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Caustic Soda for buyers in Nepal

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Caustic Soda Manufacturer, Supplier & Exporter in Nepal

Nepal is a landlocked Himalayan country that imports most industrial goods from India by road through Birgunj, Bhairahawa and Biratnagar. Hurain Engitech & Trade supplies caustic soda to Nepal — caustic soda flakes and pearls (NaOH ≥ 98%) for refining, soap and chemicals.

Currency
Nepalese rupee (NPR)
Main ports
via Kolkata / Visakhapatnam
Sea transit from Gujarat
3–12 days
Import taxes
Customs duty plus VAT/GST under the national tariff
Our hours (local)
09:45–19:15 Nepal time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday
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Quick answer

Who is a reliable caustic soda supplier and exporter for Nepal?

Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports caustic soda to buyers in Nepal, including Birgunj, Biratnagar, Hetauda. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Kolkata / Visakhapatnam with about 3–12 days sea transit and full export documents.

Why Nepal needs caustic soda

Nepal is a landlocked Himalayan country that imports most industrial goods from India by road through Birgunj, Bhairahawa and Biratnagar. Hydropower, construction, cement and tourism are growth sectors.

Caustic soda, phosphoric acid and citric acid are used continuously in oil neutralisation, degumming and many process industries.

Edible oil milling & refining in Nepal

Refineries in Birgunj and Biratnagar process imported crude oils and need consumables and spares.

In Nepal, oilseed crushing mills and solvent extraction plants buy caustic soda from us mainly for edible oil neutralisation and degumming and soap and detergent manufacturing.

Who buys caustic soda: Oilseed crushing mills · Solvent extraction plants · Edible oil refineries · Oil packers

Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals in Nepal

Nepal'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 Nepal, petrochemical complexes and fertiliser plants buy caustic soda from us mainly for food and beverage and pharmaceuticals.

Who buys caustic soda: Petrochemical complexes · Fertiliser plants · Speciality chemical makers · Chemical distributors

FMCG, beverages & packaging in Nepal

Bottlers and consumer brands in Nepal import PET preforms, HDPE bottles and barrels, and glass packaging. Shipping preforms instead of finished bottles cuts freight per unit dramatically.

In Nepal, 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 Nepal

Healthcare packaging buyers in Nepal want UV-protective amber glass, tamper-evident closures and consistent neck finishes that run cleanly on their filling lines.

In Nepal, 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 Nepal

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.

  1. 01Caustic Soda in Birgunjvia Birgunj ICD · 4–6 days by road from GujaratNepal's main trade gateway with India and a hub of edible-oil refineries and factories.Edible oil milling & refiningFMCG, beverages & packaging
  2. 02Caustic Soda in Biratnagarvia Biratnagar · 4–6 days by road from GujaratEastern industrial city with jute mills, oil mills and food processing.Edible oil milling & refining
  3. 03Caustic Soda in Hetaudavia Birgunj ICD · 5–6 days by road from GujaratIndustrial district with cement and consumer-goods plants.FMCG, beverages & packaging
  4. 04Caustic Soda in Kathmanduvia Birgunj ICD · 5–7 days by road from GujaratThe capital and main market for construction materials, consumer goods and hotel projects.FMCG, beverages & packagingPharmaceuticals & healthcare
  5. 05Caustic Soda in Bhairahawavia Bhairahawa · 4–6 days by road from GujaratSpecial economic zone with cement plants on the western border.

Importing caustic soda into Nepal: local guide

Practical facts for buyers in Nepal — working days, time difference, customs system, trade-agreement duty and the seasons to plan around.

WeekendSaturday–Sunday (many trading firms also work Saturday mornings)
Our office hours in your time09:45–19:15 Nepal time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday
Country calling code+977 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729)
Business languagesNepali; we correspond in English
CurrencyNepalese rupee (NPR); quotations in USD
Customs systemASYCUDA World
Trade agreement with IndiaIndia–Nepal Treaty of Trade — goods move by road through land border customs points
Plan orders aroundDashain and Tihar (September–November), when many businesses close for one to two weeks

Caustic Soda specifications for Nepal

Typical specification range for refinery chemicals; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Nepal's import requirements.

Caustic sodaFlakes / pearls, NaOH ≥ 98–99%
Citric acidAnhydrous and monohydrate, 99.5–100.5%
GradesIndustrial and food / pharma grade
Packing25 kg bags; jumbo bags; palletised

Standards: IS 252 (caustic soda), BP / USP / FCC (citric acid) or the standard your project specifies. Some products need Nepal Standards (NS) certification; goods from India move under the India–Nepal trade treaty.

Price, duties & landed cost in Nepal

Quotation currencyUSD (EUR on request); you pay in Nepalese rupee (NPR) through your bank
IncotermsEXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Kolkata / Visakhapatnam
Import taxesCustoms duty plus VAT/GST under the national tariff
Import conformitySome products need Nepal Standards (NS) certification; goods from India move under the India–Nepal trade treaty.
Export documentsCommercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, bill of lading; test certificates / COA where applicable
Payment50% 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 Nepal

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.

How to order

How to import caustic soda into Nepal

  1. 01Share your requirement. Send product names, specifications or drawings, quantities, destination port and any required standards by form, email or WhatsApp.
  2. 02Receive a detailed quotation. We confirm specifications and reply with price (EXW, FOB, CFR or CIF), MOQ, packing, lead time and payment terms.
  3. 03Approve samples or drawings. Where needed we send samples, GA drawings or technical data sheets for approval before production.
  4. 04Production and sourcing. Your order is manufactured or sourced from qualified partner factories and tracked against the agreed schedule.
  5. 05Inspection and testing. Goods are checked for quantity, dimensions, finish and function; third-party inspection can be arranged on request.
  6. 06Export packing and documents. Goods are packed for sea or air freight and shipped with invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and bill of lading.

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FAQ

Caustic Soda in Nepal — frequently asked questions

Do you export caustic soda to Nepal?

Yes. Hurain Engitech & Trade manufactures, supplies and exports caustic soda from India to importers, distributors and project buyers in Nepal, by sea (FCL or LCL) or by air, with full export documentation.

Which cities in Nepal do you deliver caustic soda to?

We deliver anywhere in Nepal. The cities with the highest demand for caustic soda are Birgunj, Biratnagar, Hetauda, Kathmandu and Bhairahawa, because of their edible oil milling & refining, fmcg, beverages & packaging, pharmaceuticals & healthcare industries.

How long does delivery of caustic soda to Nepal take?

Indicative sea transit from Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat) to Kolkata / Visakhapatnam is about 3–12 days, plus production and inland time. The confirmed schedule is given in the quotation.

What does caustic soda cost in Nepal?

Price depends on the size, grade, quantity and packing of the caustic soda you need, so we quote per enquiry in USD, which your bank converts to Nepalese rupee. Mixed-product containers usually lower the landed cost per item.

What import rules apply to caustic soda in Nepal?

Customs duty plus VAT/GST under the national tariff. Some products need Nepal Standards (NS) certification; goods from India move under the India–Nepal trade treaty. Confirm the HS code and duty with your customs broker; we provide the invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and test certificates.

Is there a trade agreement between India and Nepal?

India–Nepal Treaty of Trade — goods move by road through land border customs points. Ask us to issue the matching preferential certificate of origin with your caustic soda shipment.

Can I combine caustic soda with other products in one shipment to Nepal?

Yes. Caustic Soda can be consolidated with other refinery chemicals and products from our other divisions in one FCL or LCL container with one set of documents.

Is caustic soda classified as dangerous goods?

Yes. Caustic soda is a corrosive (UN 1823, Class 8) and is shipped with the correct DG declaration, labelling and packing.

Which citric acid grade is used for oil degumming?

Both anhydrous and monohydrate citric acid are used; refineries usually dissolve it as a 30–50% solution for acid degumming.

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