Why Brazilian Brands Choose Kohenoor Himalayan Salt
Most pink salt sold in Brazil is re-exported through Europe or packed by intermediaries, adding a margin on a product that is already a premium item at retail. Importers, food brands and churrasco-accessory companies in São Paulo, Curitiba, Porto Alegre and Belo Horizonte buy from Kohenoor International because:
- Direct from the only source — Pink salt is mined only in Pakistan. Buying from a Pakistani exporter removes the re-seller layer and gives mine-level traceability for your label.
- Food grade, tested per lot — NaCl 97-99%, heavy metals within Codex and ANVISA limits, insolubles at 1% or below, with a Certificate of Analysis for the import file.
- Churrasco grades and blocks — Coarse and extra-coarse grains for churrasco finishing, plus cut salt blocks and plates for grilling picanha — a uniquely Brazilian use we pack to your specification.
- Every grade from one supplier — Fine and extra-fine for table and seasoning, coarse for grinders, chunks for bath and lamps, lamps carved to size, lick blocks for livestock.
- Retail packing at origin — Grinder bottles, pouches, bath-salt bags and gift sets filled and labelled in Pakistan under ISO 9001:2015 and HACCP, cutting repacking cost in Brazil.
- Portuguese documentation — Invoices, packing lists and certificates supplied with Portuguese translations for your despachante and the Portal Único process.
The Brazilian Pink Salt Market: Premium Grocery, Churrasco Culture and Wellness
Brazil is Latin America’s largest consumer market for premium salts. Pink salt sits in supermarket seasoning aisles and in the grinders of restaurants; churrasco culture has made coarse pink salt and salt blocks a mainstream accessory; spas, bath brands and natural-cosmetics companies use pink salt in scrubs and soaks; and lamps and decor sell through home stores and online marketplaces. Because Brazil produces no rock salt of this kind, the whole category is imported, mostly via intermediaries.
Direct sourcing from Pakistan captures that margin and secures consistent colour and grain from a single mine. Kohenoor International supplies every commercial grade from Khewra, packs to retail or bulk specification at origin, and prepares documentation for ANVISA food-import controls and MAPA where required — a Certificate of Analysis covering heavy metals, a Certificate of Origin and health certificate on request — with Portuguese translations for your LI/DI.
Applications for Pakistani Himalayan Salt in Brazil
Food & Seasoning Brands
Table salt, grinders, seasoning blends
Fine 0.3-0.5 mm and coarse 2-5 mm
Food companies and private-label brands packing pink salt for supermarkets and e-commerce.
Recommended: Food-grade fine and coarse, retail-packed at origin
Churrasco & Steakhouses
Coarse finishing salt, salt blocks, plates
Extra-coarse 3-6 mm; cut blocks
Churrascarias, butchers and grill-accessory brands using pink salt for picanha and grilling.
Recommended: Extra-coarse salt and cut blocks/plates
Spa, Bath & Cosmetics
Bath salts, scrubs, natural cosmetics
Coarse and chunk grades
Spa and bath brands using pink salt as a mineral soak and exfoliant.
Recommended: Bath grade coarse and chunks, 25 KG bags
Salt Lamps & Home Decor
Lamps, candle holders, gift sets
Hand-carved 1-30 kg
Home-decor retailers and marketplace sellers offering natural lamps.
Recommended: Lamps and chunks, export-carton packed
Health & Natural Products
Health-food stores, sole, halotherapy
Trace-mineral profile documented
Natural-product chains selling pink salt as a mineral product.
Recommended: Fine and coarse food grade with mineral analysis
Importers & Distributors
Santos, São Paulo, Curitiba wholesalers
Mixed-grade containers, private label
Trading companies serving retail, food service and online need mixed containers and branded packs.
Recommended: Mixed grades, 25 KG bags plus retail packs
Resumo em português: sal rosa do Himalaia do Paquistão para o Brasil
A Kohenoor International (desde 1957) exporta diretamente da mina de Khewra, no Paquistão, sal rosa do Himalaia para o Brasil: sal fino e grosso para uso alimentar, sal grosso e blocos para churrasco, sal de banho, luminárias de sal e blocos para animais. NaCl de 97-99%, laudo de análise por lote (metais pesados) e certificado de origem, com documentação preparada para os controles da ANVISA. Embarque FOB Karachi para Santos em 35-45 dias, pedido mínimo de 1 tonelada, embalagem de varejo e rotulagem em português na origem, preços FOB, CFR ou CIF. Solicite amostras e cotação pelo WhatsApp +92-310-4929292 ou export@kohenoorint.com.
Himalayan Pink Salt Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
| Product | Natural Himalayan pink rock salt (halite), Khewra deposit, Punjab, Pakistan |
| NaCl Content | 97-99% |
| Trace Minerals | Up to 84 (iron, calcium, magnesium, potassium) |
| Grades | Extra-fine powder, fine (0.3-0.5 mm), medium (1-2 mm), coarse (2-5 mm), chunks 2-5 cm, lamps, lick blocks, cooking plates |
| Colour | Light pink to deep red, hand-sorted |
| Moisture | ≤0.5% |
| Insolubles | ≤1% |
| Heavy Metals | Within Codex / national limits, lab-tested per lot |
| HS Code | 2501.00 |
| Packaging | 25 KG PP bags, 1 MT jumbo bags, retail pouches / grinder jars packed at origin |
| MOQ | 1 Metric Ton |
| Incoterms | FOB Karachi / CFR / CIF |
| Documents | Certificate of Analysis + Certificate of Origin; health certificate on request |
Shipping & Logistics: Karachi to Brazil
We load at Karachi Port (KICT / SAPT). Salt is palletised or bagged and ships without temperature control across the South Atlantic:
| Destination Port | Typical Transit Time | Serves |
| Santos | 35-45 days | São Paulo, Minas Gerais, Rio; largest gateway |
| Paranaguá | 36-46 days | Paraná, Santa Catarina |
| Itajaí / Navegantes | 36-46 days | Santa Catarina, Rio Grande do Sul churrasco belt |
| Suape / Salvador | 33-43 days | North-east Brazil |
Documentation for ANVISA and Brazilian Customs Clearance
Edible salt enters Brazil as a food subject to ANVISA regulations (including iodisation rules for table salt, which we address by grade and labelling), with the import licence and declaration filed in the Portal Único SISCOMEX by your despachante. Every Kohenoor consignment to Brazil includes:
- Certificate of Analysis — NaCl content, moisture, insolubles and heavy metals (lead, arsenic, cadmium, mercury) per lot, matched to Brazilian standards
- Certificate of Origin — attested by the Hyderabad Chamber of Commerce
- Health / free-sale certificate — issued on request for food-grade lots
- Commercial invoice, packing list and Bill of Lading — with Portuguese translations, consistent product description (sal rosa do Himalaia, sal-gema natural, NCM 2501.00), grade, net weights and lot numbers
- Importer support — product and label data for ANVISA registration where required, iodisation guidance by product category, and coordination with your despachante aduaneiro
How Importers in Brazil Order From Us
- Step 1 — Enquiry & Quote: Send your target specification, volume, and destination port via our order page or WhatsApp. We respond with a firm FOB Karachi / CFR / CIF quotation within 24 hours, valid for a stated period against current crop pricing.
- Step 2 — Sample Approval: We courier a representative sample to your facility or laboratory in Brazil so you can verify the lot against the Certificate of Analysis before committing.
- Step 3 — Contract & Payment: We issue a proforma invoice covering quantity, specification, packing, Incoterms, and payment terms (T/T or irrevocable LC at sight). Processing and container booking begin on confirmation.
- Step 4 — Shipment & Documents: Container stuffed, sealed, and loaded at Karachi; the complete document set is couriered or released per agreed terms before arrival at your port in Brazil.
Why Kohenoor International
Brazilian consumers pay a premium for sal rosa and expect the same colour and grain in every pack. Kohenoor International supplies Latin American buyers from Mexico to Argentina and ships lab-tested Himalayan salt from a single audited mine source.
- Exporting Since 1957 — Nearly seven decades of continuous agricultural export experience from Hyderabad, Sindh, across three generations of the business.
- 70+ Countries Served — Our seeds, herbs, spices, and Himalayan salt ship to buyers in more than 70 countries across five continents.
- ISO 9001:2015 + HACCP Certified — Documented quality management and food-safety controls across sourcing, processing, and packing.
- 60+ Product Portfolio — Alfalfa, Rhodes grass, berseem, sesame, fennel, fenugreek, Himalayan salt, and dozens more — consolidate several products into one container from one audited supplier.
- Industry Memberships — Hyderabad Chamber of Commerce, Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP), and the International Seed Federation (ISF).
- Full Traceability & Testing — Every lot is lab-tested and shipped with a Certificate of Analysis; samples are couriered before you commit.
Frequently Asked Questions — Himalayan Pink Salt to Brazil
What is the minimum order for Himalayan pink salt to Brazil?
Our MOQ is 1 metric ton, which can be mixed across grades. Retail brands and distributors typically order full containers of 20-25 MT; churrasco blocks, lamps and bath salt can be consolidated with bagged food-grade salt.
Is the salt food grade and ANVISA compliant?
Yes. Food-grade lots are lab-tested for NaCl, moisture, insolubles and heavy metals against Brazilian standards, with a Certificate of Analysis per lot. We advise on iodisation and labelling requirements by product category and support your despachante with the import file.
Do you supply coarse salt and blocks for churrasco?
Yes. We supply extra-coarse pink salt for churrasco finishing and cut salt blocks and plates for grilling, packed to your specification, alongside fine and coarse food grades.
How long does shipping take from Karachi to Santos?
Typically 35-45 days including transshipment. Allow 7-10 days for processing and packing, so plan 6-8 weeks from order to arrival.
What payment terms do you accept from Brazilian buyers?
We accept irrevocable letters of credit at sight from Brazilian banks and T/T payments (30% with the order, 70% against the bill of lading copy). Prices are quoted in USD, FOB Karachi, CFR or CIF Santos / Paranaguá / Itajaí.