Bulk Lavender Oil, Manufactured and Exported from India: MOQ, Pack Sizes, Lead Time and Shipping Terms
By Kanha Nature Oils · CEO: Piyush Gupta · Last reviewed 30 September 2026
If you have typed “bulk lavender oil supplier India MOQ” into Google, you need four things before you can compare quotes: the minimum order quantity, the pack size, the lead time and the shipping term.
The short answer: our minimum order quantity is 1 kg, with higher volumes as per your requirement. If you want to test the oil before committing even to that, we ship 100 ml trial packs, both within India and for export. Pack sizes are flexible and based on order volume, including bulk quantities above 25 kg. Lead time is 2 working days from order confirmation to dispatch, with shipping and transit time on top. Our lavender oil is sourced from Bulgaria, processed and manufactured at our facility in Bahadurgarh, Haryana, and exported from India.
This guide explains how each of the four terms works, what changes them, and what to put in your RFQ so the first reply is a usable quote.
Quick Reference
| Term | What we offer | Confirm in your quote |
|---|---|---|
| Origin | Sourced from Bulgaria; processed and manufactured in Bahadurgarh, Haryana; exported from India | Species and lot for your quote |
| Trial pack | 100 ml, ships within India and for export — priced as a trial pack, not a bulk rate | Whether it’s available for the grade you want |
| MOQ | 1 kg — higher volumes as per buyer requirement | Pricing tiers for your target quantity |
| Pack sizes | Flexible, based on order volume — aluminium bottles, HDPE containers and industrial drums, including bulk quantities above 25 kg | Exact pack size for your grade and quantity |
| Lead time | 2 working days from order confirmation to dispatch (shipping and transit time not included) | Dispatch date and estimated arrival date |
| Shipping | Worldwide export. Sea: ICD Dadri – Nhava Sheva (JNPT). Air: Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi | Incoterm, transport mode, destination port |
Bulk Lavender Oil Supplier India MOQ: What to Expect
Many bulk suppliers set high MOQs because filling, packing, batch analysis and paperwork carry fixed costs. We keep that bar low: our minimum order quantity is 1 kg, with higher volumes as per buyer requirement — we don’t add a separate step-up MOQ. This applies whether you want French lavender, Bulgarian lavender, spike lavender or lavandin.
A practical way to start:
- Order a 100 ml trial pack if you want to test before committing even to 1 kg.
- Place your first order — 1 kg minimum — once you’ve confirmed the specification and batch documents for your grade.
- Scale up to drums once the result is repeatable in your process.
For repeat or larger orders, ask about pricing tiers — the entry point stays 1 kg.
Pack Sizes: From Bottles to 200 kg Drums
| Pack format | Where it usually fits (general guidance) | What to confirm |
|---|---|---|
| Aluminium bottles (incl. 100 ml trial pack) | Trial runs, small-brand batches, R&D | Available sizes for your grade |
| HDPE containers | Mid-volume production | Compatibility with your process |
| Industrial drums (up to 200 kg) | Regular manufacturing, repeat supply, bulk quantities above 25 kg | Exact size for your grade and quantity |
Pack sizes are flexible and based on order volume, including bulk quantities above 25 kg — there is no single fixed list. Confirm the exact size for your lavender grade and quantity in your quote. Once a large pack is opened, decanting into smaller airtight containers limits air exposure. Store sealed, cool and away from light.
Lead Time: What “Processing Time” Does and Does Not Cover
Our lead time is 2 working days from order confirmation to dispatch. That figure covers order preparation and dispatch only — shipping and transit time are not included and come on top. A full lead time has six stages:
- Order and payment confirmation
- Stock check or lot allocation
- Batch QC and documents (COA, GC-MS, SDS — Safety Data Sheet, still widely called MSDS)
- Packing, with dangerous-goods packaging if required
- Export clearance and handover to the forwarder
- Transit and import clearance
Stages 1 to 5 sit mostly with the supplier. Stage 6 depends on transport mode, route and destination customs. Ask the supplier for a ready-to-ship date and ask your forwarder for transit time separately. Lavender is a seasonal crop distilled after the summer harvest, so availability of a particular origin or lot can vary through the year. Ask whether the quoted oil is in stock.
Shipping Terms: Choosing an Incoterm for Lavender Oil
Incoterms are the International Chamber of Commerce’s standard trade terms. Incoterms 2020 is the current edition. They set who pays for freight, who clears customs and where risk passes from seller to buyer.
| Rule | Mode | Who arranges main freight | Risk passes to buyer | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXW | Any | Buyer (including export clearance) | At the supplier’s premises | Buyers with their own forwarder and export know-how |
| FCA | Any | Buyer | On handover, export-cleared, to buyer’s carrier | Any transport mode, including containers |
| CPT | Any | Seller (freight only) | On handover to the first carrier | Buyers who want the seller to book freight, no insurance needed |
| CIP | Any | Seller, with all-risk insurance | On handover to the first carrier | Container cargo where the seller books freight and insurance |
| DAP | Any | Seller | At the named destination | Delivery to the buyer’s door, duties unpaid |
| DPU (formerly DAT) | Any | Seller | At the named destination, unloaded | Buyers who need the goods unloaded at destination |
| DDP | Any | Seller (including import duties) | At the named destination | Buyers who want a fully landed, duty-paid price |
| FAS | Sea only | Buyer | Alongside the vessel | Bulk or break-bulk sea cargo, rarely used for drums |
| FOB | Sea only | Buyer | Once loaded on the vessel | Sea freight only |
| CFR | Sea only | Seller (freight only) | Once loaded on the vessel | Sea freight when the seller books freight but not insurance |
| CIF | Sea only | Seller, with minimum insurance | Once loaded on the vessel | Sea freight when the seller books freight and light insurance |
FOB, CFR and CIF apply only to sea and inland waterway transport. For containerised cargo, FCA is generally the better fit than FOB — and if you want the seller to arrange both freight and insurance for a container shipment, ask for CIP rather than CIF:
| Rule | Insurance cover | What it means for you |
|---|---|---|
| CIF (sea only) | Institute Cargo Clauses (C) — minimum | Lower cover, and only available for sea freight |
| CIP (any mode) | Institute Cargo Clauses (A) — all-risk | Stronger cover, and the correct rule for containerised cargo |
Loading ports: Sea: ICD Dadri – Nhava Sheva (JNPT). Air: Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi.
We include pricing and shipping information in every quote, so confirm which Incoterms we offer for your destination.
Also ask for the transport classification in Section 14 of the SDS for your batch. Depending on flash point and composition, an essential oil may be regulated as dangerous goods for air, sea or road, which affects packaging, transport mode and freight cost.
Origin and Species: The Detail That Changes Your Quote
“Lavender oil” covers different botanicals: true lavender (Lavandula angustifolia), lavandin (Lavandula x intermedia) and spike lavender (Lavandula latifolia) differ in composition and price. Name the exact one in your RFQ.
Where our lavender oil comes from: it is sourced from Bulgaria, processed and manufactured at our facility in Bahadurgarh, Haryana, and exported from India. So “from India” here means Indian processing and export, not Indian-grown lavender.
For context, India does grow lavender. CSIR-IIIM introduced it to farmers in Jammu & Kashmir under the Aroma Mission and reports that farmers in Bhaderwah produced 1,500 litres of lavender oil in 2022, up from 300 litres in 2019. That is one district, so read it as a sense of scale, not national output. At an assumed density of about 0.88 kg per litre, 1,500 litres is under seven 200 kg drums.
Whichever supplier you use, ask which origin the quoted lot is and whether it is in stock.
What to Send in Your RFQ
- Exact product: species and origin (for example, French lavender or lavandin)
- Quantity and pack format, plus expected annual volume if you will reorder
- Destination port or city and preferred Incoterm
- Transport mode (air, sea or courier)
- Documents needed: COA, GC-MS report, SDS and any importer-specific paperwork
- End use (cosmetic, candle, fragrance) and target delivery month
Documentation is issued on request for the specific product and batch, so ask for the batch you will actually receive, and test it. Our GC-MS buyer’s guide explains what to check.
FAQ
What is the MOQ for bulk lavender oil from India?
Our minimum order quantity is 1 kg, with higher volumes as per buyer requirement. We don’t add a separate step-up MOQ.
What pack sizes are available?
Pack sizes are flexible and based on order volume, including bulk quantities above 25 kg. We supply aluminium bottles (including a 100 ml trial pack), HDPE containers and industrial drums up to 200 kg. Confirm the exact size for your lavender grade when you request a quote.
How long does delivery take?
Our lead time is 2 working days from order confirmation to dispatch. Shipping and transit time are not included; transit and customs clearance come on top and depend on transport mode and destination.
Which Incoterm should I ask for?
If you have your own forwarder, FCA (or FOB for sea freight) keeps you in control. If you want us to arrange freight and insurance for a container shipment, ask for CIP rather than CIF — CIP carries stronger, all-risk insurance cover. Our loading ports are ICD Dadri – Nhava Sheva (JNPT) for sea and Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi for air. Confirm which terms we offer for your destination.
Where does your lavender oil come from?
Our lavender oil is sourced from Bulgaria, processed and manufactured at our facility in Bahadurgarh, Haryana, and exported from India.
Can I test before ordering in bulk?
Yes — we ship 100 ml trial packs, both within India and for export. Test the oil in your own formulation before committing to a bulk order; the price on our product pages is the trial-pack price, not a bulk rate.
Request a Quote
Send your RFQ using the checklist above to info@aromatherapyoil.in or call +91 9810805866. Include the species, quantity, pack format and destination, and we can respond with pricing and shipping information. Product details for each grade are on our wholesale lavender oil page.
About Kanha Nature Oils
We manufacture and export 250+ essential oils, attars, oleoresins, hydrosols, floral absolutes, spice oils and carrier oils from Bahadurgarh, India, and supply buyers in 30+ countries. We are ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, WHO-GMP, HACCP, KOSHER and HALAL certified. COA, SDS and GC-MS documentation are issued on request for the specific product and batch.
We don’t ask you to trust us. We ask you to test us.
Website: https://kanhanatureoils.com
Email: info@aromatherapyoil.in
Phone: +91 9810805866
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Kanha Nature Oils manufactures and exports over 250 essential oils, attars, oleoresins, hydrosols, floral absolutes, spice oils and carrier oils from Bahadurgarh, India. ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, WHO-GMP, HACCP, KOSHER, HALAL certified. Supplying buyers in more than 30 countries. COA, SDS, IFRA certificate and allergen declaration issued on request for the specific product and batch.
We don’t ask you to trust us. We ask you to test us.
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