Why Korean Brands Choose Kohenoor Himalayan Salt
Korean importers are among the most demanding in Asia on documentation, labelling and consistency. Food companies, home-shopping brands, cosmetics manufacturers and lifestyle retailers in Seoul, Busan and Incheon buy from Kohenoor International because:
- Direct from the source — Pink salt is mined only in Pakistan’s Salt Range. Buying from a Pakistani exporter removes the re-seller margin European and Chinese intermediaries add on salt landed in Korea.
- Food grade, lab-tested per lot — NaCl 97-99%, heavy metals within Codex limits, insolubles at 1% or below, with a Certificate of Analysis for the MFDS import declaration.
- Every grade from one supplier — Extra-fine and fine for table and seasoning, coarse for grinders, chunks for lamps and bath blends, cut plates for grilling, and lick blocks for livestock — consolidated in one container.
- Retail-ready packing at origin — Grinder jars, stand-up pouches, bath-salt bags and private-label packs filled and labelled in Pakistan under ISO 9001:2015 and HACCP, cutting Korean repacking cost.
- 16-20 day transit — Karachi to Busan is a regular, direct or single-transshipment lane, and salt ships without cold chain or shelf-life pressure.
- Korean labelling support — We prepare product data, ingredient and origin statements to match your MFDS-compliant Korean label and foreign-facility registration.
The Korean Pink Salt Market: Premium Food, K-Beauty and Wellness Retail
South Korea is a mature market for premium salts. Pink salt sits alongside Korean sea salt (천일염) in supermarkets, convenience stores and home-shopping channels as a premium seasoning and grinder product, while K-beauty and bath brands use pink salt in scrubs, bath bombs and foot soaks. Salt lamps, tealight holders and grilling plates sell through lifestyle retailers and online marketplaces. Because Korea produces no rock salt, the entire pink-salt category is imported, and much of it arrives via third-country packers at a premium.
Korean importers who source directly from Pakistan capture that margin and control quality at the mine. Kohenoor International supplies every commercial grade from the Khewra deposit, packs to retail or bulk specification at origin, and prepares documentation for the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) import declaration under the Special Act on Imported Food Safety Control — including support with foreign food facility registration for first-time importers.
Applications for Pakistani Himalayan Salt in South Korea
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, home shopping and online retail.
Recommended: Food-grade fine and coarse, retail-packed at origin
K-Beauty & Bath
Scrubs, bath salts, foot soaks, bath bombs
Coarse and chunk grades, colour-sorted
Cosmetics and bath brands using pink salt as an exfoliant and mineral bath base.
Recommended: Bath grade coarse and chunks, 25 KG bags
Salt Lamps & Home Decor
Lamps, candle holders, gift sets
Hand-carved, 1-30 kg, KC-compliant fittings on request
Lifestyle retailers and gift importers selling natural and shaped lamps.
Recommended: Lamps and chunks, export-carton packed
BBQ & Restaurants
Salt plates, grilling blocks, K-BBQ
Cut plates 20x10x2.5 cm and custom
Restaurants and kitchenware brands using pink salt plates for grilling and serving.
Recommended: Cooking plates and coarse finishing salt
Health & Wellness Retail
Mineral salt, sole, halotherapy
Trace-mineral profile documented
Wellness and health-food stores selling pink salt as a mineral product and for halotherapy rooms.
Recommended: Fine and coarse food grade with mineral analysis
Importers & Distributors
Seoul, Busan, Incheon wholesalers
Mixed-grade containers, private label
Trading companies serving food service, retail and e-commerce need mixed containers and branded packs.
Recommended: Mixed grades, 25 KG bags plus retail packs
한국어 요약: 파키스탄산 히말라야 핑크소금 수출
Kohenoor International(1957년 설립)은 파키스탄 케우라(Khewra) 암염 광산의 히말라야 핑크소금을 한국으로 수출합니다. 식용 고운 소금과 굵은 소금, 입욕용 소금, 소금 램프, 그릴용 소금 플레이트, 가축용 소금 블록까지 모든 등급을 공급하며, NaCl 97-99%, 로트별 성분분석서(COA)와 원산지증명서를 제공하고 식품의약품안전처(MFDS) 수입식품 신고에 필요한 서류를 준비해 드립니다. 카라치항에서 부산항까지 약 16-20일, 최소 주문량 1톤, FOB Karachi / CFR / CIF 견적 가능. WhatsApp +92-310-4929292 또는 export@kohenoorint.com 으로 문의하십시오.
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 South Korea
We load at Karachi Port (KICT / SAPT). Salt is palletised or bagged and ships without temperature control. Services connect Karachi with Korea’s main gateways directly or via Singapore / Port Klang:
| Destination Port | Typical Transit Time | Serves |
| Busan | 16-19 days | Nationwide distribution; largest gateway |
| Incheon | 18-21 days | Seoul metropolitan area, Gyeonggi |
| Gwangyang | 17-20 days | South-west Korea, Jeolla |
| Pyeongtaek | 18-21 days | Gyeonggi and central Korea |
Documentation for MFDS and Korean Customs Clearance
Salt for food use enters Korea as an imported food under the Special Act on Imported Food Safety Control, administered by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS), with the importer filing an import declaration and the foreign manufacturer registered as a foreign food facility. Every Kohenoor consignment to Korea includes:
- Certificate of Analysis — NaCl content, moisture, insolubles, heavy metals (lead, arsenic, cadmium, mercury) per lot, matched to Korean food-additive and food standards
- Certificate of Origin — attested by the Hyderabad Chamber of Commerce; Korea-Pakistan origin declaration for tariff purposes
- Health / free-sale certificate — issued on request for food-grade lots
- Commercial invoice, packing list and Bill of Lading — consistent product description (natural rock salt, HS 2501.00), grade, net weights and lot numbers for the import declaration
- Foreign facility registration support — product and facility data supplied for the MFDS foreign food facility registration, plus Korean label content review with your importer
How Importers in South Korea 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 South Korea 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 South Korea.
Why Kohenoor International
Korean consumers expect consistency in colour, grain and purity from pack to pack. Kohenoor International supplies East Asian buyers — Japan, China, South Korea and Vietnam — with lab-tested Himalayan salt from a single audited 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 South Korea
What is the minimum order for Himalayan pink salt to South Korea?
Our MOQ is 1 metric ton, which can be mixed across grades (for example fine, coarse and bath salt in one order). Retail brands and distributors typically order full containers of 20-25 MT; lamps and plates can be consolidated with bagged salt.
Is the salt food grade and MFDS compliant?
Yes. Food-grade lots are lab-tested for NaCl, moisture, insolubles and heavy metals against Korean food standards, with a Certificate of Analysis for each lot. Your importer files the MFDS import declaration; we support foreign facility registration and Korean label content.
Can you pack retail products in Korea-ready packaging?
Yes. We fill grinder jars, stand-up pouches, bath-salt bags and gift sets at origin under ISO 9001:2015 and HACCP, and apply your Korean-language labels or supply unlabelled packs for labelling in Korea.
How long does shipping take from Karachi to Busan?
Typically 16-19 days to Busan and 18-21 days to Incheon or Pyeongtaek. Allow 7-10 days for processing and packing, so plan about 4 weeks from order to arrival.
What payment terms do you accept from Korean buyers?
We accept T/T (30% with the order, 70% against the bill of lading copy) and irrevocable letters of credit at sight from Korean banks. Prices are quoted in USD, FOB Karachi, CFR or CIF Busan / Incheon.