L-Menthol Crystals – Rice for South Africa
N S Mint manufactures L-Menthol Crystals – Rice at its own GMP plant in Sambhal, India, and supplies buyers in South Africa 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 South Africa
We ship by sea from Nhava Sheva or Mundra to Durban, Cape Town or Port Elizabeth. Indicative port-to-port transit is 18–24 days, depending on routing and transhipment.
In 2025, India exported 26.2 tonnes of menthol (HS 2906 11) to South Africa, up 336% on 2022, according to UN Comtrade.
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 South Africa usually involve SAHPRA; we provide the specifications, COAs and certificates your file needs.
Documents for South Africa
- 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 → South Africa, menthol | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net weight | 6.0 tonnes | 8.2 tonnes | 11.1 tonnes | 26.2 tonnes |
Source: UN Comtrade, India exports by partner, HS 290611. All Indian exporters combined.
L-Menthol Crystals – Rice in South Africa
Can N S Mint supply L-Menthol Crystals – Rice to South Africa?
Yes. We ship by sea from Nhava Sheva or Mundra to Durban, Cape Town or Port Elizabeth. Indicative port-to-port transit is 18–24 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 South Africa?
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 – Rice priced for delivery to Johannesburg?
We quote FOB India or CIF Durban, 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 South Africa?
Most buyers deal with SAHPRA and Department of Health – Foodstuffs Act. We supply the specifications, COAs and certificates your registration needs; please confirm current requirements with your regulatory team.
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.
Other products for South Africa
Full specification: L-Menthol Crystals – Rice. Market overview: South Africa.