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Who is a reliable caustic soda supplier and exporter for Serbia?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports caustic soda to buyers in Serbia, including Novi Sad, Pančevo, Belgrade. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Thessaloniki / Rijeka with about 18–28 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Serbia needs caustic soda
Serbia has a growing manufacturing and automotive base, strong agri-food industries in Vojvodina and mining at Bor.
Caustic soda, phosphoric acid and citric acid are used continuously in oil neutralisation, degumming and many process industries.
Edible oil milling & refining in Serbia
Edible-oil refineries in Serbia depend on bleaching earth, filter aid, caustic soda and citric acid for every batch, plus conveyors to move seed and meal. We supply the consumables, handling equipment and packaging from one source.
In Serbia, 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 Serbia
Serbia'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 Serbia, 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 Serbia
Bottlers and consumer brands in Serbia import PET preforms, HDPE bottles and barrels, and glass packaging. Shipping preforms instead of finished bottles cuts freight per unit dramatically.
In Serbia, 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 Serbia
Healthcare packaging buyers in Serbia want UV-protective amber glass, tamper-evident closures and consistent neck finishes that run cleanly on their filling lines.
In Serbia, 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 Serbia
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 Novi Sadvia Constanța (transit) · 2 days by roadVojvodina's agri-food and oilseed centre.Edible oil milling & refining
- 02Caustic Soda in Pančevovia Constanța (transit) · 2 days by roadRefinery and petrochemical complex.Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals
- 03Caustic Soda in Belgradevia Bar or Thessaloniki (transit) · 1–2 days by roadThe capital and main market.Pharmaceuticals & healthcare
- 04Caustic Soda in Nišvia Thessaloniki (transit) · 1–2 days by roadSouthern industrial city.
- 05Caustic Soda in Kragujevacvia Bar (transit) · 1–2 days by roadCar-manufacturing city.
Importing caustic soda into Serbia: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Serbia — 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 | 05:00–14:30 Serbia time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
| Country calling code | +381 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Serbian; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Serbian dinar (RSD); quotations in USD |
| 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 |
Caustic Soda specifications for Serbia
Typical specification range for refinery chemicals; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Serbia'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. Serbia applies EU-aligned technical regulations.
Price, duties & landed cost in Serbia
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in Serbian dinar (RSD) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Thessaloniki / Rijeka |
| Import taxes | Import VAT plus EU or national customs duty |
| Import conformity | Serbia applies EU-aligned technical regulations. |
| 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 Serbia
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.