About Mentha (Mint Oil)
Mentha (Japanese mint) is grown for its oil, from which menthol is made. India is the world's leading producer of menthol mint oil, almost all of it from Uttar Pradesh, with Chandausi as the main trading centre.
Where Mentha (Mint Oil) Is Grown in Uttar Pradesh
The main mentha (mint oil) districts of Uttar Pradesh are Barabanki, Badaun, Sambhal, Rampur, Moradabad, Bareilly. Uttar Pradesh is India's largest producer of wheat, sugarcane, potato and many vegetables, and a leading producer of rice, mango, guava, peas and pulses. Its Agra belt holds India's largest potato cold-storage cluster, and Malihabad's Dasheri is among India's best-known mangoes.
Season in Uttar Pradesh
Planted January–March, distilled May–July. Exact arrival dates in Uttar Pradesh depend on local sowing and the monsoon, so check current arrivals before planning purchases.
How Mentha (Mint Oil) Is Sold in Uttar Pradesh
Farm produce is sold through mandis run by the UP Rajya Krishi Utpadan Mandi Parishad (State Agricultural Produce Market Board), many linked to eNAM.
Other major markets in Uttar Pradesh
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- HapurWheat, grainsAboutExplore
- ShahjahanpurWheatAboutExplore
- FarrukhabadPotatoAboutExplore
- Malihabad, LucknowMangoAboutExplore
- SaharanpurMango, riceAboutExplore
State Agencies in Uttar Pradesh
Mentha (Mint Oil) has no minimum support price, so it is bought almost entirely by private traders, processors and exporters. State marketing bodies regulate the markets and support farmer producer organisations.
- UP Rajya Krishi Utpadan Mandi ParishadRegulated marketsAboutExplore
- UP Food and Civil Supplies DepartmentWheat and paddy procurementAboutExplore
- PCF (Pradeshik Cooperative Federation)ProcurementAboutExplore
Buyers, Processors and Exporters
These companies and bodies buy, process or export mentha (mint oil) across India, including from Uttar Pradesh. Tap a name for details.
- CSIR – Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CIMAP)LucknowAboutExplore
- Chandausi mentha marketSambhal districtAboutExplore
- MCX mentha oilPrice benchmarkAboutExplore
Research and Advice in Uttar Pradesh
New varieties, crop advice and seed for mentha (mint oil) growers in Uttar Pradesh come from the state agricultural universities below and from the Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) in each district.
- Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and TechnologyKanpurAboutExplore
- Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and TechnologyMeerutAboutExplore
- Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and TechnologyAyodhyaAboutExplore
Mentha (Mint Oil) in Other States
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