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Who is a reliable citric acid supplier and exporter for Qatar?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports citric acid to buyers in Qatar, including Ras Laffan, Mesaieed, Doha. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Hamad Port with about 5–10 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Qatar needs citric acid
Qatar's economy rests on LNG from Ras Laffan and a long-term programme of infrastructure, housing and hospitality investment. Almost all goods enter through Hamad Port and are distributed from Doha.
Caustic soda, phosphoric acid and citric acid are used continuously in oil neutralisation, degumming and many process industries.
Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals in Qatar
Mesaieed's petrochemical and fertiliser plants need corrosion-resistant piping and seals.
In Qatar, 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
Water supply & treatment in Qatar
Desalination plants and water networks rely on pumps, valves and pipe fittings.
In Qatar, water utilities and treatment plants buy citric acid from us mainly for food and beverage and pharmaceuticals.
Who buys citric acid: Water utilities · Treatment plants · Irrigation schemes · Building services
Edible oil milling & refining in Qatar
Qatar crushes and refines oilseeds for its domestic market. Refineries need activated bleaching clay and filter aid on a predictable schedule; mills need conveyors and bearings; packers need barrels and PET preforms.
In Qatar, oilseed crushing mills and solvent extraction plants buy citric acid from us mainly for textile processing and water treatment.
Who buys citric acid: Oilseed crushing mills · Solvent extraction plants · Edible oil refineries · Oil packers
FMCG, beverages & packaging in Qatar
Bottlers and consumer brands in Qatar import PET preforms, HDPE bottles and barrels, and glass packaging. Shipping preforms instead of finished bottles cuts freight per unit dramatically.
In Qatar, beverage & water bottlers and food processors buy citric acid from us mainly for edible oil neutralisation and degumming and soap and detergent manufacturing.
Who buys citric acid: 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 citric acid in Qatar
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 Ras Laffanport: Ras Laffan PortQatar's LNG centre and one of the largest LNG export complexes in the world.Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicalsWater supply & treatment
- 02Citric Acid in Mesaieedport: Mesaieed PortIndustrial city of refineries, fertiliser, steel and petrochemical plants.Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals
- 03Citric Acid in Dohavia Hamad Port · 1 day by roadThe capital and nearly all of Qatar's commercial demand, with continuing infrastructure and hospitality projects.Water supply & treatment
- 04Citric Acid in Al Wakrahvia Hamad Port · 1 day by roadFast-growing coastal city next to Hamad Port with new housing districts.
- 05Citric Acid in Al Rayyanvia Hamad Port · 1 day by roadQatar's second municipality, with stadiums, malls and residential projects.
Importing citric acid into Qatar: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Qatar — working days, time difference, customs system, trade-agreement duty and the seasons to plan around.
| Weekend | Friday–Saturday |
|---|---|
| Our office hours in your time | 24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole Qatar working day is covered |
| Country calling code | +974 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Arabic; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Qatari riyal (QAR); quotations in USD |
| Customs system | Al Nadeeb single window |
| Trade agreement with India | No India-specific trade agreement; standard (MFN) duty applies |
| Plan orders around | Ramadan and the Eid holidays (dates move about 11 days earlier each year), when working hours shorten and clearance can slow |
Citric Acid specifications for Qatar
Typical specification range for refinery chemicals; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Qatar'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. Goods must meet Qatar and GSO technical regulations; regulated products may need conformity certificates from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
Price, duties & landed cost in Qatar
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in Qatari riyal (QAR) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Hamad Port |
| Import taxes | GCC customs duty (no VAT at present) |
| Import conformity | Goods must meet Qatar and GSO technical regulations; regulated products may need conformity certificates from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. |
| 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 Qatar
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.