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Who is a reliable citric acid supplier and exporter for France?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports citric acid to buyers in France, including Lyon, Le Havre, Marseille. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Le Havre with about 20–30 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why France needs citric acid
France is one of Europe's largest economies, with aerospace, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, agri-food and construction industries. Le Havre and Marseille-Fos are its main container ports.
Caustic soda, phosphoric acid and citric acid are used continuously in oil neutralisation, degumming and many process industries.
Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals in France
Refining and chemical complexes at Le Havre, Fos and Lyon use alloy piping.
In France, petrochemical complexes and fertiliser plants buy citric acid from us mainly for edible oil neutralisation and degumming and soap and detergent manufacturing.
Who buys citric acid: Petrochemical complexes · Fertiliser plants · Speciality chemical makers · Chemical distributors
Pharmaceuticals & healthcare in France
Pharmaceutical producers use glass and HDPE packaging.
In France, pharma manufacturers and nutraceutical brands buy citric acid from us mainly for food and beverage and pharmaceuticals.
Who buys citric acid: Pharma manufacturers · Nutraceutical brands · Laboratories · Hospitals
Edible oil milling & refining in France
France crushes and refines oilseeds for its domestic market. Refineries need activated bleaching clay and filter aid on a predictable schedule; mills need bearings and couplings; packers need barrels and PET preforms.
In France, oilseed crushing mills and solvent extraction plants buy citric acid from us mainly for textile processing and water treatment.
Who buys citric acid: Oilseed crushing mills · Solvent extraction plants · Edible oil refineries · Oil packers
FMCG, beverages & packaging in France
Bottlers and consumer brands in France import PET preforms, HDPE bottles and barrels, and glass packaging. Shipping preforms instead of finished bottles cuts freight per unit dramatically.
In France, beverage & water bottlers and food processors buy citric acid from us mainly for edible oil neutralisation and degumming and soap and detergent manufacturing.
Who buys citric acid: 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.
Top 5 cities for citric acid in France
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 Lyonvia Marseille-Fos · 1 day by roadFrance's chemical valley and a pharmaceutical centre.Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicalsPharmaceuticals & healthcare
- 02Citric Acid in Le Havreport: Le HavreFrance's largest container port, with refineries and chemical plants.Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals
- 03Citric Acid in Marseilleport: Marseille-FosMediterranean port with the Fos-Berre refining and chemical complex.Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals
- 04Citric Acid in Parisvia Le Havre · 1 day by roadThe capital region and France's largest market.Pharmaceuticals & healthcare
- 05Citric Acid in Lillevia Le Havre · 1 day by roadNorthern distribution and textile region.
Importing citric acid into France: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in France — 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 France working day is covered |
| Country calling code | +33 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | French; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Euro (EUR); quotations in USD |
| Tariff framework | EU customs union (DELTA customs system) |
| 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 France
Typical specification range for refinery chemicals; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to France'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 France
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in Euro (EUR) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Le Havre |
| Import taxes | Import VAT plus the EU Common Customs Tariff |
| 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 France
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.