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Who is a reliable caustic soda supplier and exporter for Paraguay?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports caustic soda to buyers in Paraguay, including Encarnación, Villeta, Asunción. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Buenos Aires / Montevideo with about 35–55 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Paraguay needs caustic soda
Paraguay is a major soybean and beef exporter with cheap hydropower from Itaipú, supplied by river barge.
Caustic soda, phosphoric acid and citric acid are used continuously in oil neutralisation, degumming and many process industries.
Edible oil milling & refining in Paraguay
Soy crushers at Villeta need spares and bleaching earth.
In Paraguay, 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 Paraguay
Paraguay'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 Paraguay, 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 Paraguay
Bottlers and consumer brands in Paraguay import PET preforms, HDPE bottles and barrels, and glass packaging. Shipping preforms instead of finished bottles cuts freight per unit dramatically.
In Paraguay, 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 Paraguay
Healthcare packaging buyers in Paraguay want UV-protective amber glass, tamper-evident closures and consistent neck finishes that run cleanly on their filling lines.
In Paraguay, 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 4 cities for caustic soda in Paraguay
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 Encarnaciónvia Buenos Aires (river) · river transitSoybean and grain region.Edible oil milling & refining
- 02Caustic Soda in Villetavia Villeta (river) · river transitRiver port with soy crushers and grain terminals.Edible oil milling & refining
- 03Caustic Soda in Asunciónvia Buenos Aires or Montevideo (river) · river transit, 10–15 daysThe capital and main market.
- 04Caustic Soda in Ciudad del Estevia Paranaguá (Brazil) transit · 2–3 days by roadBorder trading hub near the Itaipú dam.
Importing caustic soda into Paraguay: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Paraguay — 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 | 01:00–10:30 Paraguay time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
| Country calling code | +595 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Spanish, Guarani; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Paraguayan guaraní (PYG); quotations in USD |
| Trade agreement with India | India–MERCOSUR Preferential Trade Agreement — reduced duty on listed goods |
| Plan orders around | the Christmas–New Year period, when many buyers and forwarders close |
Caustic Soda specifications for Paraguay
Typical specification range for refinery chemicals; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Paraguay'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. MERCOSUR rules apply; the India–MERCOSUR PTA may reduce duty.
Price, duties & landed cost in Paraguay
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in Paraguayan guaraní (PYG) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Buenos Aires / Montevideo |
| Import taxes | Import duty plus VAT (IVA / ICMS) under the national tariff |
| Import conformity | MERCOSUR rules apply; the India–MERCOSUR PTA may reduce duty. |
| 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 Paraguay
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.