Calcium nitrate: buy from India or China?
If unit price is your only criterion, the public price data we found favours China: about US$0.284/kg against about US$0.398/kg for India in the quarter ending June 2026. India makes sense as a second source, for container-scale lots from about 10 MT, or when you want a supplier that quotes CIF or DDP and issues a certificate of analysis with every lot. Compare landed cost on the same Incoterm and grade, and check current duties for HS 2834.29 at your destination.
Price reference (third-party data, not an HRSU quote)
| Period | India (USD/kg) | China (USD/kg) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 (quarter ending March) | 0.376 | 0.268 | Actual |
| Q2 2026 (quarter ending June) | 0.398 | 0.284 | Actual |
| H2 2026 | 0.40–0.45 | 0.28–0.32 | Forecast |
Source: Expert Market Research price tracker.[1] The tracker gives no Incoterm or grade, so these are regional price levels rather than offers. HRSU Indore does not publish a fixed price: prices move with raw-material costs, so each quote is built for the order (volume, packing, Incoterm, destination) and states how long it is valid.
India vs China: what actually differs for an importer
| Factor | China | India |
|---|---|---|
| Unit price level | Lower in the tracker above | Higher in the tracker above |
| Supply concentration | Large producer base; single-country dependence if it is your only source | Useful as a second source alongside an existing supplier |
| Minimum order | Varies by seller; check each quote | HRSU Indore: 10 MT per its TDS |
| Documents | Ask for TDS, SDS, COA and certificate of origin | HRSU Indore: TDS, SDS, COA with every lot, certificate of origin, bill of lading prepared in-house |
| Duties and regulation | Differ by destination and change over time; verify for HS 2834.29 | Differ by destination and change over time; verify for HS 2834.29 |
| Time zone and communication | China Standard Time | India Standard Time (UTC+5:30); email, scheduled calls |
How to compare two quotes properly
- Ask both suppliers for the same grade (calcium nitrate tetrahydrate, assay range) and packing (for example 50 kg bags).
- Ask for the same Incoterm, ideally CIF or DDP to your port, so freight and insurance are inside the price.
- Request the TDS, SDS and a recent batch COA before you decide, and check the assay and impurity limits against your use.
- Add duties and local handling at your destination to get landed cost per tonne.
- Ask for payment terms (T/T or letter of credit) and the confirmed lead time in writing.
HRSU Indore can quote on that basis: request a quote or read about the company and plant. The bulk export guide explains documents and shipping from Mundra and Nhava Sheva.
Sources
- Expert Market Research, calcium nitrate price trends. expertmarketresearch.com. Prices in USD/kg; price basis not stated; Q1 and Q2 2026 are listed as actuals and H2 2026 as a forecast.
Frequently asked questions
Is calcium nitrate cheaper from China or India?
On the one public price tracker we found, China is cheaper per kilogram. Expert Market Research lists about US$0.284/kg for China and about US$0.398/kg for India in the quarter ending June 2026, and forecasts US$0.28–0.32 and US$0.40–0.45 for the second half of 2026. The tracker does not state the price basis, so treat it as a direction, and compare written quotes on the same Incoterm and grade.
Why would an importer buy calcium nitrate from India instead of China?
Common reasons are a second source to reduce dependence on one country, container-scale lots from about 10 MT, Indian-origin documentation, and a supplier that can quote CIF or DDP to your port. Price per kilogram is not one of the reasons the data supports. Duties on Chinese- and Indian-origin goods differ by destination and change, so check current rates for HS 2834.29.
What minimum order does HRSU Indore require?
The technical data sheet lists a 10 MT minimum, in 50 kg bags with an inner liner. Ask about trial quantities.
What should I compare between two calcium nitrate quotes?
Grade and assay (for example 99–103% as the tetrahydrate), packing, Incoterm and port, payment terms, documents (TDS, SDS, COA, certificate of origin), lead time, and the full landed cost including freight, insurance and duties.
Does HRSU Indore have REACH, TSCA or AICIS documentation?
If you need REACH, TSCA, AICIS or other documentation for your country, contact us with your destination and we will go through the requirements with you.