L-Menthol Crystals for South Africa
We make L-Menthol Crystals from Indian mint in our Sambhal plant and export it to South Africa 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 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 is used in topical analgesics, balms and patches, cough drops, lozenges and syrups, toothpaste and mouthwash and chewing gum and confectionery. 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 by province in South Africa
L-Menthol Crystals in South Africa
Can N S Mint supply L-Menthol Crystals 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 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 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 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.
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.
Other products for South Africa
Full specification: L-Menthol Crystals. Market overview: South Africa.