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Refinery Chemicals for buyers in Switzerland

Refinery Chemicals · Western Europe · EN-CH

Refinery Chemicals Manufacturer, Supplier & Exporter in Switzerland

Switzerland is a high-income manufacturing economy with world-leading pharmaceutical, chemical and precision-engineering industries.. Hurain Engitech & Trade supplies refinery chemicals to Switzerland — caustic soda flakes and pearls and citric acid for oil refining, soap, detergent, food and water treatment.

Currency
Swiss franc (CHF)
Main ports
via Rotterdam / Genoa
Sea transit from Gujarat
20–30 days
Import taxes
Import VAT plus the EU Common Customs Tariff
Our hours (local)
05:00–14:30 Switzerland time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday

Quick answer

Who is a reliable refinery chemicals supplier and exporter for Switzerland?

Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports refinery chemicals to buyers in Switzerland, including Basel, Lausanne, Zürich. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Rotterdam / Genoa with about 20–30 days sea transit and full export documents.

Why Switzerland needs refinery chemicals

Switzerland is a high-income manufacturing economy with world-leading pharmaceutical, chemical and precision-engineering industries.

Caustic soda, phosphoric acid and citric acid are used continuously in oil neutralisation, degumming and many process industries.

Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals in Switzerland

Chemical plants need corrosion-resistant piping and seals.

In Switzerland, petrochemical complexes and fertiliser plants buy refinery chemicals from us mainly for edible oil neutralisation and degumming and soap and detergent manufacturing.

Who buys refinery chemicals: Petrochemical complexes · Fertiliser plants · Speciality chemical makers · Chemical distributors

Pharmaceuticals & healthcare in Switzerland

Pharmaceutical producers in Basel use glass and HDPE packaging.

In Switzerland, pharma manufacturers and nutraceutical brands buy refinery chemicals from us mainly for food and beverage and pharmaceuticals.

Who buys refinery chemicals: Pharma manufacturers · Nutraceutical brands · Laboratories · Hospitals

Edible oil milling & refining in Switzerland

Switzerland crushes and refines oilseeds for its domestic market. Refineries need activated bleaching clay and filter aid on a predictable schedule; mills need conveyors and bearings; packers need barrels and PET preforms.

In Switzerland, oilseed crushing mills and solvent extraction plants buy refinery chemicals from us mainly for textile processing and water treatment.

Who buys refinery chemicals: Oilseed crushing mills · Solvent extraction plants · Edible oil refineries · Oil packers

FMCG, beverages & packaging in Switzerland

Bottlers and consumer brands in Switzerland import PET preforms, HDPE bottles and barrels, and glass packaging. Shipping preforms instead of finished bottles cuts freight per unit dramatically.

In Switzerland, beverage & water bottlers and food processors buy refinery chemicals from us mainly for edible oil neutralisation and degumming and soap and detergent manufacturing.

Who buys refinery chemicals: Beverage & water bottlers · Food processors · Personal-care brands · Chemical packers

Typical uses: Edible oil neutralisation and degumming · Soap and detergent manufacturing · Food and beverage · Pharmaceuticals · Textile processing · Water treatment.

Top 5 cities for refinery chemicals in Switzerland

Ranked by how closely each city's industries match the buyers of refinery chemicals. Every city links to its own page with local delivery details.

  1. 01Refinery Chemicals in Baselvia Rotterdam (Rhine barge) · 3–5 days by bargeWorld pharmaceutical centre with Rhine ports.Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicalsPharmaceuticals & healthcare
  2. 02Refinery Chemicals in Lausannevia Marseille-Fos (transit) · 1–2 days by roadHome to major food companies.FMCG, beverages & packaging
  3. 03Refinery Chemicals in Zürichvia Rotterdam or Genoa (transit) · 1–2 days by railLargest city and business centre.Pharmaceuticals & healthcare
  4. 04Refinery Chemicals in Genevavia Marseille-Fos (transit) · 1–2 days by roadInternational and commodity-trading city.
  5. 05Refinery Chemicals in Bernvia Rotterdam (transit) · 1–2 days by railThe federal capital.

Importing refinery chemicals into Switzerland: local guide

Practical facts for buyers in Switzerland — working days, time difference, customs system, trade-agreement duty and the seasons to plan around.

WeekendSaturday–Sunday (many trading firms also work Saturday mornings)
Our office hours in your time05:00–14:30 Switzerland time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday
Country calling code+41 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729)
Business languagesGerman, French, Italian; we correspond in English
CurrencySwiss franc (CHF); quotations in USD
Trade agreement with IndiaNo India-specific trade agreement; standard (MFN) duty applies
Plan orders aroundthe Christmas–New Year period, when many buyers and forwarders close

Refinery Chemicals specifications for Switzerland

Typical specification range for refinery chemicals; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Switzerland's import requirements.

Caustic sodaFlakes / pearls, NaOH ≥ 98–99%
Citric acidAnhydrous and monohydrate, 99.5–100.5%
GradesIndustrial and food / pharma grade
Packing25 kg bags; jumbo bags; palletised

All 2 refinery chemicals we supply in Switzerland

Standards: IS 252 (caustic soda), BP / USP / FCC (citric acid) or the standard your project specifies. Swiss technical rules largely mirror EU requirements; industrial goods enter duty-free.

Price, duties & landed cost in Switzerland

Quotation currencyUSD (EUR on request); you pay in Swiss franc (CHF) through your bank
IncotermsEXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Rotterdam / Genoa
Import taxesImport VAT plus the EU Common Customs Tariff
Import conformitySwiss technical rules largely mirror EU requirements; industrial goods enter duty-free.
Export documentsCommercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, bill of lading; test certificates / COA where applicable
Payment50% 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 Switzerland

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.

How to order

How to import refinery chemicals into Switzerland

  1. 01Share your requirement. Send product names, specifications or drawings, quantities, destination port and any required standards by form, email or WhatsApp.
  2. 02Receive a detailed quotation. We confirm specifications and reply with price (EXW, FOB, CFR or CIF), MOQ, packing, lead time and payment terms.
  3. 03Approve samples or drawings. Where needed we send samples, GA drawings or technical data sheets for approval before production.
  4. 04Production and sourcing. Your order is manufactured or sourced from qualified partner factories and tracked against the agreed schedule.
  5. 05Inspection and testing. Goods are checked for quantity, dimensions, finish and function; third-party inspection can be arranged on request.
  6. 06Export packing and documents. Goods are packed for sea or air freight and shipped with invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and bill of lading.

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FAQ

Refinery Chemicals in Switzerland — frequently asked questions

Do you export refinery chemicals to Switzerland?

Yes. Hurain Engitech & Trade manufactures, supplies and exports refinery chemicals from India to importers, distributors and project buyers in Switzerland, by sea (FCL or LCL) or by air, with full export documentation.

Which cities in Switzerland do you deliver refinery chemicals to?

We deliver anywhere in Switzerland. The cities with the highest demand for refinery chemicals are Basel, Lausanne, Zürich, Geneva and Bern, because of their chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals & healthcare, fmcg, beverages & packaging industries.

How long does delivery of refinery chemicals to Switzerland take?

Indicative sea transit from Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat) to Rotterdam / Genoa is about 20–30 days, plus production and inland time. The confirmed schedule is given in the quotation.

What does refinery chemicals cost in Switzerland?

Price depends on the size, grade, quantity and packing of the refinery chemicals you need, so we quote per enquiry in USD, which your bank converts to Swiss franc. Mixed-product containers usually lower the landed cost per item.

What import rules apply to refinery chemicals in Switzerland?

Import VAT plus the EU Common Customs Tariff. Swiss technical rules largely mirror EU requirements; industrial goods enter duty-free. Confirm the HS code and duty with your customs broker; we provide the invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and test certificates.

Is there a trade agreement between India and Switzerland?

There is no India-specific trade agreement with Switzerland, so standard (MFN) duty applies to refinery chemicals. We supply a non-preferential certificate of origin with every shipment.

Can I combine refinery chemicals with other products in one shipment to Switzerland?

Yes. Refinery Chemicals can be consolidated with other refinery chemicals and products from our other divisions in one FCL or LCL container with one set of documents.

Is caustic soda classified as dangerous goods?

Yes. Caustic soda is a corrosive (UN 1823, Class 8) and is shipped with the correct DG declaration, labelling and packing.

Which citric acid grade is used for oil degumming?

Both anhydrous and monohydrate citric acid are used; refineries usually dissolve it as a 30–50% solution for acid degumming.

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Need refinery chemicals in Switzerland? Send your specification.

Share product, specification, quantity and destination port. Our export team replies with price, MOQ, packing and lead time.