L-Menthol Crystals for Saudi Arabia
We make L-Menthol Crystals from Indian mint in our Sambhal plant and export it to Saudi Arabia with full batch documentation. 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 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 is used in topical analgesics, balms and patches, cough drops, lozenges and syrups, toothpaste and mouthwash and chewing gum and confectionery. 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 by region in Saudi Arabia
L-Menthol Crystals in Saudi Arabia
Can N S Mint supply L-Menthol Crystals 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 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 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 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 Halal certified?
Yes. Our plant holds Halal and Kosher certification, and the certificate can accompany every shipment to Saudi Arabia.
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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Full specification: L-Menthol Crystals. Market overview: Saudi Arabia.