GLOBAL MERCHANTS, based in Mumbai, India, is a trusted name in the supply of herbal extracts, essential oils, nutraceuticals, and pharmaceutical raw materials. With a strong foundation in natural and organic ingredient sourcing, the company serves global clients across the pharmaceutical, food supplement, personal care, and aromatherapy industries. Their operations are defined by quality, traceability, and sustainability, making them a preferred partner for health and wellness manufacturers worldwide.
Core Business and Offerings
Global Merchants specializes in the production and export of high-quality, standardized natural and functional ingredients. Their product portfolio includes:
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Herbal Extracts:
- Ashwagandha Extract
- Turmeric Extract (Curcumin-rich)
- Amla Extract
- Bacopa Monnieri Extract
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Essential Oils:
- Eucalyptus Oil
- Peppermint Oil
- Tea Tree Oil
- Lemongrass Oil
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Nutraceutical Ingredients:
- Amino Acids (L-Glutamine, L-Arginine, etc.)
- Multivitamin blends
- Essential and trace minerals
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Pharmaceutical Raw Materials:
- Excipients such as MCC, Lactose
- APIs including herbal actives
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Personal Care Extracts:
- Aloe Vera Extract
- Neem Extract
- Licorice Extract
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Organic Ingredients:
- USDA and EU Organic Certified herbal powders and essential oils
These ingredients are widely used in the formulation of capsules, tablets, syrups, creams, cosmetics, and aroma-based health products.
Unique Selling Proposition
Global Merchants is uniquely positioned due to:
- A strong network of organic-certified farms and processing units
- Adherence to international phytochemical extraction standards
- Comprehensive technical documentation (COA, MSDS, TDS, Organic Certification)
- Custom ingredient development for private label and OEM partners
Their focus on standardized potency and chemical marker profiling ensures reproducibility and efficacy in end-use formulations.
Manufacturing and Processing Capabilities
The company collaborates with GMP-compliant contract manufacturers for:
- Solvent and water-based extraction
- CO2 extraction for delicate essential oils
- Spray-drying and granulation for powder formulation
- Cold pressing and steam distillation for essential oils
Ingredients are tested using HPLC, GC-MS, UV-Vis spectrometry, and microbial testing techniques to meet global safety standards.
Target Markets
Global Merchants caters to:
- Nutraceutical and dietary supplement brands
- Ayurvedic and herbal formulation companies
- Personal care and cosmetic manufacturers
- Aromatherapy and spa product companies
- Contract research and pharmaceutical manufacturing firms
They support both bulk raw material supply and pre-packaged ingredient formats based on client requirements.
Export and Shipment Insights
With a robust export profile, Global Merchants supplies to:
- North America and Canada for dietary supplements and herbal extracts
- Europe for organic essential oils and botanical powders
- Middle East and Southeast Asia for ayurvedic ingredients and APIs
They maintain an average shipment frequency of 40–60 consignments annually, with product traceability and export documentation aligned with importing country standards.
Certifications and Compliance
Global Merchants ensures:
- USDA Organic and EU Organic certification for select products
- Compliance with GMP, ISO, and FSSAI for food-grade and pharmaceutical-grade ingredients
- Batch-wise COA, MSDS, and stability data
- Product compliance with REACH (for European buyers)
These certifications support their customers in meeting retail, pharmaceutical, and food safety norms globally.
Industry Recognition and Customer Feedback
The company is regarded for:
- On-time delivery of critical raw materials
- Responsive support in formulation matching and documentation
- High purity levels and consistent batch quality
- Transparent sourcing and ethical ingredient traceability
They are a preferred ingredient partner for many clean-label brands entering regulated international markets.
Achievements
- Developed export-grade Ashwagandha and Bacopa extracts standardized to 5% withanolides and 20% bacosides respectively
- Supplied over 120 metric tons of herbal and nutraceutical ingredients in the past year
- Expanded into cold-pressed essential oils for the aromatherapy segment
- Recognized as a compliant and ethical supplier by European nutraceutical distributors
Global Merchants continues to strengthen its position as a premium, ethical, and traceable supplier of botanical extracts and functional ingredients for a global clientele seeking natural health and wellness innovations.
