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Who is a reliable caustic soda supplier and exporter for Russia?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports caustic soda to buyers in Russia, including Krasnodar, Kazan, Rostov-on-Don. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Novorossiysk with about 25–35 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Russia needs caustic soda
Russia is a large resource and industrial economy with oil and gas, metals, grain and a large manufacturing base. India–Russia trade moves through St Petersburg, Novorossiysk and Vladivostok and the INSTC corridor.
Caustic soda, phosphoric acid and citric acid are used continuously in oil neutralisation, degumming and many process industries.
Edible oil milling & refining in Russia
Russia 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 Russia, 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 Russia
Chemical and fertiliser plants in Russia handle corrosive media, so they buy stainless and alloy piping, PTFE and graphite seals and lined valves, and ship finished product in HDPE drums and barrels.
In Russia, 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 Russia
Russia's food, beverage and personal-care producers need packaging in volume — preforms, HDPE containers, glass jars and drums — with closures matched and supply planned around production runs.
In Russia, 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 Russia
Pharmaceutical and nutraceutical producers in Russia need amber syrup bottles, dropper bottles, vials and HDPE medicine bottles in consistent quality, packed to prevent breakage in transit.
In Russia, 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 7 cities for caustic soda in Russia
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 Krasnodarvia Novorossiysk · 1 day by roadRussia's farm belt, with sunflower crushing and food processing.Edible oil milling & refiningFMCG, beverages & packaging
- 02Caustic Soda in Kazanvia St Petersburg · 3–4 days by railTatarstan's petrochemical, truck and industrial centre.Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals
- 03Caustic Soda in Rostov-on-Donvia Novorossiysk · 1–2 days by roadSouthern grain and sunflower-oil hub with farm-machinery plants.Edible oil milling & refining
- 04Caustic Soda in Samaravia Novorossiysk · 3–4 days by railRefining, petrochemicals and car manufacturing on the Volga.Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals
- 05Caustic Soda in Nizhny Novgorodvia St Petersburg · 2–3 days by railAutomotive and engineering city on the Volga.Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals
- 06Caustic Soda in Moscowvia St Petersburg or Novorossiysk · 2–3 days by railRussia's largest market and home of most importers and distributors.FMCG, beverages & packagingPharmaceuticals & healthcare
- 07Caustic Soda in Vladivostokport: VladivostokPacific port and gateway to the Russian Far East.FMCG, beverages & packaging
Importing caustic soda into Russia: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Russia — 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 | 07:00–16:30 Russia time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
| Country calling code | +7 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Russian; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Russian ruble (RUB); quotations in USD |
| Tariff framework | Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) common tariff |
| 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 Russia
Typical specification range for refinery chemicals; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Russia'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. Regulated products need EAEU (EAC) conformity certificates or declarations; check current sanctions and banking rules.
Price, duties & landed cost in Russia
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in Russian ruble (RUB) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Novorossiysk |
| Import taxes | Import VAT plus EU or national customs duty |
| Import conformity | Regulated products need EAEU (EAC) conformity certificates or declarations; check current sanctions and banking rules. |
| 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 Russia
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.
