L-Menthol Crystals for Kenya
Buyers in Kenya source L-Menthol Crystals straight from our plant in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, where we distil, refine and test it ourselves. Bold, needle-shaped natural L-menthol crystals frozen out of Mentha arvensis oil and made terpeneless. Our flagship product, known in the Indian trade as ATR since 1996.
- CAS
- 2216-51-5
- FEMA
- 2665
- HS code
- 2906 11 10
- Grades
- IP · BP · EP · JP · USP · Food grade
- Assay (GC)
- 98.0 – 102.0 % (USP)
- Melting range
- 41 – 44 °C
- Specific optical rotation
- −45° to −51°
- Packing
- 25 kg fibre drums with double LDPE liners; 10 kg on request
Supplying L-Menthol Crystals to Kenya
We ship by sea from Nhava Sheva or Mundra to Mombasa. Indicative port-to-port transit is 12–18 days, depending on routing and transhipment.
In 2025, India exported 24.4 tonnes of menthol (HS 2906 11) to Kenya, up 52% on 2022, according to UN Comtrade.
L-Menthol Crystals is used in topical analgesics, balms and patches, cough drops, lozenges and syrups, toothpaste and mouthwash and chewing gum and confectionery. Imports into Kenya usually involve Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) – PVoC; we provide the specifications, COAs and certificates your file needs.
Documents for Kenya
- Certificate of Analysis (COA) for every batch
- Safety Data Sheet (SDS / MSDS) and technical data sheet
- Commercial invoice, packing list and bill of lading
- Certificate of Origin
- Pharmacopoeia conformity statement against the monograph you specify
| India → Kenya, menthol | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net weight | 16.1 tonnes | 16.1 tonnes | 9.4 tonnes | 24.4 tonnes |
Source: UN Comtrade, India exports by partner, HS 290611. All Indian exporters combined.
L-Menthol Crystals in Kenya
Can N S Mint supply L-Menthol Crystals to Kenya?
Yes. We ship by sea from Nhava Sheva or Mundra to Mombasa. Indicative port-to-port transit is 12–18 days, depending on routing and transhipment. Send us the grade, quantity and destination and our export desk will quote.
Which documents come with a shipment of L-Menthol Crystals to Kenya?
Certificate of Analysis (COA) for every batch, Safety Data Sheet (SDS / MSDS) and technical data sheet, Commercial invoice, packing list and bill of lading, Certificate of Origin and Pharmacopoeia conformity statement against the monograph you specify.
How is L-Menthol Crystals priced for delivery to Nairobi?
We quote FOB India or CIF Mombasa, and other Incoterms on request. Contracts are hedged when they are signed, so the agreed price and quantity hold even if the mint market moves.
Which authority regulates L-Menthol Crystals imports in Kenya?
Most buyers deal with Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) – PVoC and Pharmacy and Poisons Board. We supply the specifications, COAs and certificates your registration needs; please confirm current requirements with your regulatory team.
Is your L-menthol natural or synthetic?
Natural. It is crystallised from Mentha arvensis oil distilled from Indian mint. Every batch of raw material is C-14 tested for natural origin, and no synthetic menthol is handled in the plant.
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