Menthol Crystals & Mint Oils clusters in India
| Cluster | State / districts | Type | Season | Export gateway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barabanki (distillation) / Sambhal-Chandausi-Rampur (menthol processing) | Uttar Pradesh (~75-95% of crop, source range) — Barabanki; Sitapur; Lucknow; Hardoi; Rampur; Sambhal-Chandausi; Moradabad; Bareilly; Badaun | agricultural | Sowing Jan-Mar; harvest/distillation Jun-Jul; second cut Sep (ASSUMPTION) | Nhava Sheva |
Cluster notes
Mint products exports 27,283 t / USD 417.8 mn (2024-25), 23,944 t / USD 354.67 mn (2025-26) - Spices Board (tier 1); mentha oil exports Apr-Sep 2024 13,267 MT (Rajya Sabha reply via data.gov.in snippet) Assessment: India ~80% of world natural mint oil (trade sources); synthetic menthol (BASF/Symrise) caps price; US/China/EU flavour & pharma buyers
Associations and directories
Export promotion and producer bodies relevant to menthol crystals & mint oils: Spices Board India.
Frequently asked questions
Which Indian state produces the most menthol crystals & mint oils?
Our cluster data lists Uttar Pradesh (~75-95% of crop, source range) as the main sources; see the table for districts and seasons.
When is the menthol crystals & mint oils season in India?
Uttar Pradesh (~75-95% of crop, source range): Sowing Jan-Mar; harvest/distillation Jun-Jul; second cut Sep (ASSUMPTION).
How do you verify menthol crystals & mint oils suppliers?
We check registrations (GST, IEC, FSSAI or BIS where relevant), visit the unit, review past export documents and test a sample lot before listing a supplier.
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