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Who is a reliable caustic soda supplier and exporter for Indonesia?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports caustic soda to buyers in Indonesia, including Surabaya, Cilegon, Medan. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Tanjung Priok with about 10–20 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Indonesia needs caustic soda
Indonesia is South-East Asia's largest economy and the world's largest palm-oil producer, with major coal, nickel and manufacturing industries.
Caustic soda, phosphoric acid and citric acid are used continuously in oil neutralisation, degumming and many process industries.
Edible oil milling & refining in Indonesia
Palm-oil mills and refineries in Sumatra and Kalimantan buy bleaching earth, filter aids, spares and packaging in very large volumes.
In Indonesia, 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
FMCG, beverages & packaging in Indonesia
Food and beverage producers need preforms and HDPE packaging.
In Indonesia, beverage & water bottlers and food processors buy caustic soda from us mainly for food and beverage and pharmaceuticals.
Who buys caustic soda: Beverage & water bottlers · Food processors · Personal-care brands · Chemical packers
Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals in Indonesia
Chemical and fertiliser plants in Indonesia handle corrosive media, so they buy stainless and alloy piping, PTFE and graphite seals and lined valves, and ship finished product in HDPE drums and barrels.
In Indonesia, petrochemical complexes and fertiliser plants buy caustic soda from us mainly for textile processing and water treatment.
Who buys caustic soda: Petrochemical complexes · Fertiliser plants · Speciality chemical makers · Chemical distributors
Pharmaceuticals & healthcare in Indonesia
Healthcare packaging buyers in Indonesia want UV-protective amber glass, tamper-evident closures and consistent neck finishes that run cleanly on their filling lines.
In Indonesia, 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 10 cities for caustic soda in Indonesia
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 Surabayaport: Tanjung PerakEast Java's port and industrial centre, with palm-oil refineries in neighbouring Gresik.Edible oil milling & refiningChemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicalsFMCG, beverages & packaging
- 02Caustic Soda in Cilegonport: Merak / CigadingSteel and petrochemical city at Java's western tip.Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals
- 03Caustic Soda in Medanport: BelawanNorth Sumatra's palm-oil and rubber capital.Edible oil milling & refining
- 04Caustic Soda in Dumaiport: DumaiOne of the world's largest palm-oil export ports, with a refinery.Edible oil milling & refining
- 05Caustic Soda in Pekanbaruvia Dumai · 1 day by roadRiau's plantation and oil-field centre.Edible oil milling & refining
- 06Caustic Soda in Palembangport: PalembangSouth Sumatra's oil, coal, palm and fertiliser city.Edible oil milling & refiningChemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals
- 07Caustic Soda in Bekasivia Tanjung Priok · 1 day by roadCikarang and Bekasi host some of South-East Asia's largest industrial estates.Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals
- 08Caustic Soda in Karawangvia Tanjung Priok · 1 day by roadAutomotive and manufacturing estates east of Jakarta.Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals
- 09Caustic Soda in Jakartaport: Tanjung PriokThe capital and Indonesia's largest market and port.FMCG, beverages & packagingPharmaceuticals & healthcare
- 10Caustic Soda in Semarangport: Tanjung EmasCentral Java port with textile, furniture and food plants.FMCG, beverages & packaging
Importing caustic soda into Indonesia: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Indonesia — 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 Indonesia time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
| Country calling code | +62 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Indonesian; we correspond in English |
| Currency | rupiah (IDR); quotations in USD |
| Customs system | INSW (Indonesia National Single Window) |
| Trade agreement with India | ASEAN–India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) — reduced duty with a certificate of origin (Form AI) |
| Plan orders around | Ramadan and the Eid holidays (dates move about 11 days earlier each year), when working hours shorten and clearance can slow |
Caustic Soda specifications for Indonesia
Typical specification range for refinery chemicals; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Indonesia'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 mandatory SNI standards need SNI certification; importers need an import identification number (API).
Price, duties & landed cost in Indonesia
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in rupiah (IDR) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Tanjung Priok |
| Import taxes | Import duty plus VAT/GST (ASEAN-India FTA preferences may apply) |
| Import conformity | Products covered by mandatory SNI standards need SNI certification; importers need an import identification number (API). |
| 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 Indonesia
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.
