Chemical supply in Lima, Lima
Peru's mines need flotation and leaching reagents, and much of that supply, along with chemicals for fishmeal plants, food processors, paint makers and water utilities, passes through Callao on the edge of Lima. Pharmaceutical manufacturers and distributors in the capital add demand for APIs and lab chemicals. Zemixal sends inorganic and specialty chemicals, solvents, APIs and reagents from Ahmedabad by sea out of Nhava Sheva or Mundra, and flies urgent packs from Mumbai or Ahmedabad into Jorge Chávez airport. Every lot carries a certificate of analysis and a 16-section GHS SDS, which also helps when SUNAT controlled-input rules or DIGEMID checks apply.
Peru Delivery factsDelivering to Lima
Containers reach Callao in about 35–45 days with transhipment, with local delivery the same or next day. Air cargo into Lima typically takes 4–7 days.
| Region | Lima |
|---|---|
| City profile | Port city |
| Nearest port | Port of Callao |
| Coordinates | -12.05°, -77.04° |
| Straight-line distance from Nhava Sheva | 16,714 km |
| Sea transit to Peru | 35–50 days port to port |
| Air transit | 4–7 days |
Lima lies about 16,714 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.
- 35–50 daysOcean transit to Callao
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: SUNAT – IQBF controlled inputs registry / MINAM.
Indicative total by sea to Peru: 42–67 days
Industries we serve in Lima
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)
- DIGEMID import authorisation or sanitary registration where required
- SUNAT IQBF registration of the importer for controlled inputs where applicable
- Dangerous Goods Declaration (IMDG/IATA) where applicable
Often ordered for Lima
A sample from inorganics & metals, the division buyers here ask for most.
