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Who is a reliable caustic soda supplier and exporter for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports caustic soda to buyers in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, including Kingstown, Georgetown. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Kingstown with about 35–50 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Saint Vincent and the Grenadines needs caustic soda
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is a small economy based on agriculture and tourism.
Caustic soda, phosphoric acid and citric acid are used continuously in oil neutralisation, degumming and many process industries.
Edible oil milling & refining in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Edible-oil refineries in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 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 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, 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 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines'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 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, 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 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Bottlers and consumer brands in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines import PET preforms, HDPE bottles and barrels, and glass packaging. Shipping preforms instead of finished bottles cuts freight per unit dramatically.
In Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, 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 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Healthcare packaging buyers in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines want UV-protective amber glass, tamper-evident closures and consistent neck finishes that run cleanly on their filling lines.
In Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, 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 2 cities for caustic soda in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
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 Kingstownport: KingstownThe capital and main port.
- 02Caustic Soda in Georgetownvia Kingstown · 1 day by roadArrowroot and banana farming area.
Importing caustic soda into Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines — 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 | 00:00–09:30 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
| Country calling code | +1784 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | English; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD); quotations in USD |
| 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 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Typical specification range for refinery chemicals; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines'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. CARICOM/OECS rules apply.
Price, duties & landed cost in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Kingstown |
| Import taxes | Import duty plus VAT / consumption tax |
| Import conformity | CARICOM/OECS 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 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
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.