Quick answer
Who is a reliable citric acid supplier and exporter for Spain?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports citric acid to buyers in Spain, including Tarragona, Jaén, Barcelona. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Valencia with about 18–28 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Spain needs citric acid
Spain combines large agri-food and olive-oil industries, a strong automotive sector, chemical clusters at Tarragona and Huelva, and major ports at Valencia, Algeciras and Barcelona.
Caustic soda, phosphoric acid and citric acid are used continuously in oil neutralisation, degumming and many process industries.
Edible oil milling & refining in Spain
Spain is the world's largest olive-oil producer, with many mills and refiners.
In Spain, 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 Spain
Chemical and fertiliser plants in Spain 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 Spain, 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 Spain
Spain'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 Spain, 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 Spain
Pharmaceutical and nutraceutical producers in Spain need amber syrup bottles, dropper bottles, vials and HDPE medicine bottles in consistent quality, packed to prevent breakage in transit.
In Spain, 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 7 cities for citric acid in Spain
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 Tarragonaport: TarragonaSouthern Europe's largest chemical cluster.Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals
- 02Citric Acid in Jaénvia Algeciras · 1 day by roadThe world's leading olive-oil province.Edible oil milling & refining
- 03Citric Acid in Barcelonaport: BarcelonaIndustrial, chemical and fashion centre with a major port.Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals
- 04Citric Acid in Sevilleport: SevilleAndalusian olive-oil and agricultural capital.Edible oil milling & refining
- 05Citric Acid in Algecirasport: AlgecirasMajor transhipment port with a refinery and chemical park.Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals
- 06Citric Acid in Vigoport: VigoCar manufacturing and fishing port in Galicia.FMCG, beverages & packaging
- 07Citric Acid in Madridvia Valencia · 1 day by roadThe capital and Spain's largest market for construction and distribution.Pharmaceuticals & healthcare
Importing citric acid into Spain: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Spain — 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 Spain working day is covered |
| Country calling code | +34 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Spanish; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Euro (EUR); 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 August summer shutdown and Christmas–New Year |
Citric Acid specifications for Spain
Typical specification range for refinery chemicals; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Spain'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 Spain
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in Euro (EUR) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Valencia |
| 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 Spain
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.