Last Updated
2026-06-29
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Fresh Peppermint market coverage spans 31 countries.
- 61 exporter companies and 64 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 381 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 16 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 2026-06-29.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Fresh Peppermint
Analyze 381 supplier-linked transactions across the top 16 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Fresh Peppermint.
Fresh Peppermint Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Fresh Peppermint to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Fresh Peppermint: Sri Lanka (+312.6%), Mexico (-64.9%), India (-51.9%).
Fresh Peppermint Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-08, benchmark Fresh Peppermint country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2026-01, countries with visible Fresh Peppermint transaction unit prices: Sri Lanka (17.50 USD / kg), Costa Rica (15.83 USD / kg), India (4.10 USD / kg), South Africa (2.75 USD / kg), Vietnam (2.60 USD / kg), 1 more countries.
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | -51.9% | 24 | 5.27 USD / kg (1,040 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | 3.98 USD / kg (75 kg) | 8.86 USD / kg (50 kg) | 4.10 USD / kg (100 kg) | ||||||
| Mexico | -64.9% | 302 | 1.67 USD / kg (19,004.4 kg) | 1.60 USD / kg (22,842 kg) | 1.23 USD / kg (23,653.2 kg) | 1.82 USD / kg (17,971.69 kg) | 1.89 USD / kg (31,113.6 kg) | 1.35 USD / kg (11,308.6 kg) | ||||||
| Egypt | +20.3% | 7 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 6.12 USD / kg (1,750 kg) | 5.09 USD / kg (500 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Germany | +6.5% | 5 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 8.96 USD / kg (1,100 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Guatemala | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| United States | - | 17 | - (-) | 30.91 USD / kg (399.3 kg) | - (-) | 10.08 USD / kg (62.86 kg) | 11.04 USD / kg (28.23 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Costa Rica | -0.3% | 7 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 15.83 USD / kg (336.12 kg) | ||||||
| Vietnam | - | 3 | - (-) | - (-) | 2.50 USD / kg (250 kg) | 2.50 USD / kg (350 kg) | - (-) | 2.60 USD / kg (155 kg) | ||||||
| Sri Lanka | +312.6% | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 33.33 USD / kg (0.15 kg) | - (-) | 17.50 USD / kg (100 kg) | ||||||
| South Africa | +17.8% | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 2.75 USD / kg (2,325.46 kg) |
Fresh Peppermint Global Supply Chain Coverage
125 companies
61 exporters and 64 importers are mapped for Fresh Peppermint.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Fresh Peppermint, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.
Fresh Peppermint Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
61 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Fresh Peppermint. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Fresh Peppermint Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 61 total exporter companies in the Fresh Peppermint supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-29
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Crop ProductionFood PackagingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
Exporting Countries: Sri Lanka
Supplying Products: Fresh Peppermint
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-29
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 50M - 100M
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: South Korea, Mexico, Costa Rica
Supplying Products: Fresh Peppermint, Lavender Oil, Oregano Extract +5
(Egypt)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-29
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingCrop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
Exporting Countries: Sri Lanka
Supplying Products: Fresh Peppermint, Dried Camomile, Dried Lemongrass +2
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-09-19
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingCrop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingRetail
Exporting Countries: Mexico, India
Supplying Products: Mint Extract, Fresh Peppermint, Fresh Mint
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-09-02
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: United Kingdom, Malawi, Kenya
Supplying Products: Corn Oil, Fresh Peppermint, Polydextroses +5
(Mexico)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-29
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingOthersTrade
Exporting Countries: Mexico, Guatemala, United States
Supplying Products: Ground Coffee, Fresh Peppermint, Coffee Extract Preparations +5
Fresh Peppermint Global Exporter Coverage
61 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Fresh Peppermint supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Fresh Peppermint Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
64 importer companies are mapped for Fresh Peppermint demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Fresh Peppermint Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them against 64 total importer companies tracked for Fresh Peppermint. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate buyer quality and demand concentration.
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-11-11
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Australia, Canada, United States, Sri Lanka
(Mexico)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-29
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Mexico, Guatemala, United States
(Sri Lanka)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-29
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Russia, Ghana, Chile, Syria, Uzbekistan, Australia, United Arab Emirates, Latvia, Azerbaijan, Germany
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-29
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Freight Forwarding And Intermodal
Value Chain Roles: -
(Sri Lanka)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-29
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Australia, Hong Kong, United States
(Turkiye)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-29
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
64 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Fresh Peppermint.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Fresh Peppermint buyers, compare partner density by country, and refine GTM priorities.
Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Fresh Peppermint
Fresh Peppermint Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Fresh Peppermint wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2026-01, countries with visible Fresh Peppermint wholesale unit prices: South Korea (14.63 USD / kg).
| Country | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 1.82 USD / kg | 1.43 USD / kg | 2.54 USD / kg | - | 2.04 USD / kg | - | ||||||
| South Korea | 5.64 USD / kg | 4.95 USD / kg | 3.85 USD / kg | 5.10 USD / kg | 6.70 USD / kg | 14.63 USD / kg |
Fresh Peppermint Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
Compare Fresh Peppermint wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 2 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
| Rank | Country | Average | Lower | Upper | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hong Kong | 1.55 USD / kg | 0.32 USD / kg | 3.39 USD / kg | -10.7% |
| 2 | South Korea | 8.78 USD / kg | 0.10 USD / kg | 57.96 USD / kg | +15.1% |
Latest Fresh Peppermint Wholesale Export Price Updates
Use the latest 5 Fresh Peppermint wholesale updates to validate current export price points and origin-level supplier changes.
| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-01 | 식용허* ****** * *** ** ***** ** | 2.87 USD / kg | |
| 2026-05-01 | 식용허* ****** * *** ** ***** ** | 4.23 USD / kg | |
| 2026-05-01 | 식용허* ****** * *** ** ***** ** | 7.03 USD / kg | |
| 2026-05-01 | 식용허* ****** * *** ** ***** ** | 2.58 USD / kg | |
| 2026-04-01 | 식용허* ****** * *** ** ***** **** | 2.91 USD / kg |
Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupAromatic culinary herb (mint)
Scientific NameMentha × piperita
PerishabilityHigh
Growing Conditions
- Vegetatively propagated perennial herb; prefers adequate soil moisture and fertile, well-drained soils.
- Commonly grown in temperate to warm-temperate conditions where irrigation and disease management support multiple cuttings.
Main VarietiesBlack Mitcham, White Mitcham, Todd's Mitcham
Consumption Forms
- Fresh leaves (garnish, tea, beverages, culinary use)
- Fresh-cut packaged herb products
- Dried leaves (tea/herbal blends) as a downstream pathway
- Essential oil extraction as a downstream pathway (separate supply chain from fresh culinary use)
Grading Factors
- Leaf turgor and freshness (low wilting)
- Uniform green color; minimal yellowing/browning
- Aroma intensity typical of peppermint
- Cleanliness (low soil/insect contamination) and absence of decay
- Minimal mechanical damage (crushing/bruising)
- Compliance with destination-market pesticide MRLs and buyer microbiological expectations
Market
Fresh peppermint is traded globally as a highly perishable culinary herb used in beverages, confectionery, and fresh cuisine, with significant supply grown near end-markets but also cross-border shipments for premium retail and foodservice. In production statistics, FAOSTAT’s “peppermint, spearmint” reporting indicates concentration in a small number of major reporting producers, notably Morocco and Argentina, with additional reported output from countries such as Mexico, Bulgaria, and Spain. International trade competitiveness is strongly shaped by cold-chain execution, short shelf-life management, and compliance with microbiological and pesticide-residue requirements. Packaged fresh-cut mint can retain acceptable quality under near-0°C refrigeration in published studies, enabling longer-distance movement when handling is optimized.
Major Producing Countries
- MoroccoMajor reported producer in FAOSTAT’s “peppermint, spearmint” category.
- ArgentinaMajor reported producer in FAOSTAT’s “peppermint, spearmint” category.
- MexicoAmong countries reported as significant producers in FAOSTAT-linked mint literature.
- BulgariaReferenced in mint literature as a notable mint/peppermint production country (often linked to essential-oil supply chains).
- SpainReferenced in mint literature as a notable producer in FAOSTAT-reported peppermint production lists.
Specification
Major VarietiesBlack Mitcham, White Mitcham, Todd's Mitcham
Physical Attributes
- Tender leafy stems with bright green leaves; wilts quickly if dehydrated.
- Distinct peppermint aroma profile driven by volatile oil constituents.
Compositional Metrics
- Key aroma volatiles (e.g., menthol and menthone) are quality-relevant and can change during refrigerated storage depending on handling and growth stage.
Packaging
- Bunched stems in perforated sleeves or bags to reduce moisture loss while avoiding condensation.
- Fresh-cut formats commonly packed on trays and overwrapped with film for retail.
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Harvest (often hand-cut) -> field sorting/bunching -> rapid cooling -> hygienic packing -> refrigerated transport -> wholesale/retail distribution -> consumer use (often raw).
Demand Drivers
- Use in beverages and garnish applications (e.g., tea, cocktails, desserts).
- Demand for fresh herbs in modern retail and foodservice with year-round availability expectations.
Temperature
- Rapid postharvest cooling and continuous refrigeration are critical to slow respiration and reduce wilting in fresh herbs.
- Published fresh-cut mint work demonstrates quality retention under refrigeration at approximately 0°C when appropriately packaged.
Atmosphere Control
- Film-overwrapped trays can create a mild modified atmosphere during refrigerated storage, supporting longer keeping quality for fresh-cut mint when temperature control is maintained.
Shelf Life
- Fresh-cut peppermint quality can be retained for up to about 21 days at ~0°C in controlled packaged storage conditions reported in the scientific literature; commercial shelf life is typically shorter under variable real-world temperature and humidity conditions.
- Moisture loss (low humidity and excessive airflow) is a primary driver of rapid quality decline (wilting) in fresh herbs.
Risks
Food Safety HighFresh peppermint is frequently used raw, and fresh herbs as a category have demonstrated vulnerability to microbial contamination and outbreak-driven recalls; this can trigger rapid market withdrawals, border actions, and reputational damage for suppliers and buyers.Require GAP/GHP programs, hygienic water management, environmental monitoring where applicable, supplier audits, lot-level traceability, and risk-based microbiological verification testing aligned to buyer/import requirements.
Regulatory Compliance MediumPesticide-residue non-compliance (MRLs) and related border rejections are recurring issues for herbs and similar plant products in major import markets, creating shipment rejection risk and supply disruption.Implement IPM, pre-harvest interval controls, and routine multi-residue testing against destination-market MRLs; maintain documented spray records and supplier approval programs.
Shelf Life Limitation MediumFresh peppermint is highly prone to wilting and quality loss from moisture loss and temperature breaks; even short cold-chain failures can make product unsellable and increase shrink.Use rapid cooling, maintain high humidity-compatible packaging, minimize time at ambient temperatures, and monitor temperature exposure through distribution with data loggers.
Sustainability
- Food loss risk from short shelf life and temperature abuse in long-distance distribution.
- Cold-chain energy use (refrigeration) is material for maintaining quality during trade.
- Packaging waste (plastic films, clamshells, sleeves) is common in fresh-herb retail formats and is an ESG focus area.
Labor & Social
- High reliance on manual harvesting and packing increases the importance of worker hygiene training and sanitary facility access for food safety.
- Seasonal and migrant labor exposure in horticulture makes supplier social-compliance auditing relevant for global buyers.
FAQ
Why is food safety considered the top trade-disrupting risk for fresh peppermint?Fresh peppermint is often consumed raw, so any contamination event can lead to immediate recalls and import actions. Regulators have documented pathogen detections in fresh herbs (e.g., FDA sampling of basil/cilantro/parsley) and there have been outbreak investigations linked to fresh herbs (e.g., CDC/FDA basil outbreak communications), which illustrates how quickly the market can be disrupted.
What handling conditions most help extend fresh mint shelf life in international distribution?Rapid cooling after harvest, strict refrigerated transport/storage, and moisture-loss control through appropriate packaging are the most important levers. Scientific work on fresh-cut peppermint and spearmint shows that refrigerated storage around 0°C with suitable packaging can retain quality for extended periods under controlled conditions.
Which countries show up as major producers in international peppermint/mint production statistics?In FAOSTAT’s reporting category for “peppermint, spearmint,” Morocco and Argentina are prominent reporting producers, with additional reported production in other countries including Mexico, Bulgaria, and Spain (depending on year and reporting coverage).
Sources
Fresh Peppermint Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
Explore country-level Fresh Peppermint market pages for supplier coverage, trade flows, and price benchmarks.
United States
India
Germany
Philippines
Vietnam
Egypt
Sri Lanka
South Africa
Lesotho
Turkiye
Romania
Costa Rica
All country market pages: United States, India, Germany, Philippines, Vietnam, Egypt, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Lesotho, Turkiye, Romania, Costa Rica, Nepal, Canada, Malawi, Mexico, Nicaragua, Thailand, Brazil, Pakistan, Japan, United Arab Emirates, Bolivia, Ecuador, United Kingdom, Ghana, Guatemala, Hong Kong, South Korea, El Salvador, Trinidad and Tobago
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