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Who is a reliable citric acid supplier and exporter for Uruguay?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports citric acid to buyers in Uruguay, including Paysandú, Montevideo, Fray Bentos. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Montevideo with about 35–55 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Uruguay needs citric acid
Uruguay has pulp, beef, grain and dairy industries, with Montevideo as a regional logistics hub.
Caustic soda, phosphoric acid and citric acid are used continuously in oil neutralisation, degumming and many process industries.
Edible oil milling & refining in Uruguay
Edible-oil refineries in Uruguay depend on bleaching earth, filter aid, caustic soda and citric acid for every batch. We supply the consumables, handling equipment and packaging from one source.
In Uruguay, oilseed crushing mills and solvent extraction plants buy citric acid from us mainly for edible oil neutralisation and degumming and soap and detergent manufacturing.
Who buys citric acid: Oilseed crushing mills · Solvent extraction plants · Edible oil refineries · Oil packers
Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals in Uruguay
Uruguay'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 Uruguay, petrochemical complexes and fertiliser plants buy citric acid from us mainly for food and beverage and pharmaceuticals.
Who buys citric acid: Petrochemical complexes · Fertiliser plants · Speciality chemical makers · Chemical distributors
FMCG, beverages & packaging in Uruguay
Bottlers and consumer brands in Uruguay import PET preforms, HDPE bottles and barrels, and glass packaging. Shipping preforms instead of finished bottles cuts freight per unit dramatically.
In Uruguay, beverage & water bottlers and food processors buy citric acid from us mainly for textile processing and water treatment.
Who buys citric acid: Beverage & water bottlers · Food processors · Personal-care brands · Chemical packers
Pharmaceuticals & healthcare in Uruguay
Healthcare packaging buyers in Uruguay want UV-protective amber glass, tamper-evident closures and consistent neck finishes that run cleanly on their filling lines.
In Uruguay, 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
Typical uses: Edible oil neutralisation and degumming · Soap and detergent manufacturing · Food and beverage · Pharmaceuticals · Textile processing · Water treatment.
Top 4 cities for citric acid in Uruguay
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 Paysandúvia Montevideo · 1 day by roadAgro-industrial city on the Uruguay river.FMCG, beverages & packaging
- 02Citric Acid in Montevideoport: MontevideoThe capital and main port.
- 03Citric Acid in Fray Bentosvia Montevideo · 1 day by roadPulp mill and meat-processing town.
- 04Citric Acid in Nueva Palmiraport: Nueva PalmiraGrain-export river port.
Importing citric acid into Uruguay: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Uruguay — 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 Uruguay working day is covered |
| Country calling code | +598 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Spanish; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Uruguayan peso (UYU); quotations in USD |
| Trade agreement with India | India–MERCOSUR Preferential Trade Agreement — reduced duty on listed goods |
| Plan orders around | the Christmas–New Year period, when many buyers and forwarders close |
Citric Acid specifications for Uruguay
Typical specification range for refinery chemicals; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Uruguay'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. MERCOSUR rules apply; the India–MERCOSUR PTA may reduce duty.
Price, duties & landed cost in Uruguay
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in Uruguayan peso (UYU) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Montevideo |
| Import taxes | Import duty plus VAT (IVA / ICMS) under the national tariff |
| Import conformity | MERCOSUR rules apply; the India–MERCOSUR PTA may reduce duty. |
| 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 Uruguay
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.