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Caustic Soda for buyers in Indonesia

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Caustic Soda Manufacturer, Supplier & Exporter in Indonesia

Indonesia is South-East Asia's largest economy and the world's largest palm-oil producer, with major coal, nickel and manufacturing industries.. Hurain Engitech & Trade supplies caustic soda to Indonesia — caustic soda flakes and pearls (NaOH ≥ 98%) for refining, soap and chemicals.

Currency
rupiah (IDR)
Main ports
Tanjung Priok, Tanjung Perak, Belawan
Sea transit from Gujarat
10–20 days
Import taxes
Import duty plus VAT/GST (ASEAN-India FTA preferences may apply)
Our hours (local)
11:00–20:30 Indonesia time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday

Quick answer

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.

  1. 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
  2. 02Caustic Soda in Cilegonport: Merak / CigadingSteel and petrochemical city at Java's western tip.Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals
  3. 03Caustic Soda in Medanport: BelawanNorth Sumatra's palm-oil and rubber capital.Edible oil milling & refining
  4. 04Caustic Soda in Dumaiport: DumaiOne of the world's largest palm-oil export ports, with a refinery.Edible oil milling & refining
  5. 05Caustic Soda in Pekanbaruvia Dumai · 1 day by roadRiau's plantation and oil-field centre.Edible oil milling & refining
  6. 06Caustic Soda in Palembangport: PalembangSouth Sumatra's oil, coal, palm and fertiliser city.Edible oil milling & refiningChemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals
  7. 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
  8. 08Caustic Soda in Karawangvia Tanjung Priok · 1 day by roadAutomotive and manufacturing estates east of Jakarta.Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals
  9. 09Caustic Soda in Jakartaport: Tanjung PriokThe capital and Indonesia's largest market and port.FMCG, beverages & packagingPharmaceuticals & healthcare
  10. 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.

WeekendSaturday–Sunday (many trading firms also work Saturday mornings)
Our office hours in your time11:00–20:30 Indonesia time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday
Country calling code+62 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729)
Business languagesIndonesian; we correspond in English
Currencyrupiah (IDR); quotations in USD
Customs systemINSW (Indonesia National Single Window)
Trade agreement with IndiaASEAN–India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) — reduced duty with a certificate of origin (Form AI)
Plan orders aroundRamadan 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 sodaFlakes / pearls, NaOH ≥ 98–99%
Citric acidAnhydrous and monohydrate, 99.5–100.5%
GradesIndustrial and food / pharma grade
Packing25 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 currencyUSD (EUR on request); you pay in rupiah (IDR) through your bank
IncotermsEXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Tanjung Priok
Import taxesImport duty plus VAT/GST (ASEAN-India FTA preferences may apply)
Import conformityProducts covered by mandatory SNI standards need SNI certification; importers need an import identification number (API).
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 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.

How to order

How to import caustic soda into Indonesia

  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.

Caustic Soda in other countries

FAQ

Caustic Soda in Indonesia — frequently asked questions

Do you export caustic soda to Indonesia?

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

Which cities in Indonesia do you deliver caustic soda to?

We deliver anywhere in Indonesia. The cities with the highest demand for caustic soda are Surabaya, Cilegon, Medan, Dumai, Pekanbaru, Palembang, Bekasi, Karawang, Jakarta and Semarang, because of their edible oil milling & refining, chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals, fmcg, beverages & packaging industries.

How long does delivery of caustic soda to Indonesia take?

Indicative sea transit from Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat) to Tanjung Priok is about 10–20 days, plus production and inland time. The confirmed schedule is given in the quotation.

What does caustic soda cost in Indonesia?

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

What import rules apply to caustic soda in Indonesia?

Import duty plus VAT/GST (ASEAN-India FTA preferences may apply). Products covered by mandatory SNI standards need SNI certification; importers need an import identification number (API). 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 Indonesia?

ASEAN–India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) — reduced duty with a certificate of origin (Form AI). Ask us to issue the matching preferential certificate of origin with your caustic soda shipment.

Can I combine caustic soda with other products in one shipment to Indonesia?

Yes. Caustic Soda 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.

Request a quotation

Need caustic soda in Indonesia? Send your specification.

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