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Who is a reliable caustic soda supplier and exporter for Lebanon?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports caustic soda to buyers in Lebanon, including Chekka, Zahle, Beirut. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Beirut with about 7–15 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Lebanon needs caustic soda
Lebanon is a compact trading economy centred on Beirut, with construction, hospitality, pharmaceutical distribution and Bekaa valley agriculture. Nearly all imports arrive through the ports of Beirut and Tripoli.
Caustic soda, phosphoric acid and citric acid are used continuously in oil neutralisation, degumming and many process industries.
Pharmaceuticals & healthcare in Lebanon
Pharmaceutical importers and local producers buy glass and HDPE packaging.
In Lebanon, 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 Lebanon
Edible-oil refineries in Lebanon 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 Lebanon, 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 Lebanon
Lebanon'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 Lebanon, 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 Lebanon
Bottlers and consumer brands in Lebanon import PET preforms, HDPE bottles and barrels, and glass packaging. Shipping preforms instead of finished bottles cuts freight per unit dramatically.
In Lebanon, 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 Lebanon
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 Chekkavia Tripoli · 1 day by roadCentre of Lebanon's cement industry on the northern coast.Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals
- 02Caustic Soda in Zahlevia Beirut · 1 day by roadMarket town of the Bekaa valley, Lebanon's farming and wine region.FMCG, beverages & packaging
- 03Caustic Soda in Beirutport: BeirutThe capital and main port, home to most importers, distributors and pharmaceutical firms.FMCG, beverages & packagingPharmaceuticals & healthcare
- 04Caustic Soda in Tripoliport: TripoliNorthern port city with a special economic zone and a large trading souk.
- 05Caustic Soda in Sidonport: SidonSouthern port town with citrus farming and fishing.
Importing caustic soda into Lebanon: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Lebanon — 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 | 06:00–15:30 Lebanon time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
| Country calling code | +961 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Arabic; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Lebanese pound (LBP); quotations in USD |
| Trade agreement with India | No India-specific trade agreement; standard (MFN) duty applies |
| Plan orders around | Ramadan and the Eid holidays, plus the Christmas–New Year period |
Caustic Soda specifications for Lebanon
Typical specification range for refinery chemicals; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Lebanon'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 conformity certificates under LIBNOR standards; check with your customs broker.
Price, duties & landed cost in Lebanon
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in Lebanese pound (LBP) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Beirut |
| Import taxes | Customs duty plus VAT or sales tax under the national tariff |
| Import conformity | Some products need conformity certificates under LIBNOR standards; check with your customs broker. |
| 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 Lebanon
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.