Who buys henna powder in Amsterdam
Buyer sectors in Amsterdam relevant to henna powder: South Asian & Surinamese grocery wholesalers.
- Trade hub: Food Center Amsterdam (groothandelsmarkt, Jan van Galenstraat)
- Trade hub: Royal FloraHolland Aalsmeer (flower auction)
- Trade hub: Westpoort port area
- Trade hub: Schiphol Logistics Park
- Trade hub: Zuidas business district
Buyer-sector notes are our market assessment; wholesale market names are checked where marked in our data.
Henna Powder for Amsterdam buyers: typical specification
| Parameter | Typical export value |
|---|---|
| Lawsone content | 1.5-3% depending on crop and grade; higher for body-art quality (typical) |
| Fineness | 150-200 mesh; triple-sifted for body art (typical) |
| Moisture | ≤ 8-10% (typical) |
| Sand / silica | ≤ 2% (typical) |
| Colour | Green to khaki-green powder; dye result orange-red to deep red (typical) |
Agreed per contract and confirmed by lab report or pre-shipment inspection.
Clearing henna powder into Netherlands
| Requirement | Regulator | Document |
|---|---|---|
| Border control & pre-notification | Member-state BCPs / DG SANTE | CHED in TRACES NT; entry via BCP |
| Notification | DG GROW (Reg. 1223/2009) | CPNP notification; EU Responsible Person; PIF; safety assessment |
General guidance; confirm with your customs broker.
Frequently asked questions
How long does henna powder take to reach Amsterdam from India?
About 18-24 via Suez; 28-35 via Cape days at sea from Jawaharlal Nehru Port (Nhava Sheva) to Rotterdam, plus inland and clearance time (estimate).
Where are the wholesale markets for imported food and goods in Amsterdam?
Food Center Amsterdam (groothandelsmarkt, Jan van Galenstraat); Royal FloraHolland Aalsmeer (flower auction); Westpoort port area.
Can you deliver henna powder door-to-door in Amsterdam?
Yes on DAP terms through partner forwarders, provided the importer of record in Netherlands handles customs clearance.
Which Netherlands registration is needed?
Border control & pre-notification (Member-state BCPs / DG SANTE); Notification (DG GROW (Reg. 1223/2009)).
What is lawsone and why does it matter?
Lawsone is the dye molecule in henna leaves. A higher lawsone percentage gives a stronger, darker stain.
Do you supply black henna?
No. 'Black henna' usually contains PPD, which causes severe skin reactions and is banned for skin use in many countries. For darker hair shades we supply declared henna-indigo blends.
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Henna Powder for Amsterdam: request a quote
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