L-Menthol Crystals for Nigeria
Buyers in Nigeria 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 Nigeria
We ship by sea from Nhava Sheva or Mundra to Lagos, Tin Can Island or Onne. Indicative port-to-port transit is 25–35 days, depending on routing and transhipment.
In 2025, India exported 229 tonnes of menthol (HS 2906 11) to Nigeria, up 29% 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 Nigeria usually involve NAFDAC; we provide the specifications, COAs and certificates your file needs.
Documents for Nigeria
- 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
- Halal certificate
- Pharmacopoeia conformity statement against the monograph you specify
| India → Nigeria, menthol | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net weight | 178 tonnes | 155 tonnes | 148 tonnes | 229 tonnes |
Source: UN Comtrade, India exports by partner, HS 290611. All Indian exporters combined.
L-Menthol Crystals by state in Nigeria
L-Menthol Crystals in Nigeria
Can N S Mint supply L-Menthol Crystals to Nigeria?
Yes. We ship by sea from Nhava Sheva or Mundra to Lagos, Tin Can Island or Onne. Indicative port-to-port transit is 25–35 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 Nigeria?
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, Halal certificate and Pharmacopoeia conformity statement against the monograph you specify.
How is L-Menthol Crystals priced for delivery to Lagos?
We quote FOB India or CIF Lagos, 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 Nigeria?
Most buyers deal with NAFDAC and SONCAP (SON). We supply the specifications, COAs and certificates your registration needs; please confirm current requirements with your regulatory team.
Is your L-Menthol Crystals Halal certified?
Yes. Our plant holds Halal and Kosher certification, and the certificate can accompany every shipment to Nigeria.
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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