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Who is a reliable caustic soda supplier and exporter for Dominican Republic?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports caustic soda to buyers in Dominican Republic, including Santo Domingo, Santiago de los Caballeros, Punta Cana. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Caucedo with about 35–50 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Dominican Republic needs caustic soda
The Dominican Republic is the Caribbean's largest economy, with tourism, free-zone manufacturing, construction and agriculture.
Caustic soda, phosphoric acid and citric acid are used continuously in oil neutralisation, degumming and many process industries.
Edible oil milling & refining in Dominican Republic
Edible-oil refineries in Dominican Republic 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 Dominican Republic, 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 Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic'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 Dominican Republic, 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 Dominican Republic
Bottlers and consumer brands in Dominican Republic import PET preforms, HDPE bottles and barrels, and glass packaging. Shipping preforms instead of finished bottles cuts freight per unit dramatically.
In Dominican Republic, 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 Dominican Republic
Healthcare packaging buyers in Dominican Republic want UV-protective amber glass, tamper-evident closures and consistent neck finishes that run cleanly on their filling lines.
In Dominican Republic, 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 Dominican Republic
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 Santo Domingovia Caucedo · 1 day by roadThe capital and main market.FMCG, beverages & packaging
- 02Caustic Soda in Santiago de los Caballerosvia Caucedo · 1 day by roadFree-zone manufacturing and tobacco centre.
- 03Caustic Soda in Punta Canavia Caucedo · 1 day by roadCaribbean resort hub with continual hotel building.
- 04Caustic Soda in San Pedro de Macorísport: San Pedro de MacorísSugar mills and cement plants.
- 05Caustic Soda in Hainaport: HainaIndustrial port with a refinery.
Importing caustic soda into Dominican Republic: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Dominican 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 | 00:00–09:30 Dominican Republic time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
| Country calling code | +1849 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Spanish; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Dominican peso (DOP); quotations in USD |
| 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 |
Caustic Soda specifications for Dominican Republic
Typical specification range for refinery chemicals; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Dominican 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. Some products need conformity documentation from INDOCAL.
Price, duties & landed cost in Dominican Republic
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in Dominican peso (DOP) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Caucedo |
| Import taxes | Import duty plus VAT / consumption tax |
| Import conformity | Some products need conformity documentation from INDOCAL. |
| 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 Dominican 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.