Quick answer
Who is a reliable caustic soda supplier and exporter for South Korea?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports caustic soda to buyers in South Korea, including Yeosu, Ulsan, Seoul. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Busan with about 15–25 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why South Korea needs caustic soda
South Korea is one of the world's leading manufacturers of ships, cars, steel, petrochemicals and electronics, with Busan and Incheon as its main ports.
Caustic soda, phosphoric acid and citric acid are used continuously in oil neutralisation, degumming and many process industries.
Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals in South Korea
Petrochemical complexes at Yeosu, Ulsan and Daesan use alloy piping and seals.
In South Korea, petrochemical complexes and fertiliser plants buy caustic soda from us mainly for edible oil neutralisation and degumming and soap and detergent manufacturing.
Who buys caustic soda: Petrochemical complexes · Fertiliser plants · Speciality chemical makers · Chemical distributors
Edible oil milling & refining in South Korea
Edible-oil refineries in South Korea 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 South Korea, 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
FMCG, beverages & packaging in South Korea
South Korea'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 South Korea, 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 South Korea
Pharmaceutical and nutraceutical producers in South Korea need amber syrup bottles, dropper bottles, vials and HDPE medicine bottles in consistent quality, packed to prevent breakage in transit.
In South Korea, 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 South Korea
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 Yeosuport: GwangyangMajor petrochemical and refining complex.Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals
- 02Caustic Soda in Ulsanport: UlsanHome of one of the world's largest car plants, major shipyards and refineries.Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals
- 03Caustic Soda in Seoulvia Incheon · 1 day by roadThe capital region and Korea's largest consumer and construction market.Pharmaceuticals & healthcare
- 04Caustic Soda in Busanport: BusanKorea's largest port and a shipbuilding and machinery centre.
- 05Caustic Soda in Incheonport: IncheonPort and free-economic-zone city west of Seoul.
Importing caustic soda into South Korea: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in South Korea — 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 | 13:00–22:30 South Korea time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
| Country calling code | +82 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Korean; we correspond in English |
| Currency | won (KRW); quotations in USD |
| Customs system | UNI-PASS |
| Trade agreement with India | India–Korea CEPA (since 2010) and APTA — preferential duty with a certificate of origin |
| Plan orders around | Seollal (Lunar New Year) and Chuseok (September–October) |
Caustic Soda specifications for South Korea
Typical specification range for refinery chemicals; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to South Korea'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. Regulated products need KC certification.
Price, duties & landed cost in South Korea
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in won (KRW) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Busan |
| Import taxes | Customs duty plus VAT |
| Import conformity | Regulated products need KC certification. |
| 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 South Korea
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.