L-Menthol Crystals – Rice for Saudi Arabia
N S Mint manufactures L-Menthol Crystals – Rice at its own GMP plant in Sambhal, India, and supplies buyers in Saudi Arabia directly, with no trading intermediary. Natural L-menthol in small, rice-sized crystals that flow and weigh more evenly than bold needles, suited to automated dosing in gum, candy and tobacco lines.
- CAS
- 2216-51-5
- FEMA
- 2665
- HS code
- 2906 11 10
- Grades
- IP · BP · USP · Food grade
- Menthol content (GC)
- ≥ 99.0 %
- Melting range
- 41 – 44 °C
- Specific optical rotation
- −45° to −51°
- Packing
- 25 kg fibre drums with double LDPE liners
Supplying L-Menthol Crystals – Rice to Saudi Arabia
We ship by sea from Nhava Sheva or Mundra to Dammam. Indicative port-to-port transit is 6–14 days, depending on routing and transhipment.
In 2025, India exported 5.3 tonnes of menthol (HS 2906 11) to Saudi Arabia, up 30% on 2022, according to UN Comtrade.
Buyers in Saudi Arabia often search for this product as بلورات المنثول.
L-Menthol Crystals – Rice is used in chewing gum and pressed mints, tobacco and filter capsules, pharmaceutical granulation and dry blends and premixes. Imports into Saudi Arabia usually involve Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA); we provide the specifications, COAs and certificates your file needs.
Documents for Saudi Arabia
- 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 → Saudi Arabia, menthol | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net weight | 4.0 tonnes | 9.3 tonnes | 4.7 tonnes | 5.3 tonnes |
Source: UN Comtrade, India exports by partner, HS 290611. All Indian exporters combined.
L-Menthol Crystals – Rice in Saudi Arabia
Can N S Mint supply L-Menthol Crystals – Rice to Saudi Arabia?
Yes. We ship by sea from Nhava Sheva or Mundra to Dammam. Indicative port-to-port transit is 6–14 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 – Rice to Saudi Arabia?
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 – Rice priced for delivery to Jeddah?
We quote FOB India or CIF Dammam, 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 – Rice imports in Saudi Arabia?
Most buyers deal with Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) and SABER (SASO). We supply the specifications, COAs and certificates your registration needs; please confirm current requirements with your regulatory team.
Is your L-Menthol Crystals – Rice Halal certified?
Yes. Our plant holds Halal and Kosher certification, and the certificate can accompany every shipment to Saudi Arabia.
How do rice crystals differ from bold crystals?
The chemistry is the same L-menthol. Rice crystals are smaller and more uniform, so they flow through feeders and dissolve faster than bold needles.
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