Premium Pakistani Henna (Mehndi) – Whole Leaves & Powder
حناء باكستانية ممتازة | أوراق كاملة ومسحوق
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Premium Pakistani Henna (Mehndi) – Whole Leaves & Powder
حناء باكستانية ممتازة | أوراق كاملة ومسحوق
PRODUCT OVERVIEW (Quick Reference)
| Item | Details |
| Product | Henna (Mehndi) |
| Arabic | الحناء |
| Scientific Name | Lawsonia inermis |
| HS Code | 1404.90 (Leaves), 1211.90 / 1404.90 commonly used depending on customs classification and processing (confirm with buyer/import customs) |
| Forms | Whole Leaves, Powder, Organic Powder |
| Origin | Pakistan |
| MOQ Bulk | 1 x 20 FT FCL (Approx. 10–12 MT) |
| MOQ Retail | 500–1,000 Packs |
| Moisture | ≤10% |
| Shelf Life | 24 Months |
| Storage | Cool & Dry Place |
| Halal | Naturally Halal |
| Certifications | ISO 9001, ISO 22000, Phytosanitary, Health Certificate, COA, Fumigation (if required) |
Botanical Information
- Botanical Name: Lawsonia inermis
- Family: Lythraceae
- Common English Name: Henna
- Urdu: مہندی
- Arabic: الحناء
- Nature: Natural coloring herb
- Product Forms:
- Whole Leaves
- Fine Powder (80–200 Mesh)
- Cosmetic Grade
- Herbal Grade
- Industrial Grade
Pakistan Production Profile
Pakistan is among the recognized producers of high-quality natural henna.
Major producing regions include:
- Sindh
- Mirpurkhas
- Umerkot
- Sanghar
- Hyderabad
- Badin
- Southern Punjab
- Rahim Yar Khan
- Bahawalpur
- Bahawalnagar
- Muzaffargarh
- Balochistan (limited cultivation)
Sindh produces the largest commercial volumes.
Seasonal Cycle
| Activity | Period |
| Planting | February–April |
| Growth | Summer |
| Harvest | August–October |
| Drying | September–November |
| Export Season | Year-round |
Pakistan Export Profile
Pakistan exports henna to:
- UAE 🇦🇪
- Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦
- Oman 🇴🇲
- Qatar 🇶🇦
- Kuwait 🇰🇼
- Bahrain 🇧🇭
- India (limited)
- Malaysia
- Indonesia
- UK
- USA
- Europe
- Africa
Largest Global Exporters
- India
- Pakistan
- Egypt
- Sudan
- Yemen
- Morocco
Largest Importing Countries
- UAE
- Saudi Arabia
- Egypt
- Morocco
- USA
- UK
- France
- Germany
- Malaysia
- Indonesia
Largest Buyers of Pakistani Henna
- UAE
- Saudi Arabia
- Oman
- Qatar
- Kuwait
- Bahrain
Yes. GCC countries regularly import Pakistani henna.
Why Pakistani Henna?
✔ Deep natural dye release
✔ High Lawsone content
✔ Rich green color
✔ Fine grinding quality
✔ Competitive pricing
✔ Excellent aroma
✔ Low pesticide usage
✔ Reliable year-round availability
Can Pakistan Compete?
Quality
★★★★★
Pakistani henna competes well with Indian and Sudanese henna.
Price
★★★★★
Usually 5–15% more competitive than Indian premium grades depending on season.
Health Benefits
- Natural hair conditioner
- Supports scalp health
- Cooling effect
- Natural antibacterial properties
- Traditional skin decoration
- Chemical-free coloring option
- Rich in antioxidants
Culinary Use
Henna is NOT used as a food ingredient and is not a culinary spice. It is primarily used for:
- Hair coloring
- Body art
- Herbal cosmetics
- Traditional medicine
- Herbal personal care
Standard Export Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
| Moisture | ≤10% |
| Mesh Size | 80–200 |
| Color | Bright Green |
| Foreign Matter | ≤1% |
| Aroma | Natural |
| Shelf Life | 24 Months |
Standard Export Packing
Bulk
- 20 kg PP Bags
- 25 kg PP Bags
- 25 kg Kraft Paper Bags
- HDPE Bags
- Cartons (custom)
Retail
- 50 g
- 100 g
- 200 g
- 250 g
- 500 g
- 1 kg
Private Label Available.
GOHER EXPORTS Retail Packaging
- Stand-up Zip Pouches
- PET Jars
- Plastic Containers
- Kraft Pouches
- Printed Retail Boxes
International Label Includes:
- Product Name
- Arabic Label (الحناء)
- Ingredients
- Net Weight
- Batch Number
- Production Date
- Expiry Date
- Country of Origin
- Storage Instructions
- Barcode
- QR Code
- Manufacturer Details
- Importer Details
- Nutrition/Herbal Information (where applicable)
Product Identifiers
International HS Code
1404.90 (Whole Leaves) (classification should be confirmed with destination customs for processed powder)
Sample SKUs
- GE-HEN-WL-25
- GE-HEN-P100
- GE-HEN-P500
- GE-HEN-P1K
MOQ
Bulk
- 20 FT Container
Retail
- 500 Packs
Private Label
- 1,000 Packs
Estimated Prices (Indicative)
| Supply Type | Price |
| FOB Karachi | USD 1.40–2.20/kg |
| CNF Jebel Ali | USD 1.65–2.55/kg |
| Retail 100 g | USD 0.35–0.65 |
| Retail 200 g | USD 0.60–1.00 |
| Retail 500 g | USD 1.30–2.30 |
| Retail 1 kg | USD 2.40–4.20 |
Prices vary by harvest, mesh size, quality, packaging, and destination.
Payment Terms
- 30% Advance + 70% Against BL
- Irrevocable LC at Sight
- TT
- CAD (approved buyers)
Incoterms
- EXW
- FCA
- FOB Karachi
- CFR
- CIF
- DAP
- DDP (selected destinations)
GCC Ports
- Jebel Ali (UAE)
- Abu Dhabi
- Sharjah
- Dammam
- Jeddah
- Riyadh ICD
- Doha
- Hamad Port
- Sohar
- Muscat
- Salalah
- Shuwaikh
- Shuaiba
- Khalifa Bin Salman Port
Container Loading Capacity
| Container | Approx. Capacity |
| 20 FT FCL | 10–12 MT |
| 40 FT HC FCL | 20–24 MT |
(Depends on bulk density, packaging, and palletization.)
Export Documents
- Commercial Invoice
- Packing List
- Certificate of Origin
- Phytosanitary Certificate (where required)
- Health Certificate
- Fumigation Certificate (if required)
- Bill of Lading
- Certificate of Analysis
- Insurance (CIF)
GOHER EXPORTS Services
✅ OEM Manufacturing
✅ Private Label
✅ Arabic Packaging
✅ English Packaging
✅ Barcode Printing
✅ Retail Packing
✅ Bulk Supply
✅ Gulf Market Compliance
✅ Container Consolidation
✅ Worldwide Export