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Who is a reliable caustic soda supplier and exporter for Afghanistan?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports caustic soda to buyers in Afghanistan, including Kabul, Herat, Kandahar. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Chabahar (Iran) with about 25–40 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Afghanistan needs caustic soda
Afghanistan is a landlocked, agriculture-based economy supplied through Iranian ports and Central Asian corridors, with trading centred on Kabul, Herat and Mazar-i-Sharif.
Caustic soda, phosphoric acid and citric acid are used continuously in oil neutralisation, degumming and many process industries.
Edible oil milling & refining in Afghanistan
Edible-oil refineries in Afghanistan depend on bleaching earth, filter aid, caustic soda and citric acid for every batch, plus conveyors to move seed and meal. We supply the consumables, handling equipment and packaging from one source.
In Afghanistan, oilseed crushing mills and solvent extraction plants buy caustic soda from us mainly for edible oil neutralisation and degumming and soap and detergent manufacturing.
Who buys caustic soda: Oilseed crushing mills · Solvent extraction plants · Edible oil refineries · Oil packers
Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals in Afghanistan
Afghanistan's chemical producers run planned shutdowns in which pipe spools, gaskets, valves and pump seals are replaced together, and they package output in UN-rated HDPE containers.
In Afghanistan, petrochemical complexes and fertiliser plants buy caustic soda from us mainly for food and beverage and pharmaceuticals.
Who buys caustic soda: Petrochemical complexes · Fertiliser plants · Speciality chemical makers · Chemical distributors
FMCG, beverages & packaging in Afghanistan
Bottlers and consumer brands in Afghanistan import PET preforms, HDPE bottles and barrels, and glass packaging. Shipping preforms instead of finished bottles cuts freight per unit dramatically.
In Afghanistan, beverage & water bottlers and food processors buy caustic soda from us mainly for textile processing and water treatment.
Who buys caustic soda: Beverage & water bottlers · Food processors · Personal-care brands · Chemical packers
Pharmaceuticals & healthcare in Afghanistan
Healthcare packaging buyers in Afghanistan want UV-protective amber glass, tamper-evident closures and consistent neck finishes that run cleanly on their filling lines.
In Afghanistan, pharma manufacturers and nutraceutical brands buy caustic soda from us mainly for edible oil neutralisation and degumming and soap and detergent manufacturing.
Who buys caustic soda: Pharma manufacturers · Nutraceutical brands · Laboratories · Hospitals
Typical uses: Edible oil neutralisation and degumming · Soap and detergent manufacturing · Food and beverage · Pharmaceuticals · Textile processing · Water treatment.
Top 5 cities for caustic soda in Afghanistan
Ranked by how closely each city's industries match the buyers of caustic soda. Every city links to its own page with local delivery details.
- 01Caustic Soda in Kabulvia Bandar Abbas or Chabahar (transit) · 6–10 days by roadThe capital and main market.
- 02Caustic Soda in Heratvia Bandar Abbas (transit) · 4–6 days by roadWestern trading city near the Iran border, with saffron and farming.
- 03Caustic Soda in Kandaharvia Chabahar (transit) · 6–8 days by roadSouthern agricultural and trading hub.
- 04Caustic Soda in Mazar-i-Sharifvia Bandar Abbas (transit) · 6–9 days by roadNorthern hub near the Hairatan border crossing.
- 05Caustic Soda in Jalalabadvia Chabahar (transit) · 7–10 days by roadEastern farming and trading city.
Importing caustic soda into Afghanistan: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Afghanistan — working days, time difference, customs system, trade-agreement duty and the seasons to plan around.
| Weekend | Saturday–Sunday (many trading firms also work Saturday mornings) |
|---|---|
| Our office hours in your time | 09:30–19:00 IST, Monday to Saturday |
| Currency | Afghan afghani (AFN); quotations in USD |
| Trade agreement with India | No India-specific trade agreement; standard (MFN) duty applies |
| Plan orders around | Ramadan and the Eid holidays (dates move about 11 days earlier each year), when working hours shorten and clearance can slow |
Caustic Soda specifications for Afghanistan
Typical specification range for refinery chemicals; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Afghanistan's import requirements.
| Caustic soda | Flakes / pearls, NaOH ≥ 98–99% |
|---|---|
| Citric acid | Anhydrous and monohydrate, 99.5–100.5% |
| Grades | Industrial and food / pharma grade |
| Packing | 25 kg bags; jumbo bags; palletised |
Standards: IS 252 (caustic soda), BP / USP / FCC (citric acid) or the standard your project specifies. Banking, sanctions and transit conditions change often; confirm before ordering.
Price, duties & landed cost in Afghanistan
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in Afghan afghani (AFN) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Chabahar (Iran) |
| Import taxes | Customs duty plus VAT (EAEU tariff where applicable) |
| Import conformity | Banking, sanctions and transit conditions change often; confirm before ordering. |
| Export documents | Commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, bill of lading; test certificates / COA where applicable |
| Payment | 50% advance with order confirmation and 50% before dispatch against export documents; L/C at sight can be discussed for larger orders. |
Packing for shipment to Afghanistan
Powders are packed in 25 kg laminated HDPE or paper bags with PE liners, or in 500–1000 kg jumbo bags, palletised and stretch-wrapped. Hazardous chemicals carry UN-approved packing, labels and DG declarations.