Quick answer
Who supplies citric acid in bulk across India?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and supplies citric acid to buyers in India, including . Delivery is by road with a GST invoice.
Why India needs citric acid
India is one of the world's fastest-growing large economies, with strong manufacturing, construction, pharmaceutical, textile and agro-processing sectors. Hurain Engitech & Trade is based in Palanpur, Gujarat, and delivers across India by road with GST invoicing.
Caustic soda, phosphoric acid and citric acid are used continuously in oil neutralisation, degumming and many process industries.
Edible oil milling & refining in India
India is one of the world's largest edible-oil markets, with groundnut, mustard, soybean and cottonseed mills using spare parts, bleaching earth and packaging.
In India, 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 India
Gujarat's chemical belt from Vadodara to Ankleshwar and Dahej uses alloy piping, valves and seals.
In India, 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
Pharmaceuticals & healthcare in India
India is the world's largest supplier of generic medicines, with heavy demand for glass and HDPE packaging.
In India, pharma manufacturers and nutraceutical brands buy citric acid from us mainly for textile processing and water treatment.
Who buys citric acid: Pharma manufacturers · Nutraceutical brands · Laboratories · Hospitals
FMCG, beverages & packaging in India
Bottlers and consumer brands in India import PET preforms, HDPE bottles and barrels, and glass packaging. Shipping preforms instead of finished bottles cuts freight per unit dramatically.
In India, 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 0 cities for citric acid in India
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Buying citric acid in India: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in India — working days, time difference, customs system, trade-agreement duty and the seasons to plan around.
| Weekend | Sunday (most businesses work Saturday) |
|---|---|
| Our office hours in your time | 24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day |
| Country calling code | +91 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Hindi, English; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Indian rupee (INR) |
| Invoicing | Domestic supply: GST e-invoice and e-way bill (no customs) |
| Plan orders around | Diwali (October–November) and the year-end period; monsoon (June–September) can slow road transport |
Citric Acid specifications for India
Typical specification range for refinery chemicals; exact values are confirmed per order.
| 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 covered by BIS Quality Control Orders need BIS certification; domestic supply is invoiced with GST and an e-way bill.
Price, GST & delivery terms
| Quotation currency | Indian rupee (INR), ex-works Palanpur or delivered to your site |
|---|---|
| Tax invoice | GST invoice at the rate for the product's HSN code; e-way bill for road movement |
| Delivery | By road from Palanpur, Gujarat; part-truck or full-truck loads |
| Quality marks | Products covered by BIS Quality Control Orders need BIS certification; domestic supply is invoiced with GST and an e-way bill. |
| 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 road delivery
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.