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Fresh Mint Netherlands Market Overview 2026

Derived Products
Dried Mint, Mint Extract
Last Updated
2026-05-01
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
  • Netherlands Fresh Mint market intelligence page includes 0 premium suppliers.
  • 5 sampled export transactions for Netherlands are summarized.
  • 9 export partner companies and 7 import partner companies are mapped for Fresh Mint in Netherlands.
  • Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
  • 0 export partner countries and 0 import partner countries are ranked.
  • Page data last updated on 2026-05-01.

Fresh Mint Export Supplier Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in Netherlands

9 export partner companies are tracked for Fresh Mint in Netherlands. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to validate exporter coverage, partner quality, and route priorities.
Explore Fresh Mint export intelligence in Netherlands, including 5 sampled supplier transactions, monthly unit-price ranges, and partner-country trade flow patterns for HS Code -.
Scatter points are sampled from 100.0% of the full transaction dataset.

Sample Export Supplier Transaction Records for Fresh Mint in Netherlands

5 sampled Fresh Mint transactions in Netherlands include date, origin, and partner-country context to benchmark export prices and supplier trading patterns.
Fresh Mint sampled transaction unit prices by date in Netherlands: 2026-02-23: 5.18 USD / kg, 2026-02-17: 5.89 USD / kg, 2026-02-12: 6.19 USD / kg, 2026-02-04: 5.04 USD / kg, 2026-01-30: 5.62 USD / kg.
DateReported ProductUnit PriceExporterImporter 
2026-02-23ЗЕЛ*** ***************5.18 USD / kg (Netherlands) (Kazakhstan)
2026-02-17ЗЕЛ*** ***************5.89 USD / kg (Netherlands) (Kazakhstan)
2026-02-12ЗЕЛ*** ***************6.19 USD / kg (Netherlands) (Kazakhstan)
2026-02-04ЗЕЛ*** ***************5.04 USD / kg (Netherlands) (Kazakhstan)
2026-01-30ЗЕЛ*** ***************5.62 USD / kg (Netherlands) (Kazakhstan)

Top Fresh Mint Export Suppliers and Companies in Netherlands

Review leading exporter profiles and benchmark them against 9 total export partner companies tracked for Fresh Mint in Netherlands. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to shortlist sourcing and export partners faster.
(Netherlands)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-30
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Industries: Land TransportOthers
Value Chain Roles: LogisticsDistribution / Wholesale
(Netherlands)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-30
Industries: Grocery StoresAir TransportDepartment StoresFood WholesalersLand TransportFood PackagingShipping And Water TransportFood Services And Drinking PlacesLiquor StoresBeverage ManufacturingOnline Retail And FulfillmentBrokers And Trade AgenciesOthersFood ManufacturingAlcohol WholesalersFreight Forwarding And Intermodal
Value Chain Roles: OthersDistribution / WholesaleLogisticsHORECATradeFood ManufacturingRetailFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
(Netherlands)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-30
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Netherlands)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-30
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
(Netherlands)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-30
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Retail
(Netherlands)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-30
Industries: Food ManufacturingBeverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: RetailFood ManufacturingFarming / Production / Processing / PackingDistribution / Wholesale
Netherlands Export Partner Coverage
9 companies
Total export partner company count is a core signal of Netherlands export network depth for Fresh Mint.
Exporters and importers can open Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to assess Fresh Mint partner concentration, capacity signals, and trade relevance in Netherlands.

Fresh Mint Import Buyer Intelligence and Price Signals in Netherlands: Buyers, Demand, and Trade Partners

7 import partner companies are tracked for Fresh Mint in Netherlands. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to analyze buyer demand, partner density, and downstream channels.
Scatter points are sampled from 100.0% of the full transaction dataset.

Sample Import Transaction and Price Records for Fresh Mint in Netherlands

5 sampled Fresh Mint import transactions in Netherlands provide date, origin, and trade-country context to benchmark price levels and demand-side trading patterns.
Fresh Mint sampled import transaction unit prices by date in Netherlands: 2026-01-14: 1.70 USD / kg, 2025-12-26: 1.70 USD / kg, 2025-11-24: 3.84 USD / kg, 2025-11-24: 20.44 USD / kg, 2025-10-22: 3.08 USD / kg.
DateReported ProductUnit PriceExporterImporterOrigin 
2026-01-14Min* *** ********* ****** ***** ***** ****** ******** **** *** ****** ******* **** *************1.70 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2025-12-26Min* *** ********* ****** ***** ***** ****** ******** **** *** ****** ******* **** *************1.70 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2025-11-24PRI** ***** ********* **** *************3.84 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2025-11-24FRE** ****** ***20.44 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2025-10-22Unk**** *******3.08 USD / kg (-) (-)-

Top Fresh Mint Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners in Netherlands

Review leading buyer profiles and compare them with 7 total import partner companies tracked for Fresh Mint in Netherlands. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate demand-side partner fit.
(Netherlands)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-30
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleOthers
(Netherlands)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-30
Industries: OthersBrokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: TradeLogisticsDistribution / Wholesale
(Netherlands)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-30
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTrade
(Netherlands)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-30
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Crop Production
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing
(Netherlands)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-30
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Industries: OthersCrop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: TradeDistribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
(Netherlands)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-30
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Netherlands Import Partner Coverage
7 companies
Import partner company count highlights demand-side visibility for Fresh Mint in Netherlands.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Fresh Mint importers, distributors, and buyer networks in Netherlands.

Classification

Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product

Raw Material

Market

Fresh mint in the Netherlands is supplied through a mix of domestic cultivation and seasonal imports to maintain year-round availability. Dutch herb growers and packers report greenhouse cultivation of mint and other herbs in locations such as West Brabant (Etten-Leur area) and South Holland (Ridderkerk/Brielle), with higher import reliance during colder, darker months. The Netherlands also functions as a packing and distribution base for retail and foodservice herb programs, including cross-border supply within Europe. Market access is strongly shaped by EU food-safety controls (notably pesticide MRL compliance) and EU plant-health requirements for non-EU consignments.
Market RoleProducer and European distribution/packing hub (domestic production plus import-supported year-round supply)
Domestic RoleFresh herb category for retail, meal-kit, and foodservice channels; mint is positioned as a versatile culinary and tea herb.
Market GrowthNot Mentioned
SeasonalityYear-round market availability is maintained by combining Dutch cultivation with imports during colder, darker months when local conditions are less suitable.

Specification

Physical Attributes
  • Mint is treated as a delicate cut herb that benefits from protective packaging to reduce dehydration and handling damage.
Packaging
  • Flow pack ('herb bags')
  • Top seal / blister (small portions; protection for delicate herbs)
  • Clamshell (resealable; premium retail/foodservice presentation)
  • Trays and bulk packs for foodservice customers
  • Bulk boxes (e.g., EPS/IFCO/carton boxes used by suppliers for larger users)

Supply Chain

Value Chain
  • Harvest (morning) → packaging (afternoon) → night delivery to distribution centres (short, demand-driven chain described by a Dutch herb packer)
  • Import (e.g., mint sourced from Morocco by a Dutch importer) → quality control in the Netherlands → packing → distribution to retail/wholesale
Temperature
  • Chilled-chain discipline is emphasized for cut herbs; one Dutch supplier cites ~10 days shelf life in a chilled chain for many cut herbs.
Atmosphere Control
  • Perforated films/packaging concepts are used to manage oxygen-to-CO2 balance for fragile herbs such as mint to limit dehydration and support shelf life.
Shelf Life
  • One Dutch herb supplier indicates cut herbs can last about 10 days in a chilled chain and about 5–6 days in an unrefrigerated chain, depending on the product and handling.

Risks

Food Safety HighNon-compliance with EU pesticide maximum residue levels (MRLs) can lead to border actions, market withdrawals, and rapid cross-border alerts via EU food-safety systems, disrupting access to the Dutch/EU market for fresh mint consignments.Run pre-shipment residue monitoring aligned to EU MRLs; require supplier GAP compliance and documented spray records; maintain rapid trace-back readiness to support withdrawals if needed.
Phytosanitary MediumFor non-EU origins, plant-health documentation or inspection failures (e.g., missing/incorrect phytosanitary certificates or harmful organism findings) can trigger detention or rejection during EU/NVWA phytosanitary controls.Confirm whether the specific mint commodity form is regulated/exempt under Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072 annexes; ensure valid phytosanitary certification (including ePhyto where used) and correct pre-notification/inspection booking.
Logistics MediumFresh mint is quality- and waste-sensitive; breaks in chilled-chain discipline, delayed harvest-to-pack timing, or unsuitable packaging can drive dehydration and shortened shelf life, increasing claims and rejection risk at retail/foodservice.Use validated packaging formats for delicate herbs (e.g., protective packs and perforated films where appropriate), and set contractual KPIs for temperature control and harvest-to-pack lead times.
Labor Rights MediumSevere labor misconduct involving workers (including migrant workers) can trigger enforcement actions and severe reputational damage for horticulture supply chains, including potential work stoppages under strengthened Dutch enforcement approaches.Implement labor due diligence for growers, packers, and staffing agencies (contracts, payslip transparency, housing standards, grievance channels) and align with retailer social-audit expectations.
Sustainability
  • Sustainability certification and retailer programs (e.g., On the way to PlanetProof) are used by Dutch herb suppliers.
  • Greenhouse crop protection practices increasingly emphasize biological control; national statistics show very high adoption of biological pest control in Dutch greenhouse cultivation (by area) in recent years.
  • Packaging sustainability trade-offs are actively managed (plastic packaging used to protect delicate herbs and extend shelf life, alongside efforts to improve recyclability and reduce material use).
Labor & Social
  • Risk of labor-rights non-compliance and severe misconduct involving migrant workers in labor-intensive sectors (including agriculture/horticulture), with increasing enforcement attention and potential operational disruption.
  • Heightened reputational and buyer-audit sensitivity for labor practices in horticultural supply chains relying on temporary labor and agencies.
Standards
  • GLOBALG.A.P. (Integrated Farm Assurance) commonly referenced by Dutch herb suppliers and buyers
  • On the way to PlanetProof (SMK/Stichting Milieukeur)

FAQ

If I ship fresh mint to the Netherlands from a non-EU country, do I generally need a phytosanitary certificate?Yes. EU plant-health rules generally require plants and living parts of plants entering the EU from non-EU countries to be accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate, unless the commodity is listed as exempt under EU implementing rules. For the Netherlands, NVWA is the competent authority for phytosanitary checks and import workflows.
What is the biggest compliance reason fresh mint shipments can be rejected or recalled in the Netherlands/EU market?Food-safety non-compliance—especially pesticide residue levels above EU maximum residue levels (MRLs)—can trigger enforcement action such as withdrawals/recalls and rapid cross-border alerts through EU systems like RASFF.
What packaging formats are used for fresh mint supplied through Dutch herb packers?Dutch herb packers describe multiple formats depending on the channel and portion size, including flow packs (“herb bags”), top seal/blister packs for smaller or delicate portions, clamshells for resealable premium presentation, and trays/bulk packaging for foodservice.
How long can cut herbs like mint last when handled in a chilled chain?One Dutch herb supplier indicates that many cut herbs can last around 10 days in a chilled chain, while unrefrigerated handling can reduce this to roughly 5–6 days, depending on the product and handling conditions.

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