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Who is a reliable caustic soda supplier and exporter for Ireland?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports caustic soda to buyers in Ireland, including Cork, Waterford, Limerick. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Dublin with about 20–30 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Ireland needs caustic soda
Ireland is a major pharmaceutical, medical-device and agri-food producer, with Dublin and Cork as its main ports.
Caustic soda, phosphoric acid and citric acid are used continuously in oil neutralisation, degumming and many process industries.
Pharmaceuticals & healthcare in Ireland
Pharmaceutical and medical-device plants use glass and HDPE packaging.
In Ireland, 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
Edible oil milling & refining in Ireland
Edible-oil refineries in Ireland 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 Ireland, oilseed crushing mills and solvent extraction plants buy caustic soda from us mainly for food and beverage and pharmaceuticals.
Who buys caustic soda: Oilseed crushing mills · Solvent extraction plants · Edible oil refineries · Oil packers
Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals in Ireland
Ireland'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 Ireland, petrochemical complexes and fertiliser plants buy caustic soda from us mainly for textile processing and water treatment.
Who buys caustic soda: Petrochemical complexes · Fertiliser plants · Speciality chemical makers · Chemical distributors
FMCG, beverages & packaging in Ireland
Bottlers and consumer brands in Ireland import PET preforms, HDPE bottles and barrels, and glass packaging. Shipping preforms instead of finished bottles cuts freight per unit dramatically.
In Ireland, 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.
Top 5 cities for caustic soda in Ireland
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 Corkport: CorkIreland's pharmaceutical and chemical manufacturing hub.Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicalsPharmaceuticals & healthcare
- 02Caustic Soda in Waterfordport: WaterfordSouth-east port with pharmaceutical and dairy industries.Pharmaceuticals & healthcare
- 03Caustic Soda in Limerickvia Shannon Foynes · 1 day by roadMid-west manufacturing centre.Pharmaceuticals & healthcare
- 04Caustic Soda in Dublinport: DublinThe capital and main port, with pharmaceutical and tech industries.Pharmaceuticals & healthcare
- 05Caustic Soda in Galwayvia Dublin · 1 day by roadMedical-device manufacturing cluster.
Importing caustic soda into Ireland: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Ireland — 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 Ireland working day is covered |
| Country calling code | +353 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | English, Irish; 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 Christmas–New Year period, when many buyers and forwarders close |
Caustic Soda specifications for Ireland
Typical specification range for refinery chemicals; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Ireland'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 Ireland
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in Euro (EUR) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Dublin |
| 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 Ireland
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.
