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Food grade sodium bicarbonate 25kg bags FDA compliant Indian export
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Food-Grade Sodium Bicarbonate — FDA Compliant Export

Commercial Trade Terms

Min. Order (MOQ)

5 Metric Tons

HS Code

2836.30.00

Origin

India

Price Range

USD 420 – 480 per MT

Export Documents

  • MSDS/SDS
  • COA
  • REACH/GHS docs
  • Certificate of Origin
  • Packing List

Available Bag Sizes

25 kg bag50 kg drumIBC 1000 L

Available Bag Types

HDPE drumFibre drumIBC totePP/PE-lined bag

Product Overview

COMPREHENSIVE PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Premium food-grade sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) manufactured to meet FDA 21 CFR and FSSAI standards. Supplied in 25kg HDPE bags or 1-tonne bulk bags, this product is suitable for food processing, pharmaceuticals, and personal care applications. Sourced from ISO-certified Indian manufacturers with consistent purity of 99.8%+. Widely exported to the US, EU, and Southeast Asia markets.

GLOBAL SOURCING & APPLICATIONS

Our Food-Grade Sodium Bicarbonate — FDA Compliant Export is meticulously sourced and manufactured to meet the highest international standards. It is widely utilized across multiple industries, offering unparalleled reliability and performance. We cater to B2B wholesalers, distributors, and industrial processors globally, ensuring that every shipment aligns perfectly with your market's demands.

QUALITY ASSURANCE & EXPORT PROCESSING

At IndianXporter, quality is our foremost priority. From the point of origin to the final dispatch port, Food-Grade Sodium Bicarbonate — FDA Compliant Export undergoes rigorous multi-stage quality control. Our processing facilities utilize advanced sorting, grading, and packaging machinery. Every batch is certified for export, guaranteeing compliance with ISO, FDA, and destination-specific safety regulations.

As a leading manufacturer and exporter in India, IndianXporter ensures that our Food-Grade Sodium Bicarbonate — FDA Compliant Export meets the stringent quality requirements of international markets. Our robust supply chain allows us to fulfill bulk orders consistently, offering highly competitive FOB and CIF pricing to our B2B partners worldwide.

Our processing facilities are equipped with state-of-the-art machinery, ensuring that every shipment of Food-Grade Sodium Bicarbonate — FDA Compliant Export is thoroughly sorted, cleaned, and graded. We adhere to global food safety and industrial standards, backed by third-party inspections from agencies like SGS upon buyer request.

What is Food-Grade Sodium Bicarbonate — FDA Compliant Export?

Food-Grade Sodium Bicarbonate (NaHCO₃, CAS 144-55-8), commonly known as baking soda, is a white crystalline powder produced to FDA 21 CFR 182.1736, FSSAI and FCC/USP standards at 99.8%+ purity. Manufactured via the Solvay/ammonia-soda process with rigorous contamination control, the food grade eliminates heavy metals and microbial contaminants, making it safe for direct food contact and pharmaceutical use.

Its mild alkalinity (pH 8.1-8.4 in 1% solution) makes it ideal as a leavening agent in baking, a pH buffer in food processing, an active in antacid and effervescent pharmaceutical formulations, and a base for personal-care products such as toothpaste and deodorants. Industrial-grade variants serve flue-gas desulphurisation, animal feed and water treatment.

Indian production is concentrated in Gujarat and Maharashtra, leveraging limestone and salt feedstock alongside port proximity. India supplies a growing share of global food-grade exports to the EU, Middle East and Southeast Asia, competing on cost and certification reliability.

Technical Specifications

Purity / Assay 99.8% min (NaHCO₃)
CAS Number 144-55-8
Appearance White crystalline powder, odorless
pH (1% aqueous solution) 8.1 - 8.4 (mildly alkaline)
Heavy Metals (as Pb) < 5 ppm
Moisture Content ≤ 0.2%
Particle Size 60-120 microns (customizable)
Grade Food FCC / USP / Technical

Commercial Grades & Classification

Technical Grade

Processing: Standard ammonia-soda process, industrial filtration

Colour: White

Use Case: Water treatment, flue-gas, cleaning, animal feed

Base

Food Grade (FCC)

Processing: Contamination-controlled, heavy-metal tested

Colour: White

Use Case: Baking, food processing, beverages

+10-15%

Pharma Grade (USP)

Processing: GMP facility, micro & residue tested

Colour: White

Use Case: Antacids, dialysis, effervescent tablets

+20-30%

Indicative FOB Pricing

Prices are indicative. Request a formal quote for contractual pricing.

Grade FOB Price (USD/MT) Notes
Technical Grade USD 340-380 / MT Bulk 25 kg bags, FOB Nhava Sheva
Food Grade (FCC) USD 420-480 / MT FDA/FSSAI compliant, COA per batch
Pharma Grade (USP) USD 520-620 / MT GMP, full pharmacopoeia documentation

Price Influencing Factors

  • Feedstock cost (soda ash, limestone, salt)
  • Purity and grade (technical vs food vs pharma)
  • Packaging type (bags vs IBC vs drums)
  • Ocean freight and bunker surcharges
  • Certification and third-party testing requirements

India vs China: Food-Grade Sodium Bicarbonate — FDA Compliant Export Comparison

India competes with China on certification reliability and freight advantage to South Asian, Middle Eastern and African markets, while Chinese supply leads on raw commodity scale and lowest base pricing.

Aspect 🇮🇳 India 🌏 China
FOB Price USD 420-480 / MT (food grade) USD 380-440 / MT
Certifications FDA 21 CFR, FSSAI, FCC/USP, Halal, Kosher Variable; FDA registration less consistent
Freight to MEA/SE Asia Shorter transit, lower cost Longer transit to West/MEA
Supply reliability Stable, non-China alternative Exposed to export quota / energy policy shifts

Applications & End-Use Markets

🍞

Food & Baking

Leavening agent and pH regulator in bakery, beverages and processed foods.

EUUSAUAESoutheast Asia
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Pharmaceuticals

Active ingredient in antacids, effervescent tablets and dialysis concentrates.

EUUSAIndia
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Animal Feed

Buffering agent improving rumen health and milk yield in dairy cattle.

EUMiddle EastSoutheast Asia
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Flue-Gas Treatment

Dry sorbent injection for SO₂ and acid-gas neutralisation in industrial stacks.

EUUSA

Global Trade Architecture

Primary Supply Origins

China

~55-60%

Largest synthetic producer via ammonia-soda process.

USA

~15%

Natural trona-based production.

India

~8-12%

Cost-competitive, certified food/pharma grades from Gujarat & Maharashtra.

Key Consumption Nodes

European Union

Largest food/pharma demand under EN 500 and Ph.Eur compliance.

Middle East & North Africa

Growing pharmaceutical and food-processing demand; bulk container buyers.

Southeast Asia

Expanding bakery and packaged-food sectors; proximity favours Indian supply.

Market Intelligence

Food-grade sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) is a critical commodity in global food processing, pharmaceuticals, and personal care markets. India is a significant exporter, leveraging low-cost production through natural trona deposits and synthetic manufacturing, combined with FDA/FSSAI certifications. The market is characterized by high-volume commodity pricing, but premium grades command 15–25% premiums. Global supply is concentrated among China, USA, and India, with India capturing growing export volumes to emerging markets and specialized industrial applications.

Market Size

Global sodium bicarbonate market valued at USD 3.8–4.2 billion annually. Food-grade segment represents ~45% of total market (USD 1.7–1.9 billion). Indian exports: USD 250–320 million annually across all grades; food-grade food-processing and pharmaceutical applications account for approximately USD 80–120 million of high-compliance exports.

Growth Rate

4–6% CAGR globally; Indian food-grade sodium bicarbonate exports growing at 7–9% CAGR — driven by pharmaceutical sector expansion in India, increased food-processing automation in Southeast Asia, and rising personal care (toothpaste, cosmetics) consumption in emerging markets.

Core Demand Drivers

  • Rapid pharmaceutical and nutraceutical growth in emerging markets (Southeast Asia, Latin America) requiring FDA/FSSAI-compliant raw materials
  • Expansion of organized food processing in India and Southeast Asia — packaged snacks, ready-to-eat meals, and baking-industry demand for food additives
  • Rising personal care and cosmetics manufacturing in China, Vietnam, and India — sodium bicarbonate used in natural toothpaste and skincare formulations
  • Food safety regulatory tightening in developed markets increasing demand for certified, contaminant-tested suppliers over commodity sources
  • Growth in plant-based and functional food categories leveraging sodium bicarbonate as a natural leavening agent and pH regulator
  • Industrial applications expansion — wastewater treatment, odour control, and CO₂ capture driving bulk chemical demand

Supply Dynamics

Global supply is driven by three production routes: natural trona (primarily USA and China), synthetic production via ammonia-soda process (China dominates 60% of global output), and India's hybrid approach utilizing natural raw materials with synthetic refinement. India's production is concentrated in Gujarat and Rajasthan. Manufacturing costs are lowest in China (~USD 280–320/MT) but India's freight advantage to South Asian and Middle Eastern markets enables competitive FOB pricing. Supply is relatively stable — production can scale quickly, and raw material availability is not a constraint.

⚠ India Risk Factor

China dominates global supply and can aggressively price-compete, putting pressure on Indian exports in price-sensitive markets. Regulatory changes in export destinations (EU restrictions on certain additives) can reduce addressable market. Logistics costs from interior production facilities to ports add 10–15% to landed costs. Rising energy costs in India (affecting production cost) can compress margins. Counterfeit or non-compliant products from unregistered manufacturers in competing countries risk brand reputation and regulatory action.

Future Outlook

Indian food-grade sodium bicarbonate exports will expand 7–10% annually through 2030, reaching USD 150–200 million in value. Growth will be driven by (1) pharmaceutical and nutraceutical demand in India itself creating export-surplus production, (2) Southeast Asian food-processing expansion creating new long-term contracts, and (3) premium, certified organic and natural-products positioning in developed markets. GMP facility expansion and ISO certifications will enable higher-margin pharmaceutical and specialty chemical applications.

HS / HSN Codes

Product Type HS 6-Digit ITC-HS 8-Digit Description
Sodium Bicarbonate (food/technical) 2836.30 2836.30.00 Sodium hydrogencarbonate (sodium bicarbonate)

Certifications & Compliance Standards

Standard Code / Reference Note
REACH EC 1907/2006 Registered for EU import; no SVHC concerns for sodium bicarbonate.
GHS UN GHS Rev.9 Not classified as hazardous; SDS supplied with every shipment.
FCC Food Chemicals Codex Food-grade purity and identity testing per FCC monograph.
USP USP-NF Monograph Pharmacopoeia grade available for pharmaceutical buyers.
ISO 9001 ISO 9001:2015 Quality-managed manufacturing and batch traceability.

Storage, Handling & Logistics

Shelf Life

24-36 months in sealed, moisture-proof packaging

Storage Conditions

Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from acids and moisture to prevent caking; keep below 25°C.

Container Type

25 kg HDPE/PP-lined bags, 50 kg fibre drums or 1000 L IBC totes, palletised and shrink-wrapped.

Storage Advantage

Non-hazardous, stable powder requiring no special freight handling; consistent particle size resists caking in transit.

Why Source Food-Grade Sodium Bicarbonate — FDA Compliant Export from India?

  • Cost-competitive FOB pricing 10-20% below Western producers
  • FDA 21 CFR, FSSAI, FCC/USP, Halal and Kosher certifications
  • Reliable, scalable supply from Gujarat and Maharashtra plants
  • Trusted non-China sourcing alternative for buyers de-risking supply chains
  • Freight advantage to Middle East, Africa and Southeast Asia
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Industrial Usage

Technical and high-purity grades for industrial manufacturing and laboratory synthesis. High-purity technical grades available for industrial procurement and technical application.

Standard

Technical Grade

Supply

Bulk Only

Industrial Specs

Packaging & Logistics

Standard Packaging

HDPE Drums / IBC Tanks / UN Approved Bags

Private Label / OEM

Custom Formulation & Concentration support

Port of Loading

Mundra or Nhava Sheva Port

Incoterms

FOB, CIF accepted

B2B Solutions

Private Label Food-Grade Sodium Bicarbonate — FDA Compliant Export

Establish your own brand in the international market. We provide end-to-end custom white-label packaging and branding solutions for retail distribution. Get retail-ready Food-Grade Sodium Bicarbonate — FDA Compliant Export under your brand name with our expert OEM services.

  • Custom pouch, jar & bulk bag design
  • Multi-lingual labeling & regulatory compliance
  • FSSAI, ISO & FDA certified facilities
  • Flexible packaging sizes (100g to 50kg)
OEM Solutions

Retail Ready

From Design to Delivery

Export Markets

USA UK Netherlands Singapore Malaysia UAE

We provide market-specific compliance documentation for each destination. Contact us for country-specific certifications.

Importing Food-Grade Sodium Bicarbonate — FDA Compliant Export: B2B FAQs

What is the lead time for a bulk order of Food-Grade Sodium Bicarbonate — FDA Compliant Export?
Our standard lead time for Food-Grade Sodium Bicarbonate — FDA Compliant Export is 7-14 business days from order confirmation to dispatch from an Indian port. For private label orders, allow an additional 5 days for packaging customization.
Can I request a sample of Food-Grade Sodium Bicarbonate — FDA Compliant Export before placing a full container order?
Yes, we provide 100g to 500g samples of Food-Grade Sodium Bicarbonate — FDA Compliant Export for quality validation. Sample costs are usually free, with the buyer covering international courier charges (DHL/FedEx).
Which Incoterms do you offer for Food-Grade Sodium Bicarbonate — FDA Compliant Export?
We primarily quote on FOB (Nhava Sheva/Mundra) or CIF (Destination Port) basis. We can also provide CFR and door-to-door DDP pricing for specific regions upon request.
What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ) for Food-Grade Sodium Bicarbonate — FDA Compliant Export?
Our standard MOQ for Food-Grade Sodium Bicarbonate — FDA Compliant Export is 5 Metric Tons. However, we can accommodate smaller trial orders or mixed container shipments (LCL) for new B2B partners seeking to evaluate our quality.
Do you provide samples and laboratory reports for Food-Grade Sodium Bicarbonate — FDA Compliant Export?
Yes, we provide pre-shipment samples and comprehensive laboratory testing reports (including pesticide residues, heavy metals, and purity analysis) for Food-Grade Sodium Bicarbonate — FDA Compliant Export to ensure full compliance with your destination country's regulations.
What are the export logistics and lead times for bulk orders?
We primarily ship through Nhava Sheva (Mumbai) and Mundra ports using FOB, CIF, or CFR terms. Standard lead time for Food-Grade Sodium Bicarbonate — FDA Compliant Export is 15-25 business days from the receipt of the Advance Payment or confirmed L/C.

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