Why Taiwanese Importers Choose Kohenoor Himalayan Salt
Taiwanese food and lifestyle companies are exacting on documentation and consistency, and much of the pink salt they buy arrives through Japanese, European or Chinese re-packers at a premium. Importers in Taipei, Taichung and Kaohsiung 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 you mine-level traceability.
- Food grade, tested per lot — NaCl 97-99%, heavy metals within Codex and Taiwanese limits, insolubles at 1% or below, with a Certificate of Analysis for the TFDA import inspection.
- Every grade in one container — Fine and extra-fine for table and seasoning, coarse for grinders, chunks for bath and lamps, cut plates for grilling, lick blocks for livestock.
- Retail packing at origin — Grinder bottles, stand-up pouches, bath-salt bags and gift sets filled and labelled in Pakistan under ISO 9001:2015 and HACCP, cutting repacking cost in Taiwan.
- 14-18 day transit — Karachi to Kaohsiung is a regular lane, and salt ships without cold chain or shelf-life pressure.
- Traditional Chinese labelling support — We supply product, ingredient and origin data to match your TFDA-compliant Traditional Chinese label.
The Taiwanese Pink Salt Market: Premium Food, Hot Springs and Lifestyle Retail
Taiwan is a sophisticated, quality-first market. Pink salt is sold in supermarkets, PX Mart and Carrefour, in Costco multipacks, through PChome and momo online, and in specialty food stores; restaurants use grinders and finishing salt; hot-spring resorts and bath brands use coarse pink salt in soaks and scrubs; and lifestyle retailers sell lamps and salt plates. Because Taiwan produces no rock salt, the entire category is imported, and a large share arrives re-packed from Japan or Europe with a margin attached.
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 the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration import inspection — a Certificate of Analysis covering heavy metals, a Certificate of Origin and, where required, a health certificate.
Applications for Pakistani Himalayan Salt in Taiwan
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, Costco and e-commerce.
Recommended: Food-grade fine and coarse, retail-packed at origin
Restaurants & Yakiniku
Grill plates, finishing salt
Cut plates 20x10x2.5 cm and custom
Steak, yakiniku and hotpot restaurants using salt plates and finishing salt.
Recommended: Cooking plates and coarse finishing salt
Hot Springs & Bath
Bath salt, scrubs, spa products
Coarse and chunk grades
Hot-spring resorts 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, BSMI-compliant fittings on request
Lifestyle retailers and gift importers selling natural and shaped lamps.
Recommended: Lamps and chunks, export-carton packed
Health & Wellness Retail
Mineral salt, sole, halotherapy
Trace-mineral profile documented
Health-food chains and wellness stores selling pink salt as a mineral product.
Recommended: Fine and coarse food grade with mineral analysis
Importers & Distributors
Taipei, Taichung, Kaohsiung 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
繁體中文摘要:巴基斯坦喜馬拉雅玫瑰鹽出口台灣
Kohenoor International(創立於1957年)自巴基斯坦旁遮普省凱烏拉(Khewra)岩鹽礦直接出口喜馬拉雅玫瑰鹽至台灣,包含食用細鹽與粗鹽、研磨罐鹽、沐浴鹽、鹽燈、烤肉鹽板與牲畜鹽磚。NaCl 97-99%,每批附重金屬檢驗報告(COA)與原產地證明,並協助準備台灣食品藥物管理署(TFDA)輸入食品查驗所需文件。喀拉蚩港至高雄約14-18天,最低訂購量1公噸,可於原產地完成零售包裝與繁體中文標籤,報價FOB Karachi、CFR或CIF。歡迎透過WhatsApp +92-310-4929292 或 export@kohenoorint.com 索取樣品與報價。
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 Taiwan
We load at Karachi Port (KICT / SAPT). Salt is palletised or bagged and ships without temperature control. Services connect Karachi with Taiwan directly or via Singapore / Port Klang:
| Destination Port | Typical Transit Time | Serves |
| Kaohsiung | 14-17 days | Southern Taiwan; largest gateway, nationwide distribution |
| Taichung | 15-18 days | Central Taiwan |
| Keelung | 16-19 days | Taipei and northern Taiwan |
| Taipei Port | 16-19 days | Northern Taiwan distribution |
Documentation for TFDA and Taiwan Customs Clearance
Edible salt enters Taiwan as an imported food inspected by the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) under the Act Governing Food Safety and Sanitation; the importer files the import inspection application. Every Kohenoor consignment to Taiwan includes:
- Certificate of Analysis — NaCl content, moisture, insolubles and heavy metals (lead, arsenic, cadmium, mercury) per lot, matched to Taiwanese standards for edible salt
- 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 — consistent product description (natural rock salt, HS 2501.00), grade, net weights and lot numbers for the import declaration
- Importer support — product and label data for your TFDA application and Traditional Chinese label review with your customs broker
How Importers in Taiwan 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 Taiwan 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 Taiwan.
Why Kohenoor International
Taiwanese consumers notice a change in colour or grain from one pack to the next. Kohenoor International supplies East Asian buyers — Japan, China, South Korea and Taiwan — with 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 Taiwan
What is the minimum order for Himalayan pink salt to Taiwan?
Our MOQ is 1 metric ton, which can be mixed across grades. Retail brands and distributors typically order full containers of 20-25 MT; lamps, plates and bath salt can be consolidated with bagged food-grade salt.
Is the salt food grade and TFDA compliant?
Yes. Food-grade lots are lab-tested for NaCl, moisture, insolubles and heavy metals against Taiwanese edible-salt standards, with a Certificate of Analysis per lot. Your importer files the TFDA import inspection application; we supply the supporting documents and label data.
Can you pack retail products with Traditional Chinese labels?
Yes. We fill grinder bottles, pouches, bath-salt bags and gift sets at origin under ISO 9001:2015 and HACCP and apply your Traditional Chinese labels, or ship unlabelled packs for labelling in Taiwan.
How long does shipping take from Karachi to Kaohsiung?
Typically 14-17 days to Kaohsiung and 15-19 days to Taichung or Keelung. Allow 7-10 days for processing and packing, so plan about 4 weeks from order to arrival.
What payment terms do you accept from Taiwanese buyers?
We accept T/T (30% with the order, 70% against the bill of lading copy) and irrevocable letters of credit at sight from Taiwanese banks. Prices are quoted in USD, FOB Karachi, CFR or CIF Kaohsiung / Taichung / Keelung.