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Who is a reliable citric acid supplier and exporter for Cambodia?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports citric acid to buyers in Cambodia, including Kampong Cham, Phnom Penh, Sihanoukville. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Sihanoukville with about 10–20 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Cambodia needs citric acid
Cambodia is a fast-growing garment-export and construction economy, with Sihanoukville as its only deep-water port and Phnom Penh as the main market.
Caustic soda, phosphoric acid and citric acid are used continuously in oil neutralisation, degumming and many process industries.
Edible oil milling & refining in Cambodia
Edible-oil refineries in Cambodia 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 Cambodia, 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 Cambodia
Cambodia'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 Cambodia, 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 Cambodia
Bottlers and consumer brands in Cambodia import PET preforms, HDPE bottles and barrels, and glass packaging. Shipping preforms instead of finished bottles cuts freight per unit dramatically.
In Cambodia, 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 Cambodia
Healthcare packaging buyers in Cambodia want UV-protective amber glass, tamper-evident closures and consistent neck finishes that run cleanly on their filling lines.
In Cambodia, 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 5 cities for citric acid in Cambodia
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 Kampong Chamvia Sihanoukville · 1–2 days by roadRubber, cashew and cassava farming on the Mekong.Edible oil milling & refining
- 02Citric Acid in Phnom Penhvia Sihanoukville · 1 day by roadThe capital, with a construction boom and garment factories in its special economic zones.FMCG, beverages & packaging
- 03Citric Acid in Sihanoukvilleport: SihanoukvilleCambodia's deep-water port and largest special economic zone.
- 04Citric Acid in Siem Reapvia Sihanoukville · 2 days by roadAngkor tourism city with hotel construction.
- 05Citric Acid in Battambangvia Sihanoukville · 2 days by roadCambodia's rice bowl and a cassava-processing centre.
Importing citric acid into Cambodia: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Cambodia — 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 |
| Currency | Cambodian riel (KHR); quotations in USD |
| Customs system | ASYCUDA |
| Trade agreement with India | ASEAN–India FTA — preferential duty with Form AI |
| Plan orders around | Khmer New Year (mid-April) |
Citric Acid specifications for Cambodia
Typical specification range for refinery chemicals; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Cambodia'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. Some products need certification from the Institute of Standards of Cambodia.
Price, duties & landed cost in Cambodia
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in Cambodian riel (KHR) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Sihanoukville |
| Import taxes | Import duty plus VAT/GST (ASEAN-India FTA preferences may apply) |
| Import conformity | Some products need certification from the Institute of Standards of Cambodia. |
| 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 Cambodia
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.