During the third quarter of 2025, the spearmint oil price curve displayed a largely fluctuating trajectory within a narrow range. Supply disruptions and trade measures significantly influenced price direction throughout the quarter. In India, a key producer, spearmint oil markets were affected by the tariff measures imposed by the United States on Indian mentha and related oils. Exporters reported order cancellations and shipment delays, which created uncertainties across the supply chain.
Farmers in key producing regions such as Uttar Pradesh experienced financial stress as procurement slowed, limiting their ability to recover production costs. This contraction in trade activity placed downward pressure on export margins even as domestic availability increased. By the end of the quarter, prices showed signs of stabilization as output from peak harvest periods improved availability, offsetting some of the earlier supply-side tightness. Trading activity normalized slightly, though confidence among exporters and farmers remained subdued, given the prevailing tariff regime.