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Citric Acid for buyers in Barbados

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Citric Acid Manufacturer, Supplier & Exporter in Barbados

Barbados is a high-income tourism and services economy.. Hurain Engitech & Trade supplies citric acid to Barbados — citric acid anhydrous and monohydrate for oil degumming, food and pharma.

Currency
Barbadian dollar (BBD)
Main ports
Bridgetown
Sea transit from Gujarat
35–50 days
Import taxes
Import duty plus VAT / consumption tax
Our hours (local)
24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole Barbados working day is covered

Quick answer

Who is a reliable citric acid supplier and exporter for Barbados?

Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports citric acid to buyers in Barbados, including Bridgetown, Speightstown. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Bridgetown with about 35–50 days sea transit and full export documents.

Why Barbados needs citric acid

Barbados is a high-income tourism and services economy.

Caustic soda, phosphoric acid and citric acid are used continuously in oil neutralisation, degumming and many process industries.

Edible oil milling & refining in Barbados

Edible-oil refineries in Barbados 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 Barbados, oilseed crushing mills and solvent extraction plants buy citric acid from us mainly for edible oil neutralisation and degumming and soap and detergent manufacturing.

Who buys citric acid: Oilseed crushing mills · Solvent extraction plants · Edible oil refineries · Oil packers

Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals in Barbados

Barbados'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 Barbados, petrochemical complexes and fertiliser plants buy citric acid from us mainly for food and beverage and pharmaceuticals.

Who buys citric acid: Petrochemical complexes · Fertiliser plants · Speciality chemical makers · Chemical distributors

FMCG, beverages & packaging in Barbados

Bottlers and consumer brands in Barbados import PET preforms, HDPE bottles and barrels, and glass packaging. Shipping preforms instead of finished bottles cuts freight per unit dramatically.

In Barbados, beverage & water bottlers and food processors buy citric acid from us mainly for textile processing and water treatment.

Who buys citric acid: Beverage & water bottlers · Food processors · Personal-care brands · Chemical packers

Pharmaceuticals & healthcare in Barbados

Healthcare packaging buyers in Barbados want UV-protective amber glass, tamper-evident closures and consistent neck finishes that run cleanly on their filling lines.

In Barbados, pharma manufacturers and nutraceutical brands buy citric acid from us mainly for edible oil neutralisation and degumming and soap and detergent manufacturing.

Who buys citric acid: 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 2 cities for citric acid in Barbados

Ranked by how closely each city's industries match the buyers of citric acid. Every city links to its own page with local delivery details.

  1. 01Citric Acid in Bridgetownport: BridgetownThe capital and only deep-water port.
  2. 02Citric Acid in Speightstownvia Bridgetown · 1 day by roadWest-coast tourism town.

Importing citric acid into Barbados: local guide

Practical facts for buyers in Barbados — working days, time difference, customs system, trade-agreement duty and the seasons to plan around.

WeekendSaturday–Sunday (many trading firms also work Saturday mornings)
Our office hours in your time24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole Barbados working day is covered
Country calling code+1246 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729)
Business languagesEnglish; we correspond in English
CurrencyBarbadian dollar (BBD); quotations in USD
Trade agreement with IndiaNo India-specific trade agreement; standard (MFN) duty applies
Plan orders aroundthe Christmas–New Year period, when many buyers and forwarders close

Citric Acid specifications for Barbados

Typical specification range for refinery chemicals; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Barbados's import requirements.

Caustic sodaFlakes / pearls, NaOH ≥ 98–99%
Citric acidAnhydrous and monohydrate, 99.5–100.5%
GradesIndustrial and food / pharma grade
Packing25 kg bags; jumbo bags; palletised

Standards: IS 252 (caustic soda), BP / USP / FCC (citric acid) or the standard your project specifies. CARICOM rules apply.

Price, duties & landed cost in Barbados

Quotation currencyUSD (EUR on request); you pay in Barbadian dollar (BBD) through your bank
IncotermsEXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Bridgetown
Import taxesImport duty plus VAT / consumption tax
Import conformityCARICOM rules apply.
Export documentsCommercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, bill of lading; test certificates / COA where applicable
Payment50% 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 Barbados

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.

How to order

How to import citric acid into Barbados

  1. 01Share your requirement. Send product names, specifications or drawings, quantities, destination port and any required standards by form, email or WhatsApp.
  2. 02Receive a detailed quotation. We confirm specifications and reply with price (EXW, FOB, CFR or CIF), MOQ, packing, lead time and payment terms.
  3. 03Approve samples or drawings. Where needed we send samples, GA drawings or technical data sheets for approval before production.
  4. 04Production and sourcing. Your order is manufactured or sourced from qualified partner factories and tracked against the agreed schedule.
  5. 05Inspection and testing. Goods are checked for quantity, dimensions, finish and function; third-party inspection can be arranged on request.
  6. 06Export packing and documents. Goods are packed for sea or air freight and shipped with invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and bill of lading.

Citric Acid in other countries

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FAQ

Citric Acid in Barbados — frequently asked questions

Do you export citric acid to Barbados?

Yes. Hurain Engitech & Trade manufactures, supplies and exports citric acid from India to importers, distributors and project buyers in Barbados, by sea (FCL or LCL) or by air, with full export documentation.

Which cities in Barbados do you deliver citric acid to?

We deliver anywhere in Barbados. The cities with the highest demand for citric acid are Bridgetown and Speightstown, because of their industries.

How long does delivery of citric acid to Barbados take?

Indicative sea transit from Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat) to Bridgetown is about 35–50 days, plus production and inland time. The confirmed schedule is given in the quotation.

What does citric acid cost in Barbados?

Price depends on the size, grade, quantity and packing of the citric acid you need, so we quote per enquiry in USD, which your bank converts to Barbadian dollar. Mixed-product containers usually lower the landed cost per item.

What import rules apply to citric acid in Barbados?

Import duty plus VAT / consumption tax. CARICOM rules apply. Confirm the HS code and duty with your customs broker; we provide the invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and test certificates.

Is there a trade agreement between India and Barbados?

There is no India-specific trade agreement with Barbados, so standard (MFN) duty applies to citric acid. We supply a non-preferential certificate of origin with every shipment.

Can I combine citric acid with other products in one shipment to Barbados?

Yes. Citric Acid can be consolidated with other refinery chemicals and products from our other divisions in one FCL or LCL container with one set of documents.

Is caustic soda classified as dangerous goods?

Yes. Caustic soda is a corrosive (UN 1823, Class 8) and is shipped with the correct DG declaration, labelling and packing.

Which citric acid grade is used for oil degumming?

Both anhydrous and monohydrate citric acid are used; refineries usually dissolve it as a 30–50% solution for acid degumming.

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Need citric acid in Barbados? Send your specification.

Share product, specification, quantity and destination port. Our export team replies with price, MOQ, packing and lead time.