Quick answer
Who is a reliable citric acid supplier and exporter for Singapore?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports citric acid to buyers in Singapore, including Jurong, Pioneer, Tampines. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Singapore (PSA) with about 10–20 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Singapore needs citric acid
Singapore is a global trading, refining and advanced-manufacturing hub. Jurong Island is one of the world's largest petrochemical clusters, and PSA is among the busiest ports anywhere.
Caustic soda, phosphoric acid and citric acid are used continuously in oil neutralisation, degumming and many process industries.
Pharmaceuticals & healthcare in Singapore
Biomedical manufacturers use glass and HDPE packaging.
In Singapore, pharma manufacturers and nutraceutical brands buy citric acid from us mainly for edible oil neutralisation and degumming and soap and detergent manufacturing.
Who buys citric acid: Pharma manufacturers · Nutraceutical brands · Laboratories · Hospitals
Edible oil milling & refining in Singapore
Singapore 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 Singapore, oilseed crushing mills and solvent extraction plants buy citric acid from us mainly for food and beverage and pharmaceuticals.
Who buys citric acid: Oilseed crushing mills · Solvent extraction plants · Edible oil refineries · Oil packers
Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals in Singapore
Chemical and fertiliser plants in Singapore 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 Singapore, petrochemical complexes and fertiliser plants buy citric acid from us mainly for textile processing and water treatment.
Who buys citric acid: Petrochemical complexes · Fertiliser plants · Speciality chemical makers · Chemical distributors
FMCG, beverages & packaging in Singapore
Singapore'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 Singapore, 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 Singapore
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 Jurongvia Singapore (PSA) · 1 day by roadJurong Island hosts one of the world's largest refining and petrochemical clusters.Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals
- 02Citric Acid in Pioneervia Singapore (PSA) · 1 day by roadTuas biomedical park and pharmaceutical plants.Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicalsPharmaceuticals & healthcare
- 03Citric Acid in Tampinesvia Singapore (PSA) · 1 day by roadWafer-fab and advanced-manufacturing park in the east.Pharmaceuticals & healthcare
- 04Citric Acid in Tuasport: Tuas PortIndustrial estate and the new mega-port, with shipyards and factories.
- 05Citric Acid in Woodlandsvia Singapore (PSA) · 1 day by roadNorthern industrial estates and a gateway to Malaysia.
Importing citric acid into Singapore: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Singapore — 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 | 24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole Singapore working day is covered |
| Country calling code | +65 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | English, Mandarin, Malay; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Singapore dollar (SGD); quotations in USD |
| Customs system | TradeNet / Networked Trade Platform |
| Trade agreement with India | India–Singapore CECA (since 2005); most goods are duty-free in Singapore anyway |
| Plan orders around | Chinese New Year, Hari Raya and Deepavali |
Citric Acid specifications for Singapore
Typical specification range for refinery chemicals; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Singapore'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. Most goods are duty-free; controlled items need permits, and electrical goods need Safety Mark registration.
Price, duties & landed cost in Singapore
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in Singapore dollar (SGD) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Singapore (PSA) |
| Import taxes | GST on imports; most goods are duty-free |
| Import conformity | Most goods are duty-free; controlled items need permits, and electrical goods need Safety Mark registration. |
| 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 Singapore
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.