routing and transhipment.

Main portsBusan · Gwangyang HangFrom Nhava Sheva / Mundra
Sea transit16–24 daysIndicative, port to port
Key regulatorMinistry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS)Imported food registration and Korean Pharmacopoeia
Trade agreementIndia–Korea CEPAPreferential origin may apply
CurrencyKRW

India's mint trade with South Korea

Indian exports to South Korea reported to UN Comtrade (net weight).

Product (HS)2022202320242025
Menthol (290611)86.4 tonnes99.5 tonnes124 tonnes279 tonnes
Peppermint oil (330124)6.3 tonnes6.0 tonnes16.1 tonnes18.5 tonnes
Mint oils (330125)3.4 tonnes6.6 tonnes5.5 tonnes15.5 tonnes

Regulators buyers deal with

  • Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS): Imported food registration and Korean Pharmacopoeia

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, including the preferential form for the India–Korea CEPA where it applies
FAQ

Supplying South Korea

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

Yes. We ship by sea from Nhava Sheva or Mundra to Busan or Gwangyang Hang. Indicative port-to-port transit is 16–24 days, depending on routing and transhipment. We supply every product in our range to buyers in South Korea, from L-menthol crystals to mint oils and natural isolates.

What documents do you provide for South Korea?

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, including the preferential form for the India–Korea CEPA where it applies.

Which regulators matter for importing mint products into South Korea?

Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) (imported food registration and korean pharmacopoeia). 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 Korea?

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

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