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Who supplies caustic soda in Sétif, Algeria?
Hurain Engitech & Trade (Palanpur, Gujarat, India) is a caustic soda manufacturer, supplier and exporter serving Sétif. Orders ship FCL or LCL to Béjaïa in about 14–22 days, then 1 day by road inland, quoted FOB, CFR or CIF. Caustic soda flakes and pearls (NaOH ≥ 98%) for refining, soap and chemicals.
Why Sétif needs caustic soda
Major trading city with plastics, appliances and food industries. Caustic soda, phosphoric acid and citric acid are used continuously in oil neutralisation, degumming and many process industries.
Algeria is Africa's largest country and a major oil and gas producer, with Sonatrach operating fields around Hassi Messaoud and processing complexes at Arzew and Skikda. The state also funds large housing and cement programmes.
FMCG, beverages & packaging in Sétif
Bottlers and consumer brands in Sétif import PET preforms, HDPE bottles and barrels, and glass packaging. Shipping preforms instead of finished bottles cuts freight per unit dramatically.
In Sétif, beverage & water bottlers and food processors buy caustic soda from us mainly for edible oil neutralisation and degumming and soap and detergent manufacturing.
Who buys caustic soda: Beverage & water bottlers · Food processors · Personal-care brands · Chemical packers
Typical uses: Edible oil neutralisation and degumming · Soap and detergent manufacturing · Food and beverage · Pharmaceuticals · Textile processing · Water treatment.
Delivery of caustic soda to Sétif
- 1Export from Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat)Goods are inspected, export-packed and customs-cleared in India, usually within a day's drive of our Palanpur base.
- 2Sea freight to BéjaïaIndicative transit 14–22 days (North Africa), FCL or LCL, on FOB, CFR or CIF terms.
- 3Inland to SétifAbout 1 day by road, arranged by your clearing agent or forwarder after customs clearance.
Transit times are indicative; the confirmed schedule is set out in the quotation.
Local support for buyers in Sétif
| Office hours | 05:00–14:30 Algeria time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
|---|---|
| +91 87809 43729 | |
| Phone | +91 87809 43729 |
| hurainengitechandtrade@gmail.com | |
| Languages | English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu (local language: Arabic, French, Tamazight) |
| Quotation | USD (DZD equivalent on request), within 1–2 business days |
Importing caustic soda into Sétif: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Sétif, Algeria — working days, time difference, customs system, trade-agreement duty and the seasons to plan around.
| Weekend | Friday–Saturday |
|---|---|
| Our office hours in your time | 05:00–14:30 Algeria time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
| Country calling code | +213 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Arabic, French, Tamazight; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Algerian dinar (DZD); 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 |
Leading industries in Sétif
- Manufacturing & plant maintenanceAlso buys: Factories & OEMs, MRO distributors, Maintenance contractors
- FMCG, beverages & packagingBuys caustic soda: Beverage & water bottlers, Food processors, Personal-care brands
- Wholesale & retail distributionAlso buys: Hardware stores, Supermarkets, E-commerce sellers
- Agriculture & grain handlingAlso buys: Grain traders & reserves, Flour, rice & feed mills, Seed processors
Caustic Soda specifications for Sétif
Typical specification range for refinery chemicals; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Algeria'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. Import rules change often; certificates of conformity and origin are commonly required, so confirm with your customs broker.