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Caustic Soda for buyers in Guatemala

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Caustic Soda Manufacturer, Supplier & Exporter in Guatemala

Guatemala is Central America's largest economy, with sugar, palm oil, coffee and textiles, served by Puerto Quetzal and Santo Tomás.. Hurain Engitech & Trade supplies caustic soda to Guatemala — caustic soda flakes and pearls (NaOH ≥ 98%) for refining, soap and chemicals.

Currency
quetzal (GTQ)
Main ports
Puerto Quetzal, Santo Tomás
Sea transit from Gujarat
35–50 days
Import taxes
Import duty plus VAT (IVA)
Our hours (local)
24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole Guatemala working day is covered
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Quick answer

Who is a reliable caustic soda supplier and exporter for Guatemala?

Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports caustic soda to buyers in Guatemala, including Escuintla, Guatemala City, Puerto Barrios. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Puerto Quetzal with about 35–50 days sea transit and full export documents.

Why Guatemala needs caustic soda

Guatemala is Central America's largest economy, with sugar, palm oil, coffee and textiles, served by Puerto Quetzal and Santo Tomás.

Caustic soda, phosphoric acid and citric acid are used continuously in oil neutralisation, degumming and many process industries.

Edible oil milling & refining in Guatemala

Palm-oil mills and refiners need spares and bleaching earth.

In Guatemala, 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 Guatemala

Chemical and fertiliser plants in Guatemala 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 Guatemala, 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 Guatemala

Guatemala'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 Guatemala, 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 Guatemala

Pharmaceutical and nutraceutical producers in Guatemala need amber syrup bottles, dropper bottles, vials and HDPE medicine bottles in consistent quality, packed to prevent breakage in transit.

In Guatemala, 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 Guatemala

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.

  1. 01Caustic Soda in Escuintlavia Puerto Quetzal · 1 day by roadSugar, palm-oil and rubber region.Edible oil milling & refiningFMCG, beverages & packaging
  2. 02Caustic Soda in Guatemala Cityvia Puerto Quetzal · 1 day by roadThe capital and Central America's largest market.FMCG, beverages & packaging
  3. 03Caustic Soda in Puerto Barriosport: Santo TomásCaribbean port for banana exports.
  4. 04Caustic Soda in Quetzaltenangovia Puerto Quetzal · 1 day by roadWestern highland trading city.
  5. 05Caustic Soda in Mixcovia Puerto Quetzal · 1 day by roadGarment and manufacturing zone near the capital.

Importing caustic soda into Guatemala: local guide

Practical facts for buyers in Guatemala — working days, time difference, customs system, trade-agreement duty and the seasons to plan around.

WeekendSaturday–Sunday (many trading firms also work Saturday mornings)
Our office hours in your time24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole Guatemala working day is covered
Country calling code+502 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729)
Business languagesSpanish; we correspond in English
Currencyquetzal (GTQ); quotations in USD
Trade agreement with IndiaNo India-specific trade agreement; standard (MFN) duty applies
Plan orders aroundthe Christmas–New Year period, when many buyers and forwarders close

Caustic Soda specifications for Guatemala

Typical specification range for refinery chemicals; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Guatemala's import requirements.

Caustic sodaFlakes / pearls, NaOH ≥ 98–99%
Citric acidAnhydrous and monohydrate, 99.5–100.5%
GradesIndustrial and food / pharma grade
Packing25 kg bags; jumbo bags; palletised

Standards: IS 252 (caustic soda), BP / USP / FCC (citric acid) or the standard your project specifies. Central American technical regulations (RTCA) apply to some goods.

Price, duties & landed cost in Guatemala

Quotation currencyUSD (EUR on request); you pay in quetzal (GTQ) through your bank
IncotermsEXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Puerto Quetzal
Import taxesImport duty plus VAT (IVA)
Import conformityCentral American technical regulations (RTCA) apply to some goods.
Export documentsCommercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, bill of lading; test certificates / COA where applicable
Payment50% 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 Guatemala

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.

How to order

How to import caustic soda into Guatemala

  1. 01Share your requirement. Send product names, specifications or drawings, quantities, destination port and any required standards by form, email or WhatsApp.
  2. 02Receive a detailed quotation. We confirm specifications and reply with price (EXW, FOB, CFR or CIF), MOQ, packing, lead time and payment terms.
  3. 03Approve samples or drawings. Where needed we send samples, GA drawings or technical data sheets for approval before production.
  4. 04Production and sourcing. Your order is manufactured or sourced from qualified partner factories and tracked against the agreed schedule.
  5. 05Inspection and testing. Goods are checked for quantity, dimensions, finish and function; third-party inspection can be arranged on request.
  6. 06Export packing and documents. Goods are packed for sea or air freight and shipped with invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and bill of lading.

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FAQ

Caustic Soda in Guatemala — frequently asked questions

Do you export caustic soda to Guatemala?

Yes. Hurain Engitech & Trade manufactures, supplies and exports caustic soda from India to importers, distributors and project buyers in Guatemala, by sea (FCL or LCL) or by air, with full export documentation.

Which cities in Guatemala do you deliver caustic soda to?

We deliver anywhere in Guatemala. The cities with the highest demand for caustic soda are Escuintla, Guatemala City, Puerto Barrios, Quetzaltenango and Mixco, because of their edible oil milling & refining, fmcg, beverages & packaging industries.

How long does delivery of caustic soda to Guatemala take?

Indicative sea transit from Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat) to Puerto Quetzal is about 35–50 days, plus production and inland time. The confirmed schedule is given in the quotation.

What does caustic soda cost in Guatemala?

Price depends on the size, grade, quantity and packing of the caustic soda you need, so we quote per enquiry in USD, which your bank converts to quetzal. Mixed-product containers usually lower the landed cost per item.

What import rules apply to caustic soda in Guatemala?

Import duty plus VAT (IVA). Central American technical regulations (RTCA) apply to some goods. Confirm the HS code and duty with your customs broker; we provide the invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and test certificates.

Is there a trade agreement between India and Guatemala?

There is no India-specific trade agreement with Guatemala, so standard (MFN) duty applies to caustic soda. We supply a non-preferential certificate of origin with every shipment.

Can I combine caustic soda with other products in one shipment to Guatemala?

Yes. Caustic Soda can be consolidated with other refinery chemicals and products from our other divisions in one FCL or LCL container with one set of documents.

Is caustic soda classified as dangerous goods?

Yes. Caustic soda is a corrosive (UN 1823, Class 8) and is shipped with the correct DG declaration, labelling and packing.

Which citric acid grade is used for oil degumming?

Both anhydrous and monohydrate citric acid are used; refineries usually dissolve it as a 30–50% solution for acid degumming.

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