Chemical supply in Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Lyon combines heavy and life-science chemistry in an unusually tight space. The Vallée de la chimie runs south along the Rhône through Saint-Fons, Pierre-Bénite and Feyzin with refineries, intermediates plants and polymer sites, while the city itself is a centre for vaccines, diagnostics and infectious-disease research. Buyers here need pharmaceutical intermediates, specialty chemicals, biochemicals, solvents, APIs and high-purity reagents. Zemixal ships from Ahmedabad by sea via Nhava Sheva or Mundra to Marseille-Fos, then by rail, road or Rhône barge, and sends small packs by air from Mumbai or Ahmedabad into Lyon or Paris. A certificate of analysis and a 16-section GHS SDS accompany every lot.
France Delivery factsDelivering to Lyon
Sea freight to Marseille-Fos takes about 20–30 days depending on routing, then 1–2 days to Lyon. Air cargo into Lyon or Paris usually takes 3–6 days.
| Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes |
|---|---|
| City profile | Chemical cluster |
| Nearest port | Marseille-Fos (via rail or Rhône barge) |
| Coordinates | 45.76°, 4.84° |
| Straight-line distance from Nhava Sheva | 6,828 km |
| Sea transit to France | 18–27 days port to port |
| Air transit | 3–5 days |
Lyon lies about 6,828 km in a straight line from Nhava Sheva, our main export gateway. Distances are estimates for planning only.
Transit timeline
- 1–2 daysQuote and document set agreed
Price, pack sizes, Incoterm and the paperwork list are confirmed in writing.
- 3–7 daysPacking for export
Stock items are packed in UN-rated drums or cartons. Made-to-order material adds its own lead time.
- 1–3 daysExport clearance at Nhava Sheva or Mundra
Shipping bill filed, dangerous goods declared under IMDG where needed.
- 18–27 daysOcean transit to Le Havre
Port-to-port time depends on the vessel schedule and any transhipment.
- 2–5 daysImport clearance
Your broker clears the goods against local rules. Chemical oversight: ECHA (EU REACH & CLP).
Indicative total by sea to France: 25–44 days
Industries we serve in Lyon
Most requested divisions
Paperwork with each delivery
- Commercial Invoice
- Packing List
- Bill of Lading / Air Waybill
- Certificate of Origin
- Certificate of Analysis (COA)
- Safety Data Sheet (16-section GHS)
- REACH registration number or OR declaration (substances ≥1 t/yr)
- EU Written Confirmation for API imports (Art. 46b Directive 2001/83/EC)
- Dangerous Goods Declaration (IMDG/IATA) where applicable
- Importer's EORI number
Often ordered for Lyon
A sample from pharmaceutical intermediates, the division buyers here ask for most.
- CAS
- 2225127-17-1
- Formula
- C10H20ClNO2
- MW
- 221.72 g/mol
- CAS
- 16843-24-6
- Formula
- C10H9BClF4N
- MW
- 265.44 g/mol
