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Caustic Soda for buyers in Chile

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Caustic Soda Manufacturer, Supplier & Exporter in Chile

Chile is the world's largest copper producer and a leading lithium, fruit and salmon exporter, with Santiago as its main market.. Hurain Engitech & Trade supplies caustic soda to Chile — caustic soda flakes and pearls (NaOH ≥ 98%) for refining, soap and chemicals.

Currency
Chilean peso (CLP)
Main ports
San Antonio, Valparaíso
Sea transit from Gujarat
35–55 days
Import taxes
Import duty plus VAT (IVA / ICMS) under the national tariff
Our hours (local)
01:00–10:30 Chile time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday
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Quick answer

Who is a reliable caustic soda supplier and exporter for Chile?

Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports caustic soda to buyers in Chile, including Concepción, Antofagasta, Puerto Montt. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF San Antonio with about 35–55 days sea transit and full export documents.

Why Chile needs caustic soda

Chile is the world's largest copper producer and a leading lithium, fruit and salmon exporter, with Santiago as its main market.

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

Edible oil milling & refining in Chile

Chile crushes and refines oilseeds for its domestic market. Refineries need activated bleaching clay and filter aid on a predictable schedule; mills need conveyors and bearings; packers need barrels and PET preforms.

In Chile, 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 Chile

Chemical and fertiliser plants in Chile handle corrosive media, so they buy stainless and alloy piping, PTFE and graphite seals and lined valves, and ship finished product in HDPE drums and barrels.

In Chile, 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 Chile

Chile'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 Chile, 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 Chile

Pharmaceutical and nutraceutical producers in Chile need amber syrup bottles, dropper bottles, vials and HDPE medicine bottles in consistent quality, packed to prevent breakage in transit.

In Chile, 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 Chile

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.

  1. 01Caustic Soda in Concepciónport: TalcahuanoSteel, pulp and petrochemical region.Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals
  2. 02Caustic Soda in Antofagastaport: AntofagastaThe world's copper-mining capital.Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals
  3. 03Caustic Soda in Puerto Monttport: Puerto MonttSalmon-farming capital.FMCG, beverages & packaging
  4. 04Caustic Soda in Santiagovia San Antonio · 1 day by roadThe capital and main market.FMCG, beverages & packaging
  5. 05Caustic Soda in Calamavia Antofagasta · 1 day by roadBase for the Chuquicamata copper mine.

Importing caustic soda into Chile: local guide

Practical facts for buyers in Chile — 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 time01:00–10:30 Chile time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday
Country calling code+56 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729)
Business languagesSpanish; we correspond in English
CurrencyChilean peso (CLP); quotations in USD
Trade agreement with IndiaIndia–Chile Preferential Trade Agreement — reduced duty on listed goods
Plan orders aroundthe Christmas–New Year period, when many buyers and forwarders close

Caustic Soda specifications for Chile

Typical specification range for refinery chemicals; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Chile'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. Some products need SEC certification (electrical/fuel products).

Price, duties & landed cost in Chile

Quotation currencyUSD (EUR on request); you pay in Chilean peso (CLP) through your bank
IncotermsEXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF San Antonio
Import taxesImport duty plus VAT (IVA / ICMS) under the national tariff
Import conformitySome products need SEC certification (electrical/fuel products).
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 Chile

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 caustic soda into Chile

  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.

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FAQ

Caustic Soda in Chile — frequently asked questions

Do you export caustic soda to Chile?

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

Which cities in Chile do you deliver caustic soda to?

We deliver anywhere in Chile. The cities with the highest demand for caustic soda are Concepción, Antofagasta, Puerto Montt, Santiago and Calama, because of their chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals, fmcg, beverages & packaging industries.

How long does delivery of caustic soda to Chile take?

Indicative sea transit from Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat) to San Antonio is about 35–55 days, plus production and inland time. The confirmed schedule is given in the quotation.

What does caustic soda cost in Chile?

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

What import rules apply to caustic soda in Chile?

Import duty plus VAT (IVA / ICMS) under the national tariff. Some products need SEC certification (electrical/fuel products). 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 Chile?

India–Chile Preferential Trade Agreement — reduced duty on listed goods. Ask us to issue the matching preferential certificate of origin with your caustic soda shipment.

Can I combine caustic soda with other products in one shipment to Chile?

Yes. Caustic Soda 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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