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Who is a reliable caustic soda supplier and exporter for Azerbaijan?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports caustic soda to buyers in Azerbaijan, including Sumgait, Lankaran, Baku. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Baku (via Poti) with about 25–40 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Azerbaijan needs caustic soda
Azerbaijan's economy is led by Caspian oil and gas, with Baku as its industrial and commercial centre. Cargo from India typically moves through the Georgian ports or the INSTC corridor.
Caustic soda, phosphoric acid and citric acid are used continuously in oil neutralisation, degumming and many process industries.
Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals in Azerbaijan
Sumgait's chemical park uses corrosion-resistant piping and seals.
In Azerbaijan, petrochemical complexes and fertiliser plants buy caustic soda from us mainly for edible oil neutralisation and degumming and soap and detergent manufacturing.
Who buys caustic soda: Petrochemical complexes · Fertiliser plants · Speciality chemical makers · Chemical distributors
Edible oil milling & refining in Azerbaijan
Edible-oil refineries in Azerbaijan 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 Azerbaijan, oilseed crushing mills and solvent extraction plants buy caustic soda from us mainly for food and beverage and pharmaceuticals.
Who buys caustic soda: Oilseed crushing mills · Solvent extraction plants · Edible oil refineries · Oil packers
FMCG, beverages & packaging in Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan's food, beverage and personal-care producers need packaging in volume — preforms, HDPE containers, glass jars and drums — with closures matched and supply planned around production runs.
In Azerbaijan, 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 Azerbaijan
Pharmaceutical and nutraceutical producers in Azerbaijan need amber syrup bottles, dropper bottles, vials and HDPE medicine bottles in consistent quality, packed to prevent breakage in transit.
In Azerbaijan, 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 Azerbaijan
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 Sumgaitvia Poti (transit) · 2–3 days by railChemical and industrial park north of Baku.Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals
- 02Caustic Soda in Lankaranvia Poti (transit) · 3 days by rail or roadTea, citrus and vegetable farming region in the south.FMCG, beverages & packaging
- 03Caustic Soda in Bakuvia Poti (transit) · 2–3 days by railThe capital and centre of Azerbaijan's oil and gas industry on the Caspian.
- 04Caustic Soda in Ganjavia Poti (transit) · 2 days by railSecond city, with aluminium, textiles and farming.
- 05Caustic Soda in Mingachevirvia Poti (transit) · 2 days by railHydropower and thermal power centre on the Kura river.
Importing caustic soda into Azerbaijan: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Azerbaijan — 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 | 08:00–17:30 Azerbaijan time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
| Country calling code | +994 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Azerbaijani; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Azerbaijani manat (AZN); 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 Azerbaijan
Typical specification range for refinery chemicals; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Azerbaijan'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. Regulated products must meet Azerbaijani technical regulations and standards.
Price, duties & landed cost in Azerbaijan
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in Azerbaijani manat (AZN) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Baku (via Poti) |
| Import taxes | Customs duty plus VAT (EAEU tariff where applicable) |
| Import conformity | Regulated products must meet Azerbaijani technical regulations and standards. |
| 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 Azerbaijan
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.