Mint Essential Oils · Sri Lanka

Peppermint Oil (Mentha piperita) for Sri Lanka

N S Mint manufactures Peppermint Oil (Mentha piperita) at its own GMP plant in Sambhal, India, and supplies buyers in Sri Lanka 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 portsColomboFrom Nhava Sheva / Mundra
Sea transit3–7 daysIndicative, port to port
Key regulatorNational Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA)Pharmaceutical ingredients
Trade agreementIndia–Sri Lanka FTAPreferential origin may apply
CurrencyLKR

Supplying Peppermint Oil (Mentha piperita) to Sri Lanka

We ship by sea from Nhava Sheva or Mundra to Colombo. Indicative port-to-port transit is 3–7 days, depending on routing and transhipment.

In 2025, India exported 185 kg of peppermint oil (HS 3301 24) to Sri Lanka, down 19% 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 Sri Lanka usually involve National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA); we provide the specifications, COAs and certificates your file needs.

Documents for Sri Lanka

  • 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–Sri Lanka FTA where it applies
India → Sri Lanka, peppermint oil2022202320242025
Net weight228 kg1.9 tonnes2.0 tonnes185 kg

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

FAQ

Peppermint Oil (Mentha piperita) in Sri Lanka

Can N S Mint supply Peppermint Oil (Mentha piperita) to Sri Lanka?

Yes. We ship by sea from Nhava Sheva or Mundra to Colombo. Indicative port-to-port transit is 3–7 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 Sri Lanka?

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–Sri Lanka FTA where it applies.

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

We quote FOB India or CIF Colombo, 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 Sri Lanka?

Most buyers deal with National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA). We supply the specifications, COAs and certificates your registration needs; please confirm current requirements with your regulatory team.

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: Sri Lanka.

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