🇰🇷 South Korea — 히말라야 핑크소금 — Food-Grade, Bath & Wellness Salt from the Khewra Mine for Korean Brands
Himalayan pink salt crystals from Pakistan for export to South Korean food and wellness brands
Himalayan Salt — Food & Wellness

Himalayan Pink Salt Exporter to South Korea — Pakistan Pink Salt Supplier (히말라야 핑크소금)

Himalayan pink salt has become a premium staple in Korean kitchens, bath-and-body brands and wellness retail — sold as 히말라야 핑크소금 in grinders, as bath salt and scrub bases, and as lamps and grilling blocks. All genuine pink salt comes from one place: the Salt Range of Punjab, Pakistan. Kohenoor International, exporting from Pakistan since 1957, supplies food-grade fine and coarse pink salt, bath salt, lamps, lick blocks and cooking plates (HS 2501.00) direct from the Khewra deposit to Korean importers, shipped FOB Karachi to Busan or Incheon in 16-20 days with MFDS-ready documentation and Korean-language labelling support.
Origin
Khewra Salt Range, Punjab, Pakistan
Minimum Order
1 Metric Ton
NaCl
97-99%, lab-tested per lot
Shipping
FOB Karachi → Busan / Incheon / Gwangyang
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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:

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

ParameterSpecification
ProductNatural Himalayan pink rock salt (halite), Khewra deposit, Punjab, Pakistan
NaCl Content97-99%
Trace MineralsUp to 84 (iron, calcium, magnesium, potassium)
GradesExtra-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
ColourLight pink to deep red, hand-sorted
Moisture≤0.5%
Insolubles≤1%
Heavy MetalsWithin Codex / national limits, lab-tested per lot
HS Code2501.00
Packaging25 KG PP bags, 1 MT jumbo bags, retail pouches / grinder jars packed at origin
MOQ1 Metric Ton
IncotermsFOB Karachi / CFR / CIF
DocumentsCertificate 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 PortTypical Transit TimeServes
Busan16-19 daysNationwide distribution; largest gateway
Incheon18-21 daysSeoul metropolitan area, Gyeonggi
Gwangyang17-20 daysSouth-west Korea, Jeolla
Pyeongtaek18-21 daysGyeonggi 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:

How Importers in South Korea Order From Us

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.

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.

Sourcing Pink Salt for the Korean Market? Get Direct-From-Mine FOB Karachi Pricing

Contact our East Asia desk for grade samples, retail packing options, and an MFDS-ready document pack with your first shipment.

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