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Who is a reliable caustic soda supplier and exporter for Chad?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports caustic soda to buyers in Chad, including Moundou, Sarh, N'Djamena. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Douala with about 28–45 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Chad needs caustic soda
Chad is a landlocked oil producer with cotton and livestock, supplied through Douala.
Caustic soda, phosphoric acid and citric acid are used continuously in oil neutralisation, degumming and many process industries.
Edible oil milling & refining in Chad
Edible-oil refineries in Chad 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 Chad, 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 Chad
Chad'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 Chad, 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 Chad
Bottlers and consumer brands in Chad import PET preforms, HDPE bottles and barrels, and glass packaging. Shipping preforms instead of finished bottles cuts freight per unit dramatically.
In Chad, 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 Chad
Healthcare packaging buyers in Chad want UV-protective amber glass, tamper-evident closures and consistent neck finishes that run cleanly on their filling lines.
In Chad, 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 Chad
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 Moundouvia Douala · 2–3 weeks by roadSouthern cotton, oilseed and brewing centre.Edible oil milling & refiningFMCG, beverages & packaging
- 02Caustic Soda in Sarhvia Douala · 3 weeks by roadSugar and cotton town in the south.FMCG, beverages & packaging
- 03Caustic Soda in N'Djamenavia Douala · 2–3 weeks by roadThe capital and main market.FMCG, beverages & packaging
- 04Caustic Soda in Dobavia Kribi · 2–3 weeks by roadOil fields linked by pipeline to Kribi.
Importing caustic soda into Chad: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Chad — 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 Chad time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
| Country calling code | +235 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Arabic, French; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Central African CFA franc (XAF); quotations in USD |
| Tariff framework | CEMAC common external tariff |
| Trade agreement with India | No India-specific trade agreement; standard (MFN) duty applies |
| Plan orders around | Ramadan and the Eid holidays, plus the Christmas–New Year period |
Caustic Soda specifications for Chad
Typical specification range for refinery chemicals; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Chad'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. CEMAC rules apply.
Price, duties & landed cost in Chad
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in Central African CFA franc (XAF) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Douala |
| Import taxes | Import duty plus VAT under the CEMAC / national tariff |
| Import conformity | CEMAC rules apply. |
| 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 Chad
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.
