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Who is a reliable caustic soda supplier and exporter for Vietnam?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports caustic soda to buyers in Vietnam, including Bien Hoa, Vung Tau, Can Tho. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Cai Mep with about 10–20 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Vietnam needs caustic soda
Vietnam is one of Asia's fastest-growing manufacturing economies, producing electronics, garments, furniture and footwear for export, with heavy infrastructure investment.
Caustic soda, phosphoric acid and citric acid are used continuously in oil neutralisation, degumming and many process industries.
Edible oil milling & refining in Vietnam
Edible-oil refineries in Vietnam 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 Vietnam, 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 Vietnam
Vietnam'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 Vietnam, 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 Vietnam
Bottlers and consumer brands in Vietnam import PET preforms, HDPE bottles and barrels, and glass packaging. Shipping preforms instead of finished bottles cuts freight per unit dramatically.
In Vietnam, 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 Vietnam
Healthcare packaging buyers in Vietnam want UV-protective amber glass, tamper-evident closures and consistent neck finishes that run cleanly on their filling lines.
In Vietnam, 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 5 cities for caustic soda in Vietnam
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 Bien Hoavia Cat Lai / Cai Mep · 1 day by roadDong Nai's industrial city with many foreign-invested plants.Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals
- 02Caustic Soda in Vung Tauport: Cai MepBase for Vietnam's offshore oil and gas.Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals
- 03Caustic Soda in Can Thovia Cai Mep · 1 day by roadMekong Delta rice, seafood and food-processing hub.FMCG, beverages & packaging
- 04Caustic Soda in Binh Duongvia Cat Lai / Cai Mep · 1 day by roadProvince of large industrial parks for furniture, garments and consumer goods.FMCG, beverages & packaging
- 05Caustic Soda in Ho Chi Minh Cityport: Cat Lai / Cai MepVietnam's largest city and economic centre.FMCG, beverages & packaging
Importing caustic soda into Vietnam: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Vietnam — 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 | 11:00–20:30 Vietnam time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
| Country calling code | +84 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Vietnamese; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Vietnamese đồng (VND); quotations in USD |
| Customs system | VNACCS / VCIS |
| Trade agreement with India | ASEAN–India FTA — preferential duty with Form AI |
| Plan orders around | Tết (Lunar New Year, January–February), when factories and ports slow for one to two weeks |
Caustic Soda specifications for Vietnam
Typical specification range for refinery chemicals; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Vietnam'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. Products covered by QCVN technical regulations need conformity documentation.
Price, duties & landed cost in Vietnam
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in Vietnamese đồng (VND) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Cai Mep |
| Import taxes | Import duty plus VAT/GST (ASEAN-India FTA preferences may apply) |
| Import conformity | Products covered by QCVN technical regulations need conformity documentation. |
| 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 Vietnam
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.