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Synthetic mint dents India's grip on global mentha market

India's natural mentha oil industry faces a crisis. Exports and production have fallen significantly. Synthetic mint, a cheaper lab-grown alternative, is flooding markets. Farmers are shifting to other crops as demand for natural mentha wanes. Bulk buyers now prefer the synthetic version for its consistent quality and lower cost. This trend threatens the future of India's natural mint farming.

7 Jan 2026 11:56 pm