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Last Updated
2026-04-16
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Fresh Mint market coverage spans 69 countries.
- 512 exporter companies and 513 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 8,433 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 20 countries.
- 0 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 5; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-04-16.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Fresh Mint
Analyze 8,433 supplier-linked transactions across the top 20 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Fresh Mint.
Fresh Mint Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Fresh Mint to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Fresh Mint: Ecuador (+203.7%), Spain (+125.3%), Panama (+118.7%).
Fresh Mint Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-05, benchmark Fresh Mint country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-10, countries with visible Fresh Mint transaction unit prices: Philippines (19.21 USD / kg), Germany (16.47 USD / kg), United States (12.11 USD / kg), Spain (11.24 USD / kg), Kenya (9.99 USD / kg), 11 more countries.
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-05 | 2025-06 | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | -18.9% | 453 | 15.86 USD / kg (8.28 kg) | 15.47 USD / kg (5.74 kg) | 30.06 USD / kg (0.12 kg) | 10.34 USD / kg (2.98 kg) | 22.33 USD / kg (0.04 kg) | 6.82 USD / kg (39.02 kg) | ||||||
| India | +43.5% | 410 | 2.38 USD / kg (1,947 kg) | 2.22 USD / kg (70,836.528 kg) | 2.13 USD / kg (27,413.72 kg) | 2.37 USD / kg (5,724.8 kg) | 1.94 USD / kg (5,111.7 kg) | 2.59 USD / kg (3,967.3 kg) | ||||||
| China | -63.4% | 331 | 0.45 USD / kg (90,707 kg) | 0.45 USD / kg (30,353 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | 0.45 USD / kg (3,945 kg) | 0.57 USD / kg (19,226.8 kg) | ||||||
| Kenya | +6.1% | 74 | 10.15 USD / kg (7,160 kg) | 8.95 USD / kg (4,185 kg) | 9.63 USD / kg (320 kg) | 10.05 USD / kg (150 kg) | 9.77 USD / kg (127 kg) | 9.99 USD / kg (195 kg) | ||||||
| Netherlands | +6.6% | 38 | 5.68 USD / kg (943 kg) | 5.72 USD / kg (615 kg) | 5.86 USD / kg (560 kg) | 5.71 USD / kg (669 kg) | 5.83 USD / kg (605 kg) | 5.83 USD / kg (557 kg) | ||||||
| Egypt | +14.2% | 36 | 2.10 USD / kg (79,904.48 kg) | 1.58 USD / kg (74,395 kg) | 3.23 USD / kg (19,640 kg) | 1.64 USD / kg (49,940 kg) | 1.79 USD / kg (26,445 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Germany | +67.0% | 16 | 7.84 USD / kg (100 kg) | 7.90 USD / kg (2,025 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | 7.29 USD / kg (7,025 kg) | 16.47 USD / kg (2,510 kg) | ||||||
| Philippines | +14.1% | 12 | 10.20 USD / kg (2,330.73 kg) | 6.53 USD / kg (-) | 21.34 USD / kg (7,964.12 kg) | 19.02 USD / kg (2,204.04 kg) | 13.54 USD / kg (2,194.82 kg) | 19.21 USD / kg (2,226.73 kg) | ||||||
| Costa Rica | -61.7% | 8 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Mexico | -30.2% | 5,497 | 1.52 USD / kg (370,134.83 kg) | 1.20 USD / kg (273,305.52 kg) | 1.19 USD / kg (367,293.09 kg) | 1.31 USD / kg (628,742.61 kg) | 1.20 USD / kg (484,171.859 kg) | 1.43 USD / kg (425,205.04 kg) |
Fresh Mint Global Supply Chain Coverage
1,025 companies
512 exporters and 513 importers are mapped for Fresh Mint.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Fresh Mint, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.
Fresh Mint Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
512 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Fresh Mint. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Fresh Mint Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 512 total exporter companies in the Fresh Mint supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-16
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
(Poland)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-11-11
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Crop Production
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing
(Kenya)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-16
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Industries: OthersFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
(Zimbabwe)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-16
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Food Services And Drinking PlacesCrop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingDistribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
(Turkiye)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-10-13
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
(Colombia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-15
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: TradeDistribution / Wholesale
Fresh Mint Global Exporter Coverage
512 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Fresh Mint supply depth and sourcing optionality.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics to narrow Fresh Mint opportunities by country, product, and value-chain role, then open company profiles to validate fit.
Fresh Mint Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
513 importer companies are mapped for Fresh Mint demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Fresh Mint Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them against 513 total importer companies tracked for Fresh Mint. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate buyer quality and demand concentration.
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-11
Recently Import Partner Companies: 2
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Food WholesalersFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-05
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Brokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: -
(France)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-16
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-11
Recently Import Partner Companies: 2
Industries: OthersFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-22
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Food WholesalersFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Sudan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-16
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
513 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Fresh Mint.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Fresh Mint buyers, compare partner density by country, and refine GTM priorities.
Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Fresh Mint
Fresh Mint Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Fresh Mint wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2025-10, countries with visible Fresh Mint wholesale unit prices: United States (13.07 USD / kg), Thailand (3.29 USD / kg), India (0.44 USD / kg), Egypt (0.16 USD / kg).
| Country | 2025-05 | 2025-06 | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 0.40 USD / kg | 0.42 USD / kg | 0.42 USD / kg | 0.42 USD / kg | 0.43 USD / kg | 0.44 USD / kg | ||||||
| United States | 15.15 USD / kg | 15.19 USD / kg | 15.01 USD / kg | 14.57 USD / kg | 13.30 USD / kg | 13.07 USD / kg | ||||||
| Egypt | 0.15 USD / kg | 0.15 USD / kg | 0.15 USD / kg | 0.15 USD / kg | 0.16 USD / kg | 0.16 USD / kg | ||||||
| Pakistan | 0.10 USD / kg | 0.07 USD / kg | 0.08 USD / kg | - | - | - | ||||||
| Thailand | 1.95 USD / kg | 2.84 USD / kg | 2.36 USD / kg | 2.28 USD / kg | 2.75 USD / kg | 3.29 USD / kg |
Fresh Mint Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
Compare Fresh Mint wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 5 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
| Rank | Country | Average | Lower | Upper | YoY | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 0.41 USD / kg | 0.08 USD / kg | 0.78 USD / kg | -1.0% | View → |
| 2 | United States | 14.11 USD / kg | 7.72 USD / kg | 26.46 USD / kg | -10.2% | View → |
| 3 | Egypt | 0.17 USD / kg | 0.15 USD / kg | 0.21 USD / kg | +9.0% | View → |
| 4 | Pakistan | 0.09 USD / kg | 0.04 USD / kg | 0.12 USD / kg | -16.2% | View → |
| 5 | Thailand | 2.48 USD / kg | 0.96 USD / kg | 4.67 USD / kg | -12.5% | View → |
Latest Fresh Mint Wholesale Export Price Updates
Use the latest 5 Fresh Mint wholesale updates to validate current export price points and origin-level supplier changes.
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Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupFresh culinary herbs (aromatic leafy herbs)
Scientific NameMentha spp.
PerishabilityHigh
Growing Conditions
- Grown across temperate to subtropical climates in open-field and protected cultivation systems; export programmes prioritize consistent leaf quality and clean production conditions aligned to buyer residue and hygiene expectations.
Main VarietiesSpearmint, Peppermint, Field mint
Consumption Forms
- Fresh culinary use (garnish, salads, sauces)
- Tea/infusions (CBI notes mint as a popular tea herb in the Morocco context)
Grading Factors
- Leaf colour and freshness; acceptable stem-to-leaf balance (CBI).
- Freedom from decay, bruising, blackening, and yellowing (CBI).
- Cleanliness and practical freedom from pests/foreign matter to withstand transport and arrive in satisfactory condition (CBI summary of general marketing expectations).
- Compliance with pesticide residue limits and buyer-specific residue thresholds (CBI).
Market
Fresh mint is a highly perishable culinary herb traded internationally as part of the broader fresh-herb supply chain, where freshness, aroma, and leaf quality drive buyer acceptance. In European import programmes, export-oriented supply is commonly anchored in Morocco, Kenya, and Israel, with European growers supplying more of the market during the local summer season. Market access is shaped by strict pesticide-residue compliance (often tighter than legal minima at supermarket level), plant-health requirements (phytosanitary certification), and food-safety controls for microbiological hazards in leafy vegetables and herbs. The category’s economics and reliability are strongly influenced by time-to-market and cold-chain performance, with distant origins frequently dependent on air freight.
Major Producing Countries
- MoroccoDescribed by CBI as leading in mint; Moroccan mint noted for strong stems and flavour; available year-round and proximate trucking access to Europe.
- KenyaCBI describes Kenya as a main non-European supplier of fresh herbs under HS 07099990 with year-round supply potential, enabled by airfreight links to Europe.
- IsraelCBI describes Israel as a high-reputation supplier for quality; important herbs from Israel include mint, with efficient processing/packing for short transit times to Europe.
- SpainEuropean production is a key competitive supply base in-season (summer); CBI cites European sourcing and winter supplementation including Spain.
- ItalyEuropean production base contributing to seasonal supply; CBI cites winter sourcing options including Italy for European herb programmes.
Major Exporting Countries
- MoroccoCBI highlights Morocco’s proximity to Europe enabling truck transport and notes Morocco as leading in mint among fresh herbs supplied to Europe.
- KenyaCBI identifies Kenya as the main non-European supplier of fresh herbs (HS 07099990) into Europe, relying on fast logistics and airfreight connectivity.
- IsraelCBI notes Israel’s strong quality reputation and indicates mint is among the important fresh herbs supplied from Israel into Europe.
Major Importing Countries
- NetherlandsCBI notes the Netherlands as a key market that imports and re-distributes herbs (including Israeli herbs); also referenced as a Member State with stricter retailer residue expectations.
- BelgiumCBI notes Belgium as a key market that imports and re-distributes Israeli herbs in Europe.
- United KingdomCBI notes UK retailers can apply stricter pesticide-residue expectations than EU legal minima.
- GermanyCBI notes German retailers can apply stricter pesticide-residue expectations than EU legal minima; Germany is also referenced in European herb supply networks.
- AustriaCBI notes Austria as a Member State where supermarkets can apply stricter pesticide-residue expectations than EU legal minima.
- FranceCBI notes France among main buyers for certain airfreighted fresh herb assortments (exotic herb trade context).
- SwitzerlandCBI notes Switzerland among main buyers for certain airfreighted fresh herb assortments (exotic herb trade context).
Supply Calendar
- Europe (Italy/Spain/Greece and Northern European greenhouses):Jun, Jul, Aug, SepCBI notes European local availability peaks between June and September; many buyers switch to local supply around June.
- Morocco:Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, MayCBI notes foreign herbs increase starting in October; Morocco’s proximity enables trucking and CBI describes Moroccan mint as available year-round (off-season presence is especially relevant for European buyers).
- Kenya:Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, DecCBI notes Kenya can supply herbs year-round and is a major counter-seasonal source to Europe; airfreight is crucial to keep herbs fresh.
- Israel:Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, MayCBI describes Israel as an experienced supplier with efficient processing/packing and well-organised logistics for short transit times to Europe; foreign supply presence increases from October.
Specification
Major VarietiesSpearmint (Mentha spicata), Peppermint (Mentha × piperita), Field mint (Mentha arvensis)
Physical Attributes
- Leaf quality is a primary buyer focus (colour, freshness, and an acceptable stem-to-leaf balance).
- Key defects to avoid in trade programmes include decay, bruising, blackening, and yellowing.
- CBI notes Moroccan mint is associated with strong stems and pronounced flavour in open-air cultivation.
Grades
- In the EU market context, CBI notes there are no specific UNECE marketing standards for fresh herbs; EU general marketing standards for fresh fruit and vegetables are applied as the baseline.
- Commercial acceptance is commonly specified via visual quality, cleanliness, pest freedom, and fitness to withstand transport and arrive in satisfactory condition (CBI summary of general marketing expectations).
Packaging
- Trade (for EU re-packing): bundled in 10–12 bunches in cardboard boxes with a plastic liner/bag; perforated polyethylene or polypropylene bags used to protect herbs and reduce water loss (CBI).
- Typical trade box weight is often around 1 kg and generally not more than 3 kg (CBI).
- Retail formats commonly include plastic flow packs, sealed trays, re-closable punnets, or clamshells (CBI).
- Wholesale/foodservice packs commonly include 50–100 g bags/trays or 1–2 kg boxes; CBI notes common herbs such as parsley, mint, and coriander are often offered in larger packages, with some industrial users requiring up to 3 kg boxes.
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Harvest at target leaf quality → rapid pre-cooling → grading and packing (bunch/flow-pack) → export inspection and phytosanitary certification (where required) → refrigerated truck or airfreight → importer re-packing → wholesale/retail/foodservice distribution.
Demand Drivers
- Culinary usage as a fresh herb for salads, sauces, and garnishes, where aroma and leaf appearance are critical.
- Tea and infusion use cases; CBI notes mint is a popular herb for making tea in the Morocco supply context.
- Retail herb programmes and foodservice demand for consistent, year-round availability supported by importer re-packing and multi-origin sourcing (CBI).
Temperature
- Maintain an unbroken cold chain; CBI states the ideal temperature for most herbs is 0°C (basil is the exception at ~10°C).
- Minimise time between harvesting and packaging and use pre-cooling to protect freshness (CBI).
Atmosphere Control
- Perforated polyethylene/polypropylene liners or bags are used to reduce water loss and protect freshness during transit (CBI).
Shelf Life
- CBI notes that for airfreighted origins, the period between harvesting and arrival at the re-packer or wholesale market can be less than 24 hours; delays quickly translate into quality loss for highly perishable herbs.
Risks
Food Safety HighFresh mint is often consumed raw and, like leafy vegetables and herbs, can carry microbiological hazards introduced via irrigation water, soil amendments, harvesting, and packing. Food-safety incidents can trigger recalls, border actions, and rapid loss of buyer confidence, disrupting trade flows.Apply Codex hygienic practice guidance for fresh fruits and vegetables (including Annex guidance for leafy vegetables and herbs), implement GHP and HACCP-based controls through harvest/packing, and strengthen water, worker hygiene, and sanitation controls.
Pesticide Residues HighPesticide residues are a crucial issue for fresh herbs because they are typically consumed without processing; exceeding legal MRLs can lead to product withdrawal from the market. CBI also notes that supermarkets in several EU Member States can apply stricter residue standards than EU legislation.Use integrated pest management, maintain residue monitoring and supplier documentation, and verify applicable MRLs using official tools such as the European Commission’s EU Pesticides Database while aligning to buyer-specific thresholds.
Phytosanitary Compliance MediumFor the EU market, fresh herbs must pass plant-health checks and be accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate, demonstrating compliance with EU plant-health requirements. Documentation or inspection failures can cause border delays, rejection, or destruction, which is especially damaging for perishable mint.Coordinate with the origin country’s NPPO for inspection and phytosanitary certification, ensure pre-export pest controls and compliance documentation, and align pre-notification and border processes with the importing market’s certification systems (e.g., TRACES where applicable).
Logistics MediumFresh mint is highly perishable and quality is extremely time- and temperature-sensitive; distant origins can depend on expensive air freight and very short harvest-to-market windows (CBI notes <24 hours to arrival for airfreighted herbs). Disruptions quickly translate into shrink and claim risk.Design logistics to minimise harvest-to-cooling time, enforce cold-chain monitoring, and diversify origins/routes (e.g., combine near-market trucking origins with airfreight origins) to reduce disruption exposure.
Climate MediumCBI flags increasing climate variability affecting herb supply reliability in key export regions, with droughts and floods affecting production and potentially reducing quality/volume during critical supply windows.Diversify sourcing across multiple origins and production systems (open field and protected cultivation) and build contingency supply arrangements with importers managing multi-origin programmes.
Sustainability
- Airfreight dependence for distant origins increases emissions exposure and makes the trade sensitive to aviation disruptions and cost spikes (CBI highlights expensive air freight as a key hurdle).
- Packaging waste pressure: retail herb formats are commonly plastic-based (flow packs, trays, punnets/clamshells), raising expectations for waste reduction and packaging innovation (CBI).
- Buyer and sector initiatives increasingly emphasize water management, carbon footprint reduction, and food-loss reduction in fresh produce supply chains (CBI discussion of sustainability expectations).
Labor & Social
- Buyer social codes of conduct and audit schemes are commonly requested in EU herb programmes (CBI), including frameworks such as amfori BSCI, GLOBALG.A.P. GRASP, and SMETA.
- Living wage and worker welfare scrutiny is rising under retailer and trader sustainability commitments in fresh fruit and vegetables supply chains (CBI).
FAQ
Why are pesticide residues treated as a high-risk issue for fresh mint in international trade?Fresh mint is typically consumed raw, so buyers and regulators scrutinize pesticide residues closely. The EU sets legal maximum residue levels (MRLs), and CBI notes that many supermarkets also apply stricter standards than EU legislation—so a shipment that is legally compliant can still fail a retail programme. Using integrated pest management, routine residue testing, and checking the European Commission’s EU Pesticides Database are common risk controls.
What temperature conditions are commonly targeted for transporting fresh mint?CBI states that for most fresh herbs the ideal transport temperature is about 0°C, and that maintaining an unbroken cold chain is crucial for quality. Mint generally falls into the “most herbs” handling pattern described by CBI (with basil noted as the exception at around 10°C).
What are typical EU market entry control points for fresh mint shipments?CBI explains that fresh herbs entering the EU must go through plant-health checks and be accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate confirming the shipment is inspected and meets EU plant-health rules under Regulation (EU) 2019/2072. The European Commission’s TRACES platform supports sanitary and phytosanitary certification workflows, and competent plant-health authorities in exporting countries (e.g., KEPHIS in Kenya, as cited by CBI) issue the required phytosanitary certificates.
Sources
Fresh Mint Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
Explore country-level Fresh Mint market pages for supplier coverage, trade flows, and price benchmarks.
All country market pages: India, United States, Germany, Egypt, France, Pakistan, United Kingdom, Iran, China, Spain, Brazil, Mexico, Turkiye, Canada, Colombia, Panama, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, Chile, Ecuador, Kazakhstan, South Africa, Argentina, Italy, Morocco, Russia, Ukraine, Nigeria, Poland, Indonesia, Malaysia, Ethiopia, Philippines, Costa Rica, Netherlands, Peru, Paraguay, Kenya, Nepal, Vietnam, Australia, Switzerland, Uzbekistan, Belgium, Uganda, Sweden, Uruguay, Singapore, Norway, Aruba, Bangladesh, Brunei, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Czechia, Denmark, Guinea, Ireland, Japan, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Liberia, Lesotho, Maldives, Malawi, Mozambique, New Zealand, Oman, Qatar, South Sudan
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