Quick answer
Who supplies caustic soda in Maputo, Mozambique?
Hurain Engitech & Trade (Palanpur, Gujarat, India) is a caustic soda manufacturer, supplier and exporter serving Maputo. Orders ship FCL or LCL to Maputo in about 18–28 days, quoted FOB, CFR or CIF. Caustic soda flakes and pearls (NaOH ≥ 98%) for refining, soap and chemicals.
Why Maputo needs caustic soda
The capital and main southern port, linked by rail and road to South Africa, Eswatini and Zimbabwe. Caustic soda, phosphoric acid and citric acid are used continuously in oil neutralisation, degumming and many process industries.
Mozambique is developing large LNG projects in Cabo Delgado, coal mining in Tete and port corridors at Maputo, Beira and Nacala that serve its landlocked neighbours.
FMCG, beverages & packaging in Maputo
Maputo'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 Maputo, 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.
Delivery of caustic soda to Maputo
- 1Export from Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat)Goods are inspected, export-packed and customs-cleared in India, usually within a day's drive of our Palanpur base.
- 2Sea freight to MaputoIndicative transit 18–28 days (Southern Africa), FCL or LCL, on FOB, CFR or CIF terms.
- 3Clearance at MaputoMaputo is itself the port of discharge, so goods clear customs locally and reach your warehouse quickly.
Transit times are indicative; the confirmed schedule is set out in the quotation.
Local support for buyers in Maputo
| Office hours | 06:00–15:30 Mozambique time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
|---|---|
| +91 87809 43729 | |
| Phone | +91 87809 43729 |
| hurainengitechandtrade@gmail.com | |
| Languages | English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu (local language: Portuguese) |
| Quotation | USD (MZN equivalent on request), within 1–2 business days |
Importing caustic soda into Maputo: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Maputo, Mozambique — 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 Mozambique time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
| Country calling code | +258 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Portuguese; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Mozambican metical (MZN); quotations in USD |
| Customs system | Janela Única Electrónica (single window) |
| Tariff framework | SADC member |
| 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 |
Leading industries in Maputo
- Marine, ports & fisheriesAlso buys: Shipyards, Port operators, Fishing fleets
- Construction & infrastructureAlso buys: Contractors & builders, Builders' merchants, Real-estate developers
- Wholesale & retail distributionAlso buys: Hardware stores, Supermarkets, E-commerce sellers
- Manufacturing & plant maintenanceAlso buys: Factories & OEMs, MRO distributors, Maintenance contractors
- FMCG, beverages & packagingBuys caustic soda: Beverage & water bottlers, Food processors, Personal-care brands
Caustic Soda specifications for Maputo
Typical specification range for refinery chemicals; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Mozambique'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. Check pre-shipment inspection and conformity requirements with your clearing agent before shipping.