
Every genuine Himalayan pink salt crystal on an Australian shelf started in Pakistan — the Khewra Salt Range is the world's only commercial source. The practical question for Australian buyers is not the origin but the route: buy through re-sellers and consolidators, or import direct from the source. Direct importing with Kohenoor International offers clear advantages:
Australia is one of the most developed per-capita markets for Himalayan pink salt in the world. In grocery retail, pink salt grinders and refill pouches have become a standard fixture alongside sea salt in the major supermarket chains and independent grocers, with private label programmes competing directly against established brands on quality and price. In food service, chefs use coarse pink salt for finishing, curing and salt-baking, while distributors supply fine grain in bulk to restaurants, butchers and food manufacturers. And in the wellness channel — one of Australia's strongest — bath salts, body scrubs, spa treatments and salt lamps drive year-round demand through pharmacy, homewares and online retail.
For importers and brand owners, the economics favour buying at origin. Because all genuine Himalayan salt is Pakistani, the value chain is simply a question of how many hands touch the product between Khewra and your warehouse. Importing direct from an established Pakistani exporter with certified food-grade processing collapses that chain to one step. Kohenoor International has supplied bulk and private label salt programmes across 70+ countries, and supports Australian buyers with consistent grading, sealed food-safe packaging and complete export documentation on every shipment.
Free-flowing fine grain for table salt lines, refill pouches, seasoning blends and food manufacturing. Packed in 25 KG bags with food-safe liners or retail-ready formats.
Uniform coarse crystals sized for grinder bottles and refillable mills — the highest-velocity pink salt format in Australian retail — plus chef-grade coarse for finishing and curing.
Screened bath salt grades for soaks, scrubs and spa products — a natural fit for Australia's strong wellness and pharmacy retail channels.
Hand-finished lamps from selected Khewra crystal, packed in printed colour boxes with cord sets to your specification for homewares and online retail.
Compressed and natural-cut lick blocks for Australia's cattle, sheep and equine sectors — a steady B2B line for rural distributors and stockfeed suppliers.
Salt cooking plates and BBQ tiles cut from solid Khewra crystal — strong sellers in Australia's outdoor-cooking and gourmet gift market.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product | Natural Himalayan Pink Rock Salt |
| Origin | Khewra Salt Range, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Trace Minerals | 84+ (iron, potassium, magnesium, calcium and more) |
| Colour | Light pink to deep rose (graded & optically sorted) |
| Forms | Fine grain, coarse grain, grinder crystals, chunks, bath salt, lamps, plates, lick blocks |
| Grain Sizes | Powder to 5 mm granules; chunks & blocks to order |
| Additives | None — 100% natural, no anti-caking agents |
| Processing | Crushed, screened, optically sorted, metal-detected (food grade) |
| Certifications | ISO 9001:2015 + HACCP certified facility |
| HS Code | 2501 |
| Packaging | 25 KG PP bags with food-safe liner, jumbo bags, or retail private label |
| MOQ | 20 MT bulk or 1x20ft container (mixed forms allowed) |
| Incoterms | FOB Karachi / CIF / CFR Australian ports |
| Documents | Lab-tested CoA + Certificate of Origin with every shipment |
We load containers at Karachi Port (KICT / SAPT terminals), roughly 165 km from our Hyderabad facility. Regular services connect Karachi with Australia's east and south coast gateways, typically via a single transshipment at Singapore, Port Klang, or Colombo:
| Destination Port | Typical Transit Time | Serves |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney (Port Botany) | 18-21 days | NSW retail & distribution hub |
| Melbourne | 19-22 days | VIC food industry & national DCs |
| Brisbane | 19-22 days | QLD retail & rural supply |
| Adelaide / Fremantle | 17-22 days | SA & WA markets |
Salt is a well-established import commodity into Australia, and clearance is straightforward when the paperwork is right. Every Kohenoor shipment to Australia includes:
We recommend Australian buyers confirm their product-specific labelling and import requirements with their customs broker; our export desk then prepares the document set to match. Terms available: FOB Karachi, CFR, or CIF to your nominated Australian port.
Private label is where Australian importers capture the most margin. Instead of paying local co-packers to repack bulk salt, we produce your finished retail units at source: grinder bottles filled with optically sorted coarse crystals, stand-up pouches and refill bags of fine grain, jars and shakers, and gift-boxed bath salt and cooking plate lines — all printed with your brand, barcode and labelling artwork. Your team supplies the label design; we handle print, fill, seal and carton packing, and load finished retail cases alongside your bulk bags in the same container. One shipment lands both your food-service supply and your shelf-ready retail range.
Our standard MOQ is 20 metric tons for bulk single-form orders, or one full 20ft container of mixed products — for example, food-grade fine grain, coarse grinder crystals, bath salt and salt lamps in one load. A 20ft container holds approximately 25-27 MT of salt in 25 KG bags. Pre-shipment samples can be arranged for first-time Australian buyers.
Transit time is approximately 18-22 days FOB Karachi to Sydney or Melbourne depending on the carrier and routing, typically via a single transshipment at Singapore, Port Klang or Colombo. Brisbane, Adelaide and Fremantle can also be quoted. We ship via major carriers and can quote CIF or CFR to your preferred Australian port.
Every shipment includes a lab-tested Certificate of Analysis (CoA), Certificate of Origin, Bill of Lading, commercial invoice and packing list. Food-grade lots are processed under our ISO 9001:2015 and HACCP-certified systems, and we supply the documentation your customs broker needs to satisfy Australian food import requirements. Additional buyer-specific declarations are available on request.
Yes. Alongside standard 25 KG export bags, we produce retail-ready private label packaging: grinder bottles, stand-up pouches, jars and shakers printed with your brand, barcode and labelling artwork. Bath salt, salt lamps and lick blocks can be combined in the same container as your food-grade order.
We accept T/T (telegraphic transfer, typically 30% advance with balance against scanned shipping documents) and irrevocable LC at sight from recognized banks. All prices are quoted in USD on FOB Karachi, CFR or CIF Australian port terms, and our export desk replies to enquiries within 24 hours.