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Who is a reliable citric acid supplier and exporter for Czech Republic?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports citric acid to buyers in Czech Republic, including Ústí nad Labem, Plzeň, Prague. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Hamburg with about 25–35 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Czech Republic needs citric acid
The Czech Republic is one of Europe's most industrialised economies, with a large automotive and machinery sector. It is landlocked and imports through Hamburg and other North Sea ports.
Caustic soda, phosphoric acid and citric acid are used continuously in oil neutralisation, degumming and many process industries.
Edible oil milling & refining in Czech Republic
Czech Republic 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 Czech Republic, 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 Czech Republic
Chemical and fertiliser plants in Czech Republic 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 Czech Republic, 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 Czech Republic
Czech Republic'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 Czech Republic, 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 Czech Republic
Pharmaceutical and nutraceutical producers in Czech Republic need amber syrup bottles, dropper bottles, vials and HDPE medicine bottles in consistent quality, packed to prevent breakage in transit.
In Czech Republic, 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 5 cities for citric acid in Czech Republic
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.
- 01Citric Acid in Ústí nad Labemvia Hamburg · 1–2 days by barge or railChemical industry on the Elbe.Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals
- 02Citric Acid in Plzeňvia Hamburg · 1–2 days by railHeavy engineering, power equipment and brewing.FMCG, beverages & packaging
- 03Citric Acid in Praguevia Hamburg · 1–2 days by railThe capital and main distribution centre.
- 04Citric Acid in Brnovia Hamburg · 2 days by railMachinery and engineering centre of Moravia.
- 05Citric Acid in Ostravavia Hamburg · 2 days by railSteel, coal and heavy-engineering region.
Importing citric acid into Czech Republic: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Czech Republic — 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 | 24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole Czech Republic working day is covered |
| Country calling code | +420 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Czech; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Czech koruna (CZK); quotations in USD |
| Tariff framework | EU customs union |
| Trade agreement with India | No India-specific trade agreement; standard (MFN) duty applies |
| Plan orders around | the Christmas–New Year period, when many buyers and forwarders close |
Citric Acid specifications for Czech Republic
Typical specification range for refinery chemicals; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Czech Republic'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. Products within EU directives need CE marking; chemicals must comply with EU REACH.
Price, duties & landed cost in Czech Republic
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in Czech koruna (CZK) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Hamburg |
| Import taxes | Import VAT plus EU or national customs duty |
| Import conformity | Products within EU directives need CE marking; chemicals must comply with EU REACH. |
| 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 Czech Republic
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.