Quick answer
Who is a reliable refinery chemicals supplier and exporter for Iceland?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports refinery chemicals to buyers in Iceland, including Akureyri, Reykjavík, Reyðarfjörður. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Reykjavík with about 25–35 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Iceland needs refinery chemicals
Iceland's economy is built on fishing, aluminium smelting powered by geothermal and hydro energy, 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 Iceland
Edible-oil refineries in Iceland 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 Iceland, oilseed crushing mills and solvent extraction plants buy refinery chemicals from us mainly for edible oil neutralisation and degumming and soap and detergent manufacturing.
Who buys refinery chemicals: Oilseed crushing mills · Solvent extraction plants · Edible oil refineries · Oil packers
Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals in Iceland
Iceland'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 Iceland, petrochemical complexes and fertiliser plants buy refinery chemicals from us mainly for food and beverage and pharmaceuticals.
Who buys refinery chemicals: Petrochemical complexes · Fertiliser plants · Speciality chemical makers · Chemical distributors
FMCG, beverages & packaging in Iceland
Bottlers and consumer brands in Iceland import PET preforms, HDPE bottles and barrels, and glass packaging. Shipping preforms instead of finished bottles cuts freight per unit dramatically.
In Iceland, beverage & water bottlers and food processors buy refinery chemicals from us mainly for textile processing and water treatment.
Who buys refinery chemicals: Beverage & water bottlers · Food processors · Personal-care brands · Chemical packers
Pharmaceuticals & healthcare in Iceland
Healthcare packaging buyers in Iceland want UV-protective amber glass, tamper-evident closures and consistent neck finishes that run cleanly on their filling lines.
In Iceland, pharma manufacturers and nutraceutical brands buy refinery chemicals from us mainly for edible oil neutralisation and degumming and soap and detergent manufacturing.
Who buys refinery chemicals: 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 4 cities for refinery chemicals in Iceland
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.
- 01Refinery Chemicals in Akureyriport: AkureyriNorthern fishing and food-processing town.FMCG, beverages & packaging
- 02Refinery Chemicals in Reykjavíkport: Reykjavík (Sundahöfn)The capital and main port.
- 03Refinery Chemicals in Reyðarfjörðurport: ReyðarfjörðurAluminium smelter port in the east.
- 04Refinery Chemicals in Grundartangiport: GrundartangiIndustrial port with an aluminium smelter.
Importing refinery chemicals into Iceland: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Iceland — 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 | 04:00–13:30 Iceland time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
| Country calling code | +354 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Icelandic; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Icelandic króna (ISK); 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 |
Refinery Chemicals specifications for Iceland
Typical specification range for refinery chemicals; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Iceland'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 |
All 2 refinery chemicals we supply in Iceland
Standards: IS 252 (caustic soda), BP / USP / FCC (citric acid) or the standard your project specifies. Iceland follows EEA rules, so CE marking and REACH apply.
Price, duties & landed cost in Iceland
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in Icelandic króna (ISK) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Reykjavík |
| Import taxes | Import VAT plus EU / EEA customs duty |
| Import conformity | Iceland follows EEA rules, so CE marking and REACH 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 Iceland
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.
