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Who is a reliable caustic soda supplier and exporter for Saudi Arabia?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports caustic soda to buyers in Saudi Arabia, including Jubail, Yanbu, Rabigh. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Jeddah Islamic Port with about 5–10 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Saudi Arabia needs caustic soda
Saudi Arabia is the largest economy in the Gulf. Vision 2030 giga-projects, Aramco and SABIC operations, and fast-growing manufacturing, water and food industries make it one of the largest import markets for industrial and building products in the Middle East.
Caustic soda, phosphoric acid and citric acid are used continuously in oil neutralisation, degumming and many process industries.
Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals in Saudi Arabia
Jubail and Yanbu are among the world's largest petrochemical clusters, with heavy use of alloy piping, seals, tanks and instrumentation.
In Saudi Arabia, petrochemical complexes and fertiliser plants buy caustic soda from us mainly for edible oil neutralisation and degumming and soap and detergent manufacturing.
Who buys caustic soda: Petrochemical complexes · Fertiliser plants · Speciality chemical makers · Chemical distributors
FMCG, beverages & packaging in Saudi Arabia
Food, dairy and beverage producers buy PET preforms, HDPE bottles, drums and glass packaging in volume.
In Saudi Arabia, beverage & water bottlers and food processors buy caustic soda from us mainly for food and beverage and pharmaceuticals.
Who buys caustic soda: Beverage & water bottlers · Food processors · Personal-care brands · Chemical packers
Water supply & treatment in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia runs one of the world's largest desalination fleets, which relies on pumps, valves and pipe networks.
In Saudi Arabia, water utilities and treatment plants buy caustic soda from us mainly for textile processing and water treatment.
Who buys caustic soda: Water utilities · Treatment plants · Irrigation schemes · Building services
Edible oil milling & refining in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia, 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
Typical uses: Edible oil neutralisation and degumming · Soap and detergent manufacturing · Food and beverage · Pharmaceuticals · Textile processing · Water treatment.
Top 11 cities for caustic soda in Saudi Arabia
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 Jubailport: Jubail Commercial PortOne of the world's largest petrochemical cities, with major desalination and power plants alongside.Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicalsWater supply & treatment
- 02Caustic Soda in Yanbuport: Yanbu Commercial PortRed Sea refining and petrochemical city with large desalination capacity.Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicalsWater supply & treatment
- 03Caustic Soda in Rabighvia Jeddah Islamic Port · 1 day by roadThe Petro Rabigh refining and petrochemical complex on the Red Sea coast.Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals
- 04Caustic Soda in Ras Tanuravia King Abdulaziz Port Dammam · 1 day by roadHome of one of Aramco's largest refineries and crude export terminals.Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals
- 05Caustic Soda in Buraidahvia King Abdulaziz Port Dammam · 2 days by roadCentre of the Qassim farming region, known for dates, wheat and large dairy and poultry farms.FMCG, beverages & packaging
- 06Caustic Soda in Jeddahport: Jeddah Islamic PortThe Red Sea gateway and Saudi Arabia's busiest import port; food, packaging and trading houses serve the western region and Hajj demand.FMCG, beverages & packaging
- 07Caustic Soda in Meccavia Jeddah Islamic Port · 1 day by roadHotel and infrastructure projects for millions of pilgrims keep fit-out and catering demand constant.FMCG, beverages & packaging
- 08Caustic Soda in Hofufvia King Abdulaziz Port Dammam · 1–2 days by roadAl-Ahsa, one of the world's largest date-palm oases, with food processing and cement production.FMCG, beverages & packaging
- 09Caustic Soda in Dammamport: King Abdulaziz Port DammamEastern Province hub next to Aramco operations, with oilfield suppliers and fabricators in the Second Industrial City.Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals
- 10Caustic Soda in Ras Al Khairport: Ras Al Khair PortMa'aden's aluminium and phosphate complex, plus one of the world's largest desalination plants.Water supply & treatment
- 11Caustic Soda in Riyadhvia King Abdulaziz Port Dammam · 1–2 days by rail or roadThe capital and largest market; head offices of contractors and the giga-project procurement teams sit in Riyadh, alongside its large industrial cities.Water supply & treatment
Importing caustic soda into Saudi Arabia: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Saudi Arabia — working days, time difference, customs system, trade-agreement duty and the seasons to plan around.
| Weekend | Friday–Saturday |
|---|---|
| Our office hours in your time | 07:00–16:30 Saudi Arabia time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
| Country calling code | +966 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Arabic; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Saudi riyal (SAR); quotations in USD |
| Customs system | FASAH (ZATCA single window) plus SABER for product conformity |
| 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 |
Caustic Soda specifications for Saudi Arabia
Typical specification range for refinery chemicals; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Saudi Arabia'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 SASO certificates issued through the SABER platform (product and shipment certificates) before customs clearance.
Price, duties & landed cost in Saudi Arabia
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in Saudi riyal (SAR) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Jeddah Islamic Port |
| Import taxes | 15% VAT plus GCC customs duty; SASO / SABER conformity may apply |
| Import conformity | Regulated products need SASO certificates issued through the SABER platform (product and shipment certificates) before customs clearance. |
| 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 Saudi Arabia
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.