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Who is a reliable caustic soda supplier and exporter for South Sudan?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports caustic soda to buyers in South Sudan, including Juba, Wau, Malakal. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Mombasa with about 12–22 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why South Sudan needs caustic soda
South Sudan is an oil-dependent, landlocked economy supplied mainly by road from Mombasa through Uganda.
Caustic soda, phosphoric acid and citric acid are used continuously in oil neutralisation, degumming and many process industries.
Edible oil milling & refining in South Sudan
Edible-oil refineries in South Sudan 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 South Sudan, 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 South Sudan
South Sudan'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 South Sudan, 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 South Sudan
Bottlers and consumer brands in South Sudan import PET preforms, HDPE bottles and barrels, and glass packaging. Shipping preforms instead of finished bottles cuts freight per unit dramatically.
In South Sudan, 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 South Sudan
Healthcare packaging buyers in South Sudan want UV-protective amber glass, tamper-evident closures and consistent neck finishes that run cleanly on their filling lines.
In South Sudan, 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 4 cities for caustic soda in South Sudan
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 Jubavia Mombasa · 7–10 days by roadThe capital and main market.
- 02Caustic Soda in Wauvia Mombasa · 9–12 days by roadNorth-western trading town.
- 03Caustic Soda in Malakalvia Port Sudan · river transitUpper Nile town near the oil fields.
- 04Caustic Soda in Yeivia Mombasa · 8–10 days by roadSouthern farming town on the Uganda border route.
Importing caustic soda into South Sudan: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in South Sudan — 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 | 06:00–15:30 South Sudan time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
| Country calling code | +211 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | English; we correspond in English |
| Currency | South Sudanese pound (SSP); quotations in USD |
| Tariff framework | EAC common external 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 South Sudan
Typical specification range for refinery chemicals; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to South Sudan'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. Security and banking conditions change often; confirm before ordering.
Price, duties & landed cost in South Sudan
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in South Sudanese pound (SSP) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Mombasa |
| Import taxes | Import duty plus VAT (EAC / COMESA frameworks where applicable) |
| Import conformity | Security and banking conditions change often; confirm before ordering. |
| 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 South Sudan
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.