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Who is a reliable citric acid supplier and exporter for Netherlands?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports citric acid to buyers in Netherlands, including Zaandam, Rotterdam, Moerdijk. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Rotterdam with about 20–30 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Netherlands needs citric acid
The Netherlands is Europe's logistics gateway. Rotterdam is Europe's largest port, with refining, chemicals, oilseed crushing and distribution centres serving the whole EU.
Caustic soda, phosphoric acid and citric acid are used continuously in oil neutralisation, degumming and many process industries.
Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals in Netherlands
Refineries and chemical plants in Rotterdam, Moerdijk and Vlissingen need alloy piping and valves.
In Netherlands, petrochemical complexes and fertiliser plants buy citric acid from us mainly for edible oil neutralisation and degumming and soap and detergent manufacturing.
Who buys citric acid: Petrochemical complexes · Fertiliser plants · Speciality chemical makers · Chemical distributors
Edible oil milling & refining in Netherlands
Oilseed crushers and refiners in Rotterdam and the Zaan region use bleaching earth and spares.
In Netherlands, oilseed crushing mills and solvent extraction plants buy citric acid from us mainly for food and beverage and pharmaceuticals.
Who buys citric acid: Oilseed crushing mills · Solvent extraction plants · Edible oil refineries · Oil packers
FMCG, beverages & packaging in Netherlands
Bottlers and consumer brands in Netherlands import PET preforms, HDPE bottles and barrels, and glass packaging. Shipping preforms instead of finished bottles cuts freight per unit dramatically.
In Netherlands, 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 Netherlands
Healthcare packaging buyers in Netherlands want UV-protective amber glass, tamper-evident closures and consistent neck finishes that run cleanly on their filling lines.
In Netherlands, 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 8 cities for citric acid in Netherlands
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 Zaandamvia Amsterdam · 1 day by roadThe Zaan region's cocoa, oilseed and food-processing industry.Edible oil milling & refiningFMCG, beverages & packaging
- 02Citric Acid in Rotterdamport: RotterdamEurope's largest port, with refineries, chemical plants and oilseed crushers.Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicalsEdible oil milling & refining
- 03Citric Acid in Moerdijkport: MoerdijkPort and chemical-industry cluster.Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals
- 04Citric Acid in Vlissingenport: VlissingenNorth Sea Port with chemicals and bulk handling.Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals
- 05Citric Acid in Groningenvia Eemshaven · 1 day by roadEnergy and chemical region in the north.Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals
- 06Citric Acid in Tilburgvia Rotterdam · 1 day by roadEuropean distribution centres and logistics.FMCG, beverages & packaging
- 07Citric Acid in Venlovia Rotterdam · 1 day by roadOne of Europe's main logistics and distribution hotspots.FMCG, beverages & packaging
- 08Citric Acid in Amsterdamport: AmsterdamCapital with a large port for fuels, cocoa and bulk goods.FMCG, beverages & packaging
Importing citric acid into Netherlands: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Netherlands — 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, so the whole Netherlands working day is covered |
| Country calling code | +31 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Dutch; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Euro (EUR); quotations in USD |
| Tariff framework | EU customs union (AGS customs system) |
| 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 |
Citric Acid specifications for Netherlands
Typical specification range for refinery chemicals; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Netherlands'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. Products within EU directives need CE marking; chemicals must comply with EU REACH.
Price, duties & landed cost in Netherlands
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in Euro (EUR) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Rotterdam |
| Import taxes | Import VAT plus the EU Common Customs Tariff |
| Import conformity | Products within EU directives need CE marking; chemicals must comply with EU REACH. |
| 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 Netherlands
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.